For years, the laptop has reigned supreme as the go-to portable computing solution, but HP is challenging that notion with a strikingly different approach. Unveiled at CES 2026, the HP EliteBoard G1a reimagines portability, appearing at first glance as a standard keyboard, yet concealing a fully functional PC within its sleek design.
A complete computer is housed within the keyboard-like HP eliteboard G1a.
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Inside this innovative keyboard lies hardware capable of handling everyday office tasks and web browsing, powered by undisclosed AMD Ryzen processors.
You can expect configurations offering up to 64GB of memory and a spacious 2TB storage capacity. Beyond connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the
EliteBoard G1a also incorporates a dual microphone array and stereo speakers.
The device draws power ideally through a USB-C port on a monitor, but a USB-C cable to a power adapter is available for compatibility.
The HP EliteBoard G1a: A New Approach to Portable Computing
While a laptop often fulfills similar needs, HP is primarily targeting the EliteBoard G1a towards business environments, such as offices and warehouses.
In these settings, it offers advantages over a customary laptop, occupying a smaller footprint while still enabling use with a larger external
display. I’ve found that this design is particularly appealing for professionals who frequently move between workstations.
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