# USB Super Computers FXI 'Cotton Candy' is the Smallest Ever PC Device By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fxi-cotton-candy References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/fxi-cotton-candy-pocket-computer-available-to-pre-order-for-199-video-28-02-2012/) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/computers/) The FXI 'Cotton Candy' is the world's [smallest ever PC device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-nex-395). One can fit multiple Cotton Candy devices within their palms and its usage is highly versatile, offering ease of transport while maintaining high definition capabilities. The device directly relates to the overlying theme of technological advancements in gadgetry, which results in devices that are getting smaller and smaller. The FXI Cotton Candy comes with a [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensoreo-ms1-interlink)-built [A9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg35xx) processor and HDMI-out as well. It is WiFi capable and sports a Micro USB port which makes this device highly compatible with a variety of external devices without compromising quality of performance for size. To add to this, Android and Ubuntu are already part of the OS and it can handle high-definition video formats such as MPEG-4 and H.264. In tech terms, splitting this device open would be like splitting an atom. How can so much be packed into something so small? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Small-size Technology:** The trend of devices getting smaller and smaller presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in miniaturization of technology. - **Versatile Device Usage:** The increasing versatility of devices like the FXI Cotton Candy opens doors for disruptive innovation in creating multi-functional and portable gadgets. - **High-definition Capabilities:** The demand for high-definition capabilities in small devices provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in improving display and video technologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Manufacturing:** The electronics manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation in miniaturizing technology and creating versatile devices. - **Software Development:** The software development industry can capitalize on the trend of small-size technology to create innovative applications that optimize performance and functionality on compact devices. - **Video Technology:** The video technology industry can leverage the demand for high-definition capabilities in small devices to drive disruptive innovation in enhancing video compression and display technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reliable Mini Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-1-mini-pc.md) - [Palm-Sized Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m8s.md) - [Pocket-Sized 4K Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m6.md) - [Ultra-Thin Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lattepanda-mu.md) - [Ultra-Compact Media PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-nii.md) - [Compact Powerful Performance Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uh125-pro.md) - [Compact Cubic Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euast-mini-pc.md) - [Fanless Pocket-Size PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mele-pcg02-pro.md) - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md)