Hi,
I'm a young film director seeking a specific custom laptop to feature in one of my short films. I was originally going to try and use CGI for the prop because what I require in the laptop is not what you would often seen on the market. However after learning about how much CGI would cost for something like this, I just decided it might be easier and cheaper to have one made or buy one (if anyone has one they are willing to sell that meets the specifications).
What I'm looking for in the laptop are the requirements below. In my head it seems makeable for not a ton of money but I'm not an expert in the area so I wanted to hear your thoughts on the possibility of making one with the specifications below and if possible, where I would be able to get one. Long story short, I'm seeking for two computers in one laptop, with:
- One screen that is essentially two screens, one for each computer. Can be horizontally or vertically split. Ideally, the separator between the two screens should be seamless.
- Internet connection for both computers.
- On both computers, an internet browser and basic programs should be able to be run.
- One keyboard and one touchpad (mouse alternative is ok). I'd like for the keyboard and mouse to be freely used between the two computers, switching computers with the push of a button (I think something similar to this is called KVM?)
- Some method of increasing and decreasing screen brightness.
- One webcam. If not possible, omitting this option is fine.
- A single battery slot. Battery life doesn't matter because laptop will be charging the entire time in the scene.
- Laptop should look like a normal laptop. Any company's logo and shell is fine. I just want it to look like a sleeper build.
I imagine this laptop could physically look like a market laptop as I've seen computers rungames through boards as small as raspberry pi. I'm of course fine with a laptop with above specs that just uses 2 hidden raspberry pis. Could you kindly share any insight on whether a laptop like this would be possible, and if so, how much it would cost?
I understand my words above may sound a little confusing to you all. To clarify, what I'm looking for is an ASUS Zenbook Duo with the dual screen sized liked a normal laptop screen altogether (right now it clearly looks like the size of two screens) and each operating with its own system..
Thank you,
Louis
I'm a young film director seeking a specific custom laptop to feature in one of my short films. I was originally going to try and use CGI for the prop because what I require in the laptop is not what you would often seen on the market. However after learning about how much CGI would cost for something like this, I just decided it might be easier and cheaper to have one made or buy one (if anyone has one they are willing to sell that meets the specifications).
What I'm looking for in the laptop are the requirements below. In my head it seems makeable for not a ton of money but I'm not an expert in the area so I wanted to hear your thoughts on the possibility of making one with the specifications below and if possible, where I would be able to get one. Long story short, I'm seeking for two computers in one laptop, with:
- One screen that is essentially two screens, one for each computer. Can be horizontally or vertically split. Ideally, the separator between the two screens should be seamless.
- Internet connection for both computers.
- On both computers, an internet browser and basic programs should be able to be run.
- One keyboard and one touchpad (mouse alternative is ok). I'd like for the keyboard and mouse to be freely used between the two computers, switching computers with the push of a button (I think something similar to this is called KVM?)
- Some method of increasing and decreasing screen brightness.
- One webcam. If not possible, omitting this option is fine.
- A single battery slot. Battery life doesn't matter because laptop will be charging the entire time in the scene.
- Laptop should look like a normal laptop. Any company's logo and shell is fine. I just want it to look like a sleeper build.
I imagine this laptop could physically look like a market laptop as I've seen computers rungames through boards as small as raspberry pi. I'm of course fine with a laptop with above specs that just uses 2 hidden raspberry pis. Could you kindly share any insight on whether a laptop like this would be possible, and if so, how much it would cost?
I understand my words above may sound a little confusing to you all. To clarify, what I'm looking for is an ASUS Zenbook Duo with the dual screen sized liked a normal laptop screen altogether (right now it clearly looks like the size of two screens) and each operating with its own system..
Thank you,
Louis
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