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technology1 year ago

"Reflecting on the Impact of Apple's First iPad 14 Years Later"

Apple's first iPad, launched 14 years ago, introduced a new category of portable computing and achieved immense success, shipping three million units in just 80 days. Despite its initial popularity, the current-generation iPad is struggling as hardware sales decline, with reports of reduced OLED orders for the upcoming iPad Pro family. Apple's innovation and adjustments in the near future will determine the fate of its tablet division in the competitive market.

via Wccftech|
#apple#ipad#portable-computing
technology2 years ago

LG Gram Fold: The Future of Foldable Laptops Unveiled

LG has joined the foldable laptop trend with the announcement of its new device, the LG Gram Fold. The laptop features a single large foldable display that can be used in various orientations, including laptop, tablet, and book modes. The display has a resolution of 1920 x 2560 and is designed to minimize creasing. The LG Gram Fold is set to be available for purchase in South Korea from October 4th, with an international release yet to be announced. While the device's specs are modest, LG's entry into the foldable laptop market suggests that more manufacturers may follow suit in the future.

via The Verge|
#display-technology#foldable-laptop#lg
technology2 years ago

"Portable CRT: A Sensible Solution"

A DIY project by [Sdomi] has revived the old-school luggable computing form factor by incorporating a small CRT monitor into a modern machine. The project utilizes a green-screen composite monitor driven by a VGA-to-composite converter, while the computing power comes from an AMD Ryzen processor and 32 GB of memory on a thin-client board. The result is a chunky but practical portable cyberdeck, although the composite monitor may not deliver the same resolution as LCD screens.

via Hackaday|
#amd-ryzen-processor#composite-monitor#crt
technology2 years ago

"2023 Cyberdeck Challenge: Building a Ham Radio CyberDeck"

A ham radio enthusiast has built a rugged cyberdeck with a Raspberry Pi 4, 10-inch LCD screen, and a rechargeable battery pack that lasts up to 20 hours. The deck features a USB software-defined radio module, a BNC connector for an external antenna, a game controller, and storage for a mouse. It is designed for use during camping trips and ham radio field days, and is housed in a weatherproof enclosure with 3D-printed parts.

via Hackaday|
#3d-printing#cyberdeck#ham-radio