# Mathematical Mouses The Canon X Mark I Doubles as a Calculator By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-x-mark-i References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/08/mouse-and-calcu.php) & [canon](http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Calculators/Recycled/X_MARK_I_MOUSE/index.aspx) Surf the web and do your taxes with the [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxify) X Mark I Mouse. This mouse is a triple threat, letting you crunch numbers, input numerical data and click on cool things you see on your computer. Fusing two products into one is a great idea. Why create more waste building two products when you can build one unique and innovative creation? The Canon X Mark I Mouse isn't available just yet, but you can pre-order it at the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Combination Products:** The trend of building two products into one unique and innovative creation will allow businesses to reduce waste and offer practical solutions for consumers. - **Multipurpose Gadgets:** Consumers are increasingly interested in gadgets that serve multiple purposes, creating opportunities for companies to innovate in this space. - **Smart Calculators:** The integration of calculators into everyday gadgets like mice offers new possibilities for businesses to think about practical and efficient computing. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The combination of practical tools like calculators with everyday office supplies like mice opens the door for companies to innovate in the office supplies sector. - **Consumer Electronics:** Multipurpose gadgets that offer consumers practical solutions are a growing trend in the consumer electronics industry, creating opportunities for companies to disrupt this space. - **Education Technology:** Integrating smart calculators into everyday gadgets presents opportunities for companies in the education technology industry to design more practical and efficient devices for students and teachers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unified Input Mouse Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-mouse.md) - [Multi-Functional Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-computer-mouse.md) - [Stone-Inspired Tech Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-mouse-concept.md) - [USB Hub-Equipped Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protoarc-modular-hubmouse.md) - [Modular AI-Powered Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octoassist-mouse.md) - [Hybrid Interface Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-mouse-concept.md) - [Company-Uniting Mice Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-yamahas-one-passion.md) - [Chromatic Hip Mini Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-pop-mouse.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md)