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[SuicidalSTDz]

MysticT, on 16 March 2013 - 06:19 AM, said:

SuicidalSTDz, on 15 March 2013 - 05:18 PM, said:

I thought it would balance the portability of them a bit.

So, being unable to use redstone and peripherals is not enough balance?

Meh, I guess.

[WhiteWolf1423]

This would be great. Couldn't agree more on the idea!

[Dave-ee Jones]

Why don't we add laptops to the mod?

Why would we want to add laptops to ComputerCraft?
Well, it is called ComputerCraft and it's about computers and creating and coding programs in Minecraft.

What would be the difference between a laptop and a computer?
Well, the basic GUI and things will be the same, but the laptops will be completely portable. The laptop could also have a battery charge, and if it is not charged or dead, it will automatically shut down.

Aren't computers already portable?
Not in the terms of the laptop. The laptop will be able to be placed on a block/table and be used. When shutdown/logged off it will then close and turn into a closed laptop and you will be able to pick it up and take it with you. Also, you might be able to use it while it's in your inventory, as you could just sit down and use it on your lap, hence it's name. It could be completely reusable.

Would there be any function or coding differences?
Well, the rednet functions could be changed, as the laptop is portable and can be moved from place to place, therefore getting closer to the rednet host. The laptop could also have a Remote Assistance function, allowing it to connect to another laptop/computer and control it with rednet/http.

Please comment and tell me any more ideas that could be added to this suggestion!
Thanks!

[theoriginalbit]

Nope. Not going to happen. It has been asked for many times and rejected each time as PDAs are their choice for a portable computer.

If you searched you would have found this out. Here is just one of the threads:
http://www.computerc...trying-to-help/

[tonkku107]

theoriginalbit, on 15 June 2013 - 07:00 AM, said:

Nope. Not going to happen. It has been asked for many times and rejected each time as PDAs are their choice for a portable computer.

If you searched you would have found this out. Here is just one of the threads:
http://www.computerc...trying-to-help/

PDA?

[theoriginalbit]

tonkku107, on 15 June 2013 - 07:33 AM, said:

PDA?

Portable Digital Assistant. The smartphone before there were such things as smartphones.

[tonkku107]

theoriginalbit, on 15 June 2013 - 07:35 AM, said:

tonkku107, on 15 June 2013 - 07:33 AM, said:

PDA?

Portable Digital Assistant. The smartphone before there were such things as smartphones.

when is it coming? And i would like laptops too, but...

[theoriginalbit]

tonkku107, on 15 June 2013 - 07:47 AM, said:

when is it coming?

who knows.

[Lyqyd]

Threads merged.

[JJRcop]

Lyqyd, on 15 June 2013 - 01:10 PM, said:

Threads merged.

What I wonder is how many times you will have to do so. :/

[ChunLing]

Maybe this should just be a sticky topic...or mentioned in one...oh wait it already is.

-- mean comments about people not reading the pinned topics removed

Sometimes people don't read the pinned topics, it happens. There are ways to make that happen less, but we at least haven't had as many camera suggestions lately.

[tonkku107]

1.4?

[theoriginalbit]

tonkku107, on 16 June 2013 - 01:53 AM, said:

1.4?

Old topic.

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[1vannn]

Why don't the admins lock this? Cloudy has already confirmed that this would happen? Or is this for additional ideas?

[theoriginalbit]

1vannn, on 23 June 2013 - 07:02 PM, said:

Why don't the admins lock this? Cloudy has already confirmed that this would happen? Or is this for additional ideas?

It is currently being kept unlocked as a place for people to discuss it, and post the ideas they have about it, ideally, instead of creating a new topic for something that is already confirmed.

[Apfeldstrudel]

dimitriye98, on 13 August 2012 - 09:55 AM, said:

Sebra, on 12 August 2012 - 07:18 AM, said:

Xfel, on 05 August 2012 - 05:57 AM, said:

I think the pda should also be hand-holdable like a map. You might not be able to type then, but you could see the reports.

Is any way to intercept keyboard input when holding map-like item?

Of course, a mod modifies the actual code of the game, there's no reason why not.

Except... You know... Any keys that were already bount wouldnt wprk... />

[Dlcruz129]

Xyexs, on 30 June 2013 - 05:10 PM, said:

dimitriye98, on 13 August 2012 - 09:55 AM, said:

Sebra, on 12 August 2012 - 07:18 AM, said:

Xfel, on 05 August 2012 - 05:57 AM, said:

I think the pda should also be hand-holdable like a map. You might not be able to type then, but you could see the reports.

Is any way to intercept keyboard input when holding map-like item?

Of course, a mod modifies the actual code of the game, there's no reason why not.

Except... You know... Any keys that were already bount wouldnt wprk... />

Just add that key to the Controls section of Options.

[Apfeldstrudel]

But... Read()? os.pullEvent("key")?

[Jake3231]

I had the idea of having a LuaPhone, that had a few utility programs/apps, and it was wireless so you should communicate with other computers and phones. Or, there could be portable computers that do the some things. You could right click in air to open it while holding it. You could connect a wired modem to a portable computer/phone and cp or move programs. It would be like a remote computer, or a computer on the go.

[Lyqyd]

Threads merged. This was only six or seven posts below your topic when you created it. Please at least look around for your idea before you just go and post a new topic.