The Zoom98 - A Combo of Full Size and 1800 Layout?

[@ChristopherVisser]

FINALLY a custom with a full numpad and doesn't break the bank. I don't mind that it's between a 100% and 1800 style. Definitely copping this, and probably in this dope orange ano.

[@SevericK_BooM]

Clearly you weren’t paying attention when the qk100 came around, mine is phenomenal

[@alexotos]

To be fair, people get busy and miss things in the hobby! So its nice that more people run things the better!

[@ChristopherVisser]

@@SevericK_BooMI actually did follow that one, but the QK100 but I didn't care for the exploded arrows or the only 1x2 section underneath the screen/badge area. The Zoom 98 layout fits my needs in a way the QK100 did not.

[@blackice11z]

Snub Arrows WITH a full size right shift! I love it!

[@gAIMingEditz]

Blood orange keyboard is awesome!

[@Tyreinn]

man i turned around on the lcd so much, ordered the kit just in case with my zoom 75 and it immediately became my favorite choice out of all the choices. Especially after seeing the zoompad with the knob, no real need for one on my keyboard. don't love the little nipple on the 98 under the home cluster, and the 2x2 home cluster in general honestly. but the side profile is awesome

[@chuckthetrooper]

The little nipple thing will be removed on the final production model, instead it will be a RGB cut out in the shape of the telescope logo

[@cloudconnected7008]

i preordered the zoom98 now for q1/q2 2024 my current setup KBD87 mk2 ePBT Ivory POM Plate Durock V2 Stabs Lubed G205 Boba U4T Lubed which Switchescould you recommend?? for thocky poppy deep sound?

[@mylessia1749]

going to cop that zoom98! it looks so futuristic! @alexotos, I also dig your yellow enter and pink escape on the pc kohaku. From which set are those?

[@danielnutzz5912]

What is your keyboard in this video ? The translucent one. Thank you

[@hapi_people]

GMK Salmon is amazing on my zoom75 same color!

[@jGRite]

Looking forward to the 109.

[@ANMSPTLT]

it's 2023 and the numpad is still on the right. when will they learn.

[@alexchang1878]

If you are right handed using the numpad on the left. Do you prefer having the enter key on the left or right side?

[@ANMSPTLT]

@@alexchang1878 on my candybar it's configured on the right. seems fine.

[@jGRite]

Keychron: yeah, when will they learn.

[@Jdjdjrb]

Fr it also makes it feel more awkward when using mouse because of the huge gap between the alphas and where my mouse is

[@sparktaylor8489]

It still feels like we barely got numpad in general so by current rates we'll get left side numpad in 2029

[@Akitane_Art]

why did he want the non-flexcut one instead of the flex cut? which one is better?

[@__entiendo]

Really like the layout of this more than the QK100.

[@SevericK_BooM]

I’d have to go with the qk100 for me. I’m a geologist tho so the mountain design definitely got me.

[@weethen]

if i hadn't already bought a qk100, i definitely would have considered this. no regrets with my qk100 though, i really like it

[@SlyyTired]

Hey, alex! Not related to the video but have u tried coley switches? Would like to see a vid of you using them 😁

[@xDrBlink]

zoom98 or wind x98?

[@hoangcowboy]

Which foam do u use??? Is it good with no foam???

[@marauder_tf]

Very Informative Video.

[@SevericK_BooM]

Is a flex cut PC plate really necessary? I mean, it’s PC

[@tonysun2278]

I see the W1-AT influence in this one with bottom and side profile as well as the the Geon style feet. Personally, I prefer the slimmer design of the QK100 more but the pcb on the zoom is less likely to cause hollowness with the backspace.

[@lorenz7550]

hey, need your opinion of the looks of a keeb colour combo: Is Zoom75 or 65 in Sky Blue with Pbtfans Spark Light a good combo? Really liking the sky blue on the renders lol

[@mazdakdn]

Hey, I know i’m not alex but I own a Zoom65v2 in sky blue. I find it looks pretty accurate to renders and I love mine match with JTK Illusion. Spark light also seems great, the blueish grey is a lighter tone than the case but I bet it’ll contrast super well.

[@lorenz7550]

@@mazdakdn Thanks for the answer, that's what I'm looking for (any answer is appreciated and especially if the person has a board in the same colourway). Sounds good, gonna probably pick the 75 with the spark light up and really looking forward to the board. How do you like your colour and keycap combo?

[@jlee9360]

nah

[@alexotos]

It looks like it would be a decent little combo from the photos! Should contrast well!

[@lorenz7550]

@@alexotos Thank you Alex 👍 Gonna go with the zoom75 and looking forward to it 👀

[@Uglier.]

any other custom makers for 1800's just like this one?

[@Aitor]

Looks like the quality is there. Unfortunately, the telescope version doesn't feet my style and the "regular" version with the dot light is just horrendous, Makes it look like a cheap toy from aliexpress. Also, not very fond of the layout. Despite me being in the look out for a full keyboard with aluminum body, is a pass for me.

[@francois.m]

How is it so hard for Zoom to just give a keeb in a carrying case instead of some waifu box that'll end up in the trash?

[@luceatlux]

Seems like its extremely difficult

[@TyTheCamGuy]

and it's ai generated so even lazier

[@bltzcstrnx]

Aren't they usually give you one? Their 65 and 75 include carrying case IIRC. It maybe just that full size carrying case kind of hard to find.

[@francois.m]

The cases will be purchased in bulk so their cost prices will be lower.

[@skweetis]

Why not just make it full size? Saving one entire column of space. The nav cluster looks stupid, especially with the arrows separated in x but not y direction. Pass.

[@firstname9845]

cool

[@alaudbrother]

That’s what the Zoom104 is for 🎉

[@SPLIFiTeD]

I'm torn between the zoom75 and zoom98

[@chuckthetrooper]

Just depends on how often do you use the numpad

[@ashorezy]

pog

[@jojonokimyonabouken7615]

All of this and still no screen on the zoom65???

[@alaudbrother]

Where would it go?

[@jojonokimyonabouken7615]

@@alaudbrother either top right and just move some keys, or by the arrow keys. I never said it would fit without a redesign but it’s what’s needed at this point

[@robmarth2226]

QK100 >> Zoom98

[@_ExTitus]

I think the layout is butt ugly but they certainly tried to make it interesting. If it was a more normal full size layout, it might've been the first time I wanted a custom full size.

[@WoollyMittens]

This layout is pointless. All it achieves is getting rid or ins/del or home/end for no reason.

[@hrolvnir]

it’s interesting how different the mods sound vs @kirin_ soundtests - spacebar still kinda hollow?

[@alexotos]

I mean, i hate to beat a dead-horse but... flexcuts will make anything sound weak and not full. its a trade off for that typing experience. I dont think it sounded hollow though, more so just flat. The spacebar was actually really nice though!

[@hrolvnir]

@@alexotos its true- this would be good for a muted office build for sure