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# Conjoined Tech Clips
The Sidecar Dock Melds an iPad and MacBook Together

By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidecar-dock
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sidecar-joins-ipad-macbook/29279/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/10239846/sidecar-laptop-to-tablet-connector?ref=category)

The SideCar Dock is a new tool that lets you get the most out of your [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-slim-dock) products. Developed by the Lehigh Valley-based company Venos, SideCar is a clip that allows you to affix your iPad to your [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station). It is made out of hard plastic and features a silicone skin. It is strong enough to support an iPad and soft enough to keep it in place without leaving a mark.

The SideCar Dock only clips a tablet to a laptop; it doesn't provide any sort of digital link. Still, it's an awesome creation and one that should help iPad owners get more out of their tablet. Venos is currently seeking funding for the SideCar Dock on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maghub-3) to the tune of $21,000. A pledge of $16 or more gets you your own SideCar.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Converged-tech-accessories:** The SideCar Dock combines the functionality of an iPad and MacBook, creating an opportunity for the development of more converged tech accessories.
- **Dual-screen-productivity:** The SideCar Dock enhances productivity by allowing users to have a dual-screen experience with their iPad and MacBook, leading to an opportunity for new dual-screen productivity tools.
- **Modular-device-accessories:** The SideCar Dock's modular design opens up possibilities for other accessories that can be clipped to MacBooks, leading to an opportunity for companies to create modular device accessories.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer-technology:** Companies within the consumer technology industry have an opportunity to create more converged tech accessories and dual-screen productivity tools inspired by the SideCar Dock.
- **Crowdfunding:** With Venos seeking funding for the SideCar Dock on a crowdfunding platform, the industry has an opportunity to build tools geared towards making crowdfunding more accessible and efficient.
- **Modular-device-manufacturing:** Manufacturers of modular devices like MacBooks have an opportunity to create more versatile and functional devices that can accommodate modular device accessories similar to the SideCar Dock.

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