Valmond has recently started taking pre-orders for VisionBoard, a computer accessory that combines an LCD touch screen with a mechanical keyboard, promising to enhance work efficiency.
VisionBoard
Professional users and gamers often desire multiple screens and mechanical keyboards to improve their productivity. Others also enjoy the smooth typing experience, solid clicky sound, and the ability to customize keycaps that a mechanical keyboard provides.
Typically, you would see 2 or more monitors on a desk to have multiple applications open at the same time without the need for constant switching. However, this becomes inconvenient when working at a coffee shop, library, and other public spaces due to the size and power requirements of the additional monitors and keyboards. VisionBoard was created to address this need.
VisionBoard features a compact 84-key design, ensuring both functionality and space-saving. The keyboard utilizes a Gasket structure to improve typing comfort and is accompanied by durable PBT keycaps. These keys are said to withstand up to 50 million presses.
The standout feature of VisionBoard is its 10.1-inch touch screen display with a resolution of 1920 × 440 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The screen is designed to be adjustable, making interaction with the display intuitive and comfortable.
VisionBoard is compatible with various tasks such as video editing, photography, programming, music editing, and gaming. For example, video editors can scroll through their video timeline on the keyboard’s screen, while photographers can have their necessary tools, reference documents, and source files displayed on the screen. Programmers can expand their visual workspace, and music editors can compose directly on the keyboard’s screen. Gamers can keep their chat windows on the screen without interrupting the main game display.
VisionBoard uses a US keyboard layout and connects to a computer via the included USB-C cable. Connecting to a PC enables all features, while connecting to a Mac requires driver installation and may not have touch capabilities as this feature is not available on macOS. The keyboard comes in two color options: white/red or matte black, with dimensions of 317 x 218 x 21 mm.
VisionBoard is currently available for pre-order starting at 30,800 yen (approximately 5.1 million VND) in Japan, with expected delivery in late July 2024. This price is slightly higher than the average high-end mechanical keyboards but offers superior value and clear uniqueness.
