20-inch Laptop Screens

Laptop screens are going to get larger. According to CNET:

Dell, a major partner of Samsung, could easily adopt the large screen format for its high-end XPS laptops. And, LG Philips is also touting its 20-inch LCD displays for laptops, Shim said.

The problem though is that as screens get larger, the laptop gets heavier becoming too difficult to carry, even to class.

For example, Dell’s high-end XPS laptop starts at 8.6 lbs. Since it’s a power guzzler, you’ll need to take the 3 lb power brick when you travel. Oh, and the premium 17″ laptop bag that holds the beast weights about 6 lbs.

Total weight for a 17″ laptop: almost 20 lbs

I wonder how much a 5th generation 20″ widescreen XPS would weight?

1. Dick Roudebush says:
   July 25, 2006 at 6:30 pm

   I am an Industrial design consultant and use 3d modeling programs on a laptop. I look forward to the 20′and 30″ laptop. Years ago we would cary large portfolios around with sketches and renderings of new product concepts to our Clients. These portfolios were as large as 32″ x 48″ and were packed with heave art boards. Often weighing in at 50 to 60 lbs. I look forward to the opportunity to carry around a 20 to 30lb laptop, bring it on!!!