# Outdoor Laptop Protectors The 'LapDome' is a Sun Shade and a Carrying Case for Laptops By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrying-case-for-laptop References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/05/17/lapdome/125067) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B01DRD060A) Using a laptop outdoors means having to squint to see the screen, so the 'LapDome' is a [sun shade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-shade) and carrying case for laptops that will make working outdoors more effective. The rise of the [mobile workforce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic) has seen many individuals making coffee shops and parks their office. As such, the market for products that are targeted towards this demographic are on the rise with the 'LapDome' being one of the more niche varieties observed. The lightweight design of the 'LapDome' allows users to get work done while at the park, on vacation or even on the beach to continue working even during off-periods. The padded design of the 'LapDome' makes it an ideal carrying case for laptops and even features port cutouts to keep peripherals plugged in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Work Accessories:** Opportunities for creating more products that facilitate outdoor work for the mobile workforce - **Multi-functional Laptop Accessories:** Innovation in laptop accessories that serve multiple purposes, like sun shade and carrying case for laptops - **Padded Carrying Cases:** Improvement in padded carrying case designs for laptops to make them more versatile and useful ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers of laptops and accessories can capitalize on the trend towards outdoor working - **Outdoor Retail:** Outdoor retail companies can develop and sell more outdoor work accessories like the LapDome - **Travel and Leisure:** Companies in the travel and leisure industry can explore collaborations with laptop accessory companies to expand their product offerings for their outdoor-focused clientele ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase.md) - [Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workpod-mobile-office.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Multifunctional WFH Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-skye-lap-desk.md) - [Portable Desktop Workstation Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-box.md) - [Sustainable Ergonomic Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapod-lap-desk.md) - [Ultra-Portable Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-desk-design.md) - [Open-Air Summer Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipz-on-summer-chair.md) - [Mobile Outdoor Workspace Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelance-workspace.md)