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Extreme75% (Hifinger75) mini980 (IC)

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The Extreme75/Hifinger75 mini980 keyboard features 74 keys with a unique layout and customizable options. It offers both Bluetooth and wired versions, using a gasket mount design for a softer typing feel. Initial reviews led to design improvements for enhanced flexibility and typing experience.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 58%
Neutral – 33%
Negative – 9%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (17)

  • "Very epic board, Yellow Approves"

  • "Love this idea!"

  • "I am in love with this keyboard and layout"

  • "The more I look at this layout/board, the more I love it"

  • "Great and fun layout"

  • "Very unique layout, wanting to know if this is still happening!"

  • "Looks like a unique layout, I want one"

  • "Really nice design and also great renders"

  • "This is a really unique layout and I like it a lot"

  • "I like this layout quite a bit and am definitely interested!"

  • "Would love an option with the backspace split"

  • "Very interesting. I like the idea."

  • "This will please the minimalists who still need a number pad."

  • "Very unique, haven't seen anything like it before."

  • "I like the layout."

  • "I don't want more keyboard, but I'm in."

  • "Damn, I love this layout."

Negative (4)

  • "Split Backspace? My pinky hurts just looking at this layout"

  • "The design isn't for me, but I see the appeal."

  • "Wouldn't ISO go against the principles of this design?"

  • "Some users expressed doubts about the layout and design."

Suggestions (4)

  • An option for all 1u for the numpad would be nice.

  • I'd love the option to split the enter into two 1.0u + 1.25u keys.

  • Splitting the huge Shift key into two would be great.

  • Would love an option with the backspace split, and have the pipe key be backspace instead.

Questions (5)

  • Does it support Split LShift/Backspace/Numpad Enter?

  • Is there an ISO option in mind?

  • Does the estimate price include hotswap and Bluetooth?

  • Is this happening?

  • Will there be a way to support a full spacebar?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has 55 unique comments with a significant amount of positive feedback, showing strong community interest. Several repetitive comments regarding the full spacebar were deduplicated. Engagement seems consistently enthusiastic.

Project Specs

Name
Extreme75% (Hifinger75) mini980
Release year
2021
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
Wired, Bluetooth
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Colors
Black, Grey, White, Blue, Silver, Rose Gold, Lavender
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
No
USB-C
-
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
-
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
No
Sound Dampening
Yes
Backlight
No