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# Multi-Screen Movie Players
The Mongoose Studio iPod Touch Cluster Transforms Viewing

By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-06 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongoose-studio-ipod-touch-cluster
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/05/mongoose-studios-dozen-ipod-cluster-display-is-an-expensive-way/) & [mongoose.proto-type.jp](http://mongoose.proto-type.jp/news/)

[Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-tvtv-for-apple-tv) has changed the movie viewing experience for many since their product debuts, but this Mongoose Studio iPod Touch cluster may be the most innovative way to watch movies yet.

This creation uses [thirteen iPod gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-quad-monitor) in total. Twelve of these are used as [screen displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze-portable-display) while the thirteenth controls the playing of the movie. Each individual iPod requires a specific “chunk” of the movie be downloaded in order to coordinate this incredible display. Check out the featured video and see the Mongoose Studio iPod Touch cluster in action.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Multi-screen Viewing:** Creating new possibilities for movie and TV watching experiences through the use of multiple screens.
- **Device Clustering:** Utilizing multiple devices to achieve a desired outcome, leading to new product innovations and expanded capabilities.
- **Customized Downloads:** Offering tailored content through downloading specific parts of a larger media, allowing for unique and individualized experiences.

### Where This Applies

- **Entertainment:** The film and television industry can embrace the use of multiple screens to deliver immersive and innovative viewing experiences for consumers.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Companies that create and manufacture electronics can capitalize on this trend by designing products optimized for multi-screen viewing and device clustering.
- **Streaming Services:** Online streaming platforms can leverage customized downloads to deliver tailored content and enhance user engagement, while also offering new and unique viewing options.

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