# Accessible Prosumer Laptops The New Slimbook Essential Laptops Come in Two Models By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimbook-essential References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/linux-laptops-17-09-2020/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geeky-gadgets+%28Geeky+Gadgets%29) & [slimbook.es](https://slimbook.es/noticias-notas-de-prensa-y-reviews/471-ultrabooks-para-todos-nuevo-slimbook) Laptops with the latest power and specs are often associated with having a [high price tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-12) to match, but the new Slimbook Essential laptops have been unveiled to change this. The laptops come in the form of the Essential 14 and the Essential 15, which are powered by [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-go-14) Ice Lake and Intel Comet Lake-U processors, respectively. Users can enjoy up to 32GB of RAM with either 250GB, 500GB or 1TB of storage space to boot. The new Slimbook Essential laptops are priced starting at €499 and are part of the increased demand for [more accessible computing solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-plus-514) that don't skimp when it comes to the latest technology. This comes as more consumers maintain lifestyles that are busy, varied and require them to get work done from virtually anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Prosumer Laptops:** The demand for more accessible computing solutions at an affordable price makes it disruptive for the laptop industry. - **Increased Demands for Intel Ice Lake and Intel Comet Lake-u Processors:** The laptop industry has an opportunity to innovate by meeting the increasing demands for Intel Ice Lake and Intel Comet Lake-U processors. - **Versatile Laptops with High Specs:** Innovative laptop manufacturers can create disruptive solutions by producing versatile laptops with high specs that cater to the varying lifestyles of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from affordable prosumer laptops that cater to the needs of consumers. - **Retail:** Retail industries can take advantage of the increased demand for more accessible computing solutions by partnering with innovative laptop manufacturers to produce affordable laptops. - **Business Services:** Business services industries can benefit from versatile laptops with high specs that cater to the needs of busy business professionals who work from virtually anywhere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thin Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-go-14.md) - [Efficient Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-ax15.md) - [Mobile Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-laptops.md) - [Convenient Portable Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekbook.md) - [Modern Budget-Friendly Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax15.md) - [Lightweight Mobile Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-chromebook.md) - [Enterprise-Ready Laptop Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-laptops.md) - [Shapeshifting Mobile Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-laptops.md) - [Professional AI Laptop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpad-laptops.md)