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I would gladly buy a PC built into decent keyboard. Considering performance of ultra portable laptops and their size, it should be a perfect fit. I would even g

by butz 3y ago

I would gladly buy a PC built into decent keyboard. Considering performance of ultra portable laptops and their size, it should be a perfect fit. I would even go for an option without battery, powered by USB-C by connecting this computer to external monitor. Monitor could act as a hub, thus reducing the need for ports, although there should be ample space for all the ports on the back of the keyboard.

matthewfcarlson 3y ago
I've been thinking about getting a cheap Mac mini and shoving inside a custom mechanical keyboard. Basically acting as a slab top with ridiculously low power draw for the performance.
layer8 3y ago
I’d go for a NUC (roughly 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.5") or similar plus separate keyboard as the next best and arguably more flexible solution.
- butz 3y ago
  Unfortunately, last time I checked, Intel NUCs does not work from USB-C power and require external power brick.
  - lostlogin 3y ago
    This is why I’d prefer a Mac mini as a little home server. The price difference is obviously a massive drawback, but the power brick Intel use is a right PITA.
mhb 3y ago
Thinkpad X220?
sleepybrett 3y ago
Lots of guys building raspberry pi based (or other similar SBCs) 'cyberdecks' some of which have no built in displays. Hell they made one of these: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-400/ https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-400/
sockbot 3y ago
The framework laptop has the potential to be a good platform for this.
amadeuspagel 3y ago
Where do you have an external monitor but not a keyboard?