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Empowering Open-Source Laptops

The EOMA68 Laptop Encourages Users to Carry Out Upgrades & Repairs

— July 19, 2016 — Tech
The EOMA68 is an innovative open-source laptop, currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Crowd Supply, that is designed for people who are looking to take advantage of a project that allows them to quickly and easily construct, upgrade and repair their own portable laptop computers.

What's great about this open-source laptop is that it is designed to be inexpensive to upgrade. This means that you don't have to spend money on a brand new computer every time your machine goes out of date or develops some faults, as you can instead carry out all upgrades yourself.

This open-source laptop will appeal to those who want to take control of their computing projects in order to save money and reduce their environmental imprint.



Trend Themes
1. Open-source Computing - Disruptive innovation opportunity is to create new customizable and modular technologies that empower users to construct, upgrade, and repair their own devices.
2. Inexpensive Upgrades - Disruptive innovation opportunity is to develop cost-effective upgrade options for electronic devices, reducing the need for consumers to buy completely new products.
3. Environmental Responsibility - Disruptive innovation opportunity is to design products that prioritize sustainability and encourage users to reduce waste by repairing or upgrading existing devices.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware - Disruptive innovation opportunity is to create open-source computer components that allow users to easily upgrade and repair their own devices.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity is to develop open-source consumer electronic products that enable users to customize, upgrade, and repair their devices.
3. Sustainable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity is to build a market for environmentally responsible technologies, such as open-source laptops, that promote repairability and reduce electronic waste.
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