We’ve already seen a few Windows 10 keyboard PCs, that look similar to the good old Commodore 64, are now being sold, such as K3 Wintel, but PiPO, a manufacturer that likes to try new ideas, has now designed a foldable keyboard PC powered by a Cherry Trail processor, and featuring a battery and support for WiDi for a cable-free experience.
PiPO KB2 foldable computer specifications:
- SoC – Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor @ 1.44 GHz / 1.84 GHz with Intel Gen8 Graphics
- System Memory – 2 or 4 GB RAM
- Storage – 32 or 64 GB eMMC flash + micro SD slot
- Video Output – HDMI
- Audio Output – HDMI and 3.5 mm audio jack
- Connectivity – Wi-Fi 802.11ac & Bluetooth 4.0, WiDi support
- USB – 1x micro USB port, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0
- Foldable QWERTY keyboard
- Battery – 2500 mAh
PiPO KB2 should become available in May, with pricing not decided or announced yet, but we do not the company plans to launch it via a crowdfunding platform. The video below starts with KB1, a “standard” Bay Trail keyboard PC, jump to 1:30 if you are only interested in KB2.
Via NetbookItalia
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Hmm, Jamicon SpaceStation revival.
LOL, at least PiPOs not scared to try new things. Ever since the success of the X7 I feel like theyve been looking to find a follow up.
Vensmile K1 is a similar concept: http://armdevices.net/2016/04/20/99-vensmile-k1-foldable-keyboard-mini-pc-on-intel-cherrytrail-z8300-with-windows10/
It looks very similar I wonder if it is not the same design. Price will be around $100, and it will launched in May.
(Sorry for gravedigging)
Wow, cool idea, but … not useful for me as I have no monitors in my home anymore. I just have 3 laptops.
So what is the use case for this device? Small home/rooms where you connect this to the TV? Or schools with fixed monitors, and each student with his/her own PiPO KB2 foldable computer?