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TWIN, SLIDING SCREENS: These bright, glossy-coated, OLED wide screens support hover and
; plus full high-def. The left display slides across and closes over the right screen to pack down. Tilt and swivel adjustments are also possible. Back in the real world: Lenovo just announced its , a desktop replacement with a 17-inch primary display, plus a 10.6-inch secondary screen.
KEYBOARD AND TOUCH SCREEN: An (each key has programmable OLED displays; pictured) is paired with an full-width, multitouch, pressure-sensitive glass screen for the touchpad, widgets, and more. The keyboard and screen can also be removed to sit on your desk or even swap positions.
INSIDE: Intel's mobile Core i7 CPUs should hit in early 2009; its next-gen is expected by year's end.
DUAL WEBCAMS: Able to support multiparty, HD-capable video chat, and optimized for low-light situations.
SPEAKERS: Harman/Kardon stereo speakers with underside subwoofer--like those found in . We'd also take the SLI graphics, HDMI port and S/PDIF interface from recent Qosmio models, such as the X305.
BLU-RAY SLOT DRIVE: Able to burn BD-R and BD-RE discs at 8X;supports DVD±RW, too.
Next: The Ultimate Ultra-Portable Laptop
So, what did we miss in our full-size laptop design? Brainstorm with us below. While you're at it, we'd love to hear your ideas for your dream lightweight laptop. That's next on our list.
Would you want it to be inexpensive like a , yet elegantly designed like a ? Would it boast a for wireless data (able to switch between EVDO and UMTS/HSPA); what about dual-screens like the (pictured)?