# Feather Tech Extremely lightweight gadgets for easy travel-ability. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published May 19, 2012 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/feather-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Feather Tech trend? **Feather Tech:** Gone are the days when the only technology a person might carry while on the go was a Polaroid camera. Today's more tech-savvy consumer typically has a smartphone as well as a laptop or tablet, perhaps even a separate camera. This means that tech gadgets today must be designed for better portability -- they must be more sleek and extremely lightweight. As such, more and more "featherweight" computers, tablets and other devices are making their way into the marketplace, made for the tech-burdened consumer who can't part with any of his gadgets. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 25, 2011 to May 18, 2012 - Published: May 19, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Feather Tech trend ### Lightweight gadgets As more consumers are looking for portability in their everyday tech, lightweight gadgets have become increasingly important. Business professionals can create or enhance existing products with these features. ### Ultrabooks Ultrabooks have become a trend that consumers are gravitating towards. Brand professionals can take advantage of this trend and design their products with portability and functionality in mind. ### Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber is crucial to developing high-performance products with lightweight and durable features. Professionals can use this material to create products that are long-lasting and functional. ## What the Feather Tech trend means for industry ### For Technology The technology industry will benefit from incorporating these trends into their product design. ### For Manufacturing Manufacturing businesses can utilize these trends to create products with a higher level of quality and reliability. ### For Design Design professionals can take advantage of these trends to create products that not only look good but also perform well and meet consumers' desires for convenience and portability. ## Trend signals for Feather Tech Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 46%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 46% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Feather Tech trend 6 featured examples from Jul 25, 2011 to May 18, 2012. - [Impossibly Thin Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-excite): The Toshiba Excite is Finally Debuted at CES 2012 (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in tablet manufacturing industry by developing new manufacturing techniques to produce ultra-thin tablets. - [Speedy Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-s5-ultrabook): The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook is Announced at CES 2012 (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new materials and manufacturing techniques to produce thinner and lighter laptop components. - [Featherweight Artist Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wacom-sketcher): The Wacom Sketcher Weighs in at Under Two Pounds (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers in the technology hardware industry have an opportunity to develop and produce lightweight and innovative tablets like the Wacom Sketcher. - [Lightweight Tangerine Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideapad-p1): The Lenovo IdeaPad P1 Joins the Revolution of Mobile Computers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships or acquisitions of companies specializing in lightweight computer hardware to enhance the competitiveness in the mobile com… - [Feather-Light Personal Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon): The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Weighs Less than Three Pounds (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can apply ultra-lightweight materials, instant connectivity, and rapid-charging batteries into personal computer design for improved functionality and conv… - [Superbly Skinny Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-cybershot-tx55): The Sony Cybershot TX55 Embodies Today's Most Cutting-Edge Technologies (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and manufacturing processes to create even thinner and lighter digital cameras with enhanced capabilities. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)