# Super Skeletal Laptops The Sony X Series Notebooks Holds the Title of World's Skinniest By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-x-series References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2009/10/17/Sony-Launches-Vaio-X-Series-World-Skinniest-Notebook.aspx) & [sony.net](http://www.sony.net/) In the world of laptops, skinny is in (maybe Karl Lagerfeld had something to do with this direction); laptops continue to ‘lose weight’ and the Sony X Series notebooks, which were revealed in Singapore last week, are currently the skinniest on the market. According to The Luxury Insider, the Sony X Series laptop measures 13.9 mm, which is slightly thicker than the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachai) and slimmer than the [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook) and HP Envy 13 by about one-third. Not only is it slim, the Sony X Series PC also boasts the aesthetic appeal of which the brand is known for: excellet durability (the laptop can withstand prolonged pressure-vibration) and excellent processing capabilities like a 2GHz [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14) Atom Processor Z550, solid state drive, and the new Windows 7 Operating System. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slim Laptop Design:** The trend of creating slim laptops opens up opportunities for companies to innovate in terms of sleek design, lightweight materials, and advanced processing capabilities. - **Durability in Laptops:** The demand for durable laptops presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative technologies that can withstand pressure, vibration, and other potential damage. - **Advancements in Processing Power:** The constant push for faster and more efficient laptops calls for disruptive innovations in processor technologies to meet the increasing demands of users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of slim laptops by developing cutting-edge designs and integrating advanced features. - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry has the opportunity to explore new materials and components to create durable laptops that can withstand various environmental factors. - **Software Development:** The need for better processing capabilities in laptops creates opportunities for software developers to optimize their applications and operating systems for improved performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Ultra-Slim Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14.md) - [Super-Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x40l-k.md) - [Durable Featherlight Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-gram-superslim.md) - [Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-laptop.md) - [Featherweight Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptops.md) - [Ultrathin AI-Accelerated Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-slim-7x.md) - [Ultra-Slim Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-megaboook-t1.md) - [Flexible Premium Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-15p-aura-edition.md)