Nokia recently announced its N1 Tablet, which could easily be mistaken for an Apple iPad from afar. That is because the N1 Tablet boasts the same black border and anodized aluminum back. Although the similarities go on, there are some marked differences as well that will have people lining up for their own N1 Tablet over the iPad.
Thinner and lighter, the Nokia N1 Tablet boasts a reversible Type-C USB connector so that people don't have to fumble around too much when in the process of charging it. The display is fully laminated as well, to ensure that it's more protected. The Verge writes, "Nokia is particularly proud of design details like its camera placement matching the curvature of the camera lens and the tablet's corner."
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Trend Themes
1. Laminated Tablets - Tablet makers could incorporate the fully laminated display into their product designs to improve durability.
2. Type-c USB Connectors - More electronics makers could incorporate the reversible Type-C USB connector to improve ease of use.
3. Camera Placement Design - Makers of electronic devices with cameras could incorporate the design detail of camera placement matching the curvature of the lens to improve aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Makers of consumer electronics could use the design details in the N1 Tablet to improve their product offerings.
2. Tablet Manufacturing - Tablet manufacturers could incorporate some of the features of the N1 Tablet, such as its lightness and reversible Type-C USB connector, to create more competitive products.
3. Smartphone Manufacturing - Smartphone makers could incorporate the fully laminated display technology used in the N1 Tablet to create a more durable product.