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    Transparent Screens

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by aaaaron, May 25, 2007.

  1. aaaaron

    aaaaron Notebook Guru

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    What's the likelihood of something like this ever becoming a reality?
     
    aaaaron, May 25, 2007
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  2. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    It could be done right now. :p

    Matt
     
    Matt, May 25, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Umm, when someone figures out how to display something in mid air, like those holograms from star wars.

    Doubt any of us will see these in our lifetimes.
     
    adinu, May 25, 2007
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  4. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    We (humanity) already know how to make holograms.
     
    Matt, May 25, 2007
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  5. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Advanced OLED, but alas, technology hasn't advanced that far yet. Though. transparent LCD can result in pretty positive and negative results.
     
    coriolis, May 25, 2007
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  6. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not could be....

    Here's the real deal instead of a cute desktop wallpaper.

    Google my friends :p ... I have seen a small one designed for text on a podium, very cool.
    Also HUDs are transparent screens.
     
    Circa69, May 25, 2007
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  7. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Transparent LCD displays are already there (like in those transparent digital clocks etc.).But what I cant understand is how they can illuminate something on a screen like that. Without a backlight I don’t see a way to display bright and vibrant colors.
     
    PhoenixFx, May 25, 2007
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  8. CWar

    CWar Notebook Geek

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    LOL, that's a sweet idea for a wallpaper.
     
    CWar, May 25, 2007
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