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[chopper]

Which one of you was responsible for this?

CES 2017: Razer three-screened laptops 'stolen' - BBC News

[quackhandle]

Yes, that's a laptop. Not a desktop.

There is a big market for portable computers which you don't use on the go actually. Laptops are not only about being able to work on the move, they're about being able to transport your entire system easily. Like to your desk at work or a mate's house where you then set it up on a table like a PC. A 10Kb 21" laptop monster can be carried in a backpack, you can't get your desktop, monitor, keyboard, etc into a convenient portable setup (easily).

Could always try this bad boy - Predator 21X

Eight kilos!

qh

[d000hg]

I use my Windows Surface on the train, very easy and good battery life on it.

Yes, that's a laptop. Not a desktop.

Most planes have decent 110/240V supplies in them now too, but you'll not get a 3 monitor set up onto your table.
And that's where I see this as a solution to no known problem.
The idea of a laptop is portability and usability - set it on your lap, a small table, or on a crowded table. It doesn't take up much space to carry or to use.
To use a 3 screen laptop, you need a lot of space around you.

There is a big market for portable computers which you don't use on the go actually. Laptops are not only about being able to work on the move, they're about being able to transport your entire system easily. Like to your desk at work or a mate's house where you then set it up on a table like a PC. A 10Kb 21" laptop monster can be carried in a backpack, you can't get your desktop, monitor, keyboard, etc into a convenient portable setup (easily).

[LondonManc]

Funnily enough this got mentioned at poker last night. The serious online players have as. Many screens as possible for multitabling games so this would be spot on for when they were away. None of the guys on my table were willing to put that much down but the serious bods will be interested. Same as Dave says though. Gotta be playing seriously at that cost.

No different to the serious gamers happily shelling out over £100 for a mouse and same for a keyboard as well as at least £400 on a graphics card.

[northernladuk]

It specifically aimed at gamers. Most serious players use multiple screens, and the ability to to pack it up into a portable (or at least luggable by a single person) package and take it to gaming events and competitions will be a big attraction. How many they will sell at that price is a different matter.

Funnily enough this got mentioned at poker last night. The serious online players have as. Many screens as possible for multitabling games so this would be spot on for when they were away. None of the guys on my table were willing to put that much down but the serious bods will be interested. Same as Dave says though. Gotta be playing seriously at that cost.

[DaveB]

Most planes have decent 110/240V supplies in them now too, but you'll not get a 3 monitor set up onto your table.
And that's where I see this as a solution to no known problem.
The idea of a laptop is portability and usability - set it on your lap, a small table, or on a crowded table. It doesn't take up much space to carry or to use.
To use a 3 screen laptop, you need a lot of space around you.

It specifically aimed at gamers. Most serious players use multiple screens, and the ability to to pack it up into a portable (or at least luggable by a single person) package and take it to gaming events and competitions will be a big attraction. How many they will sell at that price is a different matter.

[LondonManc]

Most planes have decent 110/240V supplies in them now too, but you'll not get a 3 monitor set up onto your table.
And that's where I see this as a solution to no known problem.
The idea of a laptop is portability and usability - set it on your lap, a small table, or on a crowded table. It doesn't take up much space to carry or to use.
To use a 3 screen laptop, you need a lot of space around you.

I'd imagine the use case is hotels and remote working rather than fully mobile working.

[WTFH]

Most planes have decent 110/240V supplies in them now too, but you'll not get a 3 monitor set up onto your table.
And that's where I see this as a solution to no known problem.
The idea of a laptop is portability and usability - set it on your lap, a small table, or on a crowded table. It doesn't take up much space to carry or to use.
To use a 3 screen laptop, you need a lot of space around you.

[LondonManc]

With a built-in battery. Trains are getting power sockets more reliably but I still wouldn't want to plug my MacMini into one for work.

I use my Windows Surface on the train, very easy and good battery life on it.

[d000hg]

A desktop then?

With a built-in battery. Trains are getting power sockets more reliably but I still wouldn't want to plug my MacMini into one for work.

[LondonManc]

I am waiting for apple to be brave and bring out a laptop without a screen

A desktop then?

[anonymouse]

Psst...anybody want to buy a laptop, no returns, no warranty, cash only

CES 2017: Razer three-screened laptops 'stolen' - BBC News

[vwdan]

Not sure of the point of this. I need one good screen (i.e. the retina display on my 15 inch MBP) and then the ability to dock it at work and home, this laptop seems a bit pointless to me

I know this may shock you, but other people may have differing requirements. If that thing was light enough (unlikely, though my current beast is heavy) then I'd give it real consideration.

[d000hg]

Let me check... oh hang on I have a life!

Yeah, hanging out with other people playing games isn't at all sociable or having a life. I guess you sit down the pub getting lashed on your smartphone like a ream person

[VectraMan]

Built in projector, or send to glasses?

Direct connection to visual centres of the brain.

Just need to have the receiver installed in your head at your local Apple Store.