# Empowering Open-Source Laptops The EOMA68 Laptop Encourages Users to Carry Out Upgrades & Repairs By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensource-laptop References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/open-source-earth-friendly-eoma68-laptop-18-07-2016/) & [crowdsupply](https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop) The EOMA68 is an innovative open-source laptop, currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Crowd Supply, that is designed for people who are looking to take advantage of a project that allows them to quickly and easily construct, upgrade and repair their own portable laptop computers. What's great about this open-source laptop is that it is designed to be [inexpensive to upgrade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-16). This means that you don't have to spend money on a brand new computer every time your machine goes out of date or develops some faults, as you can instead carry out all upgrades yourself. This open-source laptop will appeal to those who want to take control of their computing projects in order to save money and reduce their environmental imprint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Open-source Computing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity is to create new customizable and modular technologies that empower users to construct, upgrade, and repair their own devices. - **Inexpensive Upgrades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity is to develop cost-effective upgrade options for electronic devices, reducing the need for consumers to buy completely new products. - **Environmental Responsibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity is to design products that prioritize sustainability and encourage users to reduce waste by repairing or upgrading existing devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity is to create open-source computer components that allow users to easily upgrade and repair their own devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity is to develop open-source consumer electronic products that enable users to customize, upgrade, and repair their devices. - **Sustainable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity is to build a market for environmentally responsible technologies, such as open-source laptops, that promote repairability and reduce electronic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Open-Source Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genbook-rk3588.md) - [Accessible Modular Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-generation-laptop.md) - [Accessible Refurbished Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-1.md) - [Sustainable Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-concept-luna.md) - [Tool-less Repairable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-luna.md) - [Open-Source Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fydetab-duo.md) - [Two-in-One Low-Cost Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-12.md) - [Swappable Component Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-adapt-x.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md)