# Just-A-Box Computers The Pano Has No CPU, No Memory and No Software By Alex Covert | Published 2008-09-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-a-box-computer-pano References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcovert) & [panologic](http://www.panologic.com) Wired Magazine calls the Pano "both sex and art" and The Wall Street Journal Online says "This [tiny box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-nex-395) may replace PCs." It's a computer that has no CPU, no memory, no operating system and no drivers? This is referred to as zero client. The Pano, in essence, moves all desktop software to the server. It is also eco-friendly as it consumes only 3% of the energy consumed by a [traditional desktop computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-pi-500). **Implications** - Pano is unique because it is built specifically for desktop virtualization. By moving all software off the server's desktop, the Pano has no CPU, memory, drivers or operating system. Thanks to server virtualization, however, it still runs smoothly in [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-project-volterra) Windows. That's impressive technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 38% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Zero Client Computing:** The Pano's innovative approach to desktop virtualization by eliminating the need for a CPU, memory, and operating system offers new opportunities for exploring the potential of zero client computing. - **Server Virtualization:** The Pano's ability to efficiently operate through server virtualization represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the server virtualization industry. - **Eco-friendly Computing:** The Pano's low energy consumption offers an opportunity for exploring eco-friendly computing solutions focused on energy conservation and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Desktop Virtualization:** The Pano's unique technology caters specifically to the desktop virtualization industry and provides an opportunity for further innovation in this field. - **Information Technology:** The Pano's zero client computing presents an opportunity for innovative developments in information technology that rethink traditional computing architectures. - **Energy Conservation:** The Pano's energy-efficient design challenges the way traditional computing utilizes power and offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to industries centered on energy conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Design-Conscious Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onestudios-p1.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Keyboard PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentaform-abacus-pc.md) - [Touchscreen-Embedded Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetpc-xr2-mini.md) - [Portable High-Power All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-mini-pc.md) - [Compact Fanless Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanless-computers.md) - [Desk Display Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pc-am03.md) - [Monitor-Mounted Mini Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-addinone-24.md) - [Solid-State Cooled PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-state-cooled-pc.md) - [Pyramidal Mini PC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m5stack-ai-pyramid-computing-box.md)