Funny you should mention that. I was looking to build my own using the rounded key style, and ended up designing something that looks like this thing. Had the same problem with the left shift,as well.
It also made me keenly aware of why round keys are not a thing. Each of those keys has much less surface area to interact with. Granted, that could mean less miss-types, but it could also mean more if you're missing your key entirely and hitting the next one over diagonally.
Dedicated to create something on your own; sounds like fun (though may more time and skill than I possess). Instead of the nanoxia shown above I'd be more inclined to buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Azio-Typewriter-Inspired-Me... If nothing else I like the shift key on the left; it looks suitably large.
that's obviously the same keyboard.. Made in the same place with a different name slapped on. I'm sure the US layout version of Nanoxia's has the same larger left shift key as the Azio version.
The point he is trying to make is... You can't claim a Keyboard is premium, with a premium look and feel and then go with cheap crappy materials.
I would assume the "Chrome plating" on the plastic would eventually rub off with use. - Happened on my older phones and tablets and anything else with a similar thing.
Yeh plastic bad, then no lumps on F and J (I don't use WASD so when gaming I use the F lump to locate myself on the keyboard) and then not back lit. At this price it should be back lit even if a lot of people would turn it off. I often work into the late night with low light for focusing and so a back-lit keyboard is key for me.
Rather like its looks. Speaking of which, it looks nearly identical to the Azio Mk Retro USB Typewriter Inspired Mechanical Keyboard (Blue Switch) MK-RETRO-01 (available in the US), wouldn't be surprised if the same OEM was used, or if perhaps both simply decided to employ the same type of retro vintage kyes, such as offered in the Keycaps Set for Mechanical Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Keycaps 87 keys US Layout Keycaps Retro Vintage Style Magicforce by Qisan.
This is nice for a mass-market effort, but if you really want hardcore steampunk, and don't mind paying for the premium materials, there's the Datamancer keyboards on Amazon.
How can a USB keyboard be only Windows compatible? Does it require special drivers to function? If so, how would it work with a BIOS at boot?
It seems absurd to claim a keyboard is only Windows compatible. If it doesn't work with the standard USB keyboard profile for its country/layout it should be considered defective.
It probably means only that they support only Windows, because that is what they have tested it on and is the only OS they care about.
BTW, there are actually a couple of bugs in both MacOS's and Linux's HID class drivers related to N-key rollover. The bugs do not manifest themselves with every keyboard with N-key rollover but occur in peculiar circumstances. They may have known about there being bugs and decided not to spend time (=money) on finding out what they are and work around them.
Bought this keyboard for my wife in January to celebrate a new job, it's HEAVY and has firm key press and braided cord cover. Very similar to her Razer Chroma gamer in how the keys feel, and feels heavy-duty not cheap. She works as an admin assistant greeting people all day and gets constant compliments on how cool it looks etc. Not sure how it would work for gaming (shift key kinda small), she uses it in office situation and LOVES it. Cough, cough $120 office keyboard.
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Holliday75 - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
Looks pretty slick and comfy. I would love to try one, but probably won't buy it without seeing and trying first.ddriver - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
Nah, the left shift is too big for comfort :DPaul Tarnowski - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
Funny you should mention that. I was looking to build my own using the rounded key style, and ended up designing something that looks like this thing. Had the same problem with the left shift,as well.It also made me keenly aware of why round keys are not a thing. Each of those keys has much less surface area to interact with. Granted, that could mean less miss-types, but it could also mean more if you're missing your key entirely and hitting the next one over diagonally.
a50505 - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
Dedicated to create something on your own; sounds like fun (though may more time and skill than I possess).Instead of the nanoxia shown above I'd be more inclined to buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Azio-Typewriter-Inspired-Me...
If nothing else I like the shift key on the left; it looks suitably large.
MamiyaOtaru - Monday, December 12, 2016 - link
that's obviously the same keyboard.. Made in the same place with a different name slapped on. I'm sure the US layout version of Nanoxia's has the same larger left shift key as the Azio version.Comes down to the choice of switch, and price
Morawka - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
no bumps on the J and F keys eithernathanddrews - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
Can't wait for a US version, I'll be buying it ASAP.a50505 - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
Seems like this one has G & K bumps: 2nd picture @ https://www.amazon.com/Azio-Typewriter-Inspired-Me...DoctorWhoMetaCrysis - Monday, December 12, 2016 - link
I'm still hung up on the reversed Y and Z.Houdani - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
Zoinks! That's some funky key arrangement. My first time seeing the German layout.nagi603 - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
The keyboard for when you want to cosplay anything steampunk!Flunk - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
Looks uncomfortable and the glossy plastic and chrome make it look cheap.Friendly0Fire - Friday, December 9, 2016 - link
This looked neat until I read "plastic".You can't attempt to do a retro typewriter style with chrome accents and then make it all out of plastic. That's just cheapening the entire thing.
nathanddrews - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
Depends on the plastic. How many plastic keyboards have you broken in your life? I have broke all of zero.StevoLincolnite - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
The point he is trying to make is... You can't claim a Keyboard is premium, with a premium look and feel and then go with cheap crappy materials.I would assume the "Chrome plating" on the plastic would eventually rub off with use. - Happened on my older phones and tablets and anything else with a similar thing.
philehidiot - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
Yeh plastic bad, then no lumps on F and J (I don't use WASD so when gaming I use the F lump to locate myself on the keyboard) and then not back lit. At this price it should be back lit even if a lot of people would turn it off. I often work into the late night with low light for focusing and so a back-lit keyboard is key for me.Gadgety - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
Nice looking. Reminds me of my old Underwood.EnzoLT - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
Waterproof... Thats good for the guys so they can clean up after watching porn.jardows2 - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - link
My wife would love this. She's a big Warehouse 13 fan.nostaticatall017 - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
Rather like its looks. Speaking of which, it looks nearly identical to the Azio Mk Retro USB Typewriter Inspired Mechanical Keyboard (Blue Switch) MK-RETRO-01 (available in the US), wouldn't be surprised if the same OEM was used, or if perhaps both simply decided to employ the same type of retro vintage kyes, such as offered in the Keycaps Set for Mechanical Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Keycaps 87 keys US Layout Keycaps Retro Vintage Style Magicforce by Qisan.nostaticatall017 - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
http://www.aziocorp.com/webe/html/products/index2....mobutu - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
"water resistance also means easy and safe clearing":)))
cleaning, maybe
seerak - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
This is nice for a mass-market effort, but if you really want hardcore steampunk, and don't mind paying for the premium materials, there's the Datamancer keyboards on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Datamancer-The-Sojourner-Ke...
ɟooqɐɹ - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
Would go great with some retro audio effects! http://42at.com/lab/taptapSfx/LordConrad - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - link
If I wanted a Warehouse 13 style keyboard, I would save up for the original version.https://datamancer.com/product/the-sojourner-keybo...
jardows2 - Monday, December 12, 2016 - link
That certainly looks cool, but there's no way in Gehenna I would drop $1k for a keyboard!shelbystripes - Monday, December 12, 2016 - link
How can a USB keyboard be only Windows compatible? Does it require special drivers to function? If so, how would it work with a BIOS at boot?It seems absurd to claim a keyboard is only Windows compatible. If it doesn't work with the standard USB keyboard profile for its country/layout it should be considered defective.
Findecanor - Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - link
It probably means only that they support only Windows, because that is what they have tested it on and is the only OS they care about.BTW, there are actually a couple of bugs in both MacOS's and Linux's HID class drivers related to N-key rollover. The bugs do not manifest themselves with every keyboard with N-key rollover but occur in peculiar circumstances. They may have known about there being bugs and decided not to spend time (=money) on finding out what they are and work around them.
dravidkotak - Monday, December 19, 2016 - link
that left shift key ....crw030 - Friday, January 27, 2017 - link
Bought this keyboard for my wife in January to celebrate a new job, it's HEAVY and has firm key press and braided cord cover. Very similar to her Razer Chroma gamer in how the keys feel, and feels heavy-duty not cheap. She works as an admin assistant greeting people all day and gets constant compliments on how cool it looks etc. Not sure how it would work for gaming (shift key kinda small), she uses it in office situation and LOVES it. Cough, cough $120 office keyboard.