The AC Portable Office Functions as Both a Tablet and Printer
Michael Hines — June 15, 2012 — Tech
References: alexcasabo & tuvie
Freelancers looking for a little more lightweight hardware to make their "offices" more legit had better hope that the AC Portable Office goes from concept to reality. AC is a set of two devices that can effectively perform the functions of a printer, scanner, induction charger, USB hub and a tablet and laptop.
Designer Alex Casabo has split the AC Portable Office into two parts. The bottom half offers the induction charging, the USB ports and the Blu Ray/CD drive. The top half consists of the touchscreen display. Both pieces can perform well on their own, but it's clear that this design truly shines when its two parts come together as one. Usually a do-all device ends up doing everything only mediocre, or poor, but AC looks like it has a shot to actually perform as well as a standalone laptop and printer.
Designer Alex Casabo has split the AC Portable Office into two parts. The bottom half offers the induction charging, the USB ports and the Blu Ray/CD drive. The top half consists of the touchscreen display. Both pieces can perform well on their own, but it's clear that this design truly shines when its two parts come together as one. Usually a do-all device ends up doing everything only mediocre, or poor, but AC looks like it has a shot to actually perform as well as a standalone laptop and printer.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Office Solutions - The trend of portable office solutions presents an opportunity for innovative designs like the AC Portable Office that combine multiple functions into a single device.
2. Multifunctional Devices - The demand for multifunctional devices that can serve as both a tablet and printer creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry.
3. Integrated Induction Charging - The integration of induction charging capabilities into portable office devices like the AC Portable Office opens up possibilities for convenient and wire-free charging experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can leverage the trend of portable office solutions to develop cutting-edge devices that fulfill the needs of remote workers and freelancers.
2. Printing - The printing industry can explore the market for multifunctional devices that combine printing, scanning, and touchscreen capabilities to enhance productivity and convenience.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for integrated induction charging by incorporating this feature into a wide range of portable devices, including portable offices.
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