# Communist Party Tablets The Red Pad is the Modern Version of Mao Zedong's 'Little Red Book' By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-pad References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/01/1600-red-pad-is.php) & [blogs.wsj](http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/01/17/chinapart-ipad-part-little-red-book-yep-its-the-red-pad/) Faithful followers of Communism might want to book a flight to China to shop around for the Red Pad. The Red Pad is an aptly named [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad) knockoff designed for the faithful supporters of China's Communist Party. The tablet's name is a play on words inspired by Mao Zedong's 'Little Red Book.' The modern Red Pad comes pre-loaded with all of the apps a loyal Communist would need, including apps that give exclusive information into the latest happenings of the party. The tablet measures 9.7 inches, [runs Android](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-pad-60-neo) and includes WiFi and 16GB of flash data storage. The tablet was priced at a staggering $1,584 before being mysteriously pulled from the market before it could even hit store shelves due to public outcry that it was a tech-savvy propaganda tool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Communist Party Tablets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop personalized tablets for niche political or ideological groups. - **Ipad Knockoffs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable alternatives to popular tablets that cater to specific market segments. - **Tech-savvy Propaganda Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative communication devices that leverage technology to disseminate propaganda effectively. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture specialized tablets or devices for niche markets. - **Political Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce unique merchandise tailored to the needs and preferences of political supporters. - **Digital Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop marketing strategies that leverage technology to reach and engage specific target audiences effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Budget-Friendly Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipad-max.md) - [Projector-Boasting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-projector-tablets.md) - [Flagship Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-pad-3.md) - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Large-Screen Android Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-pad-18.md) - [Eye-Friendly Paper-Like Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xppen-magic-note-pad.md) - [High-Performance Large-Screen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-pad-2.md) - [Lightweight Travel Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pad-air.md) - [Powerful New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1.md)