For those of us who transition between a multi-monitor setup on our desktops and have to go back to just one display on a laptop, gScreen might be the answer.
Alaska-based gScreen Corp. is designing a laptop with two 15.4-inch screens built in. While a laptop with two screens isn’t a completely new idea, as Lenovo has already executed the idea, this one from gScreen does so with two full sized displays that slide out side by side.
Spacebook planned specs:
- 2 LED backlit display screens- Windows V ista/ Windows XP Pro (optional)
- Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26-GHz
- 4 GB of RAM (2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2)
- 320GB 7200 RPM HD
- Nvidia GeForce 9800M GT with 512MB dedicated memory (or)
- Nvidia Quadro FX 1700M Graphics with 512MB dedicated memory
- 9-cell battery
- IEEE 1394 1 Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1 Mic-in X 1, Line-in x 1, Headphone X 1 PCI Express Card X 1 AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 90W Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal battery pack Li-ion 9 cells
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Fisker Automotive plans to show that its Karma plug-in hybrid is ready to run two laps around the racetrack at Monterey.
The Irvine automaker said the prototype would make a two-lap progress around the Mazda Laguna Seca course during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on Aug. 15. The course is a little over two miles in length. It will be the public driving debut for the Karma, which was unveiled 19 months ago as a concept car.
Aiding in the development, Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide signed a $10.2 million contract to support development of plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker. There are plans to launch its plug-in Karma sedan late this year.
Quantum, of Irvine, Calif., will provide the Karma and Karma S Sunset coupe/convertible with the cars’ Q-Drive technologies. The Karma and its Q-Drive system will be assembled in Uusikaupunki, Finland.
Quantum also makes hydrogen and natural-gas storage products and fuel system components.
These are the Fisker Karma specifications that we know:
Propulsion system: Q DRIVE hybrid drive train
Top Speed: 125 mph
Zero-to-60: 6 seconds
GGE: 100 or so they allege
Vehicle range: Full charge and emission free—50 miles (beyond that, with gasoline)
Fuel(s):gasoline and electricity
Battery System: lithium-ion
Tailpipe emissions: Yes
The company has said the luxury sedan will list for just under $88,000. Fancier versions will cost up to $104,000.
