8,181 Views - Click for Slideshow Laptops and notebooks free users from being stuck in one place. As they become more popular, some of the innovative computer trends are for smaller, thinner and ultra light models. New generations of laptops may not even resemble the types we have today—they could be more book like. Prices for these portable computers are also continually tumbling. Customization is also big, from luxury laptops to haute couture laptop skins, even a tattooed laptop. Not surprisingly, security innovations are also featured in this cluster, given the high cost and relative ease in stealing something this small. Protection against watery accidents could also be popular as many people do eat and drink while tapping away on their laptops. There are a number of innovations to ensure that men may still father children by helping to keep the crotch area cooler. Design carrier options, as well as different laptop bag innovations, also help fill this giant cluster. Via: trendhunter

Mouse Pads Mousetraps (GALLERY)

The Laptop Finger Trap

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iPhone Laptops

Olo Computers And Apple Partnership

It looks like Olo Computers has formed a partnership with Apple to create a type of iPhone-based laptop computer.  Olo updated their website with a photo of an iPhone placed in place of the computer…

Music from MacBooks and Salad Bowls (VIDEO)

The Stanford Laptop Orchestra

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Affordable Apple Laptops (GALLERY)

Invitation Sparks Price Tag Speculation

Earlier this week, Apple distributed invitations to a special event on October 14th in Cupertino at Apple’s headquarters. Gizmodo wonders, “How do we know it’s about MacBook? Well, take a look at the image,”…
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Waterproof Laptop (GALLERY)

Matsushita Let's Note F8

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Tattooed Laptops (GALLERY)

Michael Dinges 'Dead Reckoning' Exhibit

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High Tech Fashion Runways (GALLERY)

Vivienne Tam's HP LapTop Makeover

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Amazon.com Sells Hand-Crank Laptop

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Cushioned Laptop Cases

The Napbook Padded Case

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Green Notebook Packaging

HP Pavilion DV6929 Comes in Eco Messenger Bag

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Airport Security Friendly Laptop Bags (GALLERY)

The Checkpoint Flyer

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Aromatic Laptops (GALLERY)

Asus F6 Scented Notebooks

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Mice for Ultra Mobile Notebook Users

The Logitech V550

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Gadget Waterproofing (GALLERY)

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Supercar Branded Laptops (GALLERY)

Bentley Gets Geeky With Ego

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$10 Laptops?

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Wheeled Laptop Cases (VIDEO)

eChairz Offers Vivid Colors

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Methanol Powered Laptops

PolyFuel Lenovo T40 ThinkPad

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Belly Loungers for Laptop Users (GALLERY)

The Lazy Geek's Cushion

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Laptop Sleeping Bags

The Mini Sleeping Bag Air

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Pimp Your Laptop (Part 4) (GALLERY)

Tiled Laptops From Laptopskins

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Gesture Control Notebooks (VIDEO)

Toshiba Qosmio G55 and its 18 Inch Screen

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EEE & MacBook Air Killers (GALLERY)

$299 Dell E + Dell E Slim Notebooks Revealed

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Ultra Thin Notebooks (VIDEO)

Envy 133

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9" Laptops

Dell Mini Inspiron

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Independent Split-Screen Laptops (GALLERY)

Xentex Flip-Pad Voyager

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X-Ray Travel Bags

Skooba TSA-Friendly Laptop Bag

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Eco Laptop Pillows

Log-Shaped Computer Cushions

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Book Shaped Notebooks (VIDEO)

2nd Generation OLPC XO Laptop

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AMOLED Notebooks

Samsung Prototype

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Laptop Backpack That Hugs You (GALLERY)

BUILT

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Pump Action Laptop Surfaces (GALLERY)

The Airboard

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Secret Book Computers (GALLERY)

The Future of Books Laptop

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Mini-Notebooks the New Text Book?

$500 HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

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Laptop Condoms (GALLERY)

Will This Actually Protect Your Macbook Air?

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USB Charging

Toshiba 'Sleep and Charge' Works Even When Your Laptop is Off

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Laptop Forcefields

Hi Volt Antivirus

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Eco Chic Geek (GALLERY)

5 Recycled Laptop Bag Designs

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Computer Wallets (GALLERY)

Working Class Heroes Felt Laptop Sleeve

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Notebook Computer MashUps

Quake Catcher Network

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Future Tech Predictions (GALLERY)

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Felt & Velcro Laptop Cases (GALLERY)

Red Maloo

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Green Next Gen Notebooks (GALLERY)

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Heatless Laptops (GALLERY)

'Float Away' Notebook Protects Your Crotch

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Ultimate Mobile Printer on Your Notebook Lid (GALLERY)

Trak

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Bamboo Laptop (GALLERY)

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Super Solar Laptop

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Multitouch Functionality for Notebooks

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MacBook Air Is Not The Thinnest Notebook

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MacBook Air (VIDEO)

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Warcraft-Themed Notebook

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His & Hers Laptops

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Green Notebooks

Asus EcoBook

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Notebook Stand (GALLERY)

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Luxury Laptops

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