This is a Keyboard... - KeyGo

Quick Overview

The KeyGo Portable Keyboard Monitor, priced at $170 on Kickstarter (projected retail $535), is a niche product that combines a portable screen with an integrated keyboard, impressing the reviewer with its slim build and functional screen quality (1920x720, 8:3 aspect ratio) but ultimately deemed unnecessary for the reviewer who prefers dedicated devices for work and gaming, citing the awkward keyboard layout and high price as drawbacks.

Key Points: The KeyGo Portable Keyboard Monitor was being reviewed, originally priced at $170 during its Kickstarter campaign, with a projected retail price of $535. The device features a 1920x720 resolution display with an 8:3 aspect ratio, which the reviewer found surprisingly good and bright enough for use as a secondary screen. Physical design impressed initially, being very slim (2.48 lbs / 1.12 kg) and folding flat, but the keyboard layout, particularly the cramped backspace key, caused typing errors during testing. The reviewer successfully tested connecting a handheld gaming device (like an ROG Ally) to the monitor, which worked immediately without needing separate display drivers. The reviewer struggled with the small touch controls on the YouTube player using the small screen, finding it difficult to hit the pause button precisely. Ultimately, the reviewer concluded that the all-in-one nature is confusing and unnecessary, suggesting users would be better off buying separate components (keyboard and portable monitor) unless they specifically need this integrated form factor. The reviewer noted that the keyboard keys are typical chiclet-style switches, which felt fine but cramped compared to dedicated mechanical keyboards.

Context: The video features a tech reviewer unboxing and testing the KeyGo, a Kickstarter-funded product marketed as a 'Portable Keyboard Monitor' that integrates a screen and a keyboard into one thin unit. The reviewer compares its functionality and build quality against separate components, specifically testing it with a laptop for productivity and a handheld gaming device (like an ROG Ally) for entertainment use cases.