# Touch Screen Phones Inpired by Ancient Scripts The Scroll By Ayman | Published 2008-04-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scroll References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/16/scroll-concept-device-packs-everything-but-a-sense-of-reality/) & [13techdesign](http://www.13techdesign.com/) If you're gonna dream, dream big! That seems to be the motto behind **The Scroll** mobile computing device by 13 Tech Design. Inspired by the ancient Egyptian and Greek scrolls, the Scroll packs some powerful punches. It is a [touchscreen mobile phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation) with a 10 megapixel camera and 1080p camcorder, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, advanced multimedia features. Oh, and a full-fledged computer that runs Windows Vista or XP. What a slap in the face to [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a), that even futuristic concepts offer XP as an alternative to Vista. Gotta hurt!! Check out another exciting futuristic gadget concept: H3>[Magical Glass Concept - Tablet Tells You About What You See (GALLERY)](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-glass-tablet) I instantly fell in love with this concept. Imagine having a magical glass with you that you can use to obtain information about anything you see. The thin ultra-connected tablet device by Japanese Mac Funamizu doesn't have a name yet, but it really is like a magical glass, a window to the world. : [\[More\]](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-glass-tablet) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Touch Screen Phones:** Opportunity to integrate advanced multimedia features and alternative operating systems in touch screen phones. - **Mobile Computing Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating powerful, all-in-one mobile devices inspired by ancient scrolls. - **Magical Glass Tablet:** Potential for creating ultra-connected tablet devices that act as windows to the world, providing information about anything seen. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can capitalize on integrating advanced features in touch screen phones. - **Technology:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by creating all-in-one mobile computing devices inspired by ancient scrolls. - **Information Technology:** Information technology industry can explore the development of ultra-connected tablet devices that provide real-time information about surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Futuristic Rollable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-ultimate.md) - [Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-phantom-ultimate-2.md) - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-mini-phone.md) - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Foldable Computer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-with-foldable-screen.md) - [Wrap-Around Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorolas-wraparound.md)