# Lanky PC Towers Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Slims Down to a Space-Friendly Size By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideacentre-q180 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/lenovo-ideacentre-q180/20601/) & [lenovo](http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/desktop/ideacentre/q-series/q180/) There are plenty of slimmed-down laptops, but it’s a completely different story with desktop towers—that is until the [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideacentre-mini) IdeaCentre Q180. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 is claiming to be the world’s smallest desktop PC. At 155 x 192 x 22 mm, the piece almost looks like a slightly larger version of an external hard drive. But size aside, this packs 2.13 GHz dual-core [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc) Atom D2500 CPU, 500 GB HDD storage, Bluetooth capability, 1080p video support, an 8-in-1 card reader and more. Around one side are the standard USB and modem plug-ins. The Q180 will also come with a mouse and keyboard hybrid that’s kind of like a mini controller. The technical specs are fairly standard, but the Q180’s slim size will be the factor in achieving popularity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smaller Desktop Pcs:** Advancements in desktop PC technology that enable compact and slim designs. - **Miniature Components:** Innovations in the creation of smaller and more powerful computer hardware. - **Space-friendly Devices:** Development of devices that cater to the need for more efficient use of space in homes and offices. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** A growing market for miniature computer hardware components. - **Home and Office Design:** Design trends in homes and offices that prioritize minimalism and efficient use of space. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The rise of IoT technology that requires small, efficient, and reliable devices to operate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Creative Professional PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideacentre-mini.md) - [Miniature ARM-Powered PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkcentre-neo-50q.md) - [Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc.md) - [Compact Fanless Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanless-computers.md) - [Diminutive Design-Conscious Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onestudios-p1.md) - [Enterprise-Grade Mini PC Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-pro-micro-desktop.md) - [Micro Business-Grade Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-pro-dp21-14mq.md) - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md) - [Cost-Effective Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-it8.md)