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# Dual-Purpose Laptop Tablets
The NEC LaVie Hybrid Zero Tablet Notebooks Offer a Lightweight Design

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablet-notebook
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nec-lavie-hybrid-zero-notebooks-unveiled-08-02-2017/) & [nec-lavie.jp](https://nec-lavie.jp/products/hz11/index.html)

The new range of NEC LaVie Hybrid Zero Tablet Notebooks are designed with an [ultra-lightweight aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad) that makes them ideal for mobile usage. Consisting of the HZ300 and the HZ350, the notebooks feature a compact form factor that converts from a notebook computer into a standalone tablet in seconds. This increases the overall functionality of the unit and eliminates the need to have multiple devices in one's lifestyle.

The market for [tablets and laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrathin-tablet) is said to be decreasing in demand as users shift towards utilizing devices like smartphones for the majority of the daily digital task. As such, brands are responding with devices like the NEC LaVie Hybrid Zero Tablet Notebooks to offer a dual-purpose design that's positioned as a more cost-effective option.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Dual-purpose Design:** Creating devices that serve multiple functions in order to offer cost-effectiveness to users.
- **Ultra-lightweight Aesthetic:** Designing tablets and laptops with a lightweight form factor, increasing mobility and convenience for users.
- **Shifting User Preferences:** Recognizing the decreasing demand for traditional tablets and laptops as users prioritize smartphones for daily digital tasks.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Technology Hardware:** Opportunity for companies to produce dual-purpose laptop tablets that provide cost-effective solutions and meet the evolving needs of users.
- **Mobile Device:** Creating ultra-lightweight laptop tablets to cater to the increasing demand for mobile usage and convenience.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Investing in research and development to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and create innovative dual-purpose devices.

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