# Fan-Inspired Ultra Mobile PCs F@N UMPC By Ayman | Published 2008-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fan-umpc References: [nextgendesigncomp](http://www.nextgendesigncomp.com/entrydetail.aspx?id=873) A big problem with current UMPCs is the limited screen size that hurdles multi-tasking or prolonged usage. Inspired by the folding fan of the east, **F@N** is a concept of a powerful UMPC that looks like a normal one screen device but actually has a hidden keyboard and two other screens that can easily be rotated in 360 degrees or even taken out completely whenever you need more computing space. High speed wireless connection keeps them all connected to the mainframe. Imagine the possibilities, surfing the net on one screen, chatting on [MSN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ht-gen3) on another, playing video on a yet other one. Even giving your friend one screen to watch a movie while you are doing something else. The design allows customers to decide the number of screens which reduces the cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Multi-screen Devices:** With the rise of multi-tasking, there is a growing demand for devices that can support multiple screens, providing opportunities for innovative designs like F@N UMPC's fan-inspired concept with multiple screens and hidden keyboard. - **360-degree Rotatable Displays:** As consumers demand more flexibility and versatility from their devices, 360-degree rotatable displays, like those in F@N UMPC, provide a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile computing market. - **High-speed Wireless Connectivity:** With the need for increased device connectivity on-the-go, high-speed wireless networks present opportunities for implementing a truly mobile experience, as seen in F@N UMPC's design and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Computing:** F@N UMPC's innovative design represents an opportunity for advancement in the mobile computing industry, specifically in the development of multi-screen devices with rotatable displays and high-speed wireless connectivity. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from disruptive innovations like F@N UMPC's multi-screen and rotatable display design, which could be applied to other devices for increased versatility and user experience. - **Electronic Manufacturing:** Manufacturers who can leverage advanced technologies like those used in F@N UMPC's design to create flexible multi-screen devices have a disruptive innovation opportunity in the electronic manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Tablet-Like Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matebook-fold-ultimate.md) - [Modular Display Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-dualflip-laptop.md) - [Handheld Clamshell PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-flip.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Triple-Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-series-mini-trifold.md) - [Foldable Computer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-with-foldable-screen.md) - [Double-Sized Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkbook-flip.md) - [Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-phantom-ultimate-2.md) - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md)