Earth-65% (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring Earth-65, 65% keyboard, minimalist design, Gasket mount, typing angle, aluminum, hot-swap PCB, Zeke, MICK

Earth-65% (IC)

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Introducing the Earth-65, a 65% layout keyboard with a minimalist design and a favorable 7° typing angle. Created by Zeke and MICK, this gasket-mounted keyboard comes equipped with a hot-swap PCB and is available in multiple colors. On sale starting July at a price of $220.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 56%
Neutral – 22%
Negative – 22%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "The minimalist design and gasket mount were praised as original and appealing."

  • "The design and color options received positive remarks, especially the sierra blue."

  • "General excitement for the keyboard's aesthetic and potential sound quality."

  • "Commenters expressed that it's a good option for first-time aluminum board buyers."

  • "Overall impression of the keyboard was described as decent for the price."

Negative (2)

  • "Concerns over the number of flex cuts on the PCB and lack of ISO support."

  • "A sarcastic comment about confusion surrounding the naming."

Suggestions (1)

  • Removing side gasket tabs for improved design.

Questions (1)

  • Request for clarification on fulfillment period when mentioned 'spot keyboard'.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread had active engagement with a mix of excitement and some critiques. Feedback was fairly balanced with unique responses from users, maintaining a medium interest level.

Project Specs

Name
Earth-65
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
-
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Gasket
Case Colors
sierra blue, pearl white, space gray, blackish green
Case Material
Aluminium
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
2.1KG
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
No
Sound Dampening
Yes
Backlight
No