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Kno Thinks Selling Textbooks On Facebook Is The Way Forward

Seems Kno realised that not every student wanted a hulking $US899 dual-screened tablet, but I’m not sure selling textbooks that are readable on Facebook is the right way forward — hasn’t Kno thought about the possibility for distraction?


January 31, 2011
Computing

Robotic Lego Arm Stress-Tests The Kno Tablet Over And Over Again

That overpriced, oversized Kno tablet? A video look-behind-the-scenes has revealed some high-tech testing equipment – namely, a Lego robotic-arm used to test the touchscreens and ambient light sensors. Wicked sideburns on the Lego robot’s human-overlord too, I might add.


December 21, 2010
Computing

Anyone Getting Pre-Ordered Dual-Screened Kno Tablet?

Several of us have been enjoying cackling over the Kno tablet. With two 14.1-inch screens, that’s 28.2 inches of touchscreen real estate. That’s 18.5 inches more than the iPad! So go on, tell us – has anyone (students?) paid $US899 for one? [BusinessInsider]


November 9, 2010
Computing

Dual-Screened Kno Tablet For Students Will Cost $US899

I guess as it’s got two 14.1-inch touchscreens Kno feels it can get away with charging $US899 for its tablet, but $US599 for the 14-inch tablet with just one screen? Why, that’s more expensive than the iPad!


September 9, 2010
Computing

Dual-Screen Kno Tablet To Be Available By Year’s End

Does the lure of playing with “the most powerful tablet anyone has ever made” tempt you? How about those dual 14.1-inch touchscreens? (That’s a combined might of 28.2 inches!) Kno has received a $US46 million investment, with an end-of-year launch already pencilled in.


June 3, 2010
Computing

Kno Dual-Screen Tablet Sincerely Hopes Size Matters

If you hate the portability of tablets but love the glare, you might be interested in this “digital textbook” from Kno. Weighing it at 2.5kg, its two 14.1-inch displays look like they were brought down from the mount. Kno, seriously: