# Appended Storage Devices The Easy On Hard Drive Improves Commuter Computing By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-on-hard-drive References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/20/hang-your-hard-drive/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/nicodp1/portfolio) The whole point of owning a laptop is so that you can work and play on the go, and the Easy On Hard Drive makes such activities all the more convenient for the user. The moment that power cords and loose equipment become necessary, your [mobile workstation setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic) creates more trouble than its worth. This is where this clever data storage system comes into the picture. This [external hard drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maktar-minimax) does not require a flat surface on which to sit, nor does it need to be connected to a power outlet or via USB. Diacre Nicolas designed the device to communicate with notebooks through a wireless signal, and to affix itself to the back of the screen with retractable stretchy straps. The [Dyson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-findfollow-purifier-cool) Easy On Hard Drive promises a juggle-free experience of portable computer use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wireless Data Storage:** The trend of wireless data storage presents disruptive innovation opportunities in eliminating the need for physical connections and improving portability. - **Integrated Portable Devices:** The trend of integrating portable devices onto laptops creates disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing convenience and minimizing external accessories. - **Compact and Mountable Storage Solutions:** The trend of compact and mountable storage solutions offers disruptive innovation opportunities for space-saving designs and easy attachment to laptops. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing wireless data storage systems and integrated portable devices. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of compact and mountable storage solutions by creating innovative storage devices that can be easily attached and detached from devices. - **Design:** The design industry has the opportunity to create disruptive innovations in compact and mountable storage solutions through the development of aesthetically pleasing and space-saving storage designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laptop-Attached Hub Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-x.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Automated File Backup Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synology-beedrive.md) - [Folder-Shaped Hard Drive Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folder-external-hard-disk.md) - [Playful External Hard-Disk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hard-drive.md) - [Multifunctional External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onemodern-m6.md) - [Shipping Container Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hard-drive1.md) - [Data-Storing Computer Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drive.md) - [External Storage Computer Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beelink-expand-f.md)