# BYO Desktops Free Starbucks Wi-Fi Leads to Office Spaces With Desktops By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elaborate-starbucks-offices References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/funny-starbucks-computer-setups) It’s one thing to take your laptop to [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-pickup-with-amazon-go) and use the free Wi-Fi for a few hours; it’s quite another to bring your [entire desktop and set up shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-li-dk07) (for a few days). Elaborate Starbucks offices are becoming more common as people decide to haul their entire PC systems along for an espresso trip. Come to think of it, I did see someone bring their [monitor and video game console](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-desk-and-chair) to Starbucks once! Check out the examples that TechEBlog has compiled featuring some of the the most elaborate Starbucks offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remote Office Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable desktop solutions and accessories for professionals who prefer working remotely in coffee shops or other public spaces. - **BYOD Workstations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable and compact desktop solutions that enable professionals to bring and use their own devices in shared workspaces. - **Coffee Shop Professionalization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop coffee shop consultancy services to assist coffee shops in optimizing their spaces and amenities for professionals seeking work environments outside traditional offices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lightweight and portable desktop setups specifically tailored for professionals who frequently work outside of traditional office environments. - **Workspace Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer flexible and modular workstations that cater to the specific needs of professionals who prefer working remotely or in shared workspaces. - **Hospitality Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide consulting services to coffee shops and other public spaces to help them create environments that cater to professionals seeking workspaces outside of their offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-table.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-casa-popup-desk.md) - [Portable Desktop Workstation Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-box.md) - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md) - [Convenient Order-Ahead Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-pickup-with-amazon-go.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Single-Cup Workstation Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-dcm5000.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Cafe-Themed Technology Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-x-starbucks.md)