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Water-Filled Laptop Platforms

The PC Waterbed Gives Your Computer an Aquatic Stand

— February 18, 2011 — Unique
The PC Waterbed is an unorthodox platform to place your laptop on. The water in this accessory was used in hopes to reduce the chances of overheating the computer while it's being used.

I'm curious as to how it would feel to type while your laptop is sitting on the PC Waterbed. If the PC Waterbed is anything like regular-sized waterbeds, then it might present quite the challenge when you try typing on it.

Implications - Consumers are constantly looking for new solutions to recurring issues with technology and product design. A company can attract buyers in a competitive market by using a bold and inventive design. A businesses can dominate in a previously placid market by integrating innovative, yet risky designs and techniques that solve an ongoing problem for buyers.
Trend Themes
1. Ergonomic Laptop Accessories - Designing laptop accessories that solve common issues such as overheating with inventive and risk-taking ideas can attract consumers in a competitive market.
2. Innovative Computer Stands - Creating unconventional computer stands that incorporate simple yet unique materials such as water can present disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses competing in the tech industry.
3. Sustainable Tech Design - Developing accessories that use environmentally friendly materials like water can support a company's sustainability goals, while also providing a unique selling point in a crowded market.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Incorporating bold and inventive designs for technological accessories can create a competitive edge for companies operating in the technology industry.
2. Home Furnishings - Creating unorthodox and unconventional designs for home furnishings, such as a water-filled laptop stand, can present new opportunities for businesses competing in the home furnishings industry.
3. Environmental Sustainability - Developing sustainable tech designs that incorporate unconventional materials can attract companies involved in the environmental sustainability industry, while also appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
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