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Check out this concept desk with a built in laptop docking station. The two fit together seamlessly and seems like it would be as functional as it beautiful. Whether or not this ever goes into production is anyone’s guess but a skilled modder / craftsman could turn this into a hell of a DIY project.

DesCom was coined by combining the words “Desk” and “Computer”. This design was created with “one-room people” who value future entertainment in mind. When connected to a basic home theater, it functions as a main computer and, when the main body is separated, it can be installed in the living room.
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I think its cool. It looks star trekish. If it had decent specs and a decent price I probably would bite.
 
Looks cool, but who gives a damn if it fits into the desk or sits on top of it. Limits the usage of the desk when the laptop is not there. I give this project a FAIL.
 
It just looks like a desk-sized docking station. Hopefully it costs less than 10K.
 
Yep looks cool... so all the stylish Mac buyers will rush to get one.
Really impractical as others have stated... also what happens when one spills a drink on the table?... Poof goes the laptop since all the liquid spills into its recessed cubby.
 
Looks like something designed by people from Star Wars or 2001 A Space Odyssey.
 
Oh4Sh0 said:
I disagree, an insert can be kept for when the laptop is not in place.
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That would probably become too much of a hassle in the long run. You pay extra to for a table to have a lappy tuck into, and have to remember to cover it up whenever its not occupied. I cant see what the inner area looks like, but there are possible issues of airflow too. All that trouble just for looks essentially. I don't see any other point in having that kind of table.
 
AOM said:
Pretty simple idea and I totally agree.



I would think with your knowledge of said pc components, the industry and articles I've read in the past that you wouldn't have such a narrow minded view of things.

Though as time has gone on, I've noticed you don't seem to view things from all angles as you once did and I'm not sure if you're taking the time anymore or what the deal is?

I've been reading this site going on 10yrs now and I will continue to do so, as I like most things I read here, but you've done and said quiet a few things to discredit yourself to me and to other [H]er's in the last couple of years.
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Because he doesn't like a desk? He has a right to an opinion too. If it was any other forum member you wouldn't give a shit.
 
meh, looks nice but if it was a TV tray then I would say you've got a winner :p Is it just me or is that laptop kinda big too?
 
I have to agree with the rest, an insert would be possible, but not very practical. So you have to take out a peice of your desk and sit it aside somewhere until you are done then put it back in? That gives you something to have sitting around that can easily be lost or broken. Guess they could have some type of sliding door that you press down then into the side of the top or something like that. Either way then it is like Kyle said, what matters if the laptop sits on the desk or inside of it? Either way it is taking up the same amount of surface space on the desktop. And if you have a blank that you have to enter (which the pictures never show there being any but lets assume they was one) you would have to move the blank to use the laptop so that would be no different than moving your laptop when you want your desktop back. If both require you to move something there is no gain in using this desk over any other desk. Mix that in with the fact that it would only suppose certain laptops it makes it even more pointless. What I think would have been better would have been a popup screen and a keyboard/trackpad built into the surface top with a protective covering over them. Then have it where you connect your pc/laptop to the desk. Although even that has plenty of downfalls.

So I have to agree with Kyle, project failed.
 
there could be a spring loaded surface that raises or lowers depending on weather or not the laptop is docked.

this wouldn't work for my desk tho because mine is too cluttered with crap.
 
Um, people keep referring to this as a desk with a built in laptop. It is a computer integrated into a desk. Although it can be removed, there is no laptop involved here. Look at the full size Samsung display this thing is using....
 
bpahrens said:
Um, people keep referring to this as a desk with a built in laptop. It is a computer integrated into a desk. Although it can be removed, there is no laptop involved here. Look at the full size Samsung display this thing is using....
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But it's portable. You can shut the monitor on top of the keyboard, slide out the 'slab' and bring it to another room.

I don't see an issue if there's only one person using the desk. If you need the desk, close the monitor. If you need the computer, open the monitor. If you need the computer in another room, slide it out and bring it with you. Just be sure to bring it back if you need to use the desk.

For me, touch keyboard = FAIL.
 
i have to agree with kyle and 124 on this. a concept like that would make the desk useless when theres no laptop. i would be really impressed if the desk had a monitor, keyboard, speakers and mouse integrated directly into the desk, and the laptop mount was somewhere in a side drawer or whatever (adequate airflow providing). that way you could keep the same awesome aesthetic and you could actually use the desk sans laptop.
 
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