# Digitally Connected Typewriters The 'Freewrite' Typing Keyboard Disconnects Writers from the Web By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typing-keyboard References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/freewrite-the-worlds-first-smart-typewriter/) & [store.getfreewrite](https://store.getfreewrite.com/) The traditional typewriter has gone the way of the dinosaurs, but the 'Freewrite' typing keyboard keeps the aesthetic alive with a touch of [retro nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-1800-mechanical-keyboard). Packing a keyboard that's similar to typewriters of yesteryear, the 'Freewrite' has an [e ink display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krono) to see what you're typing as it's typed. The device is intended to disconnect writers from their laptops and PCs to focus on writing and [writing alone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blankpageim). The 'Freewrite' typing keyboard, although retro in many ways, is still connected via WiFi to ensure the benefits of modern computing can be utilized. Writers can upload their finished content to apps like Evernote, Good Drive, Dropbox and more to instantly make their content accessible and shareable. The 'Freewrite' typewriter is a great option for those looking to get some work done without having to worry about wandering thoughts that lead them astray to social media or news sites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Typing Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new products that combine the nostalgia of traditional typewriters with modern technology, providing a distraction-free writing experience. - **Disconnected Writing Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create devices that disconnect users from the internet and other distractions, allowing them to focus solely on writing and increasing productivity. - **Seamless Content Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or tools that seamlessly integrate with writing devices to enable instant content sharing across various apps and platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative writing devices that cater to the growing demand for distraction-free, retro-inspired writing experiences. - **Productivity Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software solutions that enhance writing productivity by disconnecting users from the internet and providing seamless integration with writing devices. - **Cloud Storage Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build cloud-based platforms that allow users to easily store and share their written content from writing devices to multiple apps and platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [See-Through Mobile Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-traveler-ghost-edition.md) - [Affordable Digital Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-alpha.md) - [Minimal Portable Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-1.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-journal.md) - [Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-ernest-hemingway.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typeframe.md) - [Distraction-Free Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typewritist.md) - [Digital E Ink Typwriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowriter-ink.md) - [Writer-Focused Keyboard Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-wordrunner.md)