With personal computers getting more and more portable every year, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is attempting to get a leg-up on the competition by incorporating ultra light-weight materials to make it the least strenuous laptop on the market.
This 14-inch 'Ultrabook' weighs in at a little under three pounds, making it less difficult to lift than most tea kettles or small free-weights. Constructed from carbon fiber, which has become increasingly popular in automotive design due to its ultra-light yet durable properties, Lenovo claims it will be the lightest 'Ultrabook' available once it hits the mass market.
The computer also features embedded 3G connectivity for instant Internet access as well as a rapid-charge battery that can be powered up to 80 per cent capacity in only 35 minutes.
Feather-Light Personal Computers
The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Weighs Less than Three Pounds
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-lightweight Computing - There is an opportunity for manufacturers to continue developing and incorporating ultra-lightweight materials into personal computer design.
2. Instant Connectivity - There is an opportunity for companies to implement embedded 3G connectivity in personal computer design for instant and reliable internet access.
3. Rapid-charging Batteries - There is an opportunity for manufacturers to implement rapid-charging batteries into personal computer design for increased portability and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can apply ultra-lightweight materials, instant connectivity, and rapid-charging batteries into personal computer design for improved functionality and convenience.
2. Automotive - The automotive industry can apply carbon fiber, an ultra-lightweight material used in personal computer design, into auto parts for decreased weight and increased fuel efficiency.
3. Travel - The travel industry can utilize ultra-lightweight personal computers for increased portability and convenience while on-the-go.