# Portable Productivity-Enhancing Monitors The Odake 'BladeX' Displays are Ideal for Travelers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladex-displays References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/bladex-ultra-slim-portable-monitor/60758/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bladex-the-slimmest-on-the-go-monitor?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=458b34d9#/) The Odake 'BladeX' displays are a lineup of [external monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dasung-paperlike-13k) that aim to enable enhanced productivity and multimedia capabilities for avid travelers or professionals. The display comes in two models including the 'BladeX' and the 'BladeX Pro,' which can both be connected to a computer via HDMI or USB-C and boast [ultra-compact designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenscreen-fold-oled). Both displays appear to be the same, but feature different resolutions with the 'BladeX' offering 1080P and the 'BladeX Pro' capable of 4K UHD. The Odake 'BladeX' displays are each integrated with a battery pack that eliminates the need for a power source during use to keep impromptu workstations as tidy as possible. The monitors speak to an enhanced demand for [portable productivity technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipgo-horizon-dual-monitor) as more consumers spend time working while out of the office or even abroad. Image Credit: Odake ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Monitors:** The trend towards portable monitors presents opportunities for creating even more compact and efficient models. - **Wireless External Displays:** The trend towards wireless connectivity in productivity technology presents opportunities for creating wireless external displays. - **USB-C Monitors:** The trend towards USB-C connectivity presents opportunities for creating monitors that can be powered and connected through a single port. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel and Hospitality:** The travel and hospitality industry could benefit from offering portable productivity technology as an amenity for guests. - **Business Services:** The business services industry could utilize portable productivity technology to improve remote work solutions for their clients. - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry could explore opportunities to innovate in the portable monitor market with focus on better resolution and wireless connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Office Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewsonic-vx1755-portable-monitor.md) - [Portable Dual Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uperfect-omega.md) - [Workflow-Enhancing Portable Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-pro-monitor.md) - [Wireless Battery-Powered Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-portable-monitor.md) - [Stacked Display Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-display.md) - [Portable Multi-Monitor Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-multimonitor-solution.md) - [Convenience-Focused Attachable Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attachable-monitor.md) - [Lightweight Multi-Monitor Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-pro.md) - [Responsive External Game Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-gaming-monitor.md)