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Lifebook or Voltron?
This Lifebook concept merges multiple portable devices together to form a single computer. ‘Lifebook Frame Series’ features an integrated and detachable multifunctional unit – the ‘Lifegear’ device, and a clear structured frame-based layout for each component to slot into. Within the Lifebook, the Lifegear serves as a number pad, touch pad, graphics tablet as well as a social network interface. When one is on-the-go, it can be used as a smartphone.
Designers: Patrick Decker & Florian Langer
This Fujitsu concept is a part of the Fujitsu Design Award that was organized by Designboom.
12 Comments »
Mike Barnard says
I think I prefer the previous Yanko variant of this. Bento box luxness vs plastic frame. I'd be worried about the devices falling out.
http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/05/06/bento-box-k...
Cheers,
Mike
Mike Barnard says
I think I prefer the previous Yanko variant of this. Bento box luxness vs plastic frame. I'd be worried about the devices falling out.
http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/05/06/bento-box-k...
Cheers,
Mike
vogelcube says
I agree with Mike. The Bento box I think is the better design. However, this is more practical for a consumer – instead of a modular system this is basically a Desktop-Netbook that can be expanded via phone. Replace the Lifegear phone with an Android phone a la Atrix or an iPhone, and you've got a discernable device that has a purpose as a maximized phone/minicomputer, albeit one with a really awkward touchpad location.
vogelcube says
I agree with Mike. The Bento box I think is the better design. However, this is more practical for a consumer – instead of a modular system this is basically a Desktop-Netbook that can be expanded via phone. Replace the Lifegear phone with an Android phone a la Atrix or an iPhone, and you've got a discernable device that has a purpose as a maximized phone/minicomputer, albeit one with a really awkward touchpad location.
Anthony says
This reminds me of the bentobook concept except it’s got hollow frame.
Anthony says
This reminds me of the bentobook concept except it’s got hollow frame.
pimpelipompeli says
Looks like the DVD portion is out of proportion.
Matt says
screen formats need to be scaled versions of the widescreen monitor. This screen size willc ause all manner of fugly problems.
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