# LTE-Enabled Mini Laptops The 'KS-PRO' Ultra Mobile Snapdragon 8-Inch PC Runs Windows 10 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-pc References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/ks-pro-ultra-mobile-snapdragon-pc/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ks-pro-8inch-phabtop-umpc-powered-by-snapdragon-mobile-computer) While the smartphone is essentially a mini computer, brands are responding to the popularity of the cellular devices with the production of devices like the 'KS-PRO' Ultra Mobile Snapdragon 8-Inch PC. Featuring a full QWERTY keyboard and 4G LTE, the [mini laptop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-pocket-4) runs Windows 10 and offers users the ability to run resource-heavy programs like Photoshop with total ease. The 'KS-PRO' Ultra Mobile Snapdragon 8-Inch PC is packed with a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-1-mini-pc) Snapdragon 835 processor and has a USB 3.0 port, two USB Type-C ports as well as a microSD card slot and a headphone jack. A fingerprint scanner is also implemented into the design of the mini PC which rounds it off to be a functional piece of equipment that is more ergonomically capable of productivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Productivity:** The popularity of LTE-enabled mini laptops like the 'KS-PRO' presents opportunities for innovative mobile productivity solutions. - **Convergence of Devices:** The 'KS-PRO' mini laptop's combination of smartphone-like features and laptop functionality creates opportunities for the convergence of devices. - **Performance on the Go:** LTE-enabled mini laptops with powerful processors like the 'KS-PRO' enable resource-heavy tasks and high-performance computing on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology Manufacturing:** The production of LTE-enabled mini laptops presents opportunities for technology manufacturers to cater to the demand for mobile productivity devices. - **Software Development:** The development of optimized software for LTE-enabled mini laptops allows software developers to tap into the growing market of mobile productivity. - **Mobile Accessories:** The rise of LTE-enabled mini laptops like the 'KS-PRO' creates a demand for innovative mobile accessories that enhance productivity and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Handheld Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-micropc-2.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Sleek Computer-Packed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-keyboard-computer.md) - [Reliable Mini Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-1-mini-pc.md) - [Hotspot-Enabled Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-laptop-5g.md) - [Micro-Sized Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanophone.md) - [Miniature ARM-Powered PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkcentre-neo-50q.md) - [Ultra-Thin Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xps-9345.md)