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Originally Posted by HarryHutton
@Kumabjorn
Cheers! Sounds good, especially like the wireless keyboard and kickstand idea - it would be like a laptop you could use in the sun.
Wireless keyboard and other add-ons are planned - you should be able to attach whatever you want to it, compatibility will be handled via apps.
In terms of writing and drawing, interchangeable nibs - ie chisel tip, markers, maybe brushes too. Common commands would certainly be investigated.
180 degree folding of the actual screen might not be possible, but durable covers and dual-screen hinged books would be.
Dual microSD slots for hotswapping (you put the new one in whilst the device is still on, wait a sec for info to be transferred, then take the old card out of the other slot)
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If you can get your hands on an old HP OmniBook (I still have mine) you might get a few ideas. This was the only computer I've had that I could use outdoors. Unfortunately you can no longer get batteries for it so it is basically bricked now.
That got me thinking. It should contain some sort of "standard battery" perhaps like some of the most common cell phone batteries, perhaps two to get long usage time between charges?
MicroSD cards are obviously much smaller, but perhaps regular SD slots might after all be more preferable, if you drop a microSD in the grass (and it will be used outdoors) it will be lost, a regular SD you stand a chance of finding. If not, you should put some effort into designing the slots so you can't loose the microSD cards without being overly clumsy.
Another thing that would appeal is the front lit (glow, see; Nook) feature so you could use it in the dark, if you could add two LEDs that could light up the keyboard, or perhaps make a specifik de Luxe keyboard for the device with backlighting so the keys are visible in the dark. I can imagine this device being popular with students, this way your room mate can sleep while you work on a report.
Also, if your aiming this at the academic market, the ability to quote and have those formatted according to standard quotation rules (see; EndNote) and exported automatically to something like EverNote so they are instantly available with all the necessary data (Title, author, edition, page etc) would likely make it very, very interesting for those users.
Give me time, and I'll think of more.