Introducing The Gentoo, a penguin-themed 65% keyboard and the successor to the Adélie. Its larger size complements its predecessor, featuring premium options like gasket mount, QMK, and VIA compatibility. Pricing is similar to Adélie, with a group buy expected in 2021.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users loved the design and concept of the Gentoo, stating it as a great evolution from the previous model, the Adelie."
"Commenters expressed excitement about the penguin theme and its aesthetic appeal."
"The community praised the color options, especially the green and brass combination."
"Users mentioned their satisfaction with the previous model, the Adelie, indicating they would also be interested in purchasing the Gentoo."
Negative (3)
"Some commenters expressed concern about the lack of hotswap PCB, stating it was a deal breaker for them."
"A few users mentioned dissatisfaction with certain color combinations and suggested they might not fit well with keysets."
"There were comments about shipping issues and the desire for more Canadian vendor options."
Suggestions (3)
Users suggested offering more color options and potential PVD silver side accents.
A number of commenters would like the option to select different weights for different color combinations.
Several users recommended including side accents or foam to improve the aesthetics and acoustics of the keyboard.
Questions (3)
Commenters inquired about the expected timeline for the group buy and production updates.
There were questions about the possibility of including a UK vendor for better distribution.
Some users wanted to know if Discord channels would be available to follow up with project developments.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contained 148 replies with a strong ratio of positive to negative feedback, showcasing community excitement. Engagement was high with many users expressing intent to purchase, suggesting a strong interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- The Gentoo
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6 Degree
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount
- Case Colors
- E-White, Navy, Forest Green, Black
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.33 kg
- Hot Swappable
- -
- 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
- -