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New iMac Touch Patent from Apple

  • 24-08-2010 3:04pm
    #1
    Evergreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭


    Check this one out, the latest patent application from Apple. Patently Apple, a website that tracks Apple’s patent applications, said that the patent clearly outlined how the device would switch between OS X for desktop computing tasks and its mobile equivalent, iOS, for more iPad-style uses

    Here is the link for more details

    http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2010/08/the-mother-lode-welcome-to-the-imac-touch.html

    A device that can run one of two operating systems depending upon how you hold it :D


Comments

  • #2
    Fat_Fingers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,245 ✭✭✭Fat_Fingers


    Hmm... desktop Imac with benefits of all smudges from greasy fingerprints..
    Not for me thanks.

    But good idea for shops, receptions , demos..


  • #3
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    Saw this earlier alright, and it actually does look like a device Apple would release. Apple Patent alot of ideas, and alot never see the light of day. But incorporating a Touchscreen into the iMacs is the next logical step for them and this does look like a very simple, yet effective idea.

    I've played around with the those HP touchscreen computers, and they were quite awkward to use and not very practical. It would make more since to be able to tilt it when using the touchscreen.


  • #4
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,677 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Isn't this just a variant of the touch screen pcs that have been out for ages?
    But with the Apple logo and OS along for the ride, not to mention a price tag to match?
    Is it a glorified docking station? You set the iPad device into the base to get "extras" then undock to fiddle with your apps on the go?


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