# Computer Vending Machines Laptops Anytime Lends Out Macbooks at Philadelphia’s Drexel Univer By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptops-anytime References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/01/macbook-vending-machine.html) & [laptopsanytime](http://www.laptopsanytime.com/) Personal computers may be dropping in price as they become more accessible, but that doesn't mean that they are easily affordable, especially when it comes to [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macbook-upgrade-program) prices, but Laptops Anytime is. Laptops Anytime is a unique vending machine that rents out [Macbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchnook). Recently installed at the [Drexel University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-biomechanical-coaching) in Philadelphia, students, staff and faculty simply needs to use their university card to take one out. While the Laptops Anytime kiosk may help students and other individuals save money, it can also save them from harm. One of the main reasons Drexel University has introduced this vending machine is to help prevent late night muggings that target students walking home with their expensive technology. Laptops Anytime may be implemented at two other East Coast universities in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Computer Vending Machines:** Vending machines for high-end laptops create an opportunity for more affordable use without binding payment terms. - **Rental Vending Machines:** Rental vending machines for other tech equipment create a new market segment where customers can rent high-end equipment for temporary use. - **Secure Vending Machines:** Secure vending machines for other valuable items can provide customers with a safer way to purchase high-value products without the fear of a mugging. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The education industry can potentially benefit from rental machines that could provide students with laptops for a semester or academic year without the need for purchase. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities for rental vending machines for other high-end tech equipment such as cameras, drones or VR headsets. - **Retail:** The retail industry can look into secure vending machines for selling high-value items such as jewellery or electronics which can provide consumers with a safer shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laptop Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macbook-upgrade-program.md) - [Automated Micro-Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-stores.md) - [Accessible NFT Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynft.md) - [Automated College Campus Pizzerias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzaforno.md) - [AI-Enabled Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-tracker.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md) - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [Robot Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortoise-smart-stores.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md)