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Ah, Keychron. I looked at getting one of theirs. The web-site is insanely confusing and completely fails to explain the differences between keyboards. It too

Ah, Keychron. I looked at getting one of theirs. The web-site is insanely confusing and completely fails to explain the differences between keyboards. It took two days of work to figure out what was going on and how keyboards varies and so which model I actually wanted. I also found their site condescending and annoying - stupid banners which were permanently present on product pages on every little keyboard image saying I can't remember what now - something like "selling quickly so buy now". They're not there any more, far as I can see, so I can't check. Maybe someone else remembers them?

tmtvl 2y ago
I dunno, I bought a KeyChron K10 Pro a couple of months ago and I found it pretty easy to look for the things I wanted (2 super keys, 100% layout).
drillsteps5 2y ago
Keychron keyboard was the only one I decided to return when I had this hobby (I bought maybe 4 or 5 total). I believe it was Q-series from about 2020/2021. It was either full or slightly smaller but did not work well with Linux, and was inexplicably missing ScrollLock button (which incidentally is a hotkey used to switch devices on my KVM). I mean, the button was there, but had a different function and I wasn't able to make it work. Looks like the ones listed currently are compatible with Linux (still missing the ScrollLock though), just take your time to review before buying something that might not work with your setup.
minimaxir 2y ago
Granted, you can get it at Best Buy/Amazon if you're not a fan of the Keychron site: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/keychron-k2-he-75-custom-wireless-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-with-programmable-qmk-via-hot-swappable-magnetic-switch-black/6600481.p?skuId=6600481 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/keychron-k2-he-75-custom-wirele... Unfortunately the world of mechanical keyboards is indeed that nuanced.

tmtvl 2y ago

I dunno, I bought a KeyChron K10 Pro a couple of months ago and I found it pretty easy to look for the things I wanted (2 super keys, 100% layout).

drillsteps5 2y ago

Keychron keyboard was the only one I decided to return when I had this hobby (I bought maybe 4 or 5 total). I believe it was Q-series from about 2020/2021. It was either full or slightly smaller but did not work well with Linux, and was inexplicably missing ScrollLock button (which incidentally is a hotkey used to switch devices on my KVM). I mean, the button was there, but had a different function and I wasn't able to make it work. Looks like the ones listed currently are compatible with Linux (still missing the ScrollLock though), just take your time to review before buying something that might not work with your setup.

minimaxir 2y ago

Granted, you can get it at Best Buy/Amazon if you're not a fan of the Keychron site: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/keychron-k2-he-75-custom-wireless-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-with-programmable-qmk-via-hot-swappable-magnetic-switch-black/6600481.p?skuId=6600481 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/keychron-k2-he-75-custom-wirele... Unfortunately the world of mechanical keyboards is indeed that nuanced.