Tag: review (60 entries)
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.
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.
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.
Here are my thoughts about the fun 8BitDo Retro Keyboard, a wireless TKL, hotswap, with dials and super buttons for the win! :D
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.
This beefy keyboard was part of the Videoton VT-340 display terminal, manufactured from 1972. Check out this picture-heavy disassembly post full of surprises.
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.
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.
The K:02 is a prebuilt split keyboard designed and sold by Ergohaven. Wired, 58 keys, hotswap with OLED displays.
I reviewed the K68, a budget 65% keyboard by Kemove.
TKC Blackberry switches reviewed by ThereminGoat.
Drop's DCX keycaps reviewed by ConcreteSnake.
Chyrosran22 introduces the vintage ITT ETL18 switch with horizontal flappy coil spring.
ThereminGoat reviews Drop's Holy Panda X switch, manufactured by Gateron.
Kailh Box Mute Jade switches reviewed by ThereminGoat and others.
ThereminGoat reviews the SP Star Sacramento switches.
A quick teardown of the Outemu clicky optoelectric switches by Chyrosran22.
ThereminGoat reviewed the Zealio V1 Redux switches.
Winkeyless.KR 'Zeal' Clear Tactile switches reviewed by ThereminGoat.
ThereminGoat reviews the Novelkeys Cream Tactile switches.
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