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A Laptop so Minimal, it Hides
If you thought Apple couldn’t possible simplify the aesthetics of the MacBook Pro line any further, take a look at the HIDE laptop. The ultra minimalist design hides all ports when closed. Aside from the small hinge and indentation to help lift the cover, it just looks like a solid aluminum block. It’s naive and utilitarian. I really like it.
Designer: Youri Hong
60 Comments »
Ben says
It's so naive until it's opened. I had expected a better solution to hide ports. The big border ruin the aesthetic of laptop
chybee says
How would you charge it? Only with open lid? Looks interesting but from usability point of view it is not a surprise such design has never been released
mischa says
Totally agree. It's the less convenient laptop I ever see, if you have it on a desk you have to unplug everything before turning it on sleep
@greenerdesigned says
Agree with you on this one, looks great but a case of form over function. Not great if you want to use it docked with an external monitor and peripherals unless you can afford to go wireless
@dissertational says
It's quite ugly, actually. I prefer Apple's "smoother" products.
Michele says
Yes, I totally with @chybee.
hamid says
every thing can crack these sharp and thick edges
tmkiwipeel says
It would bother me to have to unplug everything from my laptop when I close the lid…
Jeff says
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molumen says
It's a cable guillotine. Nothing good (or new) in this design.
The Freddster says
I dunno what´s your Problem, I quite like it. And a Laptop is my mobile PC, so I rarely connect stuff to it.
So, how much do you want for it?
Ben says
It's so naive until it's opened. I had expected a better solution to hide ports. The big border ruin the aesthetic of laptop
chybee says
How would you charge it? Only with open lid? Looks interesting but from usability point of view it is not a surprise such design has never been released
mischa says
Totally agree. It's the less convenient laptop I ever see, if you have it on a desk you have to unplug everything before turning it on sleep
@greenerdesigned says
Agree with you on this one, looks great but a case of form over function. Not great if you want to use it docked with an external monitor and peripherals unless you can afford to go wireless
@dissertational says
It's quite ugly, actually. I prefer Apple's “smoother” products.
Michele says
Yes, I totally with @chybee.
Johan says
Ok, so solve it and improve it:
0. The laptop is charged by induction.
1. Add magnetically released lock bolts that come out when /any/ port is in use.
2. The lock bolts would prevent the lid from chopping off the connected jacks.
3. Add a biometric reader (finger or eye) on the lid. Now, if the user wants, the lock bolts could lock the entire computer shut until opened with the correct finger or eye.
Now you carry a perfectly locked laptop where ever you go. Nice.
joseph says
Not so good when open but cool when closed (Except you can't charge it !
hamid says
every thing can crack these sharp and thick edges
tmkiwipeel says
It would bother me to have to unplug everything from my laptop when I close the lid…
Jeff says
The watch is cool but it is a concept. To view a complete collection of automotive watches visit ” target=”_blank”>http://www.equipewatches.com
molumen says
It's a cable guillotine. Nothing good (or new) in this design.
The Freddster says
I dunno whats your Problem, I quite like it. And a Laptop is my mobile PC, so I rarely connect stuff to it.
So, how much do you want for it?
Youngmo Byun says
you could put the charging jack in the back maybe?
Johan says
Ok, so solve it and improve it:
0. The laptop is charged by induction.
1. Add magnetically released lock bolts that come out when /any/ port is in use.
2. The lock bolts would prevent the lid from chopping off the connected jacks.
3. Add a biometric reader (finger or eye) on the lid. Now, if the user wants, the lock bolts could lock the entire computer shut until opened with the correct finger or eye.
Now you carry a perfectly locked laptop where ever you go. Nice.
briggs says
use something like the powermatt for when its closed and charging.
joseph says
Not so good when open but cool when closed (Except you can't charge it !
Rona says
Besides charging issue, first of all, how to open it?
harris says
maybe with inertia……?
Youngmo Byun says
you could put the charging jack in the back maybe?
briggs says
use something like the powermatt for when its closed and charging.
Rona says
Besides charging issue, first of all, how to open it?
harris says
maybe with inertia……?
Jonathan says
Wow, stupid idea. Why would you hide the ports?
What if I want to dock my Laptop and wire it to my main monitor?
Design = 0
Let the pros (Apple) do the job.
Jonathan says
Wow, stupid idea. Why would you hide the ports?
What if I want to dock my Laptop and wire it to my main monitor?
Design = 0
Let the pros (Apple) do the job.
Jonathan Lee says
What happens when I want to use a USB port to charge something, do I really need to open the screen?
Jonathan Lee says
What happens when I want to use a USB port to charge something, do I really need to open the screen?
Matt Tastic says
poopie kaka
Matt Tastic says
poopie kaka
Viv C says
how would anyone open it to get started??
Viv C says
and maybe the lid could have the charger connector… just a thought….
Viv C says
how would anyone open it to get started??
Viv C says
and maybe the lid could have the charger connector… just a thought….
TKSH says
And the question is… Why? Please, what is "the reason why" for this design?
TKSH says
And the question is… Why? Please, what is “the reason why” for this design?
Tosh says
The extra lip 3/4 way around means it is also larger than it needs to be…..
Jay Koenaefi Donaldson Løgager says
Charge it via a matt, make the screen slightly smaller than the lid (so there's room for a webcam), if people want an external monitor there's always WiDi.
Jay Koenaefi Donaldson Løgager says
Charge it via a matt, make the screen slightly smaller than the lid (so there's room for a webcam), if people want an external monitor there's always WiDi.
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