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Touch Interface PC Units

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Taptop' Mini Desktop Computer Boasts a Touch Bar Design

— November 15, 2017 — Tech
The 'Taptop' mini desktop computer comes as a conceptual unit that will provide users with access to all of their essential computing capabilities without the need for an oversized system.

The 'Taptop' is the design work of Germany-based industrial designer Louis Berger who created the unit with the aesthetic of the MacBook Touch Bar at the forefront of the unit. This acknowledges the growing preference for touch-based interface designs that maintain an elegant aesthetic when placed on a workstation.

The 'Taptop' mini desktop computer sits comfortably on the desk as a unit that can be easily interacted with as required, while the connected screen can be used completely for navigation. This maximizes screen space and eliminates the need for on-screen utilities.
Trend Themes
1. Touch-based Interface Designs - The trend for touch-based interface designs can disrupt the computer and electronics industry by providing a more intuitive and streamlined user experience.
2. Smaller Desktop Computers - The trend towards smaller desktop computers can disrupt the computer industry by providing a more ergonomic and efficient design without sacrificing functionality.
3. Maximizing Screen Space - The trend towards maximizing screen space can disrupt the computer and electronics industry by providing a more immersive and productive user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Computer and Electronics - The computer and electronics industry can capitalize on touch-based interface designs, smaller desktop computers, and maximizing screen space to offer more innovative and user-friendly products.
2. Furniture and Ergonomic Design - The furniture and ergonomic design industry can disrupt the computer and electronics industry by providing workstations and accessories that are optimized for touch-based computer use and smaller desktop computers.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend towards smaller desktop computers by including them in their designs to create minimalist and space-efficient workspaces.
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