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Angry Miao Cyberboard Terminal Mechanical Keyboard
$600
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Angry Miao Cyberboard Terminal Mechanical Keyboard
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keyboard_arrow_downCommonmind
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Feb 13, 2023
It depends on how you define value. Long time keyboard enthusiasts will pay a premium for well-designed boards that are equipped with features non-enthusiasts may have difficulty appreciating, or actually recognizing are there. For example, an enthusiast might be able to easily tell the board they're typing on was built using specific types of foam, is using a specific type of mounting system, has lubed switches and stabilizers; they may have very specific tastes on the flexibility (or rigidity) of the typing experience, the feel of the keys, and the sound. The latter tends to be a major factor for most hobbyists. There's a lot of nuance there; for instance, I specifically prefer 75% layouts built with tactile switches, using SA or MT3 profile keycaps made from PBT. I prefer my boards to be rigid (no flex cuts) and like the sound to be marbly and rounded, not sharp or clicky.
Getting back to the point, $810 is expensive for Drop, but considering the entire hobby, it is par for the course. On the aftermarket, boards made by brands like KeyCult can sell for thousands. I'm a moderator on r/mechmarket and I can tell you from experience that there are some very deep pockets in the hobby. My own "end game" build was north of $2500 when all was said and done. To be clear, I also make a very good living by typing most of the day, and I think many hobbyists have similar stories. For me, that expense is worthwhile as it reduces pain and makes my time at the keyboard more enjoyable.
To be fair, this is the nature of any hobby; it may be difficult for newcomers to recognize the value, and that's totally understandable. I often don't understand why some people tune their cars, or buy high-end furniture from Restoration Hardware. I think the takeaway here is, if they enjoy it, and they value it, the price is worthwhile to them. And for others, it may make their lives (and their jobs) easier. If you're making $150k a year as a developer, and the primary method for writing code is typing for 12-14 hours a day, a $810 keyboard may seem like a no-brainer (in the same way a touring musician will spend $3500 on PRS that sounds the same as a lower end model, but "feels" better to play for longer periods of time).
To answer @virtualtom; not every pricey board can be broken down into a bulleted list of "here's why this is more expensive." Sometimes it is the materials, the way the board is built, the available customization --including mounting options, colors, accent materials and weights, the kind of layout that's supported, etc. -- and even the designer that created it can impact the price. Again, not every aspect of a price premium can be explained, per se, but as mentioned above, this is consistent with many other hobbies and collectibles.
karceo94
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Keyboard Club Member
Feb 13, 2023
realized this is specifically the Terminal version, answered myself lol
confuzyon
59
Jan 24, 2024
karceo94I wanted to reply to a reply to yourself answering the question... and ensure you that this is in fact the terminal version as you had previously realized.
dawn_wall
0
Feb 13, 2023
Can you change the lighting of the LED panel on the board?
Also, what software does this keyboard use to manage the per-key lighting?
monkiebacon
13
Feb 14, 2023
Nope. Just the layout shown. Source: I purchased the original run of the Cyberboard terminal
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