Photos: Touchy-feely laptops

Ultrasuede laptop

Intel and Toray Ultrasuede have designed a concept laptop that features a microfiber suede fabric. The skin is integrated directly into the casing of Intel Centrino laptop PCs.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:50 GMT (07:50 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Ultrasuede

Toray Ultrasuede is also used in furniture, automobile interiors and fashions. Perhaps this woman is modeling the skin of your next laptop?

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:50 GMT (07:50 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Tulip computer

Tulip Distribution International Holding showed off this leather E-Go laptop at a fashion show during the CTIA Wireless 2005 show in New Orleans, which ran from March 14 to 16. Along with other fashionable portables from Tulip, the notebook is expected to be released in North America in early 2006.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:50 GMT (07:50 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler

Photos: Touchy-feely laptops

Intel and Toray Ultrasuede have designed a concept laptop that features a microfiber suede fabric.

Ultrasuede laptop

Intel and Toray Ultrasuede have designed a concept laptop that features a microfiber suede fabric. The skin is integrated directly into the casing of Intel Centrino laptop PCs.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:50 GMT (07:50 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler