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# Do-All Touchscreen Tech Concepts
The AC Portable Office Functions as Both a Tablet and Printer

By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-15 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-portable-office
References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ac-portable-office-handy-devices-for-students-and-professional/) & [alexcasabo](http://www.alexcasabo.com/alex/home.html)

Freelancers looking for a little more lightweight hardware to make their "offices" more legit had better hope that the AC Portable Office goes from concept to reality. AC is a set of two devices that can effectively perform the functions of a [printer, scanner, induction charger, USB hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylin) and a tablet and laptop.

Designer Alex Casabo has split the AC Portable Office into two parts. The bottom half offers the induction charging, the USB ports and the Blu Ray/CD drive. The top half consists of the [touchscreen display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze-portable-display). Both pieces can perform well on their own, but it's clear that this design truly shines when its two parts come together as one. Usually a do-all device ends up doing everything only mediocre, or poor, but AC looks like it has a shot to actually perform as well as a [standalone laptop and printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Portable Office Solutions:** The trend of portable office solutions presents an opportunity for innovative designs like the AC Portable Office that combine multiple functions into a single device.
- **Multifunctional Devices:** The demand for multifunctional devices that can serve as both a tablet and printer creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry.
- **Integrated Induction Charging:** The integration of induction charging capabilities into portable office devices like the AC Portable Office opens up possibilities for convenient and wire-free charging experiences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage the trend of portable office solutions to develop cutting-edge devices that fulfill the needs of remote workers and freelancers.
- **Printing:** The printing industry can explore the market for multifunctional devices that combine printing, scanning, and touchscreen capabilities to enhance productivity and convenience.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for integrated induction charging by incorporating this feature into a wide range of portable devices, including portable offices.

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