Lin Works introduces the Whale 75 keyboard with a 75% layout, available with customizable knob or F13 key options. Designed with community feedback, it features a hybrid PCB, compatibility with QMK/VIA, and artisan maker collaborations. Orders open December 19th, exclusively for international buyers.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users expressed excitement for the GB."
"The design and color options received positive remarks."
"Users are eager to purchase, with many already planning to buy."
"Some users are impressed with the layout and side profile."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the high price point were mentioned among a few users."
"Some users expressed dissatisfaction with specific design elements."
"There was criticism regarding the comparison of the board to others."
Suggestions (2)
A number of users asked about the possibility of a hotswap option.
The inclusion of a split backspace option was suggested.
Questions (3)
Some users inquired about the availability of physical samples of the colors.
Questions arose about the functions of specific LEDs on the board.
Clarifications on the engraving options were requested.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated substantial engagement with a total of 88 comments. Positive feedback was significantly higher than negative, indicating strong interest in the project. Diverse opinions were noted, and duplicate comments were filtered for more unique responses.
Project Specs
- Name
- Whale 75
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 75%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI / ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Case Colors
- Silver, Black, Burgundy Red, Military Green, Lavender Purple
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.0
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes