ORKINS DESIGN ROLL UP LAPTOPS

INRODUCTION:
Laptops are continuously changing. From the compelling components, various applications and thinner designs; to the memory storage, Wi-Fi capabilities and television viewing; theyve come a long way from the first bulky home computers, and evolved into a fashionable trend. Advancements in technology have led to more precise touchscreens, longer range of wireless connections, and more compact devices capable of streaming video and audio while providing driving directions to any location within the network, simultaneously. German designer, Evgeny Orkin thinks he has found the answer with his Rolltop concept. The main goal was to combine the laptop monitor and graphic tablet into one gadget and avoid additional accessories, he explains. He continued to say that consumers have the option to buy a computer and a graphic tablet with a touchscreen separately, but they are not able to use them as one laptop.

INCONVENIENCE IN CARRYING LAPTOPS: ORKIN says:

The main problem is that the laptop has two levels the level you can write on and the level you look at. With two separate planes, the entire screen cannot be utilized because the fold will hinder you, Orkin says. Another problem with modern day laptops is the many accessories and gadgets that accompany them. Even with the smaller designs, big bags are required to carry everything around, which can cause inconvenience and discomfort.

ORKINS idea:
Orkin thought of the roll-up laptop when working on his thesis for school. He was interning at

Schlagheck-Design in Germany under the direction of Julian Schlagheck, who specializes in product design, print design and product development. He also received guidance from Professor Peter Naumann of the University of Applied Science in Munich, and Georg Trost,

former designer of Fujitsu-Siemens Computers.

The concept of the Rolltop may seem a bit futuristic to some, but as Orkin explains, the technology is available and being produced, so a concept like this is neither impossible or improbable.

COMPONENTS:
Most of the components for the Rolltop already exist within the modern day designs such as the main board, processor, memory (flash), working memory, etc. The Rolltop does not have a CD/DVD reader or Floppy disc because [theyre obsolete]. Other components, such as the loudspeaker, Internet, web cam, USB ports and power supply are based in the cylinder in which the screen would roll around, says Orkin. Such a design would be perfect for students walking around campus grounds, business professional that travel regularly and home consumers who just like to keep themselves entertained when waiting to meet friends or relaxing in a coffee shop or at home.

Bringing Rolltop To Market :

The Rolltops success hinges on the utilization of OLED Technology, or organic light emitting diode. This technology would be the main component of the laptops monitor. It is tough, flexible and energy saving. All these qualitites are very important to me, explains Orkin. Flexible to roll it, tough to draw on it, and energy saving to have a smaller battery than what is already being implemented. For Orkin to develop and produce his Rolltop design, he needs the capacity of a big company such as Panasonic, Samsung and Dell. He has had a lot of inquires and believes it can be a huge success once it starts rolling.

BENEFITS OF ORKINS DESIGN ROLLTOP:

1.One, the Rolltop combines the laptop, monitor and graphic tables without any problem (such as small display in monitor modus or fold on screen in graphic tablet modus).

2. Secondly, the Rolltop is an all-in-one gadget that integrates the power supply, loud speaker, laptop bag and mouse into one. You dont have to carry extra accessories. 3. Lastly, due to the new available technology, the design is very compact and possesses a completely new outlook.

With the one design model, Orkin hopes to catch the attention of major producers and distributors. He is very confident that his concept would be very attractive to consumers and sell big once it hits the market shelves.

All-In-One Rolltop Laptop by Orkin:

This newly designed laptop uses flexible Oled display on the panel and keyboard. y y y y y y y Uses flexible Oled display on the panel and keyboard It replaces the conventional physical keyboard so the 13" laptop transforms into the graphics tablet with its 17" flatscreen Its a new concept in notebook design with a flexible display The Oled-Display technology has a multi touch screen All computer utilities from power supply thgough the holding belt to an interactive pen are integrated into this rolltop The shutter also incorporates the system's hardware itself The wireless station can recharge the PC which provides two USB ports for connecting peripherals.

ROLLTOP DESIGN:

ORKIN NEW DESIGN ROLLTOP:

The future computer should come in the form of the proposed Orkin Designs rolltop a conceptual computer that would have a screen rollable into bigger size, or just like traditional newspaper which you could roll it up when not in use.

The rolltop would come with a flexible OLED touchscreen display. Once its fully rolled out, itd serve as a 13-inch laptop/tablet, or a 17-inch dedicated computer display. The device would also come with a detachable hub with power adapter, a stylus and a couple of USB ports. This conceptual device shouldnt be too far from realistic, as OLED technology is getting matured, making one of these flexible screens would not be too difficult in the near future. At this years CEATEC JAPAN 2009, the name derived from Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies, held in Japan October 6 10, 2009, Denmark-based Orkin Design and Japans Sony literally rolled-out its multi-touch laptop. These laptops keep getting thinner and lighter, but as Jeremy Hsu commented on his posting to popsci.com some concept laptops take portable to a new level. Orkin Design's Rolltop consists of an OLED display that can start as a rolled-up mat and deploy as a multi-touch 17-inch laptop. My beastly HP laptop just shed a tear of envy. The Orkin laptop can also transform into a tablet PC operable with a stylus, or become a standup flat screen display. A power adapter and other features fit with the carrying canister that comes with a convenient holding strap. While there really isnt anything unique from a technology perspective (it does however feature fabulous packaging), I was reminded and would think that it is only made possible and constructed with the broad range of rare metals: rare earth magnets in the voice coils, indiumtin-oxide in the OLED screens, tantalum in the capacitors, lithium in the batteries, beryllium in the connectors and wires (especially in this model, I would think) etc.

PROVIDE EASE IN CARRYING:

As you will see in the picture, it is carried around with a strap over your shoulder and can then be unfurled, making it available to many different configurations. From a flat tablet to a traditional looking book style laptop. Because the device as the flexible display it allows this new concept design growing out of the traditional bookformed laptop into unfurling and convolving portable computer. By virtue of the OLED-Display technology and a multi touch screen the weight of the computer is said to be that of a mini-notebook size. A width of 13 inch easily transforms into the graphics tablet, which with its 17-inch flat screen can be also used as a primary monitor. So you can use it as a flexible laptop, a graphical tablet, or even stand it up and you have a portable 17 TV screen.

STRUCTURE OF ROLLTOP:
Imagine a laptop so portable, you could roll it up like a yoga mat and carry it tucked under your arm with an attached strap. Now you dont have to imagine; this is the concept behind the Rolltop laptop from Orkin Design. The Rolltop laptop incorporates energy-efficient flexible OLED technology and a multi-touch screen. As you unroll it, you get a laptop with a 13-inch screen. Flattened out, it becomes a graphics tablet for use with the enclosed stylus pen. On the back the Rolltop laptop is a stand that can

be pulled out into a 17-inch display for viewing videos. A webcam, loudspeaker and power/data supply are included in the core cylinder. Imagine if you could roll up your laptop like a newspaper and open it when required, and what if you could turn your laptop into a primary monitor if you wanted to play some awesome video games. Well all these are possible with the cool new conceptual ROLL TOP Laptop concept, which is being touted as a Future Designer Laptop. Orkin Design has unveiled this cool new concept with the support of Schlagheck-Design and the device comes with a flexible display which can be rolled and carried wherever you want. This goes beyond the traditional book like laptops which are cumbersome to say the least.

Thanks to its OLED-Display technology and a multi touch screen, it can be used a laptop while it weighs as much as mini notebook. It comes with a 13 inch screen while being used a laptop and when being used as a monitor, you could get a cool 17 inches screen. Power supply, multi media integrated pen and even a holding belt are integrated in the ROLL TOP and it certainly is an all-in-one gadget.

FUNCTIONS OF ROLLTOP:
While the world awaits the launch of the Apple Tablet, a German company is already thinking about a much more distant future. The Orkin Design developed the prototype of an ultraportable notebook with foldable screen. Called Rolltop, the device promises to be the face of computers in the future You could carry your laptop like a newspaper by rolling it up, and making sure that you are not burdened by heavy laptop bags. While this is still a concept, we had written about the cool Microsoft Courier Tablet which comes with dual screens. You could also read about Cintiq, which allows you to write and draw better than with the help of pen and paper.

Well wrapped. German company takes seriously the concept of portable computer and develops a project that aims to be the notebook of the future. The fact that computers are becoming smaller and more powerful, but still can not do much with them, especially when it comes to mobility. Although small, all you can do, so far, is to raise the lid, type in key properties and close the lid. The Rolltop it is still a laptop, however, it goes much further.

STYLE AND DESIGN:

With a focus on style, lightness and mobility, the prototype abuses of new technologies in the field of flexible displays. According to the company developing the project, Rolltop will have a multitouch screen OLED flexible 17-inch, if the User use it as a tablet, or 13 inches if you use a notebook as "common.

In this picture you can see that the screen is stuck in a bar and it is responsible for storing all the hardware that the application requires. Because only one screen, apparently the HD, battery, plates and connections were transported to the bar, so the screen can stay thin and light. Unlike the prototype from Fujitsu, the computer of tissue, which would allow the User only perform basic tasks - no DVDs, hard disk, and webcam - the Rolltop includes tools that let more complete. On the hardware the User can count on a webcam, speakers, three USB ports and energy supplier.

CONCLUSION:
Besides leading to an extreme the concept of portable computer, the Rolltop succeeded in reuniting two of the largest consumer dreams of geeks on call: netbooks, objects of desire of any User who want to stay connected and up to date with new technology and tablets, even more famous after rumors of the launch of Apple Tablet. Thus, the folding notebook lets mobile fans delight in a notebook with touch-sensitive keys or a tablet for photo editing or performing more complex tasks. To use one of two devices, simply unroll the screen completely, in the case of the tablet, or bend it 90 degrees to enter text or surf the web with a 100% touchscreen notebook.

To close the package dreams of consumption, it also lets you view videos or photos like a portable television. The screen has a support on the back. With this, you can leave it up and watch a movie while waiting for an email from your boss.