The Prominence 68 is a redesign of the OIL-68/Infinity-68 keyboard, featuring a unique key group layout and hotswap PCB option. Available in 150 units across three colors, it uses top-mount system and high-quality materials like aluminum and brass, priced under $500.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users love the unique design and the escape key placement."
"The redesign has received praise for its aesthetic appeal."
"There is interest in the potential for hotswap options."
"Several comments express excitement about joining the group buy."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the awkward placement of the escape key."
"Criticism regarding the name change from Infinity-68."
"Some users are unhappy about the initial lack of hotswap support."
Suggestions (3)
Add hotswap options for the board.
Consider calling the board 'Escape 68' to emphasize the unique key design.
Explore additional color options for accent plates.
Questions (3)
Is there a choice for accent color?
What is the expected timeline for the group buy?
Will there be any more bottom row layout options?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a total of 44 replies with a fairly balanced sentiment distribution. Positive feedback predominantly revolves around the design and excitement for the project, while criticism mostly targets the escape key placement and the absence of hotswap features. The engagement level indicates strong interest in the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Prominence 68
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Black, White, Navy Blue
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- -
- 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
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