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Plexiglass-Encased Desktop Computers

This Apple Mac mini Concept Highlights a Pop of Color

— August 31, 2021 — Tech
This Apple Mac mini concept has been designed by Qocept Graphics as a rendering of what a next-generation version of the desktop computer could look like in the near future. The computer maintains a compact design that measures in at just 13.5cm in both length and width, while also featuring a thickness of 3cm to position it as the thinnest Mac yet. The aluminum casing on the computer is imagined in several chromatic finish options and paired with a thin acrylic cover to help with heat dissipation and overall style aesthetics.

The Apple Mac mini concept is imagined with four USB-C ports that could be easily accessed thanks to the system's compact design that allows it to be easily incorporated right onto the top of a workstation.

Image Credit: Qocept Graphics
Trend Themes
1. Compact Desktop Computers - There is an opportunity for companies to design and market compact computers that combine high-performance with a small form factor.
2. Personalized Computer Case Options - There is an opportunity for companies to offer customizable computer cases that add a pop of color and safety features, as seen with the Plexiglass-encased Apple Mac mini concept.
3. Innovative Heat Dissipation Solutions - There is an opportunity to develop and implement innovative heat dissipation solutions that not only improve the computer's performance but also enhance its overall style.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware Manufacturing - Computer hardware manufacturers could benefit from incorporating new, trend-setting designs and features in their products to increase sales.
2. Personal Computing Retail - Personal computing retail stores could offer personalized case options and computer customization services to cater to consumers' desire for unique and stylish devices.
3. Industrial Design - Industrial design firms could innovate in the area of heat dissipation solutions for computers to improve the performance and style of the devices.
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