# Ultra-Compact Notebook PCs The MAG1 Microborder Portable Notebook Weighs in at Just 1.5 Pounds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-notebook References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/microborder-portable-notebook/) & [magic-ben](http://www.magic-ben.com/product/mag1/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The conventional laptop is portable but overshadowed by the ultra-portable design of the smartphone and tablet, so the MAG1 Microborder Portable Notebook is intended to help solve this issue. The notebook computer weighs in at [just 1.5 pounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-plus) and provides just enough screen space to deliver robust graphics, while the QWERTY keyboard below will allow for enhanced productivity. The frame of the laptop is achieved with an [aluminum alloy to ensure durability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuxedo-infinitybook-pro-14), while the aforementioned screen features an 86% screen-to-body ratio to put a focus on smaller bezels. The MAG1 Microborder Portable Notebook boasts an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptops) Core processor that operates at 3.4 GHz to ensure the system can keep up with the productivity needs of professionals who need to get work done from anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-portable Laptops:** Lightweight, compact laptops with high-performing processors for productivity on the go. - **Minimalist Laptop Designs:** Laptops with smaller bezels, optimized screen-to-body ratios, and durable frames made of premium materials for increased portability. - **Hybrid Tablet-laptop Devices:** Convertible devices that offer the versatility of both a tablet and a laptop, optimizing portability and productivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Opportunities for innovation in designing smaller, faster, and more durable laptops for professionals on the go. - **Business Services:** Providing ultra-compact laptops to professionals who need to travel frequently for work, increasing productivity on the go. - **Consumer Electronics:** Expanding the market for ultra-compact laptops and hybrid devices that cater to both personal and professional uses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptops.md) - [Durable Featherlight Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-gram-superslim.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [High-Performance Handheld Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-micropc-2.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Ultra-Slim Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-megaboook-t1.md) - [Hyper-Fast Flagship Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-megabook-s1.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Ultralight Large-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-air-16.md)