I can't believe no one has stuck an RGB keyboard to a touchscreen monitor before - it's just a shame it doesn't have a battery

Date:
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +0000

Description:
KeyGo combines a 12.8-inch touchscreen with a scissor-switch RGB keyboard, offering dual-screen flexibility, USB-C connectivity, a 180-degree hinge, and discounted early pricing.

FULL STORY ======================================================================KeyGo 12.8-inch screen offers sharp visuals despite a compressed 1440p layout for multitasking Scissor-switch keys provide a tactile typing experience suitable for serious work or long sessions RGB lighting enhances visibility in low-light conditions while allowing personal customization

Small external screens have steadily become essential for those seeking flexible workflows and improved multitasking capabilities.

Yanko Design's new KeyGo keyboard merges a 12.8-inch touchscreen monitor
with a full-size keyboard.

It aims to create a hybrid device that extends the traditional workspace without requiring a full desktop setup. A screen built for precision

This concept is ambitious, but its practicality is limited by the absence of
a built-in battery, meaning users must remain connected to a power source for extended use.

The integrated display delivers a resolution of 1920x720 at 60Hz, which might initially raise eyebrows among those accustomed to conventional 1080p monitors.

However, the design essentially compresses a 1440p screen across a wider layout, producing a pixel density that keeps text sharp and visuals
reasonably crisp.

For professionals who rely on portable monitors or a monitor for video
editing , this width-oriented resolution provides a usable secondary screen for reference materials, timelines, or notifications, even if it cannot fully replace a main 4K display.

The keyboard uses scissor-switch keys, which offer a responsive typing experience comparable to high-end laptops.

This design minimizes the often-criticized mushy feel of cheaper units, enabling fast and accurate typing.

RGB lighting is integrated with three modes, supporting work in dimly lit environments and allowing a degree of personalization.

While the visual flair may appeal to gamers, business users may appreciate
the practicality of illuminated keys during extended work sessions.

Connectivity is handled through USB-C, simplifying connections to laptops, tablets, or smartphones across Windows and macOS platforms.

The single-cable solution handles both power and data, which reduces clutter and streamlines setup for mobile professionals.

Despite its thin CNC-machined aluminum build, which gives it a premium feel, the device remains somewhat limited by its dependence on external power.

It also comes with a 180-degree hinge, allowing users to orient the touchscreen above the keys or stand it fully upright as a second monitor.

While the KeyGo revisits ideas reminiscent of Apples Touch Bar, it expands
the concept into a standalone, multi-touch interface.

Pricing begins at $538, although early backers can purchase the KeyGo for $249, representing a 54% discount.

The product also includes global shipping and a one-year warranty, and the company claims only 23 of 200 units remain. You might also like We've rounded up the best monitors for photo editing on the market today And here are the best monitors for programming we've found Google unveils another huge AI spending spree - tech giant is splashing out $9 billion in Oklahoma



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