# Multifunctional Pivotal-Screened Laptops Acer's Aspire R7 Flexes at All Angles with New Ezel Hinge By Jen Chae | Published 2013-05-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-tablet-laptop References: [acer](http://www.acer.com/aspirer7/en_CA/) What would you call a touch-screen tablet and laptop combined into one device? [Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-acer-chromebook-spin-513) calls it the Aspire R7. When closed, it looks like just any other laptop; when opened, Acer's patented Ezel hinge flexibly pivots the screen, while firmly holding it in place at each angle. The 15-inch screen can be adjusted to fold down, facing up into a big tablet. However, the Aspire R7 still possesses components of a laptop: a keyboard, track pad and USB ports. It's interesting to see inventive devices that morph two (or more) into one; the [two-in-one aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514) of the Aspire R7 will surely be its major selling point. More and more electronic devices appear to cluster the market, while on-the-go consumers become less tolerant of burdensome carrying loads. This tablet and laptop-in-one concept could well be applied to many other industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Two-in-one Devices:** The Aspire R7 showcases the trend of combining multiple electronic devices into one, providing convenience and efficiency for consumers. - **Flexibility:** The Ezel hinge of the Aspire R7 highlights the trend of flexible screens, offering users customizable viewing angles and ergonomic design. - **Minimalist Portability:** The Aspire R7 embodies the trend of minimalist, portable devices that cater to the needs of on-the-go consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities for creating more innovative two-in-one devices with versatile features and improved functionality. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage flexible screens to develop more adaptable and ergonomic products that provide enhanced user experiences. - **Mobile Computing:** The mobile computing industry can benefit from the trend of minimalist portability by developing lightweight, compact devices with powerful capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bendable Display Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-spectre-fold.md) - [Double-Sized Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkbook-flip.md) - [Briefcase-Like Flexible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-briefcase.md) - [Modular Display Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-dualflip-laptop.md) - [Foldable Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbook-17-fold-oled.md) - [Folding Tablet-Like Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matebook-fold-ultimate.md) - [Rotating-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkbook-twist.md) - [Crystal-Clear Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalclear-convertible-laptop.md) - [Three-in-One Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-laptop.md)