Exploring the potential interest in modern keyboards with Hall Effect switches, priced at $600 each. The RAFI keyboard offers n-key rollover and doubleshot keys with USB and PS/2 options. The author is gauging interest and seeking a more affordable price, considering a budget closer to $200.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Some users are interested in buying if the price is reasonable."
"Several members express excitement about trying Hall Effect switches."
"One user mentions being interested in a GH60 build using these switches."
"Interest in the potential for a lower price point was highlighted positively."
Negative (3)
"Criticism about the high price of $600 was prevalent."
"Concerns were raised about the usability of the switches being hard to use continuously."
"Some users state the lack of tactile feedback as a major downside."
Suggestions (2)
Recommendations for a price point under $200 were common.
Suggestions for ensuring shipping options to the EU were mentioned.
Questions (3)
Inquiries about the unique features of Hall Effect switches.
Several users asked about their experiences with Hall Effect keyboards.
Questions regarding the status of the group buy or interest check were frequent.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread showcased a mix of positive interest in Hall Effect switches with significant concerns regarding price and usability. Duplicate comments were filtered, and a high engagement level was indicated by the number of unique replies and frequent inquiries.
Project Specs
- Name
- RAFI Hall Effect Keyboard
- Switch Options
- Hall Effect
- Layout Standard
- US, German, French
- Connection
- USB, PS/2
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Weight
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- Yes
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
- Mac/Win Support
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