The Allison is a unique 70-ish% keyboard featuring function keys, an optional numpad named Matilda, and a range of customizable features. Named after the designer's wife, it offers various plate materials and a distinctive sound profile. The group buy opens on February 12, 2022, at prototypist.net.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members express excitement and support, particularly for the design and aesthetics."
"Many participants are eager to purchase the keyboard and appreciate the matching numpad."
"Users compliment the curves and overall look of the keyboard."
"Feedback includes admiration for the thought put into the design decisions."
Negative (3)
"Concerns were raised about the lack of arrow keys and ISO plate options."
"Some users expressed disappointment about not having a silver color option available."
"A few comments suggest dissatisfaction with the project lead or the original design intention."
Suggestions (2)
A suggestion was made to consider adding a silver color option if there is enough demand.
Participants asked for clarification on the layout and possibility of a Tsangan-style bottom row for the keyboard.
Questions (2)
Users frequently asked for notifications about the GB launch.
Several inquiries were made regarding the specifics of the layout and whether certain features would be available.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a significant number of unique replies, mostly positive sentiments, and high engagement with users expressing interest in both the keyboard and numpad. Feedback was well-rounded, covering design, colors, and functionality.
Project Specs
- Name
- Allison
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 70%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- E-white, Black, Champagne-Beige, Dark Green
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -