10 Weird Computer Models With Unusual Designs

Although highly advanced laptop models are produced today, both in terms of performance and design, many models with unusual designs and features have failed over the years. These failures led to successful products.

We have brought together 10 different laptop computer models that have been produced in the past years and that have somehow managed to contribute to the development of technology. From touch keyboards to rotating screen technologies, both in the period when it was introduced and today. to be interesting Let’s take a look at these computer models that have succeeded and briefly their features.

IBM ThinkPad 701

The IBM ThinkPad 701 model from IBM’s subnotebook series draws attention with its interesting keyboard design. When the ThinkPad 701’s screen was removed, the keyboard was split at a diagonal angle, revealing a full-size keyboard. This model is due to its sliding keyboard Butterfly ThinkPad It was also known as Introduced in 1995, the ThinkPad 701 was a short commercial success, but was discontinued later that year.

HP OmniBook 800CT

What makes the HP OmniBook 800CT laptop interesting is a key on the keyboard and a device that comes out of its case. to mouse was to have. At that time, this computer did not have a touch pad, which served as a mouse for both technical and design reasons. Not wanting to force users to buy a mouse in addition to computers, HP solved the problem by placing a mouse in the chassis. The manufacturing company used this mechanism in several more models.

Via NanoBook

Although hybrid technologies are quite common today, it is important to remember that these technologies have developed with long research and studies. An example of these studies is a Via Nanobook model laptop computer. The most important feature that distinguishes this computer from others now and in the past is a phone in was to have. Next to the computer screen was a VoIP phone that allowed users to carry their phones with them all day. The GPU unit was a laptop with a 7 inch display inside a replaceable “MobilityPLUS Module” where you could place a 3D/CDMA adapter or a world clock.

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds

Nowadays, when a second screen is needed, the best solution is to connect it to an external monitor. However, in the late 2000s need for extra screen It could be solved with Lenovo’s Thinkpad 700ds. In addition to the standard screen, Lenovo Thinkpad 700ds has a sliding screen mechanism. Long before today’s dual-screen computer technologies, Lenovo designed a computer with a 17-inch main screen.

Asus Taichi

Interesting point on the Asus Taichi model laptop to two screens was to have. Before the computers that can be folded into tablets today, Asus produced a computer with a screen that can also be used when folded. The most negative aspects of the panel on the cover were that it consumed battery life very quickly and insufficient touch screen performance.

Asus ROG GX700

Asus’ giant with liquid cooler It’s not long ago that the ROG GC700, the collaborative laptop, was released. In 2016, Asus placed a water cooling system on the back of the computer to avoid the problem of weak thermal system in the laptop. With 500W heat dissipation, the GX700 saw a 20% increase in performance and a 30% decrease in thermals for the CPU and GPU. Although it managed to increase performance, it could not achieve serious success because it was not suitable for use due to its weight.

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700

With the ROG Mothership GZ700, which Asus released in 2019, a desktop computer with laptop combined. The computer consisted of a 17-inch screen, a gaming keyboard that was attached to the body with magnets but could be detached and used wirelessly. With the keyboard removed, the main system was transformed into a giant upright tablet with a stand on the back. This computer, which was released a few years ago and was quite expensive, was also not preferred by users.

Acer Iconia 6120

Acer introduced the mechanical keyboard and touch mad system on its Iconia 6120 laptop. to a virtual surface transformed. He made an interesting attempt by adding one more display panel to the computer. The model introduced in 2010; It wasn’t quite successful for a variety of reasons, including screen-blocking glare, input lag, and poor performance.

Dell XPS 12

Convertible computers often failed due to poor performance. The XPS 12 model computer, which had a backward tilting screen, developed by Dell, solved the performance problem. Dell puts the screen in a frame transform on the horizontal axis came up with a design. However, the screen technology, which was transformed within a frame, did not become widespread because it was rather cumbersome compared to computer designs that were simplified with the developing technology.

3D Laptops

Although devices with 3D screens are still very common today, 10-15 years ago it was extremely interesting for a laptop to have a 3D screen. Dell and Alienware used stereoscopic 3D technology as an option on some models. Brands like MSI, Sony, HP, Origin, and Asus also tried. However, successful examples were not seen at that time, due to both reducing the performance and the need for a kit that had to be purchased at extra cost.