Introducing the Gerald65, a 65% Alice-style keyboard featuring stacked acrylic layers and multiple plate options. It includes unique features like hot-swappable keys, adjustable typing angles, and QMK/VIA support. The group buy is currently live in EU/UK and Asia, with NA opening soon.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive50%
Neutral23%
Negative27%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–50%•Neutral–23%•Negative–27%
Positive (5)
"Many users express excitement about the design and features of the keyboard."
"Users love the gasket mounting and Alice-style layout."
"The price point of $150 is seen as appealing for a keyboard with such features."
"Several comments appreciate the beauty of the keyboard."
"One user mentions it has a great sound signature."
Negative (4)
"Some users are concerned about the encoder placement and whether it will be an option."
"Comments include doubts about the choice of name for the keyboard."
"Several users criticize Discord as a communication platform for updates."
"One user pointed out that the keyboard's top is just a flat plate of acrylic."
Suggestions (3)
A suggestion was made to support a split left shift layout.
Users asked about the possibility of different mounting screw placements.
One user suggested showing renders in different materials.
Questions (3)
Is there an encoder on the left of the arrows?
Will the screws screw in from the bottom?
What is the planned price range?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 26 comments with a mix of excitement and concerns. Positive feedback heavily outweighs negative comments, indicating a strong overall interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Gerald65
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Alice
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Acrylic
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- No
