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HP Revives Keyboard PC: AI Power Under Your Keys
15 Jan
Summary
- The EliteBoard G1a revives the PC-in-a-keyboard form factor with AI capabilities.
- It targets modern offices with hot-desking and hybrid employees.
- The device features AMD Ryzen AI processors for next-gen AI performance.
HP has introduced the EliteBoard G1a, a unique PC-in-a-keyboard device that revives a dormant form factor from decades past. This AI-ready machine utilizes laptop silicon to integrate a complete computer system beneath its keys, targeting a specific niche in today's evolving office environments. It's designed for modern workplaces that employ hot-desking and hybrid work models, where employees frequently move between locations and use desktop monitors.
The EliteBoard aims to offer a more efficient solution than traditional laptops in such settings. By omitting a built-in screen, it reduces costs for organizations and individual users. The device boasts a low-profile, serviceable design with a removable keyboard for IT maintenance. Connectivity is managed through a clever monitor-side dongle that consolidates power, video, and wired Ethernet, keeping desks tidy. A battery option serves as a UPS, allowing for brief relocations without shutting down.
