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Aozora (IC)

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Aozora is a 65% keyboard featuring a sleek design with a brass badge and five color options. Priced around $200, this keyboard offers a customizable experience with various plate and PCB options. Join the ongoing GB to get yours, and keep updated by joining SalmonCat's Discord community.

This Group Buy Has Ended

Aozora (GB) by SalmonCat · Posted 10 Jun 2021

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 36%
Neutral – 34%
Negative – 30%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "Users appreciate the pricing and value of the board."

  • "The design is praised, especially the cloud badge."

  • "Enthusiasm for the upcoming group buy is high."

  • "The addition of various color options is well-received."

  • "Some users are excited about the potential of budget custom keyboards."

Negative (4)

  • "Concerns about the additional key disrupting the arrow cluster layout."

  • "Some users feel the design resembles existing boards too closely."

  • "Criticism of common color choices and requests for more variety."

  • "Questions about whether it's a 'clone' of other keyboards."

Suggestions (3)

  • Provide more color options beyond the standard selections.

  • Consider offering badgeless versions or the option to choose badge shapes.

  • Users request side profile photos to better distinguish its design.

Questions (3)

  • Inquiries about optional layout features like split backspace and right-shift.

  • Clarifications on the clone comparisons and design origins.

  • Questions regarding pickup options for local customers.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has generated significant interest with high engagement and varied feedback. The number of unique replies and a greater amount of positive comments contribute to a high overall interest level.

Project Specs

Name
Aozora
Release year
2021
Switch Options
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Profile
-
Layout Size
69
Layout Standard
ANSI/ISO
Layout Ergonomics
6-Degree
Connection
Hot-swap
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Sandwich mount
Case Colors
E-White, Black, Blue, Pink, Dark Navy
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
1.5kg
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
-
Display Support
-
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
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USB-C
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USB passthrough
-
Hall Effect Support
-
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
-