# Tablet Flexibility Consumers embrace unobtrusive devices for easy travel connectivity. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Jan 21, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tablet-hyperportability ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Tablet Flexibility trend? **Tablet Flexibility:** As consumers weigh options for their next laptop or tablet purchase, many are investing in lightweight, ultra-portable devices that ensure easy transport and quick connectivity. Ideal for business travelers or those looking to lessen their carry-on load without compromising connectivity, such gadgets highlight a movement toward unobtrusive devices that emphasize form as well as function. This progression speaks to the desire to remain connected in a way that is subtle and inconspicuous. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 21, 2015 to Jan 8, 2016 - Published: Jan 21, 2016 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Tablet Flexibility trend ### Ultra-portable devices Consumers are investing in devices that ensure easy transport and quick connectivity, emphasizing form as well as function, which offers opportunities for businesses to innovate in terms of lighter, thinner and more compact products. ### Stylus-supporting tablets As technology embraces old-meets-new philosophy with the help of stylus, businesses may explore this feature to enhance individualistic experience for users, specifically in industries such as graphic design, architecture, and education. ### Custom chipsets The introduction of MediaPad M2 with in-house Kirin 930 quad 2.0GHz processor showcases an increasing trend of products marrying product with components, opening opportunities for businesses to explore in-house product development and enhance control of high-quality components. ## What the Tablet Flexibility trend means for industry ### For Technology The emphasis on portable and lightweight devices, as well as stylus-supporting options and custom built chipsets, provides an opportunity for innovation within the technology space to satisfy consumer demands. ### For Education The growth in demand for stylus-supporting tablets presents an opportunity for the education sector to incorporate seamlessly digital tools and technologies, to enhance learning among students and leverage online learning platforms. ### For Manufacturing Custom chipsets can provide businesses with greater monitor and control over high-quality components in their products. To leverage the trend and grow, businesses in this industry may want to consider developing in-house product development capabilities. ## Workshop question How does your brand prioritize the desires of the consumer? Is the process built into the culture of your brand or is determining what the consumer wants something you really struggle with? ## Trend signals for Tablet Flexibility Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 30%, activity 28%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 30% - Activity: 28% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tablet Flexibility trend 5 featured examples from Jul 21, 2015 to Jan 8, 2016. - [Stylus-Supporting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynapad): The Toshiba DynaPad Features Support For An Ultra-Realistic Stylus (Category: Tech) Implication: Stylus-supported tablets can transform the way students take notes and complete assignments. - [Paper-Thin Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-tab-s2): The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Takes Lightness to New Extremes (Category: Tech) Implication: The tablet manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of creating thinner and more lightweight tablets by investing in research and development to create even thinner and more… - [Cloud-Enabled Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-backup-plus-hard-drive): The Seagate Backup Plus Hard Drive Unveils a Thin Design at CES 2016 (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of cloud-enabled hard drives presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the data storage industry, providing a versatile solution for both physical and cloud… - [Custom Processor Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mediapad-m2): The Huawei MediaPad M2 is Unveiled at CES 2016 with a Custom Chipset (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customized electronic devices with advanced features to captivate tech-savvy users. - [Lightweight Alloy Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-gram-15): The LG Gram 15 at CES 2016 is One of the World's Lightest Devices (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of lightweight laptops by developing innovative computing solutions that are easy to carry and transport. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)