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Khadas Mind Go switches between tablet, laptop, and desktop configurations A detachable keyboard increases battery capacity from 18Wh to 53Wh The cooling stand increases processor power from 12W to 30W Khadas has introduced the Mind Go, a computer running the Windows operating system which changes b

<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li><strong>Khadas Mind Go switches between tablet, laptop, and desktop configurations</strong></li><li><strong>A detachable keyboard increases battery capacity from 18Wh to 53Wh</strong></li><li><strong>The cooling stand increases processor power from 12W to 30W</strong></li></ul><p>Khadas has introduced the Mind Go, a computer running the Windows operating system which changes between tablet, laptop and desktop configurations through detachable hardware modules.</p><p>The central idea is that users retain the same computing components, applications and documents while changing how the computer is assembled.</p><p>Weighing 611g and measuring 6.1mm at its thinnest point, the fanless touchscreen computer can operate independently or connect to accessories.</p><h2 id="one-computer-with-three-working-configurations">One computer with three working configurations</h2><p>In <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-tablet" target="_blank">tablet</a> configuration, Mind Go functions as an 11.6-inch touchscreen computer, with an LCD panel offering 2800 × 2000 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.</p><p>The display reaches 500 nits of brightness and covers 100% of the sRGB colour gamut, while supporting both portrait and landscape orientations.</p><p>For <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-laptops-1304361" target="_blank">laptop</a> use, a magnetic keyboard module adds 79 keys, a full-area trackpad and a separate 35Wh battery to the computer, which increases the computer's total battery capacity from 18Wh to 53Wh.</p><p>With the keyboard attached, Khadas claims the device can play videos for up to 12 hours, which is decent for a computer designed with portability and aesthetics in mind.</p><p>The keyboard also includes white backlighting with three brightness settings, 1.3mm key travel and a leather-textured cover over its aluminium build.</p><p>Desktop operation requires the Mind Go Stand, which provides active cooling and raises the processor power limit from 12W to as much as 30W.</p><p>The stand also supplies additional connections, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection.</p><p>Its other interfaces include two USB-C ports, a headphone socket, built-in speakers and a USB4 connector linking the computer to the docking module</p><h2 id="processor-options-and-prices">Processor options and prices</h2><p>Buyers can choose between Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 7 258V processors, both featuring eight cores and eight threads.</p><p>The first configuration includes 16GB memory, 512GB storage and Intel Arc 130V graphics, while the higher option doubles memory and storage capacity.</p><p>The Core Ultra 7 version uses Intel Arc 140V graphics, reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 4.8GHz and provides 115 TOPS peak AI performance.</p><p>The lower processor reaches 4.5GHz and offers 97 TOPS total peak AI performance, compared with the more expensive model's higher computing figures.</p><p>Both versions include Intel AI Boost neural processing, while their respective neural processing capacities are rated at 40 TOPS and 47 TOPS.</p><p>The 16GB memory and 512GB storage configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor costs $1,999 during the super early promotion and $2,299 at retail.</p><p>Upgrading to an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB memory, and 1TB storage increases the price to $2,699 initially and $3,099 at retail.</p><p>Adding the keyboard and cooling stand to the 16GB and 512GB configuration brings the price to $2,799 during the super early promotion and $3,099 at retail.</p><p>The version combining both accessories with the Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB memory, and 1TB storage costs $3,399 initially and $3,899 at retail.</p><p>As of the time of writing, Khadas has not announced an official launch date or confirmed when sales will begin. </p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check="" ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:676px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:31.51%;"><img id="diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78" name="tr-g_news" alt="Google logo on a black background next to text reading 'Click to follow TechRadar'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="676" height="213" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline" /></p></div></div></figure> </article> ]]>