Startup revives the shape of the iconic 21:9 Toshiba laptop that was too
ahead of its time Vitalink has a 4K touchscreen and a backlit keyboard

Date:
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0000

Description:
VitaLink combines a foldable keyboard and ultrawide 4K touchscreen while reviving concepts pioneered by Toshiba and revisited recently.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter VitaLink foldable keyboard
hides a 13-inch 4K display inside its frame Ultrawide 2.4:1 screen revives productivity ideas explored over a decade ago Dual USB-C ports handle power, video, and data simultaneously everywhere VitaLink has revisited the "ultrawide" computing idea once explored by Toshiba's Satellite U845W, with its new foldable keyboard, pairing portability with an unusually stretched workspace concept again.

Like the earlier 21:9 Toshiba experiment, this device uses extra horizontal space for multitasking rather than conventional notebook proportions. Its 38401600 touchscreen adopts a 2.4:1 ratio, echoing ambitions that many regarded as premature when Toshiba tried similar ideas years earlier. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Revisiting an abandoned ultrawide idea The resemblance to Toshiba's earlier approach appears deliberate, although VitaLink shifts emphasis from media playback toward productivity workloads
and creation tasks.

When folded, VitaLink measures 20mm thick, weighs 1200 grams, and occupies little more room than a large paperback novel. You may like This dual-display monitor set addresses all your portable workstation needs This portable monitor makes its stand useful by shoving 7 ports (and a microSD card) in it Zerowriter Fold is a new e-ink word processor designed for distraction-free writing

Its CNC-machined aluminum body opens through a 180 hinge, creating a
workspace measuring roughly 34 by 15 centimeters when deployed.

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Unlike many portable keyboards sacrificing usability for compact dimensions, VitaLink uses 3.27mm key spacing and 0.8mm key travel throughout.

The company says those measurements improve comfort during lengthy sessions, although wider testing remains necessary before such claims become settled.

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The integrated display reaches 298 pixels per inch, covers 100% sRGB, and supports ten-point multitouch interaction for navigation purposes.

Toshiba's 14.4-inch Satellite U845W attempted something similar in 2012,
using a 1792768 display built around a 21:9 format.

That machine gained praise for multitasking and movie playback, although its keyboard and unusual proportions limited broader commercial success
afterward.

More recently, Bapaco adopted another variation of the concept through a 12.3-inch 1920720 touchscreen integrated into a keyboard computer.

Its unusual 16:6 layout demonstrated that manufacturers continued revisiting the same philosophy despite earlier skepticism from the wider market. A keyboard accessory trying to become more than one thing This device features dual USB-C connections that support video, data, and up to 65W charging through a single cable linked to another device.

Compatibility extends across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, tablets, and handheld consoles without requiring additional software installation before operation begins.

When connected to another laptop , the accessory functions as a secondary display while simultaneously supplying a full keyboard interface for work.

The company also promotes it as a business laptop companion where additional screen space could reduce dependence on external monitors.

When attached to gaming hardware through USB-C, the device effectively
becomes a portable 13-inch laptop -style display alternative.

The device supports eight keyboard layouts, including US Windows, US Mac, German, Japanese, UK, French, Nordic, Italian, and Spanish variations.

Additional layout charges range between $10 and $30, reflecting separate engraving requirements and smaller production quantities for manufacturing purposes.

VitaLink is in crowdfunding on Kickstarter with a starting pledge of $299, below a quoted retail figure of $658 for early supporters.

The campaign has attracted 997 backers who pledged $325,523 despite an original funding objective of only $3,825.

Shipping is scheduled for September 2026, with delivery charges between $18 and $33 depending on destination and regional logistics. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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