# Altoid Tin Computers ThinkGeek Creates a Mint Container-Sized System By Rachel | Published 2009-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altoid-tin-computer References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/a-whole-computer-inside-an-altoid-tin-video.php) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/ae43/zoom/) It’s not hard to confuse me when it comes to technology, but how you can fit a [whole computer operating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-nex-395) inside an Altoid tin definitely blows my mind. This video shows how you (if you’re far more tech-savvy than I) can create an [Altoid tin sized computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-lab-mini-pc). Who knew the Altoid tin was so versatile? And for that matter, I know [computers were small](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-s12-pro), but who knew they could possibly be this small? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Computers:** The development of Altoid tin-sized computers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry to create more compact and portable devices. - **Compact Technology:** The trend of fitting complex operating systems into small containers like Altoid tins opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for various industries, such as wearables and IoT devices. - **DIY Tech:** The DIY Altoid tin computer trend highlights a disruptive innovation opportunity for the education industry to promote learning and exploration in computer science and electronics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage the trend of Altoid tin-sized computers to develop innovative devices that prioritize portability and compactness. - **Wearables:** The trend of compact technology, exemplified by Altoid tin computers, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wearable technology industry to create more discreet and unobtrusive devices. - **Education:** The DIY Altoid tin computer trend can be utilized by the education industry to foster hands-on learning experiences in computer science and electronics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Software DIY Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98.md) - [Portable PC Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-itx.md) - [Modular Mini Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khadas-mind.md) - [Hackable Miniature Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-computer.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Tiny Retro Computing Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-386.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Mini Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/am02-mini.md) - [Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc.md) - [Compact Cubic Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euast-mini-pc.md)