The Type Box 101800, designed by Hymn, is a keyboard inspired by retro tech from the 70s to the 90s, focusing on creative workflows for artists. Featuring a unique layout, customizable options, and aluminum construction, it offers both functionality and design appeal.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (6)
"Fun and exciting design."
"Beautiful vintage look."
"Gorgeous aesthetics and retro vibe."
"Clear focus on functionality for creatives."
"Interest in unique design options and color choices."
"Designer is open to feedback and engaging with the community."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the removal of arrow keys."
"High price point of $700."
"Initial layout tightness of numpad and arrow keys."
"Apprehensions about usability without dedicated arrow keys."
Suggestions (4)
Consider adding more color options, particularly E-White and Navy.
Explore offering a case and sound options.
Revisit layout options to include arrow keys or split space bar.
Feedback on optimizing manufacturing to lower costs.
Questions (4)
Will there be additional color choices?
Are hotswap and solder options available?
Can the USB port height be adjusted?
When can we expect the group buy to start?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had 141 comments with varied feedback, showing strong community engagement and support for the design. The concerns regarding arrow keys generated substantial discussion, affecting some members' interest. Overall enthusiasm remained high despite criticisms, indicating a lively interest in the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- TYPE BOX 101800
- Release year
- 2023
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 1800
- Layout Standard
- WK & WKL
- Layout Ergonomics
- 5 degrees typing angle
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminum & PC
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -