# Convertible Gaming-Friendly Laptops The LaVie Mini Works as a Gaming System, PC and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavie-mini References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/01/07/lenovos-new-lavie-mini-hopes-to-be-everything-from-a-laptop-to-a-handheld-gaming-console/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The LaVie Mini has been created by [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legion-go) and NEC as a convertible computing solution for prosumers and gamers alike that will keep them supported at all times throughout their daily usage. The system features an 8-inch touchscreen display and is powered by an 11th generation Intel Core 17 mobile processor along with Intel [Iris Xe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yoga-9i) graphics, which enable it to deliver impressive capabilities. This is rounded out with a 256GB SSD and 16GB of RAM that work to support a range of workflows for professional or personal functions. The LaVie Mini can be used in a number of orientations including as a laptop, a PC, a monitor for streaming content and even a handheld gaming system to have it rival the likes of the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-mini) Switch when it comes to mobile gaming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convertible Computing Devices:** Opportunities exist to develop convertible computing devices that cater to both professional and personal computer usage. - **Gaming Laptops:** Innovation in gaming laptops presents opportunities for meeting the gaming and computing needs of both prosumers and casual gamers. - **Mobile Gaming:** The rise of mobile gaming calls for the development of compact and versatile mobile gaming devices that cater to different lifestyles. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can innovate further to create more powerful, flexible, and portable computing devices that cater to people's different lifestyles and computing needs. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry has an opportunity to tap into the prosumer and casual gaming market by developing versatile gaming laptops and mobile gaming devices that cater to different gaming needs and preferences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has a chance to develop innovative solutions for mobile computing and gaming that cater to the growing demand for versatile and powerful devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Handheld Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-mini.md) - [Handheld Gamer Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-win-max-2.md) - [Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-rover-play.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gamer PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-win-mini.md) - [Shapeshifting Business Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-pocket-4.md) - [Detachable Gaming Console Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wistron-dual-fusion.md) - [Lightweight Handheld Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legion-go.md) - [Accessible Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayn-loki-mini.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md)