Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: PL1 on January 08, 2013, 12:47:28 am
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According to AP, Lenovo is releasing a 27" 'coffee table PC (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TEC_GADGET_SHOW_LENOVO_COFFEE_TABLE_TABLET?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-01-06-23-27-26)'.
It's big enough to fit four people around it, and the screen can respond to ten fingers touching it at the same time.
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The Table PC will include plastic "strikers" for "Air Hockey," and joysticks that attach to the screen with suction cups for other games, including multiplayer shooter "Raiding Company."
(http://hosted.ap.org/photos/7/7fe8be1a-1701-4193-bef6-54d98e604a3c-big.jpg) (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/photos/7/7fe8be1a-1701-4193-bef6-54d98e604a3c.html?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT)
Scott
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That is crazy, I put together a part list to make a virtual 42" air hockey table running on android. Got the idea after playing a sick air hockey game on jah smart phone.
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very cool
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I think I read they also had a 36 inch version. In fact I think that is what they demo'd at CES.
Very cool! was looking at these for possible application at work too.
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touch based interfaces will never be as good as a traditional mechanical solution.
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I really can't stand touch interfaces, and don't see the point at all for gaming: the screen is constantly being obscured by your hand/fingers, there no tactile feedback, its not accurate, etc. But apparently the masses love their touchscreens, even for gaming (looking at angry birds sales).
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These screens are great for things like composing music, or arty things where precision isn't necessary and a mouse gets real tiring. I saw a video of a guy setting up some music sequencing on a touch screen, and while he was obviously practiced, it seemed very easy and cool. For anything retro, nothing comes to mind.
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For arty things, I would think a pen/graphic tablet would work much more natural.
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I figured that other than a few air-hockey type games someone could maybe . . . I dunno . . . come up with a way to connect some kind of controller through a USB port or something crazy like that.
Anyone know where to go to find information on how to do that? Bonus points for a site that shows how to do arcade-type controls? >:D :laugh2:
Scott
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A cool use for this thing would be to make a new version of the boardgame.
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It would be perfect for players of the Pen & Paper RPGs. An easy to use battle map with dynamic loading of scenery based on where the battle is being fought.
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In the family room, I can see this being good for things like home automation control, tv interaction / guide, family calendar, etc
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If nothing else, it'll have the accolade of being the most often cleaned piece of furniture ever created.
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If nothing else, it'll have the accolade of being the most often cleaned piece of furniture ever created.
Don't ask how I know, but people don't clean their dirty mags, I doubt they'll clean that.
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Maybe for something like this:
lcars touchscreen home control like star trek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP4n0p7Z4jA#ws)
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If nothing else, it'll have the accolade of being the most often cleaned piece of furniture ever created.
Don't ask how I know, but people don't clean their dirty mags, I doubt they'll clean that.
A lot of people don't clean their stuff. I (wash my hands and) clean my phone every time I come in the house. But humans are robust creatures. I just prefer not to bump uglies with their germs.
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I plan to have a 32" TV in my coffeetable. One thing is that we play a lot of boardgames, so I'm experimenting with an autogenerated random Catan island. No more accidently moved tiles when placing pawns etc.
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Haha. Reminds me of the one they use on the show Hawaii 5-O (the new one)
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