This “portable” and foldable mechanical keyboard manages to host a 10-inch touchscreen
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Thanko has launched what is one of the most unexpected entries in the more and more niche world of peripherals: a mechanical keyboard Integrated with a 10-inch touchscreen monitor.
The company says this Fully mechanical keyboard is designed for space -conscious users who still want both tactile input and an extra display.
“The combination of an adaptable and very durable mechanical keyboard with independent switches and a 10-inch monitor … Saves space while the work efficiency is improved,” says Thanko.
Compact design, but with compromises
The keyboard integrates a 1,920 x 720 resolution TFT LCD-Touchscreen, which supports 10-point multi-touch and has a continuously adjustable angle. It only covers 320 x 140 mm space and can be folded when it is not used.
The idea is to deliver a Dual-Purupose tool for coder or business users who need a second screen. However, the relatively low resolution and aspect ratio can limit how much useful content can actually be displayed.
The screen can act as a touch-enabled display if set as the main monitor, but thanko notes quietly: “If it doesn’t work properly, even after changing the settings, this is a compatibility problem.”
Despite his promise of touch interaction, no mention is made of macOS or Linux support, which suggests that this device is exclusively designed for the Windows ecosystem. As a result, its usefulness remains unknown outside that environment.
Although it could be a decent one business keyboardor one Coding keyboardIt really needs a wider compatibility.
The keyboard uses standard blue switches and makes full adjustment possible, including switch types and keycaps. It also contains an RGB -LED background lighting and is sent with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable. Users can supplement the power via an additional USB Type-C port if necessary.
That said, it is difficult to determine whether the typing experience is really premium or is only sufficient with flair, because no typing or switching factuation specifications are announced.
Designed for plug-and-play via USB 3.0, the keyboard weighs approximately 1.5 kg and is listed at 69,800 yen (approximately $ 445).
It certainly scores points for compactness and desk economy, but with almost $ 450, buyers may wonder if it is worth the costs compared to the purchase of a self -standing mechanical keyboard and a separate secondary display.
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