Ever since personal computing became a reality in the 20th century, we have seen one of the biggest industries being built around it which has completely revolutionized human life by providing us with such powerful tools that our lives have changed a number of times over.
Can you imagine human life without computers? In fact it was Steve Jobs, who once said that “computers are like a bicycle for the mind” meaning that it is a tool that allows us to do far more than what we could have done otherwise.
Ever since computers were introduced in the home or in the office or virtually any other place, the world has suddenly transformed into this digital playground of possibilities.
In the 21st century, computing devices have gotten really powerful and have taken a lot of different form factors and this is one of the areas that I am very interested in and so I would like to talk more about it.
A World of Devices
So, what started out as computers that were the size of buildings, has come down to a device that can fit into the palm of our hands, all being millions of times more powerful. Such is the pace of technology in this space.
Personal computers that used to be purely desktops, evolved into laptops and that gave more freedom and power to people. Then came the smartphone and it completely blew everyone away. Then came something in the middle of those two, which we all know as tablets. If you want to stretch it, you could call phablets as a category too.
Now, other categories like smart watches and other smart wearables are beginning to go mainstream too. So, you can see that the average person has a lot of devices these days for different aspects of their computing needs.
The other day, I was wondering if there could be one device, preferably a smartphone type form factor, that could serve as a replacement for all other devices and I think it very well might be.
One Device To Rule Them All?
Wouldn’t it be so awesome (and convenient) if one single device could serve as a laptop, smartphone and tablet? That would not only save money for the consumers but also space and resources (so it would be good for the environment as well).
Right now we use these different devices because they all provide some unique benefits. A laptop for example is much more powerful than the others. A smartphone provides greater portability along with varied use cases. A tablet allows for a bigger screen and marries the best of both worlds.
But the differences between all these form factors are quickly becoming more and more blurred as computing speeds in mobile processors is quickly catching up to laptops along with improvements in all the other areas as well. The latest from Apple and Samsung are proof of that.
So, in my own personal opinion, it will come down to the screen. If we can make a screen that can be stretched to become larger, or folded, to take on a more compact form factor, I think, we could make a single device to rule them all.
If concepts and patents are any indication, tech companies seem to have already realized this and that day may not be far away when one of those companies launches that perfect device that we have all been waiting for.
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I totally agree.
Yes, something like this. It would have to much more refined and compact (light weight and thinner) but yes something like this could do it.
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nice post
Thanks.
completely feasible @sauravrungta
Yeah.
How about a hologram screen? Or a projected screen? Could they be possible soon?
I think those are many many years into the future, possibly even 10-20 years. The technology is still being developed in labs from what I read.
Makes absolute sense.
Keyboards are replaced by foldable rubber keyboards and m sure it wouldnt be too tough to mirror our phones to any computer or a television. The technology is already in place and just needs some advancement before it will be used by masses.
Yes, a smartphone could be used as a CPU and larger screens could be used as monitors. But what I was talking about was a single device that became a bigger screen and a smaller screen by itself. So, it wouldn't even need external monitors.
And you are talking some major technology advancement 😐
Yeah, it would rake some serious R&D. I think one technology that can really make it a reality is the foldable screen technology that so many players have been experimenting with.
We can not dodge the development of the times, everything that will happen in the future will change our lives today if we keep up with the more modern times...
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Yes, true.
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I think you have hit the nail on the head, one device with a resizable screen would be the answer. Somethimg to think about definitely.
Yes, I would love to see such a device :)
I think that is a very interesting theory, I agree with you in several points that you mentioned. Technology advances exponentially and with it we, too, believe that "futuristic" movies are not far from reality.
In the not so distant future, I would not be surprised if what you expose becomes a fact, something tangible and accessible to everyone.
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Yeah, science fiction of today is reality of tomorrow. I believe in that.
One device to rule them all and in the darkness bind them. I can totally see us getting to that point. We aren't far from it now with some of the devices that can be manipulated into a laptop and then separated to be a tablet with a touchscreen. To top it off all of these devices can be used as tools for communication already. I think I have said it before but we are on our way to having all of this media capability embedded somehow. So that we can access all information needed wirelessly using an implant. It sounds cray but is it really?
Yeah, companies have been toying with the idea for quite a while now and now I think in a short few years, the technology should be ready that they seriously start coming up with a single product that does away with all else. I really hope to see it developed quicker because it would solve so much confusion centered around the personal computing space. Imagine a single device from all manufacturers competing for consumers.
i think can :)
yup.
Technology has reached a level and now is unstoppable. I wish we have a single device for all the tasks, at a time in the near future.
Yeah, there is only one way to go and that is up. I too hope that we get such a device sooner rather than later. I would buy on day 1! lol
Yes , there is much possibility of it. Fingers crossed.
Yes, I hope so.
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"... that can be stretched to become larger, or ... take on a more compact form factor" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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more and more technological progress is losing and ignoring our reality
yeah!
Thanks.