The kaleidoscope was invented in 1817 by the English physicist D. Brewster; it subsequently became a childâs toy. The word âkaleidoscopeâ is frequently used in a figurative sense to emphasize a rapid change of events, phenomena, or persons. What does it mean when you dream about a kaleidoscope? The kaleidoscope signifies the fragments that come together to form a whole, perhaps indicating something diverse, such as a situation with varied aspects, or piecing together the parts of a symbolic puzzle.
Here's another interesting tidbit from today's HP event in Shanghai: according to Kevin Frost, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Notebooks Business Unit, 15-inch is currently the most popular laptop screen size in the US, while the folks in China prefer 14-inch offerings.
Laptops are usually categorized by their display sizes: 1  11 to 12 inches: The thinnest and lightest systems around have 11- to 12-inch screens and typically weigh 2.5 to 3.5 pounds, 2  13 to 14 inches: Provides the best balance of portability and usability, particularly if you get a laptop that weighs under 4 pounds.