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# Inexpensive Upgradeable Laptops
The HackBook Elite is an Affordable Laptop that Runs Mac OS X

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-08-31 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-laptop
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/upgradeable-hackbook-elite-mac-os-x-laptop-30-08-2016/) & [hacbook](http://www.hacbook.com/)

Looking to help offer [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macbook-upgrade-program) fans an affordable laptop option, the HackBook Elite is a new way to utilize the Mac OS X operating system without having to purchase a pricy device.

Starting at just $329, the HackBook Elite is a laptop that provides users with the Mac OS X operating system on an upgradeable unit for around one third of the cost of Apple-branded laptops. This enables users to take advantage of some of the best features Mac OS X has to offer without having to compromise on other hardware preferences.

The HackBook Elite affordable laptop can be customized and is [completely upgradeable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-16), which is much different than Apple-branded devices that are notorious for being rather closed for user upgrading.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Affordable Upgradeable Laptops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering affordable laptops that are upgradeable to cater to budget-conscious consumers who still want the latest technology.
- **Mac OS X on Non-apple Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing Mac OS X operating system on non-Apple devices, allowing users to enjoy the benefits of Mac OS X without the hefty price tag.
- **Customizable Laptop Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable laptops that give users the flexibility to choose their preferred hardware specifications while still enjoying specific operating systems.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Affordable Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Catering to a growing market demand for affordable electronic devices that offer comparable functionality to high-end brands.
- **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking the closed and non-upgradeable design of branded computer devices to provide users with more cost-effective and customizable options.
- **Operating Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the availability of popular operating systems to non-brand specific devices, providing customers with greater choices and compatibility.

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