ZPC-GX31 : Computer Packed Inside a Keyboard
March 25, 2008 – 2:21 pm
Computer inside keyboard? yea its true, People always wanted something new, and Manufacturer always wants to serve something new. so here is pc in keyboard the Zero-Footprint-PC codenamed ZPC-GX31. This is All In One pc, its powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU, 1GB LAN and DVI interface, 4GB of DDR2/667MHz RAM, Audio Inputs/Outputs, PS/2 inputs, 4 USB ports, Ethernet Jack, optical drive DVD+/-RW or CDRW-DVD, a Serial ATA HD, Intel Graphics Card, and few fans to keep the unit cool. however the spaces are customizable, ZPC-GX31 priced at $699.00 to $1099.
49 Responses to “ZPC-GX31 : Computer Packed Inside a Keyboard”
I’m not saying that there isn’t anything new about this design, but if you’re saying the fact that the bulk of the PC is built into the keyboard is new, it’s not. Regardless of the modern computing companies to do this, the best selling computer ever was built into the keyboard: the Commodore 64.
Besides this, almost all laptops have the bulk of the computer built into the keyboard. You could always rip the LCD off and use a laptop the same way, though I’m not quite sure why you’d want to.
By Jake on Mar 25, 2008
what exactly is new about that? computers used to look like this 25 years ago.
By pock on Mar 25, 2008
Something new? I have seen such in late 80′ it was called… Amiga500 or Commodore64
By dlvoy on Mar 25, 2008
So, /basically/, it’s a laptop without a screen?
By Darkfrost on Mar 25, 2008
*cough* Old pc’s used be like that *cough*
But yeah, its quite an interesting object in todays market.
By Zalifer on Mar 25, 2008
I love this, but it isn’t really a new Idea
By Tommy on Mar 25, 2008
This looks cool I always imagined that something like that would happen. Not a bad machine either for its size.
By Justin on Mar 25, 2008
Very Nice. Does it have bluetooth?
By Walter on Mar 25, 2008
iv got something very like this except its also got a screen built into it.they have been out for years. there are called LAPTOPS
By roy on Mar 25, 2008
ok…..so its basically a laptop sans screen… just way more ugly.
i fail to see the point of this. why wouldnt you just get like a dell vostro with about the same specs for a little bit more…..
By shrimant on Mar 25, 2008
Not exactly a new concept. How about the Amiga 500 or Atari ST and most home computers that went before them? “computers in a keyboard” date back to the 80s.
By Alanmelon on Mar 25, 2008
So Atari ST!
By marcel on Mar 25, 2008
At last, my ‘first’ computer re-issued
My first ‘Micro Bee’ was just like this! and it was so easy to use.
Obviously this has updated bits in it but the idea is identical.
I like it very much.
Incidentally my Micro Bee is still working and is used occasionally to recover old material (from the 1980’s)that I want to refer to (from floppy discs!)
Oh dear, Have I been in the IT industry that long!
By Peter AB on Mar 25, 2008
Reminds me of the old amiga models.
By ing on Mar 25, 2008
wow that is the coolest thing ever
By wow on Mar 25, 2008
Add a display that folds like a laptop one, get rid of the hard drive for a solid state one, like a 32gb sd card, not one of those expensive ssd’s and you got my vote for the best idea in a long time.
By Kilgore Trout on Mar 25, 2008
I liked it when it was called a laptop.
By yikes on Mar 25, 2008
cool. Does it come with Linux? =)
By wigee on Mar 25, 2008
Wow nice. I would pass on that mousepad, but other than that this is awesome.
When someone makes the roll-it-up screen I will get one.
By Cook66 on Mar 25, 2008
New? Seriously? Spectrum ZX-80 anyone?
Give me a break.
By Ebony on Mar 25, 2008
As never seen before Commadore 64
By Erik on Mar 25, 2008
Ummm… most home computers of the early to mid 80’s were built into one unit like this..
By Ben on Mar 25, 2008
its the commodore amiga all over again
By colonelsausage on Mar 26, 2008
awesome dude but how com u don’t show a monitor so some idiots will know it can show stuff just kidden haha
By josh on Mar 26, 2008
2008 Commodore c64?
By Jerry on Mar 26, 2008
wow thats awesome!!
By vishor goyal on Mar 26, 2008
Wait till you see the screen, which, of course, is in the mouse.
By Deep Blue on Mar 26, 2008
this computer is sooooo cool…i’m guessing you just hook it up to a monitor?…might be kinda hard to repair though
By mike on Mar 26, 2008
omg, it’s like a laptop without a screen
By Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008
yeah, so when the keyboard wears out you throw the whole thing away. And what if i like a “natural” keyboard?
Wrong bundling … wrong modularity ….. wrong portability ….. kinda stupid when you think about it.
By felton barch on Mar 26, 2008
Just 4MB RAM???
Or is it a typo for 4GB?
By Webby on Mar 26, 2008
What’s it called? Commodore 64 2008?
By raindogmx on Mar 26, 2008
Old design again in Today’s market, thats a New, Nothing Else
By ravi on Mar 26, 2008
Firstly, I dont remember those old machines being this compact. you’re forgetting the huge block of computer innards that extended way past the back edge of the keyboard. If you’re fine with a desktop, but need to save space, and want something sort of retro, then what’s the problem? I think there’s a niche for this.
By Reid on Mar 26, 2008
All the best pc’s of the 80’s were in a keyboard. Nothing new. In the monitor would really be more practicable for the sort of application these types of computers get. Cool retro design though !
By fried smash weasel on Mar 26, 2008
Did no one else notice the credit card reader? It looks like this is targeted at kiosks.
By Nathan on Mar 26, 2008
Very nice.. first ones are always a mess.. expect to get better versions in the next couple o’ years.. intriguing though.
By William on Mar 27, 2008
oh look, the amiga 500 is back! where do i plug in the external floppy drives? how much do you pay for a 512kB memory extension card?
By Carpool Guy on Mar 27, 2008
I love the little purple ps/2 port on the back. just in case if you need more keyboard powa!
By Timmy on Mar 27, 2008
Not a bad idea.. i could see it being used for office machines in a business.. saves a heap of space.. each for their own i guess
By St Broadrick is in Antartica on Mar 28, 2008
my old MSX looked just like that
By Sid Vicious on Mar 30, 2008
not forgetting the amstrad cpc 464 of course ^-^
By edd on Mar 31, 2008
Uhh.. so? I had a TI-99 in the 80’s that was a “computer packed inside a keyboard”
By Dustin on Apr 3, 2008
Very good specs tho…wonder how u would lug a monitor around for it…cant see the practicality…but deathly power monger..
By MaXiMuS on Apr 5, 2008
Just dont spill coffee on the keyboard
By OwenCM on Apr 5, 2008
What a coincidence: My laptop’s keyboard also has a computer inside! Apparently, this idea has been around since the Mac 2c - maybe earlier.
By Jeff on May 3, 2008
i did
By reply to jake on May 14, 2008
I’ve got an idea. What if somebody built the computer into the moniter. That would make the keyboard light and it could even be wireless. The mouse could be wireless as well. The could call it iMac…
By Brian on Jul 18, 2008
hey Brain, Thats Great IDEA…
By ravi on Jul 18, 2008