The Fujitsu Lifebook Frame is a Multi-Piece Computer
Michael Hines — June 1, 2011 — Art & Design
The latest innovative laptop to come out of the Fujitsu "A Life With Future Computing" design contest is the multi-piece Fujitsu Lifebook Frame. The Lifebook Frame was designed by German design duo Patrick Decker and Florian Langer and is made up of individual pieces that attach together to create one incredibly long laptop.
The Fujitsu Lifebook Frame is made up of a memory stick, a battery pack and an HDD and DVD drive. The laptop itself is powered by the hardware built into its keyboard which means that you could theoretically use the Lifebook Frame on any Bluetooth-enabled monitor, theoretically. Not surprisingly, this innovative design was put on the shortlist for finalists and has already been issued a special award by the competition.
The Fujitsu Lifebook Frame is made up of a memory stick, a battery pack and an HDD and DVD drive. The laptop itself is powered by the hardware built into its keyboard which means that you could theoretically use the Lifebook Frame on any Bluetooth-enabled monitor, theoretically. Not surprisingly, this innovative design was put on the shortlist for finalists and has already been issued a special award by the competition.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Laptops - The multi-piece design of the Fujitsu Lifebook Frame showcases the trend of modular laptops, allowing for easy customization and upgrades.
2. Wireless Connectivity - The Bluetooth-enabled feature of the Lifebook Frame highlights the trend of wireless connectivity in laptops, eliminating the need for physical connections.
3. Compact Hardware Integration - The Lifebook Frame's hardware built into the keyboard exemplifies the trend of compact hardware integration, creating sleeker and more versatile laptop designs.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware - The modular design of the Lifebook Frame presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers in the computer hardware industry to create customizable and upgradable laptops.
2. Consumer Electronics - The wireless connectivity feature of the Lifebook Frame opens up new possibilities for the consumer electronics industry to develop innovative laptop accessories and peripherals.
3. Design & Innovation - The compact hardware integration showcased by the Lifebook Frame provides opportunities for the design and innovation industry to create more compact and efficient laptop designs.
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