Review I tested the Kemove K87 1980, a fully built three-mode wireless hotswap mechanical TKL keyboard, and its $28(!) budget companion, the K87SE.
This is a review of Akko's gorgeous MOD 007 V3 HE Year of the Dragon board, a "limited series" Hall-effect work of art.
The Glitter65 by MoeeTech is a nice keyboard kit with a distinctive appearance: thanks to the seamless aluminum case and unique drawer structure.
The TapXR is a wrist-worn device: keyboard, mouse & controller in one. It's a fun gadget but works best within its closed ecosystem.
The ErgoDox Hot Dox is another reinterpretation of a classic design by Alpaca Keyboards. What was once the go-to DIY split kit with a hallmark thumb cluster, comes now pre-built, in a refreshed hotswap version and in a stunning acrylic case.
The Modern 97 is one of the recent models in a family of gorgeous keyboards designed by MelGeek: a prebuilt three-mode wireless 90% board.
The IROK ND75, sold by MechKeys, is a genuine little gaming board with compact layout, nice magnetic switches, and plenty of RGB.
The WhiteFox Eclipse by Project Eclipse is the latest take on this classic model: a prebuilt 68% board with magnetic assembly and a whole ecosystem of modular cases. (Now with 10% off!)
This week I tested the Kemove K98 1980, a fully built three-mode wireless hotswap mechanical keyboard with 1800 layout.
The CAT by LYNXware is an incredible input device with a great potential. That said, you'll need some time to get accustomed to the custom software, the terminology, 22 thumb keys – and mouse switches!
My thoughts about the Velvet 2, a small 40% prebuilt split by Ergohaven - with hotswap switches and keywell.
The Luminkey80 is a TKL with gorgeous look, personality, and some crazy features like an F13 key.
The Weikav Record Alice is an ultra-affordable kit if we consider the anodized alu case and the neat leaf-spring suspension.
Milktooth's Kevin helps us to capture the zeitgeist and identify December's most popular switches for mechanical keyboards.
The DR-70F by DaringRun is a great and affordable 70+5% keyboard at the same time – with an XT-style F column and clever two-in-one layout configuration à la TENET70.
Milktooth's Kevin helps us to capture the zeitgeist and identify November's most popular switches for mechanical keyboards.
Here are my thoughts about the fun 8BitDo Retro Keyboard, a wireless TKL, hotswap, with dials and super buttons for the win! :D
Milktooth's Kevin helps us to capture the zeitgeist and identify October's most popular switches for mechanical keyboards.
This is my review of the Bancouver40, this cool little pre-built ortho keyboard in a premium CNC aluminum case – designed by Sporewoh and sold by Chosfox.
Milktooth's Kevin helps us to capture the zeitgeist and identify the most popular switches for mechanical keyboards.
I tested the M4CR0Pad by Ergohaven and thought it would be interesting to demonstrate the ease of setting it up, along with a typical use case.
The Planeta is a clean and simple monoblock split keyboard by Ergohaven – with piezo speaker.
KBDcraft now offers the LEGO-compatible Adam0110b, along with merging and upgrade kits to combine the 60% Adam and the Addams numpad.
Kemove sent me their P10 switch puller, which is a very handy little tool. And for just $12* it's a no-brainer.
Keebmonkey sent me a TWS, a fully wireless split by Standard Keys with some nice features and twists. I've been using it for a week now and here is a quick review of this cool board – to be released in a couple of days.
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