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[Buggy Loop]

Why are keyboards interesting in general? I got an heavy dose of mechanical keyboards years ago, custom KBs with custom keys with custom switches. Then i went complete opposite and returned to an MX keys for the low profile switches and low noise, as mechanical keyboards during the night would literally wake up the kids.

But this...



$450

Price of a fucking console

You know what? I'll wait for reviews, but if its positive i won't even hesitate to buy this. Human interface is such a big part of PCs, this is completely nuts and a game changer if it works as advertised.

 

[Topher]

That's pretty damn slick.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

Price is steep but so is the urge to own one of these. Let's just wait and see...

 

[Raonak]

Seems cool in theory, but what software is actually gonna support the customised keys?

Definitely would take over the RGB crowd though if it drops in price to something more manageable.

 

[CuNi]

I recently bought a wooting 60HE to test how analog keyboards feel.

If that thing convinces the hardcore users and enters mass production and drops it price to around 300€, I might consider getting it. I'd hope for more gaming support for it tho like out of the box per game backgrounds etc.

 

[CrustyBritches]

Cool shit. Above my pay grade, though.

 

[AMSCD]

Wonder how the fingerprints are.

 

[rofif]

I will wait for finalmouse centrepiece

 

[nemiroff]

It's cool, but I don't normally look at my keyboard.

..But I guess you can run it minimal.

Hmm.., and it could be very useful for my flight simulators..

I probably need to buy one.

 

[Tarin02543]

so the keys make contact with the touchscreen?

 

[Zathalus]

Well, it certainly looks damn cool.

 

[Soodanim]

Seems cool in theory, but what software is actually gonna support the customised keys?

Definitely would take over the RGB crowd though if it drops in price to something more manageable.

I imagine unless they let fan made profiles on, which will just fill up with weird hentai shit in minutes, it will be restricted to OS key commands, Photoshop, and Office. Very very niche product that is never going to get widespread support any other way.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Looks like it'll last me a year before it breaks. I'll stick to mechanical keyboard. 7 years and its still working amazing.

 

[20cent]

Looks like an evolved version of this old concept / real product:

 

[SJRB]

450 is a steal if the technology works as advertised and the keys are actually comparable to a top-grade mechanical keyboard.

 

[Kenpachii]

Sick keyboard 450 to steep for me. I will keep my 10 buck microsoft keyboards.

 

[cireza]

Where is the Numpad ?

 

[CGNoire]

Seems to be mostly a gimmick for those who enjoy style over substance.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Cherry keys and day 1

 

[Nemesisuuu]

Nice, reminds me of this one that I've seen about half year ago. Almost forgot about it.



This one is 350$.

 

[Paasei]

Looks cool, I agree. Really cool, actually. Needs an option for normal keys instead of flat. Still a little too expensive for a keyboard.

 

[Wildebeest]

No numpad so its worthless trash for noobs.

 

[RavenSan]

That looks incredible. Probably a bit too expensive for me, but man I am tempted.

 

[VN1X]

Why are keyboards interesting in general? I got an heavy dose of mechanical keyboards years ago, custom KBs with custom keys with custom switches. Then i went complete opposite and returned to an MX keys for the low profile switches and low noise, as mechanical keyboards during the night would literally wake up the kids.

But this...



$450

Price of a fucking console

You know what? I'll wait for reviews, but if its positive i won't even hesitate to buy this. Human interface is such a big part of PCs, this is completely nuts and a game changer if it works as advertised.

What's more funny is that you measure pricing by equating it to a console lol.

Some of you genuinely have nothing else on the brain.

 

[Nankatsu]

Looks really cool, but that price, oh boy...

 

[Knightime_X]

.....
How long before porn is playing on the keyboard?
30 minutes of launch?

If I don't see "Can it run DOOM" on this within a week I'll be disappointed.

 

[Buggy Loop]

so the keys make contact with the touchscreen?

No apparently not. The keyboard has maglev switches to detect press. I’m not even sure it’s a touch screen to begin with.

The sound of typing is also nice, not hitting the display

Flux Keyboard tactile switch typing demo

youtube.com

From website’s FAQ

How do the keys work?​

The keys contain magnets along their perimeter which are attracted by magnets in the frame which surrounds them. This magnetic attraction suspends them in place and provides the return force which makes the key bounce back after depressing - similar to a spring.

Is it a touchscreen like on my phone or tablet?​

No, the keyboard does not function as a touchscreen. This means there is no accidental actuation from resting fingers on the keys.

 

[Puscifer]

No apparently not. The keyboard has maglev switches to detect press. I’m not even sure it’s a touch screen to begin with.

The sound of typing is also nice, not hitting the display

Flux Keyboard tactile switch typing demo

youtube.com

From website’s FAQ

How do the keys work?​

The keys contain magnets along their perimeter which are attracted by magnets in the frame which surrounds them. This magnetic attraction suspends them in place and provides the return force which makes the key bounce back after depressing - similar to a spring.

Is it a touchscreen like on my phone or tablet?​

No, the keyboard does not function as a touchscreen. This means there is no accidental actuation from resting fingers on the keys.

Seems so pointless, just get the Wooting 60HE

 

[Buggy Loop]

What's more funny is that you measure pricing by equating it to a console lol.

Some of you genuinely have nothing else on the brain.

You ok bruh? That triggers you?

 

[Guilty_AI]

When i see products like these, first thing i think is in how many more types of malfuctions they're introducing

 

[Holammer]

Price is not *so* bad, my current keyboard goes for 2.5 Dual Sense controllers.
What really sell it is the modular components.

 

[Buggy Loop]

It's cool, but I don't normally look at my keyboard.

..But I guess you can run it minimal.

Hmm.., and it could be very useful for my flight simulators..

I probably need to buy one.

I was thinking about that yes!

DCS is mind numbing with the keyboard keys to control airplane.

For sure someone will make a mn icon based interface for each plane modules on this.

Peoples are like “this is expensive”, while anything custom or interface for sims are like starting at that price for barely any other features than a very specific use.

Changing key binds in those games is easy enough but you have to remember them! And each modules have particularities.

You can put the keyboard at an angle and have a sim rig DDU for race replacement that costs $500 by itself with no other purposes

 

[kvltus lvlzvs]

That is quite amazing.

 

[GHG]

I don't need it, but I definitely want it.

 

[nani17]

For those that know this is pretty cheap if you go down the custom keyboard route.



taeha types makes some god tier amazing keyboards

 

[nemiroff]

Launch is early 2024, or so they say.

Website

Kickstarter

Kickstarter is over, but there's no way I'd pledge for this anyway. Waiting for reviews.

 

[nkarafo]

I need a cheap, sturdy, simple no complex parts keyboard in front of me, so it can take a beat for when my PC isn't cooperating.

 

[DemonGamerTTT]

Why are keyboards interesting in general? I got an heavy dose of mechanical keyboards years ago, custom KBs with custom keys with custom switches. Then i went complete opposite and returned to an MX keys for the low profile switches and low noise, as mechanical keyboards during the night would literally wake up the kids.

But this...



$450

Price of a fucking console

You know what? I'll wait for reviews, but if its positive i won't even hesitate to buy this. Human interface is such a big part of PCs, this is completely nuts and a game changer if it works as advertised.

Trash...

I really want to see some real innovation with PC interfaces, mouse and keyboard are a 40 + years old concept, just putting a lcd behind it isn't enough.

 

[Fuz]

As someone who only plays with M+K, this looks like cool, unusable, uncomfortable crap.

 

[Fuz]

mouse and keyboard are a 40 + years old concept

And still better than everything else.

 

[Jack Videogames]

That's super cool, but I'm not sure it's 450$ cool.

 

[DemonGamerTTT]

And still better than everything else.

Yes...

But without innovation you don't really have parameter to define "better".

Vodooo 5 card was also once "better than everything else"

 

[nemiroff]

Trash...

I really want to see some real innovation with PC interfaces, mouse and keyboard are a 40 + years old concept, just putting a lcd behind it isn't enough.

No one is stopping you from inventing something "innovating". Please go ahead, I'm sure you have everyone's blessing. Let us know how it goes.

 

[DemonGamerTTT]

No one is stopping you from inventing something "innovating". Please go ahead, I'm sure you have everyone's blessing. Let us know how it goes.

Dumbest answer ever...

I'm not in that business but I'm a customer and I've been using keyboards(mechanical, scissors, rubber dome) for the last 30 years.... and yes there's no innovation, THAT'S A FACT.

I have some ideas, but I'm in no position to bring them into this world, that doesn't mean I can't criticize mediocrity when I see it... People like you are the ones to blame when companies call "add fancy lights/displays" to anything a "Innovation"

 

[Buggy Loop]

Dumbest answer ever...

I'm not in that business but I'm a customer and I've been using keyboards(mechanical, scissors, rubber dome) for the last 30 years.... and yes there's no innovation, THAT'S A FACT.

I have some ideas, ...

 

[SmokedMeat]

Duuuuude. I’ve been spending the last two weeks going down the rabbit hole of wireless mechanical keyboards.

I’m still researching what I want to buy, and never realized there was a modding enthusiast community behind it. There’s some seriously sweet looking keyboards out there!

 

[UnNamed]

I don't need to see keys when I type something, but videos behind the keys is terribly distracting.

 

[DemonGamerTTT]

Are you really saying that don't have the capacity to think of a better implementation of inputs other than KB + M???

 

[Buggy Loop]

Are you really saying that don't have the capacity to think of a better implementation of inputs other than KB + M???

yes

That's pretty much the vibe you give off right now

 

[Spukc]

For those that know this is pretty cheap if you go down the custom keyboard route.



taeha types makes some god tier amazing keyboards

This is so fucking stupid.
That moment he wears white gloves
And starts to test clacking sounds like some dogtier idiot
Man i love how some of them look but this makes audiophiles look sane

I have the corsair k71
And a ducky one 2 sf