# Feather-Light Thin Tablets Android Launches the World’s Lightest Tablet at 249 Grams By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-lightest-tablet References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/japan-gets-the-worlds-lightest-android-tablet-made-from-aircraft-grade-carbon-fiber.php) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/386772/20120921/nec-medias-tab-uln08d-world-lightest-tablet.htm) Since smartphone and tablet companies have thin design mastered, a variety of them are now venturing into making the world’s lightest tablet ever. The seven-inch NEC Medias Tab UL N08-D is made of aircraft grade carbon fibre, which is a lightweight and durable material that is less than 10mm thick. At “just 69% of the weight of the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackview-tab-18) Kindle Fire and 71% weight of the [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-plus) Nexus 7,” the world’s lightest tablet currently sits at only 249 grams. The device runs on Android 4.0, can support a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and comes with an eight megapixel camera. This amazingly thin and light Android tablets are already on sale from Japanese mobile carrier, [DoCoMo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-docomo-cx). Image Credit: [GizBot.com](http://www.gizbot.com/computer/nec-medias-tab-ul-n08-d-lightest-tablet-with-249-grams-coming-in-septmeber?pid=366) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra-light Tablets:** The trend towards ultra-light tablets presents opportunities for companies to develop even thinner and lighter devices using innovative materials and design. - **Aircraft-grade Carbon Fiber:** The use of aircraft-grade carbon fiber in tablet design opens up possibilities for the development of lightweight and durable devices in various industries, such as aerospace and automotive. - **High-resolution Tablets:** The demand for high-resolution tablets creates opportunities for companies to develop devices with superior display quality and enhanced visual experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend towards ultra-light tablets by developing innovative and compact devices to meet the growing demand for portable and lightweight technology. - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies can explore the use of aircraft-grade carbon fiber in the manufacturing of lightweight and durable tablets, offering customers more robust and long-lasting devices. - **Photography and Imaging:** The development of high-resolution tablets creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the photography and imaging industry, enabling professionals and enthusiasts to capture and edit high-quality images on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptops.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Durable Featherlight Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-gram-superslim.md) - [Ultra-Thin Tablet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrathin-tablet.md) - [Lightweight Ultra-Slim Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraslim-laptop.md) - [Ultralight Large-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-air-16.md) - [Featherlight Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-plus.md) - [accessibly priced tablet designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-tab.md) - [Featherlight Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-camping-table.md)