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> it's going to be dreadfully slow as compared to doing it locally. We don't use networking. We use direct RF link. >Plus, the laptop would lose 90% of its mo

> it's going to be dreadfully slow as compared to doing it locally. We don't use networking. We use direct RF link. >Plus, the laptop would lose 90% of its mobility advantage, as it would always have to be in the (network-) vicinity of a desktop. This is not a replacement for laptop. But an extension of a desktop. Instead of having to sit directly infront of it, you can work from anywhere in the same building.

ProblemFactory 11y ago
So you are looking for a device that contains a laptop body, screen, keyboard, touchpad, speakers, battery, battery charger, RF antennas, and enough processing power to decode and display the video stream arriving over radio? My guess is that this would cost at least 80% of a similar quality laptop that also includes "computer parts" and works as an actual computer. Hell, the current HDMI video streaming dongles like Chromecast have more processing power built in than my first actual laptop.
- imakesnowflakes 11y ago
  >My guess is that this would cost at least 80% of a similar quality laptop that also includes "computer parts" and works as an actual computer. 80%? Without cpu, harddisk, memory, motherboard and without having to cramming all of this into a small space, without heat and power management circulatory to provide and manage power for all of these things? So in a laptop, you think these amount to only 20% of the cost? > enough processing power to decode and display the video stream arriving over radio How much processing power did your 20 year old television set have?
  - polar8 11y ago
    Your 20 year old television's resolution is a bit lower than 2560x1440 :)
    - imakesnowflakes 11y ago
      You see, this already exists [1]. It costs around 2000 Rs, that is like $30, A wireless mouse and keyboard will cost around the same. So for $60 you will have all the component to make this work. Let me say this again. For 60$ worth of components you can have a remote control that will let you work on your desktop from anywhere in your home. Will you be interested? [1] http://www.amazon.in/eShop24x7-Wireless-Display-Miracast-Airplay/dp/B014R1RQAY?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=googinkenshoo-21&ascsubtag=7170ce92-ce65-4df1-b162-d776178e35a8 http://www.amazon.in/eShop24x7-Wireless-Display-Miracast-Air...

ProblemFactory 11y ago

So you are looking for a device that contains a laptop body, screen, keyboard, touchpad, speakers, battery, battery charger, RF antennas, and enough processing power to decode and display the video stream arriving over radio? My guess is that this would cost at least 80% of a similar quality laptop that also includes "computer parts" and works as an actual computer. Hell, the current HDMI video streaming dongles like Chromecast have more processing power built in than my first actual laptop.

imakesnowflakes 11y ago
>My guess is that this would cost at least 80% of a similar quality laptop that also includes "computer parts" and works as an actual computer. 80%? Without cpu, harddisk, memory, motherboard and without having to cramming all of this into a small space, without heat and power management circulatory to provide and manage power for all of these things? So in a laptop, you think these amount to only 20% of the cost? > enough processing power to decode and display the video stream arriving over radio How much processing power did your 20 year old television set have?
- polar8 11y ago
  Your 20 year old television's resolution is a bit lower than 2560x1440 :)
  - imakesnowflakes 11y ago
    You see, this already exists [1]. It costs around 2000 Rs, that is like $30, A wireless mouse and keyboard will cost around the same. So for $60 you will have all the component to make this work. Let me say this again. For 60$ worth of components you can have a remote control that will let you work on your desktop from anywhere in your home. Will you be interested? [1] http://www.amazon.in/eShop24x7-Wireless-Display-Miracast-Airplay/dp/B014R1RQAY?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=googinkenshoo-21&ascsubtag=7170ce92-ce65-4df1-b162-d776178e35a8 http://www.amazon.in/eShop24x7-Wireless-Display-Miracast-Air...