Exclusive introduces the E8.5, an 80% custom keyboard with unique TKL design and color options. Notable updates include improved E coating and a separate middle case design for gasket mounts. Estimated price is $365, with options for a hot-swap PCB.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members express excitement and appreciation for the design."
"Many comments indicate a strong desire to participate in the group buy."
"Several compliments on the aesthetics and features of the keyboard."
"Users shared their positive experience with previous models."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about e-black quality and specific color options."
"Dissatisfaction over backspace customization options."
"Some negative sentiments regarding the price point and potential limitations on the number of units."
Suggestions (3)
Requests for additional color options.
Suggestions for split backspace to be included.
Ideas for potential engraving and customization features.
Questions (3)
Inquiries about layout customization and color options.
Clarifications needed about group buy specifics and quantities.
Questions regarding the product features and potential limitations.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high volume of engagement with 138 comments. Positive feedback significantly outweighs negative comments, indicating a strong interest in the group buy. Multiple users expressed urgency about securing their order, reflecting high enthusiasm.
Project Specs
- Name
- E8.5 - 80%
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
- Type-C
- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- Yellow, Black, White, Pink, Green, Grey, Purple
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum, Brass, Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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