Hi all, thanks for watching. Just want to say, if you already have this board, please don't let my comments about value affect your enjoyment of it. That would be the most wasteful move.
@GrandSekiza3 жыл бұрын
Great review, even as a simp, I think the price for the Kara is a little ridiculous though I imagine a decent amount of the money went to packaging. Could probably cut off like 30 bucks if they just stuck it in a carboard box with their logo.
@RishN16043 жыл бұрын
Even though I also have this board, I love this review, it's honest, critical and thorough about what it is and what it's about. Thanks for this
@xXSasukeXx893 жыл бұрын
@@GrandSekiza maybe have two options then. One option is to place it in a piece of shit cardboard box and the other option is for them to use their artistic organized packaging and up the price. That way both morons can buy either one.
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
@@GrandSekiza they may cut off more if not include decent cable and switch puller. But then it will be a total ripoff.
@jwoods9659 Жыл бұрын
@@GrandSekiza It a highend device I want nice packaging and not some sh*tty box.
@isastarmoon3 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail right on the head. I'm glad the community has someone who isn't afraid to be critical. Some things have to be said, and as our community grows, it's important to keep standards high.
@sviz3 жыл бұрын
I recently tried a Kara at a small meetup, and it definitely didn't meet my expectations. While I do enjoy nice packaging and art, I do agree with your points made on that end for sure. I loved this review, straight to the point and valid reasons. Nicely done
@coffee58523 жыл бұрын
hi sviz
@tylernx3 жыл бұрын
Have you heard it with pe foam?
@Ponker3 жыл бұрын
New internal dampener: pour water in case for optimal damp.
@bakeraus3 жыл бұрын
optimal drip, make sure you show your friends
@Ponker3 жыл бұрын
@@bakeraus water king who? :thocc:
@IOSam3 жыл бұрын
Man... is the "damper" vs. "dampener" argument a lost cause already? I'm about to give up explaining the difference to people... I can assure you most folks unfortunately won't even get the joke of your comment! XD
@keagan53793 жыл бұрын
I’ve actually been wondering how well this would work lol
@Ponker3 жыл бұрын
@@keagan5379 results will be "shocking"
@xianrenguo49193 жыл бұрын
Oof. The straight burn at the end. Appreciate that you kept it real for us consumers.
@fatmouth0073 жыл бұрын
JYMV is the most based keyboard youtuber in the game
@gillsejusbates69383 жыл бұрын
based where?
@gvnady83803 жыл бұрын
@@gillsejusbates6938 I assume he doesnt have a Rama Kara. I bought Kara Soya, its not worth the money. With that price range get KBD67 lite.
@Fran-lf2hp3 жыл бұрын
@@gillsejusbates6938 He's based in the US.
@OnFireByte3 жыл бұрын
Based on fact and logic
@Tao-dh9yz3 жыл бұрын
Simon?
@zack_szh67693 жыл бұрын
Rama is slowly turning into Apple
@liquidvampz3 жыл бұрын
yep. i always feel that rama is like Apple in the mkb scene lol
@wambam3 жыл бұрын
Apple has the look and the function as well at least. Rama really only has the look and price.
@andrew_koala29742 жыл бұрын
Zack_szh Take note and pay attention. APPLE is a CORPORATION Apple is a fruit They sound the same, however, they are not the same CORPORATE names are always written in the ALL CAPS iteration. You are essentially a zombie. You have eyes and cannot see - Ears and cannot hear.
@jordangoh47753 жыл бұрын
The beautiful packaging won't go away. Many love the "premium unboxing" experience, citing the need for tools, smells and otherworldly feeling when revealing the product. Sadly not everyone is like you, they want the novelty of opening a fancy box, which creates the illusion of elevating the status of the product and ultimately contributes to more waste.
@thejusmar3 жыл бұрын
I like having like sturdy packaging that's nice so I can put it back in the box for storage. Having everything be sealed individually in color coded baggies and shipped in a corpo-art box that looks at home in silicon valley is a hard pass from me.
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
@@thejusmar looks like you don't mind to add $60 for box when buy keycaps.
@thejusmar3 жыл бұрын
@@urabus986 a plain black cardboard box isn't $60. This dude was acting like the UPS box works fine
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
@@thejusmar but you like sturdy packaging that nice.
@thejusmar3 жыл бұрын
@@urabus986 not like the pompous facebook garbage the Rama came in.
@chase140003 жыл бұрын
“trailblazers in finding new boundaries of nerd consumer stupidity” LMAO
@krokenlochen3 жыл бұрын
Even as a Kara owner, I'm inclined to agree with you. It's my first and probably only Rama board, so there's that, but I really do appreciate your honesty and I can't argue with your closing thoughts on RAMAWORKS tbh. Good work.
@alexanderfan47063 жыл бұрын
A great and honest review. Watched multiple streams and other youtubers but none were as real and genuine as you. It's disappointing how everyone simps for rama but in reality, they are putting out products that are not proportionate to its prices.
@aleks39543 жыл бұрын
i believe they didn't pay their own money for it
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
@@aleks3954 yeah. Most of them received free review units.
@alexanderfan47062 жыл бұрын
@@aleks3954 getting free products does not omit a reviewer from being honest and true.
@valkhori27 күн бұрын
rama was peak a long time ago
@jlu3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that there are people who can see past the Rama tax :)
@xanira63673 жыл бұрын
Well thats the thing, if you buy a Rama product it's because you want the Rama experience, overpriced or not
@@urabus986 sure but its still a budget board, even if its overpriced lol
@techdad312 жыл бұрын
"new boundary of nerd consumer stupidity" got me. Great vid!
@quocanh1593 жыл бұрын
i have a small tip for RAMA KARA, apply permatex into all contactpoints between (plate+mute+pcb) and the case. it became smooth and soft like charm.
@raydominiqueterre74623 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try this out!
@isastarmoon3 жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate on exactly what this does?
@quocanh1593 жыл бұрын
@@isastarmoon reduce the sound of creaking, because it's plastic.
@rodok38363 жыл бұрын
3:54 FYI: glorious acknowledged their plate mistakes and are producing “improved ones” (source; their twitter)
@OnFireByte3 жыл бұрын
Also heard that they already fix their plate in new batch
@LightningxFlame3 жыл бұрын
I bought the brass plate ,its a improved version that can be fit with 3rd party stabs Newer gmmk pro are shipped with new plates able to accommodate durock v2 stabs
@JYMV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's great to hear
@YellowNotThe3 жыл бұрын
The deal breaker for me not wanting this keyboard is the sound, It just sounds so cheap, and so sad. It doesn't sound like something worth $120, and definitely not worth $160. I'm so glad I dodged such an expensive bullet
@OnlySinusodial3 жыл бұрын
Dodged a bullet with this one. Thanks for the awesome review and I share many of your opinions about RAMA too. They have been progressively getting worse and worse to the point where you are now just paying the RAMA tax.
@dxc3 жыл бұрын
Love the review and title. Was deciding on the Kara Seq 2 but am really on the fence. This video definitely does help with my decision.
@H3Y0o2 жыл бұрын
Imagine dedicating so much on packaging but couldn't even hide a simple wire from a translucent base.. I can't unsee that just as much as I can't unsubscribe from this channel now. Gotta love your plain brutal honest reviews, it is a quick fact check to bring nerds out from the keebs fantasy world.
@ireakhavok3 жыл бұрын
Great video, sir! Great commentary. Speaking your truths and being grounded in your critique is refreshing compared to other content creators.
@anbuknight3 жыл бұрын
Rama gotta chill on the prices with things like the portico and kbd67 lite out there.
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
I guess there was no purpose to compete with them.
@oatmilk99183 жыл бұрын
maybe they will release an updated version called the 'A̶p̶p̶l̶e̶ Ramaworks iKara Pro XS'
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
They could make seq2 cheaper. But no. Seems it's not their goal to compete with cheaper boards.
@astroclicks30363 жыл бұрын
Agree that the price is steep, especially considering the competition. The board itself is great HHKB though, it just needs to be $60 cheaper, and yeah accesories are way overpriced.
@SeraphimKnight3 жыл бұрын
Was looking through the comments during the with/without dampener comparison and literally couldn't tell the difference between the two so... I guess buying it is a huge waste of money.
@notporo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review glad I passed on the KARA and went with Sangeo60 for the HHKB layout.
@yugen0o3 жыл бұрын
Weird. It almost sounds like you have a pre-production Kara. No such issues with my Haze version. With the PC plate, the Kara is indeed a very different typing experience than the M-60A. I didn't care for the Kara with Glorious Panda switches, but the Kara really came alive for me with linear Banana Splits. The typing experience is good enough that I'll keep the Kara in rotation with my M60-A, TFV2 and PFU HHKBs. Regardless, if you're cross-shopping the Kara with a 65% or 75% board, then you're probably not going to be happy with the HHKB layout and lack of dedicated arrow keys under any circumstance.
@joseluismanzana16062 жыл бұрын
Agreed here. Novelkey Creams on mine, good enough for a daily driver I can sorta beat up throughout the years.
@LockheedMartinEnjoyer3 жыл бұрын
As much as I like rama his fame (deserved) is getting to him, his items are usually aesthetically nice but paying a premium price because it's his brand is something hopefully he won't do like Kara in the future.
@Null_Key3 жыл бұрын
Being a u80 owner and recently getting my hands on the kara, I'm gonna say I was disappointed. I had much higher expectations coming from the u80, not comparing metal to plastic, but quality control wise I expected much more as my u80 experience has been nothing but flawless. I also have a portico and can say without a doubt the portico is a much better deal in everyway unless you WANT the hhkb retro aesthetic the kara offers.
@user-rk1fq1zw7g3 жыл бұрын
I find the idea of JYMV paying for an okay keyboard just to be so unhappy hilarious. Thanks for keeping the review game honest
@BitTerence3 жыл бұрын
I think all your observations about the product itself match my own experience, but having tried all the other board you mentioned in this review, it’s hard to judge what you consider to be a good or bad value. The Portico, NK65EE, and GMMK Pro are all pretty bad to me while still exceeding the cost of a good prebuilt when switches and keycaps are factored in, so I don’t think they help your argument that much in comparison. The Kara is at least, as you said, decent. Given that they’re definitely going to keep making this keyboard for a while, it would be very interesting to check back in in a year or so when we can compare against the next wave of entry level keyboards like the Q1, Ikki 68 and Bauer Lite that could end up being better keyboards than the Kara and not just cheaper ones.
@Lireoec3 жыл бұрын
Get the Tokyo60 as your canvas (plastic is not worth it IMO) and go from there. Great value.
@monkyebrain3 жыл бұрын
Well said at the end. I frankly think they’re trying the break out of the r/mk niche and be more of an industrial design shop. I don’t know how I feel about that. That said, all the offerings in this price range is garbage. And pretty much waste of money. I much rather just buy an HHKB.
@u1ti3 жыл бұрын
Imo it's one of the best looking keyboards out there, but damn do they charge up the ass. Plus idk if I can truly get used to HKKB layout tbh.
@joseluismanzana16062 жыл бұрын
Been trying HHKB for FPS games like CSGO and Valorant. Took a lot to get used to but am now enjoying the closer control key for crouching and the less awkward acement for left Shift. For Coding and Typing it's just the best, 2U control is revolutionary.
@elijahbyoun77192 жыл бұрын
There’s literally no difference in sound with the dampener vs without lmao
@brocky Жыл бұрын
So glad keyboard quality and sound signature has improved so much over the years.
@Vespene Жыл бұрын
I like my M60A, or at least I thought it was the greatest thing ever against the HHKB design in 2019, but switches not registering with the PCB really bothers me. I cannot tell you how many times I've had to remove switches and realign the PCB of my board just to make sure everything works properly, and I know for sure my HHKB Type-S wouldn't have given me any of these issues if I had just... not sold it back then.
@tomlee452 жыл бұрын
It's hard to find many HHKB options - it's what drew me to rama, i prefer it over any other keyboard layout which is why the KARA is very appealing to me. Overall, while it is a bit on the pricey side, it's not much cheaper than the actual HHKB but with mechanical switches over the capacitive style switches (and thus all the customization choices). That is worth the price for me. Great video and and editing.
@2432 жыл бұрын
I think most people forget about the Drop Tokyo 60 $160 plus it includes some stabs
@chaoticgood133 жыл бұрын
Your comments about excessive packaging echo my sentiments! I feel as though this hobby already is so heavily enveloped into the ethos of consumerism that the least we can do is to reduce the number of plastics, and look for recyclable or biodegradable alternatives to packaging. Inks on boxes take up a lot of energy and water to print as well. Really hoping more people in the hobby start thinking about the impacts of their purchases.
@kyrian76003 жыл бұрын
“Heavily enveloped into the ethos of consumerism” kinda the point when it comes to any hobby
@chaoticgood133 жыл бұрын
@@kyrian7600 Indeed but arguably this hobby has more things to buy because of the parts needed to build a keyboard. Other hobbies like Japanese knives are really only the knives themselves. There's also just a wealth of GBs happening that assist in the facilitation of greater purchases.
@exooptik2 жыл бұрын
I have thoroughly enjoyed this. Quick question - you mentioned the bezel is quite tall on this board. Do you know which boards have the least tall front bezel? Everything I see is super chonky, and I hate using a wristpad.
@Indra_Ninja3 жыл бұрын
Honest review!!! Rare to see these days
@darwinngo2 жыл бұрын
Amazing review! Is that a deskmat at the very end or an art piece? I have aquariums and a Shiba Inu so it's very much like me!
@JYMV2 жыл бұрын
That's actually the box art that came with the Kara
@JacobTech-35672 жыл бұрын
The RAMA "KASHGRAB"
@StfuSiriusly3 жыл бұрын
nice to see someone not just slobbin on rama's knob just because its rama. Got a sub from me
@chrom4ful3 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate objective review you do, keep doing what you do Community tend to put blind favoritism on particular vendors/designers, basically hivemind mentality
@Donbros3 жыл бұрын
I agree: cardbox is most premium boxing for me. I would be more happy if keyboard case would be added. I don't agree with beautiful box philosophy thus not a big fan of apple
@_iboji3 жыл бұрын
Oooooooof but subscribed because of the genuinely and justifiably critical review. I slightly regret my purchase now 🥲
@CheeseTurbulence2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, makes me glad I didn't go for the Kara.
@sunnysfu3 жыл бұрын
I sold mine a week after it arrived. On top of the issues you mentioned mine was also creaking near the modifiers and the plate was so deep in the case that using XDA caps was a total joke.
@neooutsider3 жыл бұрын
I'm usually OK with most of their pricing since they provide interesting and unique products, but this doesn't seem like it's it. Those recent keycap case you pointed out are a perfect example, more so than this board.
@jordangoh47753 жыл бұрын
That's what he said... They offer the rare hhkb layout and daughter board. But they fall short in other functional design avenues. Hope you like your overpriced nerd product.
@stripedtee3 жыл бұрын
haven't tried it myself, but i feel like the d60 lite would be the much more superior option over the kara, especially for someone who has fallen in love with the HHKB layout SPECIFICALLY like you mentioned. from what i've seen in other videos, it has a nice sound, similar aesthetics, more value, and is significantly cheaper. it also uses an actual gasket mount structure. you get stabs, cable, case dampening etc. $119 before shipping is something you really can't go wrong with imo
@slightlyprofessional2 жыл бұрын
Can’t hear any difference with or without the dampener.
@P37_282 жыл бұрын
Waiting on my u80a Seq-2. Hopefully the quality is value worthy.
@benko6981Ай бұрын
it also doesnt get shipped....
@jdoroz18703 жыл бұрын
the D60 Lite would probably be the most comparable keyboard
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
Tokyo60?
@thecaptainsterling3 жыл бұрын
I also have an issue with the screws on the back. For me that already makes it not worth the price tag. It does lack alot. It looks alright but, I honestly regret this one. since i got it off of aftermarket i got it for $300. RIP
I must say I was thinking about this for the longest time. The board ever really impressed me in terms of looks, but the cost is just too attractive to initially. However, after watching the reviews and currently using a M65B I think I am good for now. Thank you so much for the review. Literally the only honest review out there. Literally some WELL KNOWN reviewers on youtube will say its better with the dampener. Bravo. Keep it up!
@_IanOfEarth3 жыл бұрын
This was well worth waiting for! Great video! Excited to get my SEQ2 and try it myself.
@shitim3318 Жыл бұрын
Great video, love people express their true feeling rather than crow about whatever they got. But I have 3 Kara😂, and just pre-ordered the RW x KAIJU KINGZ. I didn't find those issue with my Karas, and I don't use internal accessories at all. The only thin I should probably mention is use a proper switcher is more critical to a keyboard.
@wagonet3 жыл бұрын
Best keyboard reviewer on KZbin. Please keep up the amazing content. Your viddos are very unique.
@leifsicool3 жыл бұрын
You should compare the pcb quality of kara to its competitors. Portico has serious pcb issues while Kara doesn't.
@jordangoh47753 жыл бұрын
Well... Portico is run by TKC, a company that is infamous for shipping broken shit. Maybe compare with to the ikki68 aurora and kbd67lite for a better comparison.
@leifsicool3 жыл бұрын
@@jordangoh4775 I mentioned portigo because it was used for comparison in the video
@Grumpyfoot.3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was actually considering the Kara but I've been putting off because of the 1 year wait (likely).
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for 7 months for my kara.
@jakel38122 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying the things in the end. That 60 dollar box with 40 dollar inserts is a total joke and without the inserts, I don't think the box holds any keycap set well... It's crazy to say but at this moment my fav rama product is the inventory...
@YzorYzor3 жыл бұрын
My dream keyboard is the Rama U80-A, do you think that one is worth its price when it comes back as group-buy?
@lawbinson9 ай бұрын
I actually really like it after modding it. Its a softer bottom out than my M60A and a good mobile option. The acoustics are also good.
@romo95923 жыл бұрын
Great analysis as always. This is the feedback that the entry level boards need, especially for the designers and manufacturers that release multiple runs of these boards. I always wanted a Rama KARA since the first run, but the feedback here and the massive price put me off on getting a SEQ2. I mean, once you add the cost of decent switches and stabilizers to the base kit, you have something that reaches HHKB prices in a market of KBD67 Lites and the war between the Keychron Q1 and GMMK Pro. But man is the KARA really gosh darn cute.
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
Their starter kit creams+durocks seems normal priced, no? I guess in the war with gmmk and q1 goes third side with nj80.
@caesargilang80112 жыл бұрын
hey rama is not the villain here, they saw an opportunity and they took it. The one at fault here is us the stoopid customer xD
@SevenDeMagnus9 ай бұрын
So sad, Rama used to be a great high-end brand, may the current really high-end ones not repeat this. God bless.
@bliiblaablue3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was also about to make a video about this. I´ve been sending messages back and forth to RAMA for the past few weeks about this issue. I am hugely disappointed on my RAMA KARA (moon). The injection mould case is just horrible, the surface quality is just dreadful for the price! I don´t want to know what the quality will be for the new keycaps if this is the "normal standard". I own the Portico as well and even though it´s cheap feeling as well, at least the surface on it is pretty consistent. Oh, yeah, even my "cheap" Ducky One 2 Mini has a consistent surface quality.
@joseluismanzana16062 жыл бұрын
I got a great unit myself with zero discernible kinks or issues. Must be bad luck in the mix too.
@coleonoscopy693 жыл бұрын
After all of the delays from this board, I don't think that this board is worth the hype, or the price. I think that it looks good, but even with the dampener, it still sounds a bit hollow. And after my Thermal gets in, I don't think that I will be purchasing another RAMA board.
@blues92153 жыл бұрын
These camera shots are great
@barrettw3 жыл бұрын
i didnt get those dope stickers w/ mine :(
@striker_kbd3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love you channel so so helpful so much wisdom for beginners or semi beginners now I’m really glad I bought the Portico
@aj0413_3 жыл бұрын
Recently ordered the SEQ2; way I see it, is that Rama is like Apple, except for keyboards.
@urabus9863 жыл бұрын
Agree with that. Kara is iPhone SE. 😁
@aj0413_3 жыл бұрын
@@urabus986 Yep. Not the best performant, not the best parts, not good value, but a unique experience and product that will leave you satisfied.
@newtc3122 жыл бұрын
After my first and last purchase experience from Rama, I never go back to them
@muCephei_3 жыл бұрын
They are charging $64 for kate keycap case...for plastic. Just because it has the name Rama. It's undeniable they overprice their items. To be fair though, not much more expensive than GMK, and it comes with the case.
@DarklordofBarovia2 жыл бұрын
Bought it second hand for 150, completely modded, lubed switches and replaced/lubed springs. New + lubed + modded stabs. And the board/kit was modded too. For that it really wasn't a bad deal - but from the box for 160...myeah there are better options
@thetreasonseason3 жыл бұрын
''nerd consumer stupidity'' Bro, you nailed it. 😂
@chrinaldi3 жыл бұрын
Your review gives me moderate anxiety on my decision to join in U80-A SEQ2 GB a year ago. If they screwed up on their "entry-level" keyboard, I am not really feeling confident about their higher-end boards...
@iiscd59702 жыл бұрын
I've got two boards that Rama sold - An M65-B in Polycarbonate and a Thermal. I was a bit disappointed with the M-65, but the Thermal is awesome. I also bought two U80-A SEQ2s, and from my experience with other Rama boards I think they'll be pretty nice. Most of my disappointment with the M-65 has to do with the layout. I've been going back and forth between HHKB and TKL layouts for a couple of years so everything about the 65% layout just feels wrong to me. I think it has made me more critical of the M-65 than I would have been if it were in a different layout, but there is one obvious flaw in the design. When assembled, the bottom of the board bows out away from the case on the side nearest the space bar. There obviously should have been a couple of screws there to hold the bottom flush with the outside of the case. I think this is a case of Rama originally designing this case to be manufactured out of aluminum which would hold its shape better. It's not too big of a deal since you'd never notice when the board isn't upside down, but it does annoy me a bit considering how much I paid for the board. I think Rama's aluminum boards are really good, and only a bit more expensive than other options really. The anodizing on my thermal is great (on par or better with my boards from TX Keyboards, KBD Fans, and Mekanisk). The design overall of the M65 is a lot cooler than the simple, but functional designs of my TX Keyboards (love them too though), and as mentioned before I don't think there would be any issues with it if it was aluminum rather than polycarb. I think the problems that people have with the Kara can be attributed to the materials and manufacturing process Rama tried with this board. Injection molding and ABS for cases are pretty new to "custom" keyboard kits in general and I think Rama hasn't yet learned all the ins and outs of using plastics for keyboard cases. I went ahead an bought a Kara SEQ2 against my better judgement so I guess I'll get to see if Rama corrects some of the issues people are complaining about with SEQ1. The price for me is not that high since I'm used to custom aluminum TKL prices so hopefully I can throw in a dampener that I got with my M65 and have it be decent enough to use.
@zjkingsley72 жыл бұрын
I have the M60-A and it's easily the best board I've ever used. You will not regret your purchase at all.
@IOSam3 жыл бұрын
Ouch!
@primarkbargainbin98473 жыл бұрын
A critique on ramaworks? how dare you 1! ! !1!1!!
@nickthaskater3 жыл бұрын
KBD67 Lite with silicone mount would be more in line as an alternative, despite being 65%.
@foureight843 жыл бұрын
Are there any metal drop-in replacement cases for the stock HHKB?
@pketh3 жыл бұрын
Take a look at the norbaurer heavy grail
@donoteatglass3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a truly honest review. Tired of all the brown nosing in this community.
@AtamoskTPK2 жыл бұрын
I would agree with some of this stuff, but I was under the impression I was paying a premium, not because there was a better value, but because that was the cost of getting it from rama, and not for the name recognition but for the cost to pay people well and pay for materials, although now that I think about it I might be making it up in my head. I guess my thought is that keybaords can either be cheap or they are a hobby. If you want to participate in the hobby then its about experimentation in materials and design, and not about cost point. I am not critisizing you or this video but actually a self reflection in this comment. I am left wondering If I made that narrative up in my head. Like I don't mind buying a rama baord as long as the designers and people around the company are getting paid well and the suppliers are getting paid well and the product is made somewhat ethically. I guess I need to do some more research into the matter. I will say that I did just get a U80 and I am in love with it. I have spent a bunch of money on keyboard stuff, a number I am too emberrased to mention, specifically at rama in the last few months, but if the cost is going to ethicallly paying people for creating something cool I dont necessarilly mind it. I think specifically about Rama that is what I am looking for. Although I think after my rama panic I will be looking into other group buys from other companies. Thanks for the great and honest review. Hopefully I can do some research into the matter to either confirm or correct my assumption about this.
@rohitduda67023 жыл бұрын
something this scathing shouldn’t be allowed on the internet
@guessit50363 жыл бұрын
My Varmilo VB87M, which I bought for 80$ (MSRP was 150$) has exactly the same sound signature as this this board, except it's a TKL and only Bluetooth.
@pokvirus57053 жыл бұрын
Why you sounds like jaded PR-13 version of Teaha types? (your content is great btw)
@xXSasukeXx893 жыл бұрын
I respect the video. Not a bad review. I disagree about the finish. At $160 I find the finish to be acceptable. I don't expect anything more at the price point and anything better would just be additional quality imo at that price range. However i do agree in general that with the kara you are paying for injected mold for looks and not typing experience. This is still a low to mid budget build and i do not expect a whole lot when it comes to overall quality but i do expect... Maybe a few more good surprises than this as far as design of functional plate placement that would make the typing experience a bit better...
@jmalina3273 жыл бұрын
I got SEQ1 and yeah it's pricey but there aren't many HHKB layout customs available. The sound and feel is good enough for me. I do feel a bit robbed by the dampener. I also got a Portico to gift to my partner and I'm impressed by the sound and feel of it, but the stabilizers are junk. Also either the Portico PCB sockets are off center or the DSA magic girl keycaps are shit. It looks pretty jank.
@linkstale2 жыл бұрын
I opened the box and sauce how cheap it was and sold it for double. Ill be waiting for the next rama m60
@Keebmen10 ай бұрын
What are those keycaps :O
@involuntarysoul38672 жыл бұрын
totally copping those $60 case to put my $20 aliexpress keycaps in them
@hudsonwindsor11363 жыл бұрын
100% Mines going on the shelf :P
@PickleTickle3 жыл бұрын
i was not expecting such an indepth review nice
@johnpalcon75702 жыл бұрын
If i can get it $200 CAD shipped, should i👀
@JYMV2 жыл бұрын
No more than 100usd
@trosc3 жыл бұрын
One thing about this hobby is that it’s never been about value for money. It’s about stuff that would otherwise not be made. That being said RAMA has good value boards (U80, Thermal) and stuff that is there to support them whilst being not so much value per monies - chess set, pens, film canisters aaand the Kara. If you already have a U80 with the dampener and the weight the fact that those fit the Kara is a bonus. So in conclusion the Kara is nice but not for everybody. And that’s ok. Also I’d rather get Kara than support TKC in any way shape or form and the GMMK Pro is pretty terrible (I have one) starting with the high profile which isn’t really high profile, the gasket mount which isn’t really gasket and the QMK and VIA support which are terrible.
@AD-nq2nz3 жыл бұрын
While it's true that the mk hobby considered as a *whole* isn't about value for money, the Kara is clearly a budget-oriented/entry-level board. The entire rationale behind budget boards is that they offer good performance for their price point.
@jwoods9659 Жыл бұрын
RAMA is a niche HIGHEND FASHION TECH BRAND, no different than other high-end brands. I WANT fancy packaging sorry. Maybe they could offer bare-bones boxes plain stuff and just your device but honestly we have enough of that all ready. Can't we have any nice things that are well thought out call me a snob but I'm tired on no frillz