# Curved Gaming Laptops The Acer Predator 21 X Game Laptop Features a Sculpted Screen Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-08-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-laptop References: [techpowerup](https://www.techpowerup.com/225453/acer-announces-worlds-first-curved-screen-notebook) & [acer](http://www.acer.com) Curved screens are becoming commonplace for PC users, but the [Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatiallabs-view-27) Predator 21 X game laptop looks to extend that same design aesthetic in new, unexpected ways. Touted as the world's first [curved screen notebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-oled-gaming-monitor), the Acer Predator 21 X features a 21-inch curved display for exceptional viewing capabilities when gaming. The incorporated numeric keypad on the Acer Predator 21 X can be flipped and utilized as a Precision TouchPad. The Acer Predator 21 X notebook incorporates Tobii eye-tracking technology to enable more immersive gameplay than ever before. Moreover, the technology creates an infinite number of viewing options that can be incorporated into gameplay for a more customized experience. The Acer Predator 21 X game laptop helps to accommodate the PC gaming boom and rise of virtual reality gameplay to make immersive game experiences a constant for users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Curved Screens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new applications for curved screens in industries beyond gaming, such as design and advertising. - **Eye-tracking Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate eye-tracking technology into various industries, such as healthcare for diagnosis and treatment monitoring. - **Customized Gaming Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop personalized gaming experiences through customizable displays and gameplay options in other entertainment sectors like interactive storytelling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive gaming experiences through innovations in hardware design, screen technology, and input methods. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use curved screens in design industries to enhance visual experiences, such as architectural modeling and industrial product design. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize curved screens in advertising to capture consumer attention and create immersive brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved 3D Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatiallabs-view-27.md) - [Large-Screen AI-Powered Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-helios-ai.md) - [AI-Accelerated Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-triton-14-ai.md) - [Curvaceous eSports PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-predator-monitors.md) - [AI-Accelerated Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitro-18-ai.md) - [High-Quality Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-laptops1.md) - [3D-Emulating Laptop Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspire-3d-15-spatiallabs.md) - [Port-Packed eSports Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-predator-helios-neo.md) - [Premium Dual-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-zephyrus-duo-16.md)