The video discusses a DIY project to create a triple-screen portable computer. The creator uses an old iPad screen, a 4K display, and a Framework main board to build the device. Due to the challenges of adding triple screens to a laptop, the creator decides to rethink the traditional laptop design and build the device from scratch.
The device uses a 3D-printed housing and features a unique folding leg system, making it comfortable to use with good posture. The screens are mounted at eye level, eliminating the need for side screen rotation.
The project is made fully open-source, and viewers can find the download files and necessary information in the video description to build their own device. The creator encourages viewers to develop the idea further, believing it has real potential.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Adding triple screen capabilities to laptops is challenging due to their form factor.
2. The aspect ratio of a screen can be changed to make it more suitable for a triple screen setup.
3. An old iPad screen can be used in portrait orientation to match the height of a 15-inch laptop screen.
4. Two iPad screens can be used, one on each side, to create a triple screen setup.
5. The Framework main board is a compact PC system that can be used independently of the original laptop.
6. The main board features four USB-C ports, any one of which can be used for powering the system.
7. The main board has an embedded DisplayPort output that allows one display to get a signal directly from it.
8. A 4K at 120Hz LCD panel can be used with the main board.
9. The highest resolution LCD panel used in the project is 4K at 120Hz.
10. The project uses three USBC ports for the displays and the power input.
11. A USB hub is used to make the most of the remaining USBC port.
12. The project uses a 3D printed housing to hold all the components together.
13. The side screens are mounted to the edges of the main screen using miniature hinges.
14. The main back panel has a plethora of mounting holes and supports for the various components.
15. The project uses a standard Framework battery that can be plugged in and screwed in place.
16. The display boards are plugged in using ribbon cables.
17. The Wi-Fi card and its antennas are added to the project.
18. The project uses a special aesthetic panel to cover up the components.
19. The unit can be used with a keyboard and mouse of the user's choice.
20. The iPad screens have an incredibly high resolution of 1536 by 2048.
21. The project is fully open source, and the download files and everything needed can be found in the description below.