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# Floating Waterproof Portable TVs
Sony Bravia XDV-W600

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-waterproof-portable-tvs-sony-bravia-xdv-w600
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/02/sony-floats-waterproof-bravia-xdv-w600-1-seg-tv-for-the-bath/) & [sony](http://www.sony.com)

The [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravia-xr-sony) Bravia brand has struck TV gold again. Their ultra-portable XDV-W600 1-Seg floats and is waterproof--all the better to watch television in the bathtub with. While the tiny 4-inch screen won’t impress big-screen TV snobs, the 2GB of internal memory to record up to 10 hours of television broadcasts might, and the 23 hours of viewing time the mighty XDV-W600 gets between charges certainly will.

The Sony Bravia XDV-W600 carries an IPX7 and [IPX6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-lasting-wireless-earbuds) [waterproof rating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone), which means that it’s submersible for up to 30 minutes (assuming a depth of one meter) and can take a beating from whirlpool jets. As you might expect, this mini TV will ship to Japan first, on October 30, for around ¥39,800 (about $368 USD).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Floating Portable Tvs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop compact, floatable TVs with larger screen sizes, longer battery life, and better picture quality.
- **Waterproof Entertainment Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a range of waterproof electronic devices for various entertainment purposes, such as waterproof smartphones or portable audio players.
- **Ultra-portable Recording Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design small, lightweight recording devices with ample storage capacity and long battery life, suitable for capturing various types of media on the go.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore advancements in consumer electronics to create innovative, portable entertainment gadgets that cater to specific needs and preferences of users.
- **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop outdoor recreational products and accessories that are waterproof, rugged, and enhance the overall outdoor experience, such as waterproof cameras or camping gadgets.
- **Broadcasting and Media:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Revolutionize the way media is consumed by creating innovative broadcasting and streaming platforms that are optimized for portable, waterproof devices, allowing users to enjoy their favorite content anytime, anywhere.

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