Keebmon: Kickstarter smash hits $804,024 with Ryzen AI-powered keyboard PC
ⓘ kickstarter.com/projects/332313376
Keebmon is a crowdfunded, portable “all-in-one” that’s trying to merge three things you’d normally pack separately: a compact PC, a mechanical keyboard, and a touchscreen display. Instead of a traditional laptop clamshell, the idea is closer to a folding workstation you can carry like a keyboard, open up, and start using right away.
Core hardware (as listed on Kickstarter)
Here’s what the campaign lists for the “Keebmon HX 370 AI” configuration:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point)
- Display: 13-inch ultrawide touchscreen (21:9)
- Graphics: Integrated Radeon graphics (via the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370), with OCuLink listed for high-bandwidth external expansion.
- Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5 (user-upgradable)
- Storage: M.2 SSD (standard configuration lists 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe; campaign also says it supports up to 8TB)
- Keyboard: 84-key RGB low-profile mechanical (hot-swappable)
- Chassis: CNC-machined aluminum alloy
Expansion and connectivity
A big part of the pitch is that Keebmon can double as a peripheral hub when you’re at a desk. The campaign highlights:
- OCuLink: PCIe 4.0 x4 port intended for high-bandwidth add-ons (including external GPUs)
- USB-C: Two ports rated at 40Gbps (USB4)
- USB-A: Two 10Gbps ports
- Video out: One HDMI 2.1 port
- Other: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a UHS-II SD card slot
What backers should keep in mind?
Even with a solid spec list, a few real-world questions matter for a device like this:
- Thermals: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a high-performance chip. How well the slim aluminum body handles sustained load, and whether performance drops under heat, will be a key part of the experience.
- Battery life: The campaign mentions internal battery support, but endurance can vary widely depending on workload, brightness, and how the system is tuned.
- Production stage: The project has moved from fundraising into the next phase, turning the concept into a shipping product, where timelines and final specs can still shift.
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