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# Convenient Tablet PCs
Panasonic Announces the Super Practical Toughbook U1 Ultra

By manzil | Published 2010-09-27 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toughbook-u1-ultra
References: [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100923005118/en) & [panasonic](http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/business-rugged-toughbook-C1-convertible-tablet-pc.asp#/U1-Ultra)

The Toughbook U1 Ultra is the newest addition to the [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-40) line of PCs, delivering improved sunlight viewability in its display. The PC is equipped with a TransflectivePlus screen and automatically adjusts to the brightness in its surroundings.

The PC is fully compatible with Windows 7 software and comes with an advanced optional two-megapixel camera. Check out the gallery to get a glimpse of this interesting Toughbook U1 Ultra.

**Implications** - Along with the environmental movement, many consumers have decided to relocate their offices to the outdoors during the summer months. The common consumer complaints associated with these such decisions predominantly surround screen visibility. As a result, businesses that create [sun-friendly screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtpaper-11-plus) on all their technological devices will solve this consumer woe.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Improved Sunlight Viewability:** Businesses that develop technological devices with improved sunlight viewability will appeal to consumers who want to work outdoors.
- **Transflectiveplus Screen:** Incorporating TransflectivePlus screens into technological devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the PC industry.
- **Advanced Cameras:** Offering advanced camera options in technological devices will be attractive to consumers who prioritize high-quality imagery.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Technology:** The PC industry can capitalize on the demand for improved sunlight viewability, TransflectivePlus screens, and advanced camera options in their devices.
- **Outdoors:** Outdoor industry companies can benefit by partnering with technology companies to develop devices that are suited for outdoor work environments.
- **Environmental:** Technology companies can align themselves with the environmental movement by creating devices that allow consumers to work outdoors without sacrificing screen visibility.

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