# Morphing Ink Keyboards The E Ink Keyboard By Jaasta Offers Increased Flexibility By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-keyboard References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/the-morphing-e-ink-keyboard-may-almost-finally-here-1674466083) & [jaasta](http://www.jaasta.com/) Through a crowdfunding platform, Jaasta is developing and releasing a new E Ink Keyboard that will retail for approximately $300. This device is useful not only in its ability to remember keyboard shortcuts, but also in its increased flexibility. Users can use the dynamic keys to [customize their keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ds-pixel-keyboard) the way like like them, getting rid of keys that aren't needed and doubling up on the ones that incur frequent use. If users want to try out a [new keyboard arrangement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround), such as the Dvorak layout, the E Ink Keyboard allows them to test out without necessarily committing. The keyboard is still in the development stages, but the fact that it's currently available for pre-order means that its release looks promising. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 37% | 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 - **E Ink Keyboards:** Innovative keyboards with customizable and flexible E Ink technology provide opportunities for enhanced user experience and increased productivity. - **Crowdfunding for Product Development:** The increasing popularity of crowdfunding platforms for product development presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to bring their innovative ideas to market. - **Dynamic Keyboards:** Dynamic keyboards with customizable, changeable keys create opportunities for users to optimize their keyboard for their individual needs and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** The development of E Ink keyboards presents opportunities for computer hardware manufacturers to incorporate this innovative technology into their products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can explore the development and marketing of customizable E Ink keyboards to cater to niche market segments. - **Product Development:** The use of crowdfunding platforms for product development creates opportunities for startup companies to bring innovative products to market without the financial resources of larger firms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped Creator Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-louder-nomad-e-keyboard.md) - [Dual Screen-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machenike-kt84.md) - [Integrated LCD Screen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-x.md) - [Multitouch OLED Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-keyboard.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokibo-fusion-keyboard-2.md) - [Large Screen-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k2-rgb.md) - [Purpose-Built Creator Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-keyboard.md) - [Ultra Slim Carbon Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofree-edge.md)