The Lifebook U2010 was developed to meet a variety of styles and modes of usage demanded by power users. It offers usability and an operational feeling that allows stress-free use anytime, anywhere, by employing a minimum/maximum design philosophy that minimizes size while maximizing operability. It is designed to liberate users from the inconvenience and restrictiveness they feel when using conventional small computers while also offering a sense of glamour by using and owning the device.