# Authentic Wood Computer Designs HP Is Releasing a Series of Wooden Computers By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-computers References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/28/hp-wooden-laptops-envy-x360/#/) & [www8.hp](https://www8.hp.com/us/en/envy/envy-laptop.html) HP is releasing wood paneled laptops. The wood models include HP's Envy 13, [Envy x360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envy-x360) 13, Ency x36015 and Envy 17. The wood is completely authentic and will be available in three different options: a dark brown walnut, and a birch option for both white and silver laptops. The walnut option gives a strong wood aesthetic, wheres the other two are more subtle. The laptops will be the same as the standard metal versions of the Envy laptop series, just with a wooden exterior. The laptops will have the newest [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-i500) Core processors as well as second generation AMD and [Ryzen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-600-series) processors. The HP wooden computers start at $729.99 and will be released in the fall of 2019. Image Credit: engadget ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Wood Paneled Laptops:** Opportunity for manufacturers to explore the use of wood as a design element for electronic devices, creating a unique and eco-friendly aesthetic. - **Authentic Material Design:** Potential for incorporating authentic materials into technology products to add a touch of sophistication and luxury. - **Personalization and Customization:** Rise of personalized technology products, allowing consumers to choose unique materials and designs that match their style and preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can leverage wood paneling and other authentic materials to differentiate their products from competitors and cater to the demand for innovative design. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to offer premium wooden laptops and devices as a niche market, appealing to consumers seeking unique and stylish technology products. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Incorporating sustainable materials like wood in electronic devices can attract environmentally-conscious consumers and position companies as leaders in eco-friendly innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Special-Edition Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401.md) - [Timber eSports Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberwood-pc-case.md) - [Textural Timber-Made Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacoa-full-kiboard-wireless.md) - [Liquid-Cooled Wooden PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-i500.md) - [Wood Panel PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancool-217.md) - [Elegant Laptop Elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade.md) - [Environmentally Conscious Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-vero-15.md) - [Hybrid Professional Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-chromebook-plus-x360.md) - [Configurable All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/27-inch-all-in-one.md)