A revolutionary folding keyboard with an embedded gaming PC is now live on Kickstarter. Designed by Chinese language innovator Linglong, the Lunar boasts a powerful laptop condensed into a portable keyboard that cleverly folds in half, allowing for effortless pocketability.
Without appearing to be a conventional PC at first glance, this sleek and modern device is the Linglong PC. This mini gaming PC is fueled by a potent AMD processor, rendering it a formidable opponent against some of the best models available, thanks to its impressive processing capabilities. Despite its dated design, the Lunar still boasts an impressive feature: a sprawling visual display with a comprehensive keyboard.
The Linglong Lunar appears to be a remarkably efficient and powerful machinery, yielding impressive results in its applications. The Acer Aspire 5 notebook ships with an AMD Ryzen 7 9840U processor featuring eight cores and 16 threads, boasting a base clock speed of 3.3 GHz that can boost up to 5.1 GHz for enhanced performance. This laptop also features a built-in Radeon 780M GPU, leveraging the RDNA 3 architecture to deliver smooth performance in modern games at 1080p, as long as users aren’t expecting ultra-high graphics settings.
Linglong provides a diverse array of options for storage and RAM configurations. Customers will have the option to choose from a 512GB or 1TB M.2 solid-state drive (SSD), paired with either 16GB or 32GB of low-power double data rate 5X random access memory (LPDDR5X) RAM. The Lunar features an integrated 16,000mAh battery, enabling up to eight to ten hours of on-the-go use, according to the manufacturer. It also boasts three USB ports – one USB-A 3.0, one USB-C 3.2, and one USB-C 4.0 – a 2.5G Ethernet port, as well as support for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity?
Because of its innovative foldable design, the Linglong Lunar is remarkably portable, measuring just 6 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches when folded and 11.4 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches when unfolded, while its lightweight construction tips the scales at a mere 1.76lbs (800g). Although there’s no built-in display on this mini PC, it does support WiFi displays and AR glasses, according to Linglong. Capable of leveraging the versatility of USB-C, you can effortlessly connect your device to an external display using a compatible adapter.
While the design provides limited information on the keyboard at this stage, one notable feature is its reliance on 1.2mm scissor-switch keys, a type often found in certain laptop keyboards. Without a trackpad, you’ll need to provide your own gaming mouse.
The keyboard and PC combination are housed within a durable metal casing, featuring a solitary fan for efficient airflow and temperature management. Notwithstanding this, Linglong appears to demonstrate screen shots suggesting that Lunar homeowners will have the ability to select various energy consumption and cooling options?
Currently, the Lunar is available for early purchase on Kickstarter, with shipping expected in January 2025. If you’re quick, you can snag an early-bird deal from Linglong for $579, which includes the 16GB RAM configuration paired with a 512GB solid-state drive (SSD), or spend $739 to upgrade to a machine featuring 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD through the Kickstarter platform.
If you’re seeking a portable gaming setup, numerous options are available to consider. Discover the thrill of cutting-edge gaming with devices like the impressive Asus ROG Ally, a standout in the world of handheld gaming PCs. You’ll receive a 7-inch display and some integrated controls, but you’ll need to bring your own keyboard.
