Designer : Tryi Yeh

Barton explanations :
Firstly is the idea that people can have only what they need, when they need it. This is due to the distinct separation of a computer’s functions into six categories called ‘experiences’. Currently, if a user wishes to purchase a computer purely for documenting and internet they must accept that it will come with processing power and features well beyond these needs. With the Stream concept, however, users would purchase only the Connections and Documents modules as well as the Core Component to perform only these functions. The Connections module also acts as a phone, which leads to the second benefit of this system.

Many users today are faced with both an overlap of functions, content and components. In the previous example, the user’s computer would be capable of making calls through VOIP (a technology most likely to overtake traditional GSM networks), however there is no way of taking this one component of the machine with them. Instead, they must purchase another product – a phone – to fulfill this need. But now they have two devices capable of making calls, browsing the internet, emailing and taking photos as well as two interfaces to learn. Another example is how users have music on both their computer and a portable device such as an iPod. Multiply this over the abundance of consumer products we possess, and the problem worsens exponentially. However because of the Experience Modules and the adaptive nature of Stream, this issue is eradicated. The device they use at home or the office is the same device they use in the car or on the bus. All that changes is the screen size and possibly the addition of Component Modules.

The Component Modules are just as important to the system as the Experience Modules. Users who require greater processing power for activities such as gaming or high end design, still purchase the Core Component but also the necessary Component Modules to meet their needs. The Experience Modules are designed relative to their function. For example the Games and Connections modules have far more complex logic boards, capable of wireless connections to more powerful processors. This ensures that the price of the system is fair across all desired functions or experiences.

The Stream system is more portable and expandable than current systems, it offers a more natural and personal experience for the user and is more environmentally friendly in doing so. It can be an ultra-portable laptop, camera-phone, or games console. It is what the user wants it to be.

Designer : Barton Smith

The design is fictional and do not support to suggest or inter any current or emerging product design efforts by Apple Computer Inc

Designer : Sait Alanyali

To avoid that, simple way would be put any liquid as far away from your laptop, or you can buy keyboard?s cover which made from rubber and perfectly fit the keyboard shape based on your laptop type. But in the reality, we don?t know what might happen even with all preventions, especially when coffee or soda, they can be sticky when they dry, it can make corrode metal contacts because they are acidic liquids.

Several emergencies action can be taken to recover from liquid spill:
1. Quick turn off your machine, make sure they are no spark or burnt smell coming out of your laptop.
2. Be sure to ground yourself by reaching nearest metal object that reaches to ground.
3. If you can’t do the step two, better remove the laptop ac adapter and the battery, put them away, make sure the ac adapter and the battery is not soaked by the liquid, if it is, you might want to consider by new accessories.
4. Remove any cards installed, any external devices
5. wife off any liquid, and use hand dry keyboard

But when the spill is really more than just a spill, you better contact technical service to help you open the laptop, make sure the hardware, memory module, anything inside is free from liquid too.

Designer : Isamu Sanada via GizmoWatch via Apple-Style

Designer : Eno Setiawan