# Handheld Keyboards The MSI Air Keyboard is a Gamer's Delight By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-air-keyboard References: [electricpig](http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/02/08/msi-air-keyboard-qwerty-tv-controller-outed/) & [msi](http://www.msi.com/language/) If you ever wished that your keyboard was more like your [PS3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpcs3-overlay) controller, you're in luck. The MSI Air Keyboard is coming and it will rock your socks off. I'd suggest wearing sandals. The MSI Air Keyboard is a wireless beast of a [handheld keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehanded-keyboard-concept). What makes this keyboard so cool is that the mouse buttons are styled like the shoulder triggers on an [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-87-mechanical-keyboard) and PS3 controller. If I had a television worthy of projecting my computer's beautiful image on it, I would totally buy this. A boy can dream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Wireless Keyboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless keyboards with gaming-inspired design, such as mouse buttons styled like shoulder triggers, to cater to gamers' needs. - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative gaming accessories that bridge the gap between gaming consoles and computers, such as handheld keyboards with console-like features. - **Projection Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in projection technology to enhance the gaming experience by allowing users to project their computer screens onto televisions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with gaming companies to develop cutting-edge electronics, such as handheld keyboards with gaming-inspired design, targeting the gamer demographic. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate gaming accessories, like handheld keyboards with console-like features, into the gaming industry to enhance gameplay and attract more gamers. - **Projection Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with projection technology manufacturers to create seamless integration between computers and televisions, offering a new way to experience gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Gamer Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-flip-1s-kb.md) - [Mini Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shrimp.md) - [Console-Branded PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbd-h75.md) - [High-Performance Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-claw-8-ai.md) - [Mechanical Game Console Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalodon-hitbox.md) - [Handheld Gaming Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-miao-am-rgb-65.md) - [Wireless Hybrid Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mk770.md) - [Unique Maximalist Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gk104-pro.md) - [Keyboard-Equipped Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-slide.md)