# Typist Tablet Totes The HiLo From Roni Margolin Features a Keyboard as a Carrying Case By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilo-from-roni-margolin References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/09/tablet-high-on-felt/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/ronimargolin/Portfolio1/9) The [HiLo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilo-band) from Roni Margolin is a conceptual design that uses a keyboard as a case. The design is made out of felt with hot-pressed keys. The keyboard is also wireless and can snugly wrap around the HiLo when not in use. The HiLo from Roni Margolin has a 10" OLED screen with a built-in kickstand that makes it look like a high-tech picture frame from behind. Most concept tablets attract wandering eyes because of their outrageous looks or tech specs, but the HiLo gains attention from its killer keyboard. Its innovative design eliminates the need to purchase a separate sleeve, as this model provides a two-in-one concept. This would save consumers a nice chunk of change and make switching from an established tablet such as the [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-keystogo-2) or [Galaxy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Galaxy-Project) an easy decision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Tablet-keyboard Combos:** The HiLo demonstrates an opportunity for developing tablet devices that have keyboards built in as a two-in-one concept. - **Flexible Tablet Keyboards:** Using felt material and hot-pressed keys, the HiLo showcases an opportunity to create keyboards that can flexibly wrap around tablets when not in use. - **Sustainable Tablet Accessories:** By making the HiLo out of felt, this type of tablet carrying case can become a trend for those looking for eco-friendly tablet accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tablet Manufacturing:** Tablet companies can innovate and reduce costs by integrating a keyboard into their tablet design, similar to the HiLo concept. - **Keyboard Accessory Manufacturing:** As the HiLo demonstrates, there is room for innovation in the manufacturing of tablet keyboard accessories with flexible materials and sustainable design. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of felt in tablet accessories like the HiLo demonstrates opportunities for sustainable fashion brands to innovate new designs for digital accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Productivity Tablet Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-keystogo-2.md) - [Productivity-Focused Tablet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-folio-case.md) - [Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokibo-fusion-keyboard-2.md) - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Compact Cushioned Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hue-bluetooth-keyboard.md) - [Flexible Professional Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-flip-folio.md) - [Multitouch OLED Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-keyboard.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Ergonomic Tablet Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-105-series-ii.md)