# Powerful Laptop Designs Chromebook Pixel 2 Takes on Apple by Prioritizing Options and Functions By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-pixel-2 References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/03/11/chromebook-pixel-2-review/) & [google](https://www.google.ca/chrome/devices) The Chromebook Pixel 2 proves that to compete with another successful product and brand often means focusing on different elements of the same thing. For instance, while the recently unveiled [MacBook](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-macbook) prioritizes minimalism and portability, this laptop is all about options and power. With USB-C port, two full-size USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot and a headphone jack, it focuses as much on convenience as it does on muscle. Since the Chromebook Pixel 2 does appear to be competing with [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-pro) latest laptop, it's only natural that the price has increased significantly as well. However, fans of the [browser-driven design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-duet-11) will appreciate what comes with the Chromebook Pixel 2, making it worth the money. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 76% | 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 - **Prioritizing Options and Functions:** Designing laptops that prioritize options and functions over minimalism and portability to compete in the market - **Convenience-focused Design:** Creating laptops that emphasize convenience with multiple ports and slots - **Browser-driven Design:** Developing laptops with a browser-based operating system to appeal to users who prioritize simplicity and speed ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** Opportunities for computer hardware manufacturers to design and produce laptops with enhanced features and impressive specifications - **Operating Systems:** Disruptive innovation possibilities for Operating System developers to create browser-based OS that cater to users' need for convenience and speed - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can introduce laptops that prioritize options and functions over minimalism and portability ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Built-in AI Upgraded Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-plus.md) - [Durable Professional Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-chromebook-plus-cx34.md) - [Demure High-Power Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-pro.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Laptop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-convertible-laptop.md) - [Enterprise-Ready Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-plus-enterprise-516.md) - [Ultra-Slim Powerful Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air.md) - [Hybrid Professional Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-chromebook-plus-x360.md) - [Innovative Laptop Remodels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-xps13-plus.md) - [Hyper-Slim Style-Matching Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air.md)