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 Kindle Fire and 71% weight of the Google 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.
Feather-Light Thin Tablets
Android Launches the World’s Lightest Tablet at 249 Grams
Trend Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. High-resolution Tablets - The demand for high-resolution tablets creates opportunities for companies to develop devices with superior display quality and enhanced visual experiences.
Industry Implications
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.