Crazy to see how people react to Topre nowadays. Go back 7-10 years ago and Topre was the niche king of keyboards. Now it feels like the sound profile and feel of Topre is no longer appreciated by the majority of the keyboard community who only prefer the sound of lubed MX switches in a foam-filled, polycarb-plated, heavy metal case. Even crazier when you consider that, back in the 90s, collectors used to hunt for the right *ping* in their boards - a feature that is nowadays seen as a bad thing in keyboards!
Topre appreciators are still topre appreciators though. Attempts for MX to mimic the feel and sound though have never quite actually been able to replicate Topre. That’s like trying to build a Topre board to replicate MX. We should just appreciate each for what they are.
For me it's still topre or nothing, the thing is we're a niche community, always were and this keyboard is an attempt by PFU at reaching mass market and capitalizing on the sudden popularity of the custom MX keyboards, they're trying to make a buck and i can't blame them, so long as they keep giving me Topre options i'm happy
@@liquidsnake6879 topre is still goated for sure. Can’t beat the sound and feel imo. But like you said, they see a market opportunity for sure and why not bring people a little closer to the topre side slowly but surely . Let this keyboard be the bridge for them to become full topre enthusiasts lmao
Would you do a video on your thoughts on this and the hybrid? Has this replaced the Hybrid for you? Does this still sit on top of the Macbook keyboard without interference? Thanks :)
Mmmm..tbh I still love the hybrid more, it’s topre, lighter and feels better imo This keyboard can still be placed on top of MacBook without hitting any keys
Thanks for the review. Does keymapping require the software to always run or do those setting get written into the memory of the keyboard? In other words, if I connect the KB ot a new device, would my setup "just work" without installing any software? The reason I am asking is because I have Chromebook which usually is not supported by companies like Logitech, so you have to write the firmware to the chip to get things to work. Thanks again for the video. Cheers.
Good to have you back.
Thank you brother!!!
Crazy to see how people react to Topre nowadays. Go back 7-10 years ago and Topre was the niche king of keyboards. Now it feels like the sound profile and feel of Topre is no longer appreciated by the majority of the keyboard community who only prefer the sound of lubed MX switches in a foam-filled, polycarb-plated, heavy metal case. Even crazier when you consider that, back in the 90s, collectors used to hunt for the right *ping* in their boards - a feature that is nowadays seen as a bad thing in keyboards!
Speaking facts 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Topre appreciators are still topre appreciators though. Attempts for MX to mimic the feel and sound though have never quite actually been able to replicate Topre. That’s like trying to build a Topre board to replicate MX. We should just appreciate each for what they are.
For me it's still topre or nothing, the thing is we're a niche community, always were and this keyboard is an attempt by PFU at reaching mass market and capitalizing on the sudden popularity of the custom MX keyboards, they're trying to make a buck and i can't blame them, so long as they keep giving me Topre options i'm happy
@@liquidsnake6879 topre is still goated for sure. Can’t beat the sound and feel imo. But like you said, they see a market opportunity for sure and why not bring people a little closer to the topre side slowly but surely . Let this keyboard be the bridge for them to become full topre enthusiasts lmao
Would you do a video on your thoughts on this and the hybrid? Has this replaced the Hybrid for you? Does this still sit on top of the Macbook keyboard without interference? Thanks :)
Mmmm..tbh I still love the hybrid more, it’s topre, lighter and feels better imo
This keyboard can still be placed on top of MacBook without hitting any keys
@@sampakpak Good to know, thanks!
Thanks for the review. Does keymapping require the software to always run or do those setting get written into the memory of the keyboard? In other words, if I connect the KB ot a new device, would my setup "just work" without installing any software? The reason I am asking is because I have Chromebook which usually is not supported by companies like Logitech, so you have to write the firmware to the chip to get things to work. Thanks again for the video. Cheers.
I am interested to know that too
@@Rokannon from my understanding, it writes it to the keyboard using the software
Might ditch my corne for the studio 👀
Dooooo etttttt!!
the centered alpha legends is a miss imo.
always wanted one but too expensive
That price tag do be high tho
Not interested in the keyboard, even at 329 it seems expensive for me at least. Now those switches, I think I'd love but those are $25 for 10
Definitely not for everyone with such a steep price tag
Great idea, terrible typing sound and horrible price for the sound 😢
I think they were trying to stick to a topre “sound and feel” with Mx style switches but I hear yah!