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Touchscreen Tablet Netbooks

Always Innovating 'Touch Book' Features Detachable Monitor

— March 2, 2009 — Tech
The 'Touch Book' from Always Innovating is a nifty little netbook that features a detachable tablet-style touchscreen monitor. It weighs less than 2 pounds and has an astounding battery life of 10 to 15 hours--over three times as long as many other similar netbooks.

The Always Innovating 'Touch Book' is expected to ship in late spring with a start price of $299. Advance orders for the netbook can be placed at the Always Innovating website.

Implications - The 'Touch Book' is the kind of product that may appeal to many consumers recovering from the economic downturn, primarily because of its versatility. "You can use it as a netbook computer, a hand-held game device, or a video player," said Gregoire Gentil, the founder of Always Innovating and Touch Book.

Do not be surprised if the Touch Book takes off before you know it.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Netbooks - The 'Touch Book' demonstrates the trend of netbooks with versatile functionalities, such as being used as a computer, game device, or video player.
2. Detachable Touchscreen Monitors - The detachable touchscreen monitor featured in the 'Touch Book' showcases the trend of devices with modular designs for enhanced flexibility and user experience.
3. Extended Battery Life - The 'Touch Book' highlights the trend of netbooks with extended battery life, providing users with more hours of usage without the need for frequent charging.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop and market versatile netbooks like the 'Touch Book', catering to the needs of consumers looking for multi-functional devices.
2. Computer Hardware - The computer hardware industry can capitalize on the trend of detachable touchscreen monitors seen in the 'Touch Book' by designing and manufacturing modular devices that offer improved user experiences.
3. Mobile Gaming - The mobile gaming industry can leverage the trend of netbooks with versatile functionalities, like the 'Touch Book', by developing games and applications specifically optimized for hand-held gaming devices.
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