Sony Found That Japanese Commuters Had Difficulty Using Standard Laptops

question 110

Multiple Choice

Sony found that Japanese commuters had difficulty using standard laptops on crowded rush-hour trains since standing commuters have no laps, so it created the U as a "standing computer." The U includes a touch screen and small keyboard that can be used while standing or on the move. This is an example of ________.

• A) straight product extension
• B) product invention
• C) product adaptation
• D) dual adaptation
• E) standardization

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