Compal Adapt X modular laptop reduces waste with fully replaceable componentsAdapt X evolves rather than slips into obsolescenceSupports modular AI and a functional HUB
Taiwanese manufacturer Compal Electronics has unveiled a concept device, Adapt X, a modular business laptop designed to extend device lifespan and reduce electronic waste.
Adapt X features 14-inch and 16-inch displays, equipped with Type-C interfaces and a functional HUB that expands input and output options through modular AI units.
It also comes with a detachable secondary display that can act as a business monitor, positioned either flat for seamless multitasking or elevated for an extended workspace.
Modular design for extended usability
Developed as a flexible and customizable modular AI alternative in the same vein as Framework’s products, Adapt X combines metallic aesthetics with sustainability, earning it an iF Design Award for 2025.
Users can swap or upgrade components independently, reducing upgrade frequency and cutting costs. The ultra-thin and detachable keyboard offers a tablet-like experience.
Meanwhile, the detachable additional display is useful for managing multiple windows simultaneously, making the Adapt X a useful laptop for programming, and one of the best laptops for trading.
If fully realized, this approach could create a recyclable, upgradable laptop with minimal environmental impact, hinting at a future where ‘eternal’ devices, evolving with users, are mainstream.
Via iF Design
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