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Merisi Ottantaquattro (IC)

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The Merisi Ottantaquattro is launching a group buy on January 31st via a raffle. This top mount TKL keyboard offers customizable options and is priced at $645 with a 24-hour entry window. Shipping will be invoiced separately, and the lead time is approximately 9 months.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 47%
Neutral – 27%
Negative – 27%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (4)

  • "Loves the design and looks of the keyboard."

  • "Excited about the features and plan to participate."

  • "Interest in purchasing the big brother version as well."

  • "Finds the design intriguing and visually appealing."

Negative (4)

  • "Concerns about the high price tag."

  • "Questions the justification for the cost."

  • "Dislike for certain design elements like the chamfer."

  • "Expressed skepticism about the raffle entry requirement."

Suggestions (1)

  • Consider options for local pickup if winning the raffle.

Questions (2)

  • Why is the keyboard so expensive?

  • Inquiring about justifying the price.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a balanced mix of excitement and concerns regarding the price. There is meaningful engagement from the community, with multiple users expressing intent to participate or inquiries about the product.

Project Specs

Name
Merisi Ottantaquattro
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
TKL
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
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Connection
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Polling Rate
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Battery capacity
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Mount Style
Top mount
Case Colors
Black, Silver
Case Material
Aluminum 6063
Keycaps Material
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Dimensions
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Weight
3200g
Hot Swappable
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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
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USB passthrough
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Hall Effect Support
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QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
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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