Photos: Touchy-feely laptops

By Bill Detwiler November 29, 2005, 11:33 PM PST billdetwiler

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Intel

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.

Intel

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

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.

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