# Electronic Notepads The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' Functions Like a Notepad and Computer Combined By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boogie-board-jot References: [myboogieboard](http://www.myboogieboard.com/na/products/boogie-board-jot-8.html) This boogie board doesn't have to do with waves or water -- instead the 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' is the newest version of [paperless eWriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epaper-computer) that provides users with an eco-friendly alternative to pen and paper. There is a sense of ease and enjoyment to hand writing, bringing personality and endless options in formatting. With the simplicity of a notepad and functionality of a computer, the Boogie Board Jot 8.5 allows users to [write, draw and design freely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-digital-drawing) with a [magnetic pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xppen-magic-note-pad). The newly installed Jot app can then allow notes to be saved, shared and edited like a computer. Responding to consumers' feedback, this updated version is also 50% brighter than previous Boogie Boards and comes in pink, blue and gray. Designing updates of products using consumer feedback like this is very effective, as it ensures customer satisfaction the second time around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paperless Writing:** The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' combines the ease of a notepad with the functionality of a computer, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for paperless writing and note-taking. - **Digital Note-taking:** The newly installed Jot app of 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' provides a digital platform for note-taking, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for apps that simplify the process of capturing and organizing notes. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional pen and paper writing, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating more sustainable and renewable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' can disrupt the traditional office supplies industry by providing a paperless, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to traditional pen and paper writing and note-taking systems. - **Education Technology:** The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' can disrupt the education technology industry by providing a user-friendly and interactive platform for digital note-taking and classroom activities. - **Writing and Drawing Tools:** The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' can disrupt the writing and drawing tools industry by providing a versatile and user-friendly alternative to traditional pen and paper-based products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Notepad-Replacing E Ink Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-x-pro.md) - [Upgraded Digital Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-writing-device.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Minimalist Paper-Like Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remarkable-paper-pro.md) - [Tablet Writing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart-writing-system.md) - [Pocket-Sized Digital Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pro-move.md) - [Ultra-Thin E-Note Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-boox-go-103.md) - [Sleek E-Ink Digital Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manta.md)