# Tablet-Syncing Phones The Sun Woong Oh Smartbook Will Be Your iPad's Best Friend By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-woong-oh-smartbook References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/11/all-i-ever-want-is-the-smartbook-to-be-real/) & [tekgek](http://tekgek.com/?tag=sun-woong-oh) Ok, as fun as [touch screen devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-power-keyboard) are, they can take a bit of time to get used to. Even though you may have the latest gadget, sometimes it's just nice to have a boring old keyboard to use with it. The Sun Woong Oh Smartbook helps you out. Basically, it is a cell phone that transforms into a full-on [QWERTY keyboard for your tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-gen2). Simply [unfold the phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-trifold) and away you go. Though just a concept right now, the Sun Woong Oh Smartbook is exactly what the market needs right now so there's no doubt this baby will get picked up by a major manufacturer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Phone-tablet Integration:** The Sun Woong Oh Smartbook's combination of a cell phone and tablet keyboard highlights a trend towards more seamless device integration. - **Versatile Devices:** The Sun Woong Oh Smartbook demonstrates an emerging trend towards devices that offer multiple uses and functions. - **Simplicity and Efficiency:** The Smartbook provides a simple and efficient solution to the need for a keyboard for touchscreen devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Technology companies can take advantage of the growing trend towards device integration by investing in multi-functional, versatile devices like the Smartbook. - **Mobile Devices:** The Smartbook's unique combination of a phone and keyboard targets the growing market of mobile device users who need both portability and productivity. - **Accessories:** Companies that specialize in mobile device accessories can tap into the trend towards increased customization and versatility by producing products like the Smartbook. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-kb-1.md) - [Transforming Tablet Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-fold-mini-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokibo-fusion-keyboard-2.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iscream-homelearn-book.md) - [All-in-One Tablet Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skfp-combo-keyboard.md) - [Foldable Workstation Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-gen2.md) - [Tactile Keyboard Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communicator.md)