Mobile Pixels has started a fundraising effort on Kibidango for its innovative Tetra Keyboard and Monitor. This set features two keyboard halves that can be arranged anywhere on your desk, plus an 8-inch LCD touchscreen monitor that works with all Windows and Mac systems. Future updates will include full support for smartphones, especially with Samsung's DEX-mode.
Display Features
The 8-inch LCD touchscreen boasts a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels and refreshes at 60 Hz. It has a peak brightness of 300 nits and a contrast ratio of 700:1. The Tetra Board App allows users to create on-screen shortcuts for quickly accessing apps, macros, virtual key inputs, and more, enhancing productivity. A tilting stand ensures that the display can be positioned to avoid glare. The monitor connects to any computer via USB and uses 6.2 watts of power, while it can pass through up to 65 watts to charge other devices. Its dimensions are 207 x 136 x 19 mm (8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 in.) and it weighs in at 498 g (17.6 oz.).
Keyboard Details
Each half of the Tetra keyboard is powered by a 1,200 mAh battery, allowing for flexible placement. When charging, the battery draws 134 mA when docked to the monitor and 320 mA when plugged into a USB-C power source. The keyboard can connect to three Bluetooth devices simultaneously, with a latency of less than 15 msec. Both halves feature magnets on their sides, enabling them to attach to each other or the monitor easily. The dimensions of each half are 172mm×132mm×13.8mm, with the left half weighing 200 g (7.1 oz.) and the right half at 196 g (6.9 oz.).
Key Specifications
The keys measure 19.683 x 19.4 mm (0.77 x 0.76 in.) with a pitch of 2.4 mm (0.094 in.). The scissor switches have a travel distance of 1.3 mm +/- 0.3 mm (0.051 in. +/- 0.012 in.). Each half supports two-key rollover and all keys are backlit, with accent lighting around the edges of each half's body.
The Mobile Pixels Tetra Keyboard Monitor is available at an early bird price starting from 53,500 yen (~$349), which is 20% lower than the suggested retail price. The fundraising campaign on Kibidango will run until December 23, 2024. For those who don’t require the flexible setup of the Tetra but still desire a keyboard with a display, an expansion dock, and SSD plus SD slots, they might want to consider this all-in-one keyboard available on Amazon.
Mobile Pixels can be found on Kibidango and YouTube.
