A Dual-Screen 10.1" Laptop In Time For the Holidays

JoshuaInNippon writes "Japanese computer manufacture Kohjinsha has announced that it will begin selling a 10.1" dual-screen laptop on Dec. 11 — in Japan only. While it is not the first dual-screen laptop, a title claimed by the monstrous 17" Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds series, the Kohjinsha sure looks much more portable and stylish. The Thinkpad's extra screen pulls out slightly from one side for about a 40% increase on its display, whereas on the Kohjinsha's two full separate screens spread out symmetrically from the center. While specs are admittedly lower than the Thinkpad, the DZ series certainly wins on cost. The starting price will be ¥79,800, about $900, in Japan (exporters will likely mark that price up slightly), compared with the Thinkpad at well over $2,000. Kohjinsha says the laptop is great for working on 'large business documents' (e.g. excessively wide spreadsheets), or watching videos while surfing the Web, which is likely what most users will be doing with it. The timing and the price certainly make the Kohjinsha DZ series a tempting toy idea for holiday giving — perhaps to oneself."

Re:More than a gimmick?

[RobVB]

Dude, it's a frickin' dual screen laptop! I want one and I want it now. Who cares what it's good for.

Pong!

[marciot]

Holy crap! Imagine playing Pong on this thing!

Re:Great!

[DamienNightbane]

With one of these you can watch p0rn while watching more p0rn!

Don't tell Xzibit.

Re:More than a gimmick?

[icebraining]

Great having one page load while reading another

I use tabs for that, it's a little cheaper :)

Re:More than a gimmick?

[igny]

Fuck everything, we are going five screens [theonion.com].