The Olimex 'Teres I' laptop kit is a set of inexpensive equipment that is shipped to a user in pieces rather than as a fully assembled laptop in order to cut costs and make it completely modular in design.
Many advanced computer users will choose to make their own desktop PC as a way to customize the various design elements to make it just how they like it. The Olimex 'Teres I' laptop identifies how this is growing in popularity to the point where brands are literally responding to demand with kits over finished products that can be modded and changed as desired.
The Olimex 'Teres I' laptop kit features an 11.6-inch display and has 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. A microSD slot is available on the system to upgrade the storage capabilities.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- DIY Laptops
- Creating your own laptops from modular kits may offer more customization and cost-saving opportunities.
- Open-source Hardware
- Brands may start to offer more open-source hardware options to meet the demand for modularity.
- Low-cost Computing
- The trend of offering more affordable DIY computing options may challenge traditional laptop manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- Brands in the consumer electronics industry may start to offer more modular and customizable hardware options in response to DIY trends.
- Hardware Retailers
- Hardware retailers may consider offering more modular laptop kits as an alternative to traditionally assembled laptops.
- Education Technology
- The trend of offering DIY computing options may provide opportunities for education technology companies to offer affordable and customizable laptop kits to students and educators.
