# $500 All-in-One PC Hybrid Dual Portable Computer By Ayman | Published 2008-03-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hdpc References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/24/mius-500-hdpc-takes-all-in-one-seriously/) & [miubit](http://www.miubit.com) [MIU](http://www.miubit.com)'s Hybrid Dual Portable Computer (HDPC) packs powerful punches with a long list of specifications. First spotted as a prototype back in 2006, it will be in the market in July for about $500. That's a really really good price! I know I would get one. HDPC comes with [dual operating systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-computing-nexphone) (Windows XP/Windows CE 5.0 or Linux Qplus) and sports a [PC keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1999-keyboard-pc) a 4-inch display with 800x480 resolution that slides out and flips over for the cellphone interface and wireless internet function. Here are some of the other specifications: Up to a 1GHz VIA C7M ULV processor and 4GB of DDR2 memory Unspecified cellphone radio Maximum 1.3-inch 60GB hard disk (or 4GB SSD) and miniSD/microSD expansion 7-hour battery (or 90-hours at low power) 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 2x USB, docking port, stereo speakers, QWERTY thumbpad and mouse A 5 megapixel camera DMB mobile television and external GPS add-on ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Dual Portable Computer:** Opportunity for innovation in the development of portable computers with dual operating systems and versatile features. - **Affordable All-in-one PC:** Opportunity for innovation in the production of low-cost all-in-one PCs with high-performance specifications. - **Dual OS Technology:** Opportunity for innovation in creating devices that offer users the option to switch between multiple operating systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology Hardware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology hardware industry by introducing affordable all-in-one PCs with advanced features. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by developing hybrid dual portable computers that combine the functionalities of smartphones and PCs. - **Computer Software:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the computer software industry by creating operating systems that seamlessly support dual OS technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Handheld Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-micropc-2.md) - [Affordable Handheld PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win600.md) - [Sliding-Screen Handheld PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-hs.md) - [Compact Handheld Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-mini.md) - [Touch-Based Portable PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gole-1.md) - [Keyboard PC Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-eliteboard-g1a.md) - [Cubic Palm-Sized PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion5-fmp4.md) - [Modifiable Handheld PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpg-nia.md) - [Compact Ergonomic PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexfly.md)