# Energy-Saving Monitors The Samsung USB Monitor is Powered by Your Computer By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-usb-monitor References: [techon.nikkeibp.co.jp](http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20100528/183038/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2etkks7) The [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitor-m8) USB Monitor is soon to be the most energy efficient monitor on the market. This monitor is powered solely by your computer via USB port. I never gave much thought to the fact that a computer monitor is actually plugged in and using power until I saw the Samsung USB Monitor. The monitor is 18.5" and has a life span of 30,000 hours -- 20,000 hours shorter than [existing LCD LED monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dasung-paperlike-13k). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Usb-powered Monitors:** Innovative monitors that are powered solely through the USB port of a computer or laptop, making them energy-efficient and more convenient. - **Energy-efficient Displays:** Displays that consume less power and are designed to improve energy efficiency by utilizing unique features such as USB connectivity. - **Eco-friendly Monitors:** Monitors that have minimal environmental impact by reducing the amount of power consumed, eliminating the need for external power sources, and offering extended life spans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware Industry:** The computer hardware industry could utilize this technology to create more eco-friendly displays that reduce energy consumption and extend product life spans. - **Energy and Utilities Industry:** The energy and utilities industry could benefit from this trend by promoting and selling energy-efficient monitors to help reduce energy consumption and costs. - **Office Supplies Industry:** The office supplies industry could use this technology to create more valuable and eco-friendly products that work in unison with consumer electronics and promote environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Smart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitor-m8.md) - [Mobile Connection Computer Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitors.md) - [At-Home Productivity TV Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitor.md) - [Naturally Backlit Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eazeye.md) - [Standalone Entertainment PC Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitor-m80d.md) - [Low-Power Marketing Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-epaper-emdx.md) - [Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-ecovision-paper-display.md) - [Port-Equipped Connectivity Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-docking-monitor.md) - [Ergonomically-Focused Portable Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-pro-mp161.md)