# Retro Tablet Accessories The Typescreen Turns Your iPad into an Old-Timey Typewriter By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-typescreen References: [ballerhouse](http://www.ballerhouse.com/2011/04/01/the-typescreen-a-retro-typewriter-keyboard-for-your-ipad/) & [spinninghat](http://www.spinninghat.com/product/typescreen) Take your tablet typing back in time with the Typescreen. The Typescreen is a new iPad accessory from the folks over at Spinninghat that converts your iPad into an old-timey typewriter. The typewriter has been making an incredible comeback as-of-late. As certain companies try to eliminate keyboards altogether (such as [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-105-series-ii)), consumers have become more drawn to them, especially to the granddaddy of all keyboards, the typewriter. The Typescreen works almost exactly like a real typewriter with the big exception being that instead of loading paper into it, you load your iPad or [iPad 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app). The Typescreen is the ideal item for Apple owners looking to add some retro and functional flavor to their [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame). This typewriter-inspired peripheral is labeled as a limited edition and is priced at $50. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: South America, 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 - **Retro-themed Accessories:** As consumers are increasingly drawn to retro themed accessories, businesses can create innovative products that combine old and new technologies. - **Keyboard Alternatives:** With companies eliminating keyboards, businesses can explore opportunities to offer alternative keyboard solutions that provide a unique user experience. - **Limited Edition Electronics:** The success of limited edition accessories shows an opportunity to create exclusive electronics that cater to nostalgic consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the creation of innovative retro-themed accessories and keyboard alternatives for tablets and smartphones. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can tap into the limited edition trend to offer exclusive retro-themed electronics to nostalgic consumers. - **Retail:** With the rise of retro-themed accessories, retailers can create pop-up shops and curated sections to cater to consumers looking for unique keyboard alternatives and limited edition electronics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Focused Tablet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-folio-case.md) - [3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapico-typer.md) - [See-Through Mobile Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-traveler-ghost-edition.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typeframe.md) - [Ergonomic Tablet Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-105-series-ii.md) - [Affordable Digital Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-alpha.md) - [Digital E Ink Typwriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowriter-ink.md) - [Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-ernest-hemingway.md) - [Advanced Antiquated Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azio-mkretro-typewriterstyle-mechanical-keyboard.md)