The conceptual 'Macintosh Pocket' has been designed by Rex Sowards as a pocket computer imagined for yesteryear to provide users with mobile computing capabilities from anywhere. The device is paired with a trackball for navigation that's inspired by the one found in the Apple PowerBook and is equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard. The grayscale design of the device calls to mind the original Nintendo Game Boy and imagines what it might've looked like if Apple had been able to foray into mobile computing in the 1980s.
The conceptual 'Macintosh Pocket' is paired with a series of physical connectivity ports on the rear for connecting it to old-fashioned technology peripherals like a CRT monitor. The device maintains the style of 80s technology products, but with a decidedly more compact design.
What's Driving This Trend
- Retro-styled Pocket Computers
- Many consumers are looking for a nostalgic vintage-style that technology brands could leverage in newer designs.
- Compact Mobile Computing
- There is a growing consumer demand for pocket-sized and easy-to-use computing devices that can perform simple tasks such as word processing and internet connectivity.
- Old-school Peripherals
- The resurgence of older connectivity technologies such as CRT monitors present a new growth opportunity for technology companies.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- There is an opportunity for technology companies to create retro-styled devices with modern functionality and smaller sizes than traditional computing devices.
- Gaming
- Gaming companies could tap into the nostalgia trend by creating retro-styled consoles designed to play vintage games with modern features.
- Design
- Designers could take advantage of the retro design trend to create new products that resemble the classic styles while utilizing modern features and materials.
