# Hand-Held Magic Pads Notion Ink Smartpad Makes Other Smart Devices Wear Dunce Caps By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notion-ink-smartpad References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/12/notion-ink-smar.php) & [crunchgear](http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/12/18/the-notion-ink-smartpad-better-be-real/) The Notion Ink Smartpad is apparently God’s gift to technology. Every site that has written up this divine device has done so with a side of saliva running down the screen -- and for good reason. The Notion Ink Smartpad is a [tablet PC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-tab-plus) which packs a serious punch. Only .6 inches thick and weighing at a staggering 1.7 pounds, this device needs to come with a handler so I don’t accidentally break it. It runs [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-tablet)’s Android OS and will let you connect with Wi-Fi for 16 hours. Good morning tech-nerds, it is a brand new day. Check out more below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet Pcs:** The success of Notion Ink Smartpad showcases the potential market for tablet PCs with advanced features and high functionalities. - **Ultra-portable Devices:** The demand for ultra-portable devices such as the Notion Ink Smartpad is on the rise, indicating an opportunity for businesses to invest in developing lightweight yet powerful gadgets. - **Longer Battery Life:** The 16-hour battery life of the Notion Ink Smartpad highlights the need for developing innovative battery technologies to power devices for longer periods without being charged frequently. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The success of the Notion Ink Smartpad points towards the potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry when it comes to designing advanced, feature-rich, and lightweight devices. - **Technology:** The trend of ultra-portable devices such as the Notion Ink Smartpad indicates the need for continued investment in technological advancements, especially around compact and powerful gadgetry. - **Battery Technology:** Manufacturers of battery technology should leverage the demand for longer battery life and develop disruptive battery technologies that can enable ultra-portable devices such as the Notion Ink Smartpad to operate for extended periods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large-Screen Android Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-pad-18.md) - [AI-Powered Android Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magicpad-2.md) - [Portable Digital Drawing Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-digital-drawing.md) - [Pocket Computing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokepad.md) - [Flagship Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-pad-3.md) - [Powerful New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1.md) - [Ultra-Thin E-Note Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-boox-go-103.md) - [AI-Enabled E Ink Tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viwoods-aipaper.md) - [Ultra-Thin Tablet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrathin-tablet.md)