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# Fantastically Flexible Tablets
World’s First Paper-Thin PaperTab Tablet

By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-01-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papertab-tablet
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2013/01/07/papertab/)

If you’ve ever sought out an E-Tablet less bulky and more portable than traditional tablets, you’ve simply got to see the brand new PaperTab Tablet.

A prototype showcased today at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013, the PaperTab has all the functionality of an iPad or standard tablet -- with some neat added extras thrown into the mix.

As previewed at CES 2013, these amazing tablets can be combined together into one larger surface simply by placing them side by side. Files can also be shared on the PaperTab by touching one tablet to another.

This early release video at the CES conference could still be a prototype, but the official press launch for the PaperTab is due to take place tomorrow on the 8th January.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Flexible Tablets:** The trend of flexible tablets with added functionalities opens up opportunities for more portable and versatile devices.
- **Combining Tablets:** The trend of combining tablets together to create a larger surface enables a more immersive and collaborative digital experience.
- **Wireless File Sharing:** The trend of wireless file sharing between tablets through touch technology simplifies the process of transferring information.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of flexible tablets to enhance the functionality and portability of their devices.
- **Digital Collaboration:** The digital collaboration industry can leverage the trend of combining tablets to provide innovative solutions for increased productivity and teamwork.
- **Wireless Technology:** The wireless technology industry can capitalize on the trend of wireless file sharing between tablets to develop seamless connectivity solutions for data transfer.

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