Now how long till you literally can roll that up like a roll of paper?
Rollable displays are here
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Now how long till you literally can roll that up like a roll of paper?
Why is this a good thing? 
Do you want the Digital Scroll to become a thing?
Yes please...... Why not?
Where is flexible E paper we were shown in many movies and shows?
Those kinds of plastic E-Paper aren't very sturdy.
Look at how easily some of the Foldables were damaged when they launched, especially around the bend point.
Flexible E paper or flexis have no hinges the graphics are laid into the layers of the plastic so they flex and bend like paper, so why can't I have flexis dammit
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/...roken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulgeFlexible E paper or flexis have no hinges the graphics are laid into the layers of the plastic so they flex and bend like paper, so why can't I have flexis dammit
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/...een-damage-statement-inspect-screen-protector
https://www.androidcentral.com/yes-you-can-still-damage-z-fold-3-screen-s-pen-or-fingernail
Be my guest, but most of us don't want to buy such a fragile device.
The modern Glass Protected Screens are far more durable than the plastic folding ePaper Style Screens.
The market will decide but there are other considerations. If the devices were cheap and lasted, let's say, a year on average with replacement being immediate and convenient (data stored in the cloud and/or nanoSD card) then perhaps they would be popular. But, if failure tended to be render the device unusable, immediate replacement were not possible, and the device were expensive, I expect people wouldn't want them.
Disposable tech that isn't easily recyclable is not attractive from an environmental standpoint. Just because something is "cool" doesn't mean it is either responsible or indispensable to acquire it. I'd rather own a device that's rugged, long lasting and sustainable - perhaps with a modular design to allow easy upgrade and repair.
Disposable tech that isn't easily recyclable is not attractive from an environmental standpoint. Just because something is "cool" doesn't mean it is either responsible or indispensable to acquire it. I'd rather own a device that's rugged, long lasting and sustainable - perhaps with a modular design to allow easy upgrade and repair.
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That's the route we should be going, but many companies don't like that idea and are intentionally hindering the end user by making their designs obtuse / difficult to repair.
The FrameWork LapTop is a step in the right direction for fully user serviceable laptops.
I have my ideas as to how a fully user serviceable laptop should be designed.
But some OEM's might not like it, because it's so simple & modular.
The Framework idea is great but they are not cheap and still kind of niche.
You gotta start somewhere. And I hope this lights a fire under every other LapTop OEM's arse.
Making a new "Non-Standard" MoBo for everytime there is a new version of a LapTop is not long term environmentally friendly.
Same with making "Disposable Tech".
Planned obsolescence is engrained in consumer capitalism. You are considered a dangerous subversive if you want to buy stuff that lasts for years, is easily repairable, has a small carbon footprint for manufacture and distribution, is 100% recyclable, and is not made by child slave labour in the third world.
So what can you do? Your can't make companies be more like Framework?
Surely modular serviceable laptops would be more environmentally friendly then being disposable? But no you can't do that, corporations will cry.
Then call me Subversive, I'll be glad to peddle those values in all my consumer product decision making and promote it worldwide.
And they can go screw themselves for creating the mountain of E-waste via "Planned Obsolescence" by not making their equipment easier to repair / service, all in the name of obscene profits!
I wish we could have more laptops like that and follow the design Framework have done. But it would be all 'too hard' for a corporation like Acer, Asus, or whatnot. Too much kludge.
I am happy with my current laptop it's become my main machine and not only that does nearly everything I want besides AAA games and all but if it were to say have a similar design to a Framework model of the same specs I shudder to think what the price would be.
I am happy with my current laptop it's become my main machine and not only that does nearly everything I want besides AAA games and all but if it were to say have a similar design to a Framework model of the same specs I shudder to think what the price would be.
My solution is even simpler.
Standardize on Nano-ITX for the primary LapTop MoBo design:
Use MXM 4.X or whatever equivalent GPU common standard and design all LapTop Discrete GPU's for that format.
Nano-ITX = 120mm x 120mm Square MoBo.
My MXM 4.X spec is 82mm x 105mm
The 82mm side has the PCIe contacts and sockets into the MoBo.
Use Socketed LGA CPU's with standard SO-DIMM RAM of the current generation of DDR or whatever is main system RAM at the time.
And you're golden for MainBoard + GPU.
Use standard PCIe style Metal Backplates that are Half-Height in Length and can screw into the Side / Back of the Chasis.
Use standardized LapTop Battery and you're golden.
The LapTop will be the deciding factor for what type of cooling solution is offered since it'll determine the wattage.
IF screens could be really scrunchy like the epaper they had on Caprica you could have that inside the watch folded and then at the press of a button it opens out into a display, that would make people stop and look. Of course reversing the process is the hard part. Just make them so well that you get a few with your watch pre folded and rip off the one you used and install the new one when you don't want the screen or they have another inside ready to go.
I think nanotechnology pundits were predicting e-ink displays printed onto your skin. I'm not sure how you upgrade those.
Where did you hear that, I think that is more along the lines of permanent tattoos that can change
