BAPACO

Keyboard computers are not a new idea, but BAPACO takes the concept further than most. Rather than hiding a PC under the keys and leaving you to find a screen, the maker says the device combines the keyboard, the computer and a 12.3-inch touchscreen in one unit that runs Windows 11 and operates standalone.

A PC inside the keyboard

In a conventional desktop or laptop, the CPU, RAM, storage and operating system live in a separate enclosure. According to the campaign, BAPACO integrates all of these into a compact keyboard body, so no separate computer is needed. The built-in touchscreen, described as high resolution, allows touch input alongside typing, much like a laptop or tablet. Because it ships with Windows 11, it is presented as working in the same environment as any other Windows PC.

Beyond a standalone machine

The maker also positions BAPACO as a peripheral for other devices. It is described as connecting with Windows, macOS and Android, and can act as the keyboard for a MacBook or an Android tablet, letting it serve as a main PC while also fitting into an existing multi-device setup.

• Windows 11 preinstalled, according to the maker
• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Works on its own without an external monitor
• Connects with Windows, macOS and Android devices
• Built-in speakers and microphone for video calls and voice input
• Compact, keyboard-sized design intended to be portable

Audio and portability

Unlike typical keyboards, BAPACO includes speakers and a microphone, which the maker says make it possible to join Zoom or Teams meetings without a headset. Its keyboard-sized footprint is pitched as saving desk space compared with a traditional laptop or desktop, and as easy to carry for work away from the desk. On a desk, it can also be paired with a larger monitor for a more desktop-like setup.

Whether the keyboard PC becomes a category of its own remains to be seen, but BAPACO is a clear attempt at a minimal, all-in-one workstation.