# Tablet-Inspired Portable PCs The Alcatel 'Xess 17' All-in-One PC will Run Phoenix OS By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-pc References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/alcatel-xess-17-all-in-one-pc-unveiled-running-phoenix-os-26-02-2016/) & [phoenixos](http://www.phoenixos.com/) The modern PC is changing shape more often than ever, which is evident with the [Alcatel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcatel-joy-tab-kids-2) 'Xess 17' All-in-One PC that is designed with functionality that's highly portable. Packed with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, the PC features a 10,000 mAH battery pack to make moving the system around more intuitive. One of the interesting moves with the Alcatel 'Xess 17' All-in-One PC is that the PC will be running [Phoenix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-phoenix) OS instead of a being pure Android. This allows the device to operate on the fence between being a mobile device and a traditional desktop computer. The needs of consumers when it comes to computing are ever-changing, so brands are responding in kind with new products like the 'Xess 17' that try out different multi-use functions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable All-in-one Pcs:** Opportunity to disrupt the personal computing industry by creating all-in-one PCs with highly portable functionality. - **Hybrid Mobile/desktop Devices:** Opportunity to innovate by creating devices that operate on the fence between mobile devices and traditional desktop computers. - **Alternative Operating Systems:** Opportunity to disrupt the computer software industry by experimenting with alternative operating systems for personal computers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Computing:** The personal computing industry can benefit from the development of highly portable all-in-one PCs that meet the changing needs of consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of hybrid mobile/desktop devices like the 'Xess 17' may disrupt the consumer electronics industry by creating a new market for these types of devices. - **Computer Software:** The exploration of alternative operating systems like Phoenix OS may lead to opportunities to disrupt the computer software industry with new innovative solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touch-Based Portable PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gole-1.md) - [Portable High-Power All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-mini-pc.md) - [Large-Screen Android Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-pad-18.md) - [Multipurpose Gaming Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-x1-air.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [Desktop-Grade Handheld Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aokzoe-a1x.md) - [Refined All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yoga-aio-7.md) - [Handheld PC-Grade Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-xplayer-x1.md) - [Palm-Sized Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m8s.md)