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Many of us now work from home, office and on the move. Itinerant working is so popular that quite a few countries offer a digital nomad visa for knowledge workers who want to travel and work, carrying on working no matter where they are.
So, what do you need to be a digital nomad? Top of the list has to be a laptop or tablet, but next up are peripherals like keyboards, mice, hubs and extra storage. To address this growing market, a company called ProtoArc has launched a mini office in a case that’s nothing short of ingenious.
The idea of a portable office is nothing new. Hundreds of years ago, people ranging from writers to army generals, owned travel bureaux in the form of a trunk that could easily be turned into a writing desk, complete with writing paper and other stationery. The modern version looks something like the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk and now this: the ProtoArc XKM01 LX Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard Mouse Combo.
Designed to cater to the needs of business professionals and travelers, this handy office kit consists of ProtoArc’s best-selling XKM01 foldable keyboard, an optical mouse, a USB-C hub and a multi-voltage wall charger that can keep everything charged and ready to go.
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The XKM01 foldable keyboard offers a full-size layout with 105 keys. There’s also a numeric pad and a dozen multimedia shortcut keys. The keyboard folds out into a very usable keyboard that’s compatible with multiple operating systems like Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, iPadOS and Android.
The XKM01 can seamlessly connect with up to three separate devices via Bluetooth 5.1 or 2.4G RF wireless technology. Users can smoothly switch between connected laptop, tablet or smartphone is seamless, significantly boosting productivity.
The XKM01’s keyboard has a tri-fold design that shuts up into a compact form factor that’s easy to carry. The keyboard fits snuggly in the supplied hard case which also includes net pockets for the other accessories included with the kit.
The XKM01 keyboard has scissor switches and features low-profile keys. It’s paired with a low-profile ProtoArc optical mouse that has three resolution settings of 1,000, 1,600 and a maximum of 2,400DPI for precision use.
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Both the keyboard and mouse contain rechargeable batteries that can be fully juiced up in around two hours. The keys and mouse buttons are exceptionally quiet in operation, enabling them to be used in places like college libraries or quiet coffee shops without disturbing anyone nearby.
Alongside the mouse and keyboard, the kit also comes with a versatile USB-C hub that has a 4K HDMI port, two 5 Gbps USB-A ports, a 60W PD-IN port, plus slots for SD and TF memory cards. The kit is finished off with a foldable, tri-port, 65W PD wall charger for high-speed data transfer and pass-through charging worldwide.
Verdict: This superb little kit offers all you need for a traveling office. The folding XKM01 keyboard has a numeric keyboard which means even the number crunchers will love it for their spreadsheet sessions. The mouse is ergonomically shaped and comfortable to use. The USB hub has the important addition of a 4K HDMI port so the host computer can drive an external screen. The charger is versatile and can adapt to global voltages and has sufficient muscle to charge a laptop or tablet. All in all, this is a great little travel set and attractively priced. Highly Recommended.
Pricing & Availability: The ProtoArc XKM01 combo kit includes the best-selling XKM01—a full-size foldable keyboard available with a range of layouts including ANSI and ISO, optical 2,400DPI mouse, USB-C hub and 60W wall charger. The price is $129.99 via Amazon.