- The VitaLink foldable keyboard hides a 13-inch 4K screen inside the frame
- Ultrawide 2.4:1 display revives productivity ideas explored over ten years ago
- Two USB-C ports handle power, video and data simultaneously everywhere
VitaLink has revisited the “ultrawide” computer idea once explored by Toshiba’s Satellite U845W, with its new foldable keyboard that again pairs portability with an unusually stretched workspace concept.
Like the earlier 21:9 Toshiba experiment, this device uses extra horizontal space for multitasking instead of conventional notebook proportions.
Its 3840×1600 touchscreen uses a 2.4:1 ratio, echoing ambitions that many considered premature when Toshiba tried similar ideas years earlier.
Revisiting an abandoned ultrawide idea
The similarity to Toshiba’s previous approach appears to be deliberate, although the VitaLink shifts the emphasis from media playback to productivity workloads and authoring tasks.
When folded, the VitaLink measures 20mm thick, weighs 1200 grams and takes up little more than a large paperback novel.
Its CNC-machined aluminum body opens through a 180° hinge, creating a work area measuring approximately 34 by 15 centimeters when installed.
This arrangement allows the screen to sit above the keyboard, giving the accessory a footprint comparable to many compact notebooks.
Unlike many portable keyboards that sacrifice usability for compact dimensions, the VitaLink uses 3.27mm of key travel and 0.8mm of key travel throughout.
The company says these measurements improve comfort during long sessions, although broader testing remains necessary before such claims are settled.
The backlit keyboard supports three RGB lighting modes, ranging from static lighting to animated effects that prioritize looks over practicality.
The integrated screen reaches 298 pixels per inches, covers 100% sRGB and supports ten-point multi-touch interaction for navigation purposes.
Toshiba’s 14.4-inch Satellite U845W attempted something similar in 2012, using a 1792×768 display built around a 21:9 format.
This machine was praised for multitasking and movie playback, although its keyboard and unusual proportions limited wider commercial success afterwards.
Recently, Bapaco has adopted another variation of the concept through a 12.3-inch 1920×720 touchscreen integrated into a keyboard computer.
Its unusual 16:6 layout showed that manufacturers continued to revisit the same philosophy despite earlier skepticism from the wider market.
A keyboard accessory that tries to be more than one thing
This device has dual USB-C connections that support video, data and up to 65W charging through a single cable connected 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 acts as a secondary display while providing a full keyboard interface for work.
The company is also promoting it as a companion to a laptop, where extra screen space can reduce reliance on external monitors.
When connected to gaming hardware via USB-C, the device effectively becomes a portable 13-inch portable monitor alternative.
The device supports eight keyboard layouts, including US Windows, US Mac, German, Japanese, UK, French, Nordic, Italian and Spanish variants.
Additional layout fees range between $10 and $30, reflecting separate engraving requirements and smaller production quantities for manufacturing purposes.
VitaLink is crowdfunding on Kickstarter with a starting pledge of $299, below a quoted retail figure of $658 for early backers.
The campaign has attracted 997 backers, who pledged $325,523 despite an initial funding goal of just $3,825.
Shipping is scheduled for September 2026, with delivery costs between $18 and $33 depending on destination and regional logistics.
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