# 2-in-1 Gadgets Going Too Far? EzKey Keypad Mouse & Calculator By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-in-1-keypad-mouse References: [itechnews.net](http://www.itechnews.net/2007/08/02/ezkey-2-in-1-keypad-mouse/#more-7316) & [babelfish.altavista](http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=ko_en&url=http://aving.net/kr/news/default.asp?mode=read&c_num=53883&C_Code=02&mn_name=news) Is the macro trend of convergence going too far? Can you move your mouse up and push the right button at the same time? Now try it while balancing your checkbook with this 2-in-1 keypad mouse. This is a great mouse for your laptop. **Implications** - The fast pace of today's society has made multi-functional products a must have, especially when one considers the large part of the population residing in urban areas. Those who live in metropolitan cities are constantly seeking ways to save space, adding extra value to multi-functional products that bear the design of a single-use product. Ultimately, multi-use products are garnering an increasing amount of demand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-functional Products:** Opportunity for creating products that serve multiple purposes and save space in urban areas. - **Convergence:** Opportunity for merging different technologies or functionalities into a single product. - **Increasing Demand for Multi-use Products:** Opportunity to meet the growing demand for products that offer multiple functionalities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative multi-functional gadgets. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to incorporate multiple features into their products. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for designers to create new and practical solutions for multi-use products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-computer-mouse.md) - [Pocket-Sized Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockcombo.md) - [Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-form-travel-mouse.md) - [Unified Input Mouse Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-mouse.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Stylishly Functional PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waia-neo.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keysme-lunar-02.md) - [Numpad-Style Calculators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denten.md) - [Unified Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone.md)