# Computer-Keyboard Hybrids Asus' Eee Keyboard is the Keyputer King of Combination By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-eee-keyboard References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/asus-eee-keyboard-pc/13762/) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5124985/eee-keyboard-an-entire-touchscreen-home-theater-pc) The ASUS Eee keyboard amazes and astounds my feeble mind. CES 2010 was graced by the presence of an all in one keyboard/PC from ASUS that is sure to turn heads. The ASUS Eee keyboard has a touchscreen and that can hold up to nine widgets and doubles as a mouse. The keyputer as I’m dubbing it is great because it eliminates the need for a desktop computer. Just connect it to an HD TV (wireless HDMI connectivity being the method of choice) and you’ve got a desktop sans desk. New tech always gets me excited. I can’t wait to check out the [ASUS](http://usa.asus.com/index.aspx) Eee keyboard when it hits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Keyboard-pc Integration:** Opportunity for creating more seamless and compact computing experiences by integrating a full PC into a keyboard. - **Touchscreen Keyboards:** Growth potential in developing keyboards with built-in touchscreens for enhanced functionality and user experience. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Disruptive potential in leveraging wireless HDMI connectivity to eliminate the need for traditional desktop setups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** Opportunity for computer hardware companies to innovate by designing and manufacturing keyboard-PC hybrids. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for consumer electronics manufacturers to develop and market keyboards with touchscreens and wireless connectivity. - **Home Entertainment:** Opportunity for home entertainment industry players to integrate keyboard-PC hybrids with HD TVs for a more streamlined and space-saving experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Keyboard PC Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1999-keyboard-pc.md) - [Keyboard AI PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eliteboard-g1a.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Keyboard PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentaform-abacus-pc.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Hub-Integrated Computing Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computing-keyboard.md) - [Productive Screen-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-keyboard.md) - [Sleek Computer-Packed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-keyboard-computer.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finalmouse-centerpiece.md) - [Multipurpose PC Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cr840.md)