New II: Apple's new patented desktop/keyboard hybrid could signal a classic twist on next-gen portable Mac design

[Redaktion]

Apple's latest iMac is effectively a monitor with an entire computer packed into it, and thus technically only needs a keyboard to work. Now, the Cupertino giant has patented a new device that is effectively the other way around. Therefore, it may soon pitch this Mac/Magic Keyboard as a new bring-your-own-display device that could be marketed as the most retro revolution in portable desktop technology ever.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-II-Apple-s-new-patented-desktop-keyboard-hybrid-could-signal-a-classic-twist-on-next-gen-portable-Mac-design.604683.0.html

[Ann]

Raspberry Pi 400 says hi  :)

[Anonymousgg]

Patent should be rejected.

[Dan Ridenhour]

I doubt they would go Apple II retro... but it would be cool for nostalgia sake...   I think what they are looking at here is to replace the Mac Mini.  The new M1 macs don't have a lot in them...  no reason you can't put a M1 mac guts into a slim apple keyboard case and remove one more piece of clutter from the desk.   It looks like it would be powered by a single usb-c...  likely from a monitor that would also house additional ports...  making this 'keyboard' a portable mac too... carry it anywhere you have a monitor and your good to go.