High Tech Napkins
We saw several napkin idea concepts last year but this is the first to utilize e-ink and RF technology. The Napkin PC is designed for group collaborations. Each pen transmits your doodles to the base station which is a PC in disguise. That information gets processed and displayed on the napkin like e-ink paper. Cool idea but someone better make sure nobody decides to wipe their dirty lunch stains with one.
Designer: Avery Holleman
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good job. i go to school with this guy haha
Wow.. I actually love the idea! I just think they need a different interface, not windows.
No company would buy this, given the high likelihood that their technologically inept employees (aka managers) would end up running a bunch of thousand-dollar “napkins” through the shredder, balling them up and tossing them, etc.
and this is why its called a concept, and not a real product
This is the worst design i’ve ever seen
good try, but stupid application. designer seems to be obssesed with high tech too much.
In certain industries, this is a great solution–espec. when it comes to design. I want one!
i would buy it; regret it; get pissed off; swear it to hell; buy it again.
I love the idea/concept/the whole 9.
However I do not see it with todays technology thats for sure. maybe 5-10 years down, maybe.
I need it, if it possible~!!!
Concept Smonshep… When will these “Designers” ever do their homework on the magic materials they use.
Backlit e-paper = N/A
Refresh rate faster then .5sec = N/A
Power requirements 45W = Hmm no power cord
Let’s not even start to discuss the continuous “Short / Long range RF” usage in an office environment.
Obviously you dont understand what a concept really is. It takes designers like this to get “sticks in the mud” like you to push the boundaries of what is currently out there.
If we only stick with technology that currently exists, how would anything ever evolve into anything new?
Someone has to start the idea…someone has to plant the seed before things change.
A hell of a lot better idea than all those micro pcs that are coming out.
The product is not that far away. Anoto Technology has generated products like the Logitech Io, the Fly Fusion and the Livescribe pens that work reliably using an IR camera with patterned paper. Microsoft, EPOS, Cross, other companies have been chasing the elusive perfect pen-based tool. Combine that with the e-ink such as used on the Amazon Kindle and the product is ready to go
amazing idea, where they got the inspiration … i cant imagine
great idea
I likes, I likes. nice images. This product apparently must instantly make people awesome auto designers, i need one. go long beach!
I think the napking pc is great, where can i buy it?
Thanks