This Keyboard Is A Giant Touch Screen?

[@alexotos]

This is a VERY novel and niche keyboard. I hope it finds the audience it deserves, it seems it has already. But I do think it needs some more work put into it. I do think for a regular everyday typing experience this is tricky one. This could be good if they continue to work on the keycap, and I hope they do. As of right now, the thoughts expressed in my video pretty much states how I feel about this.

They did say they are working on a final version of the “keyboard tray” and I would be interested to see that before I personally would buy it. I also dabbled with changing settings like the background video and the animations off stream. It was simple enough, albeit a bit tedious. It’s really just dropping files into the keyboard and labeling them accordingly.

[@makmakg242]

I ask you again to please review the Lucky65 V2, please do a thorough showcase and build of your own from it. I would love for you to do an objective review from an enthusiast's perspective.

[@zhenyangdai2681]

Hey Alex! What’s the 60% keyboard on your desk?

[@hyperturbotechnomike]

This Keyboard could be great for people which speak multiple languages with different writing systems. I speak German, Lithuanian, Russian and English (UK). I would not use it as a main keyboard, but one for scenarios where i have to switch between layouts.

[@Novoxy_]

I feel like they are completely missing the selling point of the keyboard being able to be used for multiple languages with ease and an ability to have audio play back to help those learning a language.

[@Suspiria115]

might be also interesting for blind people with audio feedback?

[@hughmungus99]

i assumed that was the point and the reason it was recommended to me bc i don't watch keyboard videos lol

[@jonathanpabon4477]

Sure but is that the actual target audience they are selling it to or are they selling it to regular people and tech enthusiast? Either way Soo little of a market for such a niche product.

[@Novoxy_]

@ doesn’t really matter if it’s the target or not.

[@jonathanpabon4477]

@@Novoxy_ yeah it does lol otherwise who is going to buy it lol cause the vast majority of people won't spend $300 on a keyboard. That's a very niche market.

[@lawbinson]

It needs to also be a drawing screen.

[@mintyemerald3935]

My thoughts exactly

[@Pepo..]

yeah that would probably make it wayy more useful, i have no idea on how u would touch type with this..

[@GhosteYoutube]

yes, and making it pressure sensitive would make holding your fingers on the keys possible too. they could even make it so you can adjust the amount of pressure you need to apply for a keypress.

[@MeLikesWindows]

wouldn't it make more sense to have a drawing tablet and some sort of wifi/bt keybord app just like tv remote apps? (if those even exist, I do not own a tablet)

[@MaxC_1]

@@MeLikesWindows drawing tablets are just a screen that sends the data of where the screen has a change in pressure, so whatever app you're running will respond accordingly. AKA just use the default virtual keyboard and set the drawing tablet as the input device and it works just fine

[@iUsedToBeAMusician]

for every niche product, there's ALWAYS going to be the person who will benefit from it and consider it the best thing since sliced bread.

[@baskpro8232]

Exciting to think in the future their will be more niche products that’ll fit your lifestyle/life perfectly. 🤯

[@splitzkee_]

Just because we could, doesn't mean we should

[@goodgamist5113]

I don't think that saying applies here, its a pretty harmless product lol

[@Timely-ud4rm]

@@goodgamist5113 Same! the product is a interesting take on keyboards like the flux keyboard. I think companies experimenting with keyboards like this is incredible. I want some kind of sci-fi keyboard. this one wont be that but a good step in the direction.

[@asuha98]

Why not? Like there are some people who are actually interested with this

[@makii4772]

You acting like this is the nuclear bomb😭

[@kirikawanaota2539]

Agreed the screen won’t survive my league of legends rage

[@bluethan806]

0:40 I thought we were looking at a split screen, so seeing your hand reach up to the other keyboard made me do a double take

[@LewysC]

Same, very trippy

[@Ciz4Crummy]

Have to give props to Alex for giving honest feedback on a product that he didn't seem too much into.

[@frieds0ul270]

Does it really need to be a whole mini computer instead of being just a typeC display with the companion app ? It is so badly over engineered tbh.

[@audaudin6592]

There's advantages to it being a mini pc. Like universal support and optimization (not having a keyboard app running on your pc 24/7).

[@NathanielBeak]

So its a 4k tablet with a metal case around it?

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

It's a non regular screen definitely not derived from any consumer products.

[@raviolibirb8009]

Worse. It only lets you type and nothing else

[@Overflow066]

ASUS zenbook duo’s are the primary drivers of small super-ultawides. Also as an owner they are solid panels

[@RVBcodex]

I'd imagine if they design the membrane as actual keycaps+switch using the capacitive pen touch (those annoying rubber dome pens) to interface to the touchscreen, could be an interesting sleeper look

[@Nickentowd]

Great concept, but can you put subway surfers on it?

[@BoxZzzGaming]

Giving options for keycap plates you can swap for different feel tactile clicky etc would be a way to offer some customization and let you find the right feel for you

[@bryantaylor2523]

I think their real market for this should be as a competitor to the elgato stream deck instead of a regular keyboard to type on. Then later they could release extra keycap overlay layout things to make macro pads with different clusters/groupings of buttons, larger/smaller buttons, a cutout section to touch the screen directly to use a portion of it like a laptop's touchpad while the rest is still buttons, or whatever else people could think of.

[@meyers0781]

This might see mass production in the future for one reason: factories especially in countries where standard alphabet isn't common can reduce additional production of keyboards that have nonstandard alphabet/letter/character They just need to produce one keyboard and that's it. However as said, tactile feedback is essential, and not just for gamers.

[@chrisheartman9263]

I mean, you can already change the language of the keyboard on your computer, in basically all computers.

[@UltraCenterHQ]

not gonna lie, I actually like the concept of a virtual pc keyboard. less buttons just means less dust, dirt inside your tech. and you can switch out keyboard layouts to your language and even change it from full, compact, tenkeyless

[@theyehsohz]

I'm still waiting on my flux keyboard...

[@mimp8365]

It’ll be in production soon, surely.

[@RepoGaming79]

Same

[@MichaelBertolino]

Yeah. That's never coming

[@flashjor98]

I feel you, waiting on the Finalmouse keyboard.

[@pure_snow]

I think the Flux keyboard is a scam. It's way overdue for shipment.

[@zhenyaloginov]

The market for these would be people who can't buy a keyboard for their language or those who need 3 languages or special symboos like notes, etc. Btw Optimus keyboard by Artlebedev Studio wada real product you could buy and it's like firm wisely 2000s. These were two revisions, the latter with a big touchscreen like this but the keys were normal transpatent keycaps

[@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline]

I get what youre saying but you can swap between layouts in windows with Alt+Space, its default shortcut. But for notes, yeah maybe. Im not sure how those work.

[@zhenyaloginov]

@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline I was talking about keycap labels, not the software. And not about special symbols like π etc., I meant musical notation

[@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline]

@@zhenyaloginov Yeah that makes sense, hope they make it easier to read

[@elbert5208]

Where the hell is the typing test???

[@bosnianvibe]

That's what I said in a comment too all he did was yap

[@dacbiet]

@@bosnianvibe i agree. How is this a keyboard video and there's no typing involved lmao

[@GewaltOfRiwia]

I would assume it's because it's not working as well as intended. He might be getting inconsistent typing results therefore this board is not reliable.

[@necraz__6446]

Exactly, useless review

[@vesosu]

this video literally drived me crazy for this exact reason. how is this supposed to be a review when all you do is yapping???

[@Lillian_La_Elara_Silverwood]

If they implement further features, like working with drawing software, or fully could use it for drawing purposes or tailor it to other programs and refine the membrane more, i can see this becoming a popular multi-purpose thing, sure i doubt anyone would buy it for the keyboard aspect, but if it could be a multfucintional display. if they price it competitively too.

[@RodBlanc]

This could be super nice with an eink display, to make battery life super long while in wireless mode.

[@EdLrandom]

kinda smart, making a single touch screen instead of installing a bunch of tiny screens in each key like the streamdeck.

[@theshinyglassesguy623]

A keyboard video without a typing test is a signal that we failed as a society.

[@codeking4585]

This will be perfect if it has paper ink display, that will make ot more user friendly and power efficient and obvious will have the ability to modify

[@dhoffnun]

I remember seeing images of these that made the key overlay look a lot better, like completely transparent and virtually seamless. This just looks like one of those crusty silicone keyboard protectors or maybe a copre sheet just sitting on top; does kinda defeat the purpose in my mind.

[@kylespevak6781]

That looks a lot like this little touchscreen my friend bought in Japan. He uses it to control his livestreams or other

[@chrisheartman9263]

Some of the things he considered "tacky", I honestly really liked. The vents that also double as lights are very ingenious, the side lights also look cool, I quite like the thickness (even though I'm pretty sure that's a wrist killer in the longrun), and the magnets I'm pretty sure have to be loose, at least a bit, because if you don't have them loose you need an indent that's more difficult to access. Also the magnets it comes with look pretty cute. I simply do not like the concept of a touch keyboard because I was raised on touch-typing.

[@Jeffrey_Wong]

I'm irrationally bothered by the slight crookedness of all the keys. It's not that crooked, but now that I've seen it I can't unsee it.

[@letsdogaming481]

As most people already have a tab just cast from pc to tab as second screen enable touch and open virtual keyboard then drag keyboard down to tab monitor. also it can be opened split screen with other programs like main monitor only everything can be done on the tabs touch screen

[@malks9537]

Perhaps if they could work macros into it too. soo its a keyboard, screen, and like a stream deck. If they could adjust the size wether that be a bigger/smaller display or just physical wieght and adjust the ergonomics. I can see it finding a niche.

[@beyoncehadoneofthebest]

the time to use the display function is when you’re in the final stretch of a major goon sesh and no longer need to use the keys 😅

[@jadedfire4351]

it would be kinda cool if they offered a few options for the keyset resistances so people could pick/swap based off their personal preferences. Can you make custom themes n stuff tho? or is it just the black screen and gifs. I feel like being able to highly customize your keyboard easily would be sort of a big selling point yk

[@jadedfire4351]

like just stuff like that to make it go from kinda gimmicky to being actually useable

[@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline]

They should have made one part of the screen customizable with gestures, macro keys, mouse movement, color sliders. I imagine someone working with graphics could use it well. Like swapping layout with a gesture for different programs or tools, then control it with touch.

[@BlackFoxVMT]

im getting closer to making my dream tron desktop

[@madthane_]

Isn't this what Flux Keyboard was supposed to be? That thing hasn't even come out yet despite saying it should be out in 2024. They already placed preorders and such and it has been radio silence. These things are feeling like it's a scam to be honest.

[@MariusBrügmann]

You need to check their website for more info flux keyboard and this garbage is nothing alike also they have shown off the keyboard at a tech meetup where people got to use it

[@Esuppie]

Oh my god Dandadan on the board is crazy good 🤯 curious to where this board will go with further development

[@TheWebgecko]

It would be cool if we could 3D print different covers and make custom keyboards. I’d love to be able to use this as a basic midi controller and as a steno keyboard

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

I like the way it looks without that thing that goes on top. Without that, it will feel ¨natural¨ to most people that are used to typing on a cell keyboard. I would not use it as a daily driver, but maybe as a novelty item.

[@lego_minifig]

This could be a dope stream deck. Add layered shortcuts and commands with unique icon.

[@sarukun1228]

Can the key images be changed on the fly? Like, could you use that as a massive macro board or for using multiple languages with dynamic key changes?

[@IamLINErida]

i dont think y'all fully grasp how great this is for workflow, shortcuts, communication with apps and programs and overall functional customizability. if they allow for an open source coding system this could be the difference between a 3 day task and 3 hours.

[@vesosu]

When i clicked on typing experience section i would've liked if there is an actual "typing" than speaking of off video usage.

[@JaysonBicBoi]

I think it’s cool, those rubber looking buttons don’t look like they will last

[@Rowrin]

This looks like a budget version of what Razer tried doing ages ago with their switchblade UI keyboard.

[@ThoxEcy]

I came here just to see the dandadan wallpaper on the keyboard and i didnt get it ;-;

[@0w0olz]

Same lol! Its so pretty 😭

[@dafoex]

I'd have it if it can be hacked. A touch screen is very useful if you need to reconfigure your entire layout frequently, but aside from niche applications or heavy emoji users, I can't really see a use for it as a keyboard.

[@dredgewalker]

As much as I can tolerate the touchscreen on my phone I can never ever use a touchscreen for my pc. I love the tactile feel of my mechanical keyboard and I already have a second monitor to provide additional functions to my pc.

[@JessicaFEREM]

I wouldn't really call it a touchscreen keyboard. I would call it a keyboard that uses a touchscreen matrix as an actuation mechanism.

[@baskpro8232]

Seems like it might be useful for any touchscreen games if you can use it as a touchscreen. Like mobile or DS games requiring touching parts of the screen 😮

[@roseilver]

I remember a laptop with touch screen keyboard i saw my friend’s dad used back in 2014. That’s the first i saw and never again until now. Figured it might be his company’s technology and were not sold anywhere

[@bluethan806]

Okay I WILL SAY - if the future of technology is to just use touch controls for everything (I'm looking at you, car dashboards), I think the integration of tactical controls that overlay the screen is a clever accessibility feature But then we get into the difference between using third party ones which won't keep up with the UI design as good as the first party ones which will undoubtedly be more expensive, then you've got the longevity of them which may result in having to swap them out, and they most definitely will only be compatible with the right models, but then there's the "oh let's market it as a safety feature cuz you dont wanna have to look at the screen while driving" so they upsell it even MORE - and so you're paying for a more expensive touch controls AND add ons when we could have just had normal buttons in the first place- Anyways cool keyboard

[@xoxotrevan]

"cause theres no sound" i died 😂😂😂

[@adventuretech848]

Where do you think you can buy the LCD screen by itself?

[@seekyeefirstforsound]

It’ll be cool as a big wireless stream deck or companion controller.

[@taylormanning2709]

How configurable is the layout? Can we change into ortholinear or other non-standard key placements?

[@thenewgray]

I think the price says more about the keyboard market than anything about this particular product. Keyboard prices are kind of ridiculous. We look at this "thing" for $350 and think "meh, there's more expensive keyboards out there". That's a problem.

[@ArmyBVR]

You should look into the flux keyboard. That thing looks solid.

[@TewaAya]

They'll feel the broken lcd tax if those aren't bolted on and have a good protective bullet/gamer rage proof casing.

[@RaadAziz-pl9nm]

but can they make a keyboard with each key of it as a small screen

[@thegreendank1]

If a youtuber built this just to have fun and make a video I'd get it, but i can't see ever wanting this over a regular keyboard, EVER.

[@nowayjosuew]

Man, i wish flux keyboard came to fruition. Cause this one's very odd

[@noya3004]

this will only be successful if they actually enable massive customizability for specific custom game console where the regular keyboard isnt doable. latency probably gonna be sh.t but id buy one if it has something to offer

[@SJG33]

I have seen a prototype for the Flux board and to me that looks better than this one with the extra creator accessories etc. So I think if you are going down this route the Flux is more different and compelling as its a Stream deck and keyboard in one.

[@rometherevenant8749]

Me: How is the typing experience? User: The tips of my fingers are really sore.

[@yumivt]

why doesnt the kb just use magnets for the key top

[@tatomillz]

You the man! Hopefully, when Flux sees this they can put a pep in it lol

[@MariusBrügmann]

What flux keyboard and ds are making are two different products ds only made a touch screen display flux keyboard has been actively innovating with both tactile and linear format keys and an adaptive display you can not rush perfection ds made garbage I guess we'll see about flux soon

[@bluethan806]

Before you zoomed in, those tags straight up just looked like butchered sticker removals

[@razer1158]

Definitely a gimmick on the surface, kinda feels like a tablet with a virtual keyboard lol Cool idea though. Super useful for other purposes like using as an awesome long display, but idk about that for the price

[@ghost-type]

Cool concept but I don't see myself using something like this. If they can get the feel of they keyboard press right, it might be viable for some people.

[@jasper-d9z]

does anyone know how the keyboard in the back with the GMK sloth on it

[@LindonSlaght]

The idea of using it as a second screen is ridiculous. I can think of 100 infinitely better displays at that price.

[@oostunzs9127]

The entire point of having a keyboard is being able to fill the keys but with this keyboard you can’t do that, most people don’t really look at the keyboard at all and memorize the layout. Just by feeling around the keys, with this keyboard you don’t get that feeling. So you’re constantly having to look down to see what key you’re pressing, that’s not fun.💀

[@leugim8435]

I love the part where he starts typing in a keyboard review

[@ryanhoyt8374]

The flux board and the finalmouse board use actual switches/induction. This is just a glorified touch screen. Thats the only reason the beat anyone to market, they did it the shitty way

[@siringc]

Can it run Doom though?

[@tuhoang6609]

Can you use it as a trackpad

[@tannguyentrong509]

this should built in virtual piano, wacom pen virtual and touch pad virtual, eq virtual, equal wallbaper engine inclued blur effect keyboard

[@jakewilferd6093]

kinda in the same boat, even with LED's on everything. used to be into it when i was a kid but now it just feels tacky. same with LCD screens on your case. sure i could but why though? it's nicer i think to have a small one with a temp gauge somewhere inside for your proc/gfx card and have a glass panel, then to have a whole side panel displaying an image for no reason. plus it adds a ton of weight. and there is something so nice about having my clicky clacks. feels much more responsive to me even in a gaming sense. that said i think this would make a great keyboard for my niece or a kid. especially with the little emoticons thing going on it ships with. BUUUUT 350 for a keyboard that seconds as a tablet? na, ill just get her a tablet at that price. can get a whole barebones kit and build her pc for 350.

[@nolaz010]

I dont like this being an independent IoT device. This needs to be a type C display and it NEEDS to have a top of the line digitizer for 10+ key presses simultaneously. Id love to use the touchscreen unlockable keyboard skins from steam with this, or the win11 custom touch keyboard.

[@thegreendank1]

Maybe it would be cool if it was the keyboard like this, then if you want to use it as a screen you can unfold it to a more normal size screen.

[@thegreendank1]

But then we're probably looking at a $1000 product if they had to add a top tier foldable screen. I just dont really get the product. I honestly wouldn't buy it even if i had millions in the bank.

[@DStein22]

'Niche' is a nice way of saying unnecessary existence.

[@Carolina-mw4po]

Totally love it ❤

[@3dollarsperfrown]

i think if the outer case just follows the tofu angular case itll look better

[@unknownknife4993]

i think it has life as a drawing tablet

[@limysyenpai537]

as someone who uses a membrane gaming keyboard I'm open to the idea.

[@d.r.6333]

This looks like version one of something designed in 2010.

[@justmedrinkingwater1455]

Love the MX Vertical. You try their new model the Lift? Touch smaller, but the quiet scroll and click buttons are awesome.

[@namejeff1693]

Hang on 12gb so I could technically have Skyrim on this bad boy

[@valkyrchesa]

your hand is gonna sweat from the screen heat when using it for hours except if you live in a cold country

[@SuperMelphis]

Is the screen mapable?

[@swimmerboy172]

So no mouse functionality?

[@TEZAFIM]

perfect for nintendo DS emulation

[@critonix_online5977]

Why are people hating on this thing so much its pretty cool

[@ajays6393]

Wasn't there a keyboard like this a long time ago? Optimus Tactus or Optimus Maximus?

[@aqbar135]

So this is a smaller version, and wireless, of Flux Keyboard. Kinda nice..

[@NousernameSad2]

so basically a glowing membrane keyboard

[@iamthestormthatisapproaching69]

In my world, flat is justice. But in this world, flat isn't

[@n64slayer]

If you've ever used a membrane keyboard with a silicone cover or a tablet membrane keyboard, that's exactly how this feels.

[@Cyba_IT]

Seems like it's still at the prototype stage.

[@quanpham2367]

you make a keyboard feel like the crapy lazer keyboard from amazone

[@lawbinson]

Does it feel like a Niz

[@Mystonex_]

Liked the video. Just as an input; constantly turning the music off and on is really disruptive for me personally. Other than that, cool review!