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WIND X98 Update (IC)

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Wind Studio announces updated details for the WIND X98 keyboard instock sale and upcoming GB sale. The instock sale begins on August 10th featuring three colors, while the GB sale starting August 19th offers more color, plate, and PCB options. No keycaps will be included until quality improves.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 17%
Neutral – 0%
Negative – 83%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (1)

  • "Commenter expresses a desire to buy two units emphasizing their liking for the keyboard."

Negative (5)

  • "Concerns about the quality of color selection for the keyboard."

  • "Wish for more classy color options rather than wacky choices."

  • "Color combinations were disappointing, affecting purchase decision."

  • "Frustration with limited color options despite liking the board."

  • "Inquiry regarding PCB support for stepped caps indicating concerns on compatibility."

Suggestions (2)

  • Proposal for allowing users to customize top/bottom color combinations.

  • Request to provide color combos in the group buy based on available colors.

Questions (1)

  • Inquiry about hotswap PCB supporting stepped caps.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 6 comments, with a significant focus on color options, reflecting some dissatisfaction among users. The feedback is heavily negative, mainly due to color choices impacting purchasing intentions, but there is one positive sentiment. The medium interest level is based on the number of comments and overall engagement.

Project Specs

Name
WIND X98
Release year
-
Switch Options
Gateron cj, Gateron ink black, Gateron gopolar azure dragon
Profile
-
Layout Size
65% + Numpad + F Row
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
Wired, Bluetooth
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
3000mah
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Colors
E-white, E-pink, Grey 416u, Chocolate 4045UP, Blue 2392U, Red 3546U
Case Material
6063 Aluminium
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
2.5kg
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
-
Display Support
-
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
-
Hall Effect Support
-
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
Yes
Sound Dampening
Yes
Backlight
-