14 DAY TRIAL // Normally, when looking to increase productivity by maximizing workspace, business users turn to desktop computers with support for multiple monitors, as they can provide better multitasking. One company, however, feels that multi-monitor support should not be confined to the desktop alone. As such, GScreen has been developing a laptop whose two screens aim to provide users with the increased workspace they need. The notebook is dubbed the SpaceBook 17 and comes with two 17.3-inch screens.
The company initially planned for the SpaceBook to have two screens of only 15.4 inches but decided to delay the device in order to switch to the larger LED-backlit displays. The developers did not limit themselves to this, as they also updated the specifications.
The SpaceBook 17 is powered by an Intel Core i7- 620M CPU with 4M Cache and a frequency of 2.66 Ghz. The system also has 4GB DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of storage and the 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTS 150M GPU for graphics. The device will come with a DVD unit, either a DVD dual (DVD +/-rw) or a super multi (DVD +/-rw + DVD- RAM).
As far as connectivity goes, the SpaceBook 17 features 802. 11b/g/n wireless and Bluetooh 2.1+EDR. The laptop also includes a six-in-one card reader, three USB ports, an eSATA port, FireWire, RJ45 LAN (w/ metal shielding), an RJ11 modem connector, HDMI and a nine-cell battery. The I/O options include jacks for headphones and mic.
The mobile computer will supposedly weigh no more than eight pounds and will run the Windows 7 Professional operating system. The company plans to sell its dual-screen notebook PC through online retailers, such as Amazon and Buy.com, where it is listed with a price tag of $2,895. The product is accompanied by a one-year basic limited warranty.