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[-] morto@piefed.social 38 points 2 days ago

I like the idea of a physical keyboard, but I hate the idea of making my phone even bigger

[-] elements@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

It looks so cool though. Trust me when you have it on you feel the power.

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yeah, I'd be fine with thicker, but not longer. If this slid out when you needed it then I'd be up for it.

[-] utopiah@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

May I interest you in a mechanical BT kbd? I use the same on my phone (when traveling) and my desktop, great experience.

(model if curious : Corne-ish Zen with my keymap)

[-] morto@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

You have the potential to be a great seller, but found the wrong customer. That keyboard costs more than my phone lol. I'm from the poorer side of the world, unfortunately.

[-] bobo@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

It's based on FOSS designs, so you can DIY them for far less money.

https://github.com/foostan/crkbd

https://github.com/davidphilipbarr/Sweep

[-] utopiah@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

As others clarified the design and software is open so you cn get it otherwise as anyway it's not sold anymore.

Regarding the price yes it's high but IMHO if you use it hours daily for years it might be worth it still. If it's just yet another gadget then probably not.

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