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# Disruptive Device Rentals
Grover's Electronics Rentals Are Revolutionizing the Consumer Tech World

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-16 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/device-rental
References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/15/grover-gadget-rental-service/) & [getgrover](https://getgrover.com/de)

Grover is an innovative new service that makes it possible for you to enjoy [device rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentnow) before committing to a purchase.

The service allows users to [rent electronic devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp) for a period of one month for around 5 percent of the retail price. After that period, they can then decide if they want to buy or can even extend their rental for up to a year if they're willing to pay a monthly fee. Products covered by this device rental service range all the way from [laptops, cameras and smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macbook-upgrade-program) to headphones, wearable devices and IoT offerings.

Ultimately, Grover aims to redefine the way people engage with electronics by no longer forcing them to buy a product when it's going to become obsolete in a year or two.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 39% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Device Rentals:** Grover's innovative device rental service allows consumers to rent electronic devices before committing to a purchase, disrupting the traditional ownership model.
- **Flexible Ownership:** By offering the option to rent devices for up to a year, Grover is revolutionizing the way people engage with electronics, providing a flexible ownership model.
- **Redefining Consumer Electronics:** Grover's service challenges the traditional buy-and-own model by allowing consumers to enjoy the latest tech without the burden of obsolescence, inspiring a shift in how consumer electronics are accessed.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Tech:** Grover's device rental service is disrupting the consumer tech industry, transforming the way consumers access and engage with electronic devices.
- **Rental Services:** The innovative approach by Grover creates disruptive opportunities in the rental services industry, providing a new business model for renting electronic devices.
- **E-commerce:** With its device rental service, Grover is disrupting the e-commerce industry by offering a flexible alternative to purchasing electronic devices, potentially influencing consumer behavior and shopping patterns.

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