According to the official website of the iF Design Award, Taiwanese computer manufacturer Compal recently released a new tablet product, Rover Play. Compared with most mobile phones and tablets currently focusing on gaming, this new product has a “different” design – it is equipped with a dedicated game controller on the back of the tablet.
This set of controllers is named “FlexiRear” and is usually hidden on the back of the tablet. When stored, it is flush with the back of the computer. If the user is in use, the controller can be opened by sliding or folding. Officials said that this set of controllers is ergonomically designed and has built-in ultrasonic sensors and a touch control area for inputting commands.
The controller can also be used as a tablet stand, but remember this is a 2-in-1 tablet, so users can connect it to a keyboard for a relatively traditional laptop experience.
It is reported that this tablet product is still in the state of concept design, and the detailed information related to its software and hardware is currently unknown.
Note: Compal has two major product business groups, including computers and smart devices. In addition to smartphone OEMs, smart watches, and head-mounted AR/MR devices, the smart device business group also includes Bluetooth speakers and 5G Communication products and other businesses, it has been rated as “one of the top five electronic OEMs” by local media.
