Behold Intel’s Think Thin Laptop:
Behold the Razr of laptops. The thinnest notebook computer ever, this new machine created by Ziba Design and Intel, packs enough futuristic features to make a geek’s head spin.On the outside, from its no-rim screen to its groovy keyboard, the notebook is gloriously smooth and streamlined. A special accessory — a leather-like folder that wraps around the laptop and attaches with magnets — serves as a wireless charger and an external screen that lets users check e-mail without opening the computer. Add a strap, and the whole thing turns into a bag that can be adorned with a favorite picture on the screen.
Inside, meanwhile, there’s built-in wireless compatibility with WiMax, a speedier, longer-range cousin of Wi-Fi that’s just starting to reach the market.
A version of this laptop could be sold by a yet-unnamed manufacturer as early as this fall.
It sounds intriguing, and the accessory obviously points to a new target market for notebook computers.