The Bapaco is the first laptop I found with a 16:6 screen, and I fell in love with its mechanical keyboard.

The Bapaco is an innovative laptop presented as a mechanical keyboard. At first glance, its compact design may give the impression of a common accessory, but it actually incorporates a computer with a Windows operating system into its sleek structure. This device differs from traditional laptops, as it does not follow the clamshell format, but rather features a flat and board-like design that includes a 12.3-inch ultrawide touchscreen that can tilt up to 90 degrees.

With an unusual aspect ratio of 16:6 (1920x720), it is reminiscent of an earlier model from Toshiba. Additionally, the Bapaco resembles other devices like the Maxfree K3, which is a compact 82-key mechanical keyboard but comes with a built-in 13-inch touchscreen. Currently, it is in a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and is designed to function as an independent computer with Windows 11, as well as a keyboard and external display for Windows, Mac, and Android devices.

Inside, the Bapaco is equipped with a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor that features 10 cores and 12 threads, capable of supporting up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage options include an M.2 NVMe PCIe X4 SSD and a SATA 3.0 M.2 SSD. The RGB mechanical keyboard with 68 keys is fully customizable, with interchangeable switches and various lighting modes. However, it is worth noting that it does not include a touchpad.

The device also has dual 3W speakers, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and a variety of ports, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Type-C DP 1.4, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Its 5000mAh battery allows for up to six hours of video playback.

The Kickstarter campaign supporting the Bapaco has raised more than expected in a short time, reaching $27,248, far surpassing the initial goal of $642. With a minimum pledge of $624, backers can obtain a basic model without RAM or SSD. For more complete versions, an additional pledge can provide extra RAM and storage. The creators of the Bapaco plan to start production in March 2025, with shipments scheduled for May of the same year, although they caution about the risks involved in crowdfunding campaigns, such as delays or design changes.