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Song-Playing Scrawlers

Pendio by Yeongkeun Jeong Provides Audio Entertainment While You Write

— January 23, 2013 — Unique
So long as you have your Pendio by Yeongkeun Jeong, you don't really need to carry your iPod or your tablet around for entertainment. The unassuming device isn't simply a writing utensil, its core comprises some tiny electronic components in addition to its tube of ink.

When viewed from one side, you might likely mistake the implement for a pencil. It's carved beautifully from wood and integrates a very fine metal tip that could look much like a sharpened end of graphite. One section of the apparatus does reveal its unexpected second function. A numbered strip and a small red marker become indicators that the Pendio by Yeongkeun Jeong operates as a radio. Turn the dial to select your favorite frequency and listen to music while you make notes.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Writing Utensils - The trend of integrating additional features into writing utensils such as radios creates opportunities for innovative and convenient entertainment solutions.
2. Seamless Integration of Electronics - The trend of seamlessly integrating electronic components into everyday objects like writing utensils allows for new and unexpected functionalities.
3. Portable Entertainment Devices - The trend of creating compact and portable devices that provide entertainment on-the-go opens up possibilities for new product categories.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The stationery industry can explore new product designs that integrate entertainment features, such as radios, into writing utensils.
2. Electronics - The electronics industry can capitalize on the trend by developing innovative ways to seamlessly integrate electronic components into various everyday objects.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to create new product categories focused on portable entertainment devices that offer convenience and versatility.
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