The Queen is a sandwich-mounted aluminum HHKB keyboard designed for elegance and affordability. Inspired by the Mode65 and HHKB layout, it maintains quality without high costs. The group buy at $219.99 offers 300 units, with updated prototypes and sound tests available for preview.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Appreciation for a budget-friendly HHKB board."
"Excitement about finding an affordable HHKB option."
"Comment expressing anticipation for the product as a potential first HHKB."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the lack of a working prototype."
"Criticism of the design elements as too comical."
"Skepticism regarding the designer's experience and the early posting of the IC."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding more layout options.
Suggestions to improve the crown design.
Consider changing the font choice to something more regal.
Questions (3)
Request for the prototype's availability.
Inquiry about the pricing in different currencies.
Clarification on the group buy status.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a total of 14 comments, with a higher number of negative sentiments reflecting concerns about the prototype and design. Positive feedback is primarily focused on affordability. The overall sentiment suggests cautious interest in the product.
Project Specs
- Name
- The Queen
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 75%
- Layout Standard
- HHKB
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Case Colors
- E-White, Black, Silver, Gray
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum
- 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
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -