# Ultra-Thin PCs The Aspire S24 is Impressively Compact and Technically Powerful By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspire-s24 References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/acers-slimmest-desktop-ever-is-barely-there/) & [acer](https://www.acer.com/ac/en/AE/content/model/DQ.BA9EM.001) Technology is getting smaller and thinner by the year, but the [Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-go-14) Aspire S24 is innovating the PC market with the [slimmest desktop ever made](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-desktop-computer). The ultra-thin PC comes in at just 24-inches and features a side profile of 0.24 inch, or 5.97mm. Much like most modern computers, the bezel of the Aspire S24 is incredibly thin, at just one-tenth of an inch. The PC also features a built-in wireless charging pad for all Qi-enabled devices. The PC may be a technological innovation in terms of design, but it also features some fairly robust internals. The processor is a quad-core [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs) i5-8250U and the memory is run on either 8GB or 32gb of DDR4. Storage is handled by a 1TB hard drive and the GPU is an Intel UHD Graphics 620. The Aspire S24 also features one USB 2.0 port, three USB 3.1 ports and two HDMI outputs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Ultra-thin Pcs:** The Acer Aspire S24 is setting a trend in the PC market with its impressively compact and slim design. - **Small Form Factor Computing:** The shrinking size of technology, exemplified by the Acer Aspire S24, opens up opportunities for small form factor computing devices in various industries. - **Integrated Wireless Charging:** The built-in wireless charging pad of the Aspire S24 reflects the trend of integration and convenience in consumer electronics, presenting opportunities for further wireless charging innovations in various devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **PC Manufacturing:** PC manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of ultra-thin PCs like the Aspire S24 by developing and marketing their own slim and compact desktop models. - **Consumer Electronics:** The small form factor and wireless charging capabilities of the Aspire S24 present disruptive innovation opportunities for consumer electronics companies looking to create smaller and more versatile devices. - **Technology Accessories:** The rise of ultra-thin PCs, such as the Aspire S24, opens up market opportunities for companies specializing in developing accessories like wireless charging pads that complement slim computing devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Palm-Sized Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m8s.md) - [Thin Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-go-14.md) - [Configurable All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/27-inch-all-in-one.md) - [AI-Driven All-in-One Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-c-series.md) - [Diminutive Design-Conscious Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onestudios-p1.md) - [High-Performance Miniature PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-s500.md) - [Ultra Thin Power-Efficient Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swift-edge-16.md) - [Enterprise-Grade Mini PC Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-pro-micro-desktop.md)