The F13 TKL post updates recent developments in the keyboard design, including its specifications such as an 8-degree typing angle, hot-swap capability, and aluminum build. Prototypes completed with a focus on blue and green variants, while retail pricing is expected between $500-$600.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive41%
Neutral21%
Negative38%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–41%•Neutral–21%•Negative–38%
Positive (6)
"Love the design and can't wait for the release."
"The board looks unique and special."
"Support for the F13 WK layout is great, count me in!"
"I'm excited for the design updates and appreciate the efforts."
"Looks amazing with the black and stainless steel."
"Changes look nice and commend the creator for accepting feedback."
Negative (6)
"Concerns about the high price making it inaccessible."
"Design above the arrow keys looks silly and overdone."
"Sounds too busy and like gaming hardware without RGB."
"Criticism about the backward piano image design."
"Too many hard angles leading to a cramped design."
"General concerns about the manufacturing costs affecting quality."
Suggestions (3)
Consider changing the design above the arrow keys to something simpler.
Add an etched phrase instead of the current design.
Incorporate wood accents if pursuing a piano theme.
Questions (2)
What is the target price for the keyboard?
Will there be more prototype images released?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a mix of excitement and criticism about the design and pricing. The overall interest level is medium, indicated by a balanced number of replies and a mix of support and concerns regarding design elements.
Project Specs
- Name
- F13 TKL (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- 8 degree typing angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount / Top mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminium 6063
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 364mm x 138mm x 40.7mm
- Weight
- 2.6kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- No
