# Disguised Tablets The Ideapad U1 Hybrid is the Touchscreen Computer of Your Dreams By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideapad-u1-hybrid References: [tomsguide](http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Lenovo-IdeaPad-U1-Hybrid,review-1485.html) There are regular laptops and then there is the Ideapad U1 Hybrid concept from IBM’s PC division. What looks like a regular (but devilishly handsome) computer is actually a 11.6-inch touchscreen tablet. The screen actually comes out of the body too! The Ideapad U1 Hybrid “operates as a computer with an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1) Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, Windows 7 and a 128GB solid state drive," according to TomsGuide. "But the screen is outside the body, it operates as an independent tablet computer, complete with a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-tab-plus) [Snapdragon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-tab-510) processor, a Linux OS, 512MB of RAM and 16GB of flash memory." Expect this kickass tablet on the market by June 2010 for a super affordable price of $1,000. What a deal for something that looks *this* good! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convertible Laptops:** The Ideapad U1 Hybrid has the ability to transform from a laptop to a tablet, reflecting the trend for versatile electronic devices. - **Dual Operating Systems:** The Ideapad U1 Hybrid combines two operating systems, catering to the trend of using multiple devices or operating systems interchangeably. - **Disruptive Tablets:** The Ideapad U1 Hybrid introduces innovation by combining two different tablets in a single laptop, disrupting the traditional device setup. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** Computer hardware manufacturers can benefit from creating transformative devices that cater to the trend of convertible devices. - **Software Development:** Software developers can take advantage of the trend towards dual operating systems to create software that works seamlessly across multiple platforms. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can benefit from creating products that disrupt the traditional setup of devices to cater to the trend of versatile electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Tablet Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-duet-11.md) - [Powerful New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1.md) - [Ultra-Slim Professional Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-tab-plus.md) - [Advanced Laptop-Tablet Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio.md) - [Conceptual Transforming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-twist-ai-pc.md) - [Lightweight Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-convertible-laptop.md) - [Multi-Position Dual-Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yoga-book-9i.md) - [Dual-OLED Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yogabook-9i.md) - [Open-Source Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fydetab-duo.md)