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# Credit Card Sized Digital Video Player
Heat Sensitive Keys Glow When Touched

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-30 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-movies-coming-to-smaller-screens
References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/video/9e19?cpg=cj)

Video is everywhere and players keep getting smaller. Now a player the size of a credit card has hit the market for the very affordable price of $99. It has a high Resolution screen and an eight hour battery life, making it perfect to play movies and music for even longer plane trips. Another neat feature is the heat-sensitive key pad that glows at the touch of your finger. It has a 2.4 LCD bright screen, 2GB of storage and has a USB recharger. This cool little gadget would make great stocking stuffer.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Miniature Video Players:** There is potential for the development of even smaller, more affordable and feature-packed digital video players.
- **Heat-sensitive Technology:** There is disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and applying heat-sensitive technology to various consumer devices and applications.
- **Personal Electronics:** There is demand for more affordable, portable and versatile personal electronics with longer battery life and advanced features.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Electronics:** Developing and selling miniature digital video players with advanced features can disrupt existing industry players and capture market share.
- **Smart Home:** There is potential for applying heat-sensitive technology to smart home devices and automation, creating convenient and energy-efficient solutions.
- **Entertainment:** There is opportunity for developing new business models and revenue streams by leveraging miniature video players for on-the-go entertainment consumption.

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