HP Unveils EliteBoard G1a: A Ryzen-Powered Windows 11 PC in a Membrane Keyboard
In an effort to provide a more accessible alternative, HP has announced the EliteBoard G1a - a Windows system built into a functioning membrane keyboard. The device is poised to bring a familiar interface to the keyboard-PC form factor, a space dominated by Raspberry Pi-based systems.
The EliteBoard's power lies in its use of an AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processor, coupled with support for Windows 11 Pro for Business. While limited compared to other business PCs, this system offers new capabilities that could pique interest among IT departments seeking easy hybrid workplace solutions, makers, and minimalists interested in experimenting.
The EliteBoard boasts a slim profile of 0.47 inches, making it an ultraportable option for workplaces with employees who don't have assigned seats (hot desking). Weighing only 1.65 pounds, this keyboard-PC is designed to be easily set up and transported.
HP has not yet released full specifications, but the EliteBoard will feature two USB-C ports, a 32 W internal battery, and is part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC program. The device will be demoed at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week before its March release. Pricing has yet to be announced.
For those seeking an easy-to-use hybrid workspace solution or simply looking to experiment with a keyboard-PC, the EliteBoard G1a may offer a compelling option. With HP's focus on ease of use and portability, this device could carve out a niche in the market for users who value flexibility and convenience above raw processing power.
In an effort to provide a more accessible alternative, HP has announced the EliteBoard G1a - a Windows system built into a functioning membrane keyboard. The device is poised to bring a familiar interface to the keyboard-PC form factor, a space dominated by Raspberry Pi-based systems.
The EliteBoard's power lies in its use of an AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processor, coupled with support for Windows 11 Pro for Business. While limited compared to other business PCs, this system offers new capabilities that could pique interest among IT departments seeking easy hybrid workplace solutions, makers, and minimalists interested in experimenting.
The EliteBoard boasts a slim profile of 0.47 inches, making it an ultraportable option for workplaces with employees who don't have assigned seats (hot desking). Weighing only 1.65 pounds, this keyboard-PC is designed to be easily set up and transported.
HP has not yet released full specifications, but the EliteBoard will feature two USB-C ports, a 32 W internal battery, and is part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC program. The device will be demoed at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week before its March release. Pricing has yet to be announced.
For those seeking an easy-to-use hybrid workspace solution or simply looking to experiment with a keyboard-PC, the EliteBoard G1a may offer a compelling option. With HP's focus on ease of use and portability, this device could carve out a niche in the market for users who value flexibility and convenience above raw processing power.