# Laptop Screen Expanders 'Packed Pixels' USB Monitors Clip onto Existing Equipment By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-monitor References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/portable-usb-powered-monitor) & [packedpixels](http://www.packedpixels.com) More consumers are spending time on PCs and laptops than ever before for work and/or leisure, so 'Packed Pixels' USB Monitors are designed to help expand the experience to increase the level of immersion. Laptops are intended to be [portable and effortless to set up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-pro-monitor), which are two features the 'Packed Pixels' USB Monitors take into account seamlessly. Rather than requiring users to incorporate separate monitors with their laptops, 'Packed Pixels' USB Monitors allow users to add up to [two additional screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-quad-monitor) on either side of a [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-pro) or other compatible device. The monitor devices offer users the ability to expand their screens and partake in screen splitting with anything from video games, to digital design that calls for a more immersive experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Laptop Screen Expanders:** USB monitors designed as seamless attachments for laptops expand screen capabilities to increase engagement and immersion. - **Productivity Enablers:** Laptop screen expander products increase screen real estate without compromising portability, enhancing productivity. - **Collaboration Boosters:** USB monitor attachments facilitate collaboration and information sharing on one convenient display. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can incorporate seamless USB monitors as a must-have accessory with laptops to enhance the user experience. - **Design:** Designers can leverage USB monitors to increase their screen space and seamlessly integrate multiple tools into their workflow. - **Gaming:** USB monitors can cater to gamers and their need for immersive gameplay by providing additional screens and increased field of vision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Clip-On Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowview.md) - [Stacked Display Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-display.md) - [Modular Quad-Display Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quanvizo-extendpro.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Laptop Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-laptop-accessory.md) - [Portable Multi-Monitor Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-multimonitor-solution.md) - [Triple Portable Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-portable-monitor.md) - [Stacked External Laptop Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duex-float.md) - [Sliding Laptop Display Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/display-extender.md) - [Triple-Display Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monduo-16-pro-duo.md)