Some design innovations have no practical use at first
In 1903, I’m sure most people mistook the Wright Brother’s heap of canvas, rubber, and whirring metal blades for an elaborate practical joke. It beckoned a new age of air travel, globalisation, and free booze on long flights.
A history of innovative failures
More recently, there was the Apple Newton – an over-priced, feature-light proto-tab. In 1993, it launched and swiftly failed amidst a chorus of sneers and derisory laughter – a decade before the world realised that they did in fact need a tablet with stylus to free them from the confines of the desktop. The succeeding iPad has done pretty well for itself.
The Lenovo Yoga Solar PC: A Solar-Powered Laptop
Now, we have Lenovo announcing a brand new concept – the Yoga Solar PC – that it hopes will revolutionise the workflow of the modern creative professional, and become one of the best laptops for graphic designers and video editors alike. A sun-powered laptop… I have my doubts.
The Apple Newton: A Predecessor to the iPad
The Apple Newton was not a hit on its 1993 release, but laid the ground for the world conquering iPad. (Image credit: Apple)
**The Lenovo Yoga Solar PC: A Sun-Powered Laptop**
The Lenovo Yoga model has a solar panel on it, and if you leave it in the sun, it promises to charge an hour’s worth of use in 20 minutes.
Pros and Cons
**Conclusion**
But ultimately, you’re strapping a panel of glass on to your laptop, and whoever in the history of remote working thought: ‘wouldn’t it be nice if my laptop got even hotter!’
**FAQs**
Q: Will the Lenovo Yoga Solar PC revolutionise the way I work?
A: Perhaps, if you work outside in the sun, but for most people, it’s just not practical.
Q: Is it eco-friendly?
A: Yes, it’s a solar-powered laptop, which is a plus.
Q: How will it perform in terms of battery life?
A: It can charge an hour’s worth of use in 20 minutes, but that’s not the same as having a reliable battery.
Q: Will it be worth the investment?
A: Only if you’re willing to sacrifice portability and practicality for a novelty feature.
Q: Will it be available in other colors?
A: Unlikely, as it’s a niche product.
