# Touchscreen Fax Machines The Panasonic KX-PW821 Proves That the Fax Isn't Dead Just Yet By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-kx-pw821 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/panasonic-introduces-kx-pw821-fax-machine-with-a-touchscreen-and/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2v7bawv) The [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-g2mk2-and-33mk3) KX-PW821 is proof that the old school fax machine isn't dead *yet*. Fax machines have fallen out of vogue due to [advances in printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-printers) and the fact that e-mail exists. Panasonic's new [touchscreen fax machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-home-phone) might be the last gasp of this once-revolutionary technology. The Panasonic KX-PW821 features a touchscreen that you can write on and send as your fax. The Panasonic KX-PW821 can store your faxes digitally and record your voicemails. Looks like the fax machine isn't ready to retire from the office yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Touchscreen Fax Machines:** The Panasonic KX-PW821 introduces touchscreen capabilities and digital storage to fax machines. - **Digital Storage for Faxes:** Panasonic's new fax machine shows the potential for digital storage to revolutionize the faxing process. - **Integrating Voicemail and Faxing:** The Panasonic KX-PW821 combines voicemail and faxing capabilities, paving the way for future integrations in these areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Equipment Manufacturing:** There is potential for office equipment manufacturers to innovate and revive outdated technologies like fax machines. - **Document Management Services:** The integration of digital storage with faxing could create new opportunities for document management services. - **Telecommunications:** The integration of voicemail and faxing in the Panasonic KX-PW821 highlights the potential for telecommunications companies to innovate in these areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Tap-to-Print Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pixlab-x1.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Keyboard-Equipped Touchscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwumsy-kx.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Barcode Printing Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcode-printing-technology.md) - [Durable Field-Ready Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-toughbook-g2mk2-and-33mk3.md) - [Video Screen-Integrated Thermal Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n2thermal-printer.md) - [Thermal Print Portable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-print-camera.md) - [Palm-Sized Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-pal.md)