# Pens as Computers The Wireless NEC P-ISM By Howard Wu | Published 2008-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-size-computers-laptops-will-be-obsolete References: [bigmarketing.wordpress](http://bigmarketing.wordpress.com/2006/11/27/revolutionary-pen-size-computer-uses-bluetooth-technology/) & [wave-report](http://www.wave-report.com/other-html-files/P-ISM) With Bluetooth technology, these new [pen-size computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiiny-ai-pocket-lab) could soon replace cell phones and laptop computers as the most convenient and portable electronic devices of all. These special pens [project images of a keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-eliteboard-g1a) and monitor on any flat surface. They are currently in development by Japanese manufacturer [NEC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-monitor-lineup) under the product name P-ISM. The only negative aspect of this invention appears to be that such small computers may be easily misplaced. **Implications** - Though a pen-sized computer seems impractical in terms of computer-based activities, the convenience of an easily portable, multi-capable device like this one is undeniable. The projector pens are a crafty innovation that may potentially alter technological norms as we know them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pen-sized Computers:** The trend of developing pen-sized computers could revolutionize the way we interact with electronic devices. - **Wireless Technology:** The trend of incorporating wireless technology into electronic devices opens up new possibilities for convenience and portability. - **Projection Technology:** The trend of integrating projection technology into small electronic devices creates new ways to visualize and interact with digital content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the development of pen-sized computers to create innovative and highly portable electronic devices. - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry has the potential to be disrupted by pen-sized computers replacing cell phones as the primary communication device. - **Information Technology:** The information technology industry can explore opportunities in wireless and projection technology to enhance the functionality and convenience of computer-based activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket Computing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokepad.md) - [Real-Time Digitizing Note-Taking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitizing-notetaking.md) - [Upgraded Digital Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-writing-device.md) - [AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuwa-pen.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xnote.md) - [Digital Writing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuseproject.md) - [Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literacy-pen.md) - [Retro-Styled Pocket Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-pocket.md)