# Lightweight Professional Laptops The MSI WS60 Laptop is Perfect for Professionals On the Go By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-ws60 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/timex-ironman-one-gps-smartwatch/33262/) & [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iconic-watch-brand-timex-introduces-innovative-smartwatch-270141081.html) The [MSI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-prestige-13-evo) WS60 may have been manufactured by a company better known for making products for basement-dwelling video game enthusiasts rather than high-flying professoinals, but the WS60 is actually the latest in a line of impressive and underrated professional laptops from MSI. This laptop is an ultra-lightweight and thin 15.6 offering that is equipped with a [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-summit-e14-flip-evo) processor and 2 GB of dedicated graphics; it is available in Full HD or 3K display options. The MSI WS360 is fitted with an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmg-pro-16-studio) Core i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM. It also has a plethora of ports, including three USB 3.0s, an HDMI-out port, Thunderbolt 2 and an SD card reader. The machine is loaded with Windows 7 Professional rather than the Windows 8.1 seen in some other new laptops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Lightweight Professional Laptops:** Investing in the lightweight and powerful laptop segment could prove to be a game-changer for manufacturers targeting busy executives and professionals looking for processing power and portability. - **Portable Workstations:** The increasing demand for portable workstations opens up the market for innovative designs catering to specific professional needs such as 3D modeling, CAD design, and graphic design. - **High-performance Laptops:** Businesses catering to professionals that require high-performance laptops will benefit from investing in developing new technologies and designs that extend battery life while also delivering exceptional processing speeds and graphics capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry will continue to see an increase in demand for lightweight and portable machines from consumers. - **Finance:** Finance professionals require high-performance processing power for data-intensive financial models and can benefit from new laptops targeted towards their needs. - **Design:** Designers and graphic professionals can benefit from laptops that are lightweight, powerful, and color calibrated to deliver the best color reproduction possible. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmg-pro-16-studio.md) - [Compact Workstation Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-workstation-laptop.md) - [Ultra-Portable Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-prestige-13-evo.md) - [High-Power Ultra-Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-vivobook-pro-16.md) - [360-Degree Rotating Business Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-summit-e14-flip-evo.md) - [Enhanced Performance Laptop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-laptops.md) - [Professional Mini Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-g1.md) - [Translucent Gamer Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-cyborg-14-a13v.md) - [High End Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpad-x1-extreme.md)