# Convertible Creative Laptops The Vaio Z Canvas is Targeted Towards Artists and Photographers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-canvas References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/06/vaio-z-canvas-price-us/) & [us.vaio](https://us.vaio.com/) The Z Canvas is a new convertible PC offered by VAIO, the personal computer brand that was formally part of [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-zv1-ii) but has since spun off. This particular computer is fully convertible and comes with a 12.3-inch screen. Powered by WIndows 10, the Vaio Z Canvas has a stylus that is capable offering up to 1024 levels of sensitivity, which is sure to appeal to creative types. The machine also comes with a wireless keyboard and an ultra-sharp screen that makes it ideal for photographers, sketchers and graphic designers. Visually creative people have very specific computing needs so no regular old laptop will do anymore. The Z Canvas is designed to appeal to this crowd. With its excellent visual display specs and compact size, this is the perfect artists' computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convertible Laptops for Creatives:** The trend is to design computers that cater to the specific needs of creative individuals, including offering stylus support and ultra-sharp displays. - **Stylus Technology:** Technology that can offer high sensitivity levels like the 1024 levels incorporated into Vaio's stylus will become increasingly relevant for artists, designers and other creatives. - **Compact Computing Devices:** With more people working from home or on-the-go, compact computing devices like the Vaio Z Canvas offer a convenient and portable solution for creative professionals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Computing:** The personal computing industry can use this trend as an opportunity to create more products that cater to specific market segments, like the creative industry. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the potential to recommend high-performing, creative laptops like the Vaio Z Canvas to their clients. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can begin to adapt their workflows to incorporate stylus technology into their work, effectively expanding the range of work they can produce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power-Packed Portable PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamvas-studio-16.md) - [Large-Screen Creator Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-proart-a16.md) - [Rotating Hybrid Tablet Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-vivobook-s-16-flip-oled.md) - [Creative Dual-Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topton-l10.md) - [Digital Creative Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincstudio-creator-tablet.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Laptop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-convertible-laptop.md) - [Artwork-Covered Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-x-steven-harrington-vivobook-13-slate.md) - [Lightweight Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-convertible-laptop.md) - [Field-Ready Creativity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-proart-pz13.md)