# Instant Computer Boot-Up Splashtop By Alex Covert | Published 2008-01-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-computer-boot-up-splashtop References: [technologyreview](http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/20072/) & [splashtop](http://www.splashtop.com/index.php) Silicon Valley startup, Device VM, is trying to get you on the web faster than ever before. When it comes to computers, you have two options: leave it on and waste energy or turn it off and wait several minutes until your machine boots up. Now, you have something in between - Splashtop is a [mini-operating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-s12-pro) that allows the user to turn on their computer and be able to [check email](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-dock) or [access the web](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deta-surf) in seconds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Instant Computer Boot-up:** Opportunities for developing faster and more efficient mini-operating systems to allow users to access the web in seconds and reduce energy consumption. - **Reducing Boot-up Time:** Development of software and hardware innovations aimed at reducing boot-up time and making computers faster and more energy-efficient. - **Mini-operating Systems:** Enhancing user experience by developing new mini-operating systems that enable users to perform basic tasks without having to wait for the full boot-up process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** Opportunities to develop faster and more efficient computer hardware that can reduce boot-up time and improve energy efficiency. - **Software Development:** Creating new software innovations that can speed up the boot-up process and improve the user experience. - **Energy Efficiency:** Opportunities for businesses to reduce energy consumption by using more efficient mini-operating systems or other innovations that reduce boot-up times. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud-Based Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-os.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Keyboard PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentaform-abacus-pc.md) - [Unique Dual-Boot Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkbook-plus-gen-5.md) - [Compact Fanless Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanless-computers.md) - [Instant Product Publishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launch-simple.md) - [Rapid Web Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupful.md) - [Ultra-Short Throw Projection Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projection-computer.md) - [Free Downloadable Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamos.md) - [Solid-State Cooled PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-state-cooled-pc.md)