Yeah, that's what I would do. The Esc key could be a little closer for use in Vim keys and it would be in exchange of a key that most of the time I don't use at all.
That and his voice lands right in the sweet spot for their daily use recording mics. He always sounds twice as good as any of the other hosts to my ears
But Anthony is awesome.. I love the cheesey grin he gets when he sees something on the keyboard that is crazy cool. He's perfectly comfortable loving geeky things and makes no apologies for it. What he does hide is just how intelligent he is and how much he knows about just about anything tech-related. Not many people would happily while away an entire day playing with a mechanical keyboard. Anthony, I feel you brother!
He’s reminds me a lot of Taran in his way of wording things, but he has the ability to explain things in a way that less knowledgeable people can understand. He has really made an image of himself that we all can love
285$ for a keyboard that can be freely mapped vs Taran's sulotion of just using a 69$ Hasu usb converter that works with every keyboard. that leaves you with 216$ for a nice mechanical keyboard of your choice + a set of custom keycaps and maybe even replacement switches (my keychron K8 was just 80€ for the version with the hotswappable keys)
@@GameCyborgCh while that is a good solution you would be hard-pressed to find a 75% mechanical Keyboard with an all-aluminum case, including a full set of PBT keycaps and switches for 216$. On top of that this includes a USB Hub. Most Switches start at 30-40$ for 75%, Dye-Sub PBT Keycaps are about 25-40$, a comparable all-aluminum 75% like the drop-alt is 180$. Add Shipping and the Hasu converter and you're way over 285$. Of course, there is also the option to embrace the open-source. Grab the Files for this board and get the parts yourself. You can find a place to print the PCB for you for probably 30-40$ if they offer to do single boards. Add the resistors, USB-Connectors, etc. Get a keycap set and switches of your choice, a Switch Plate, and a Bottom Plate. Optionally you can 3d print a case or just not have one. Depending on shipping, vendors, etc., you can build the same thing minus the aluminum body for about 150$. Provided you have a soldering iron. This way includes a lot more work than most people that aren't into keyboards (thus wouldn't spend the 285$) would probably put into it though. I think the main reason this video exists is that this board is open source but it's way more convenient for them to show it off using the ready-made kit.
@@XalphYT other than waiting too long for a groupbuy and people flipping Keycults and Cyberboard on the market for insane price i dont think it is toxic (except for the hat for cherry mx bro... *hears shot gun cock* ahem... its all about preferences)
Yes, more System76 and Pop OS content! I'm new to Linux having just switched from years of using Mac. Anthony's approach is so welcoming coming over from Mac. Open source hardware and software is the future.
Almost 300 bucks is a lot of money for their first keyboard. The included dye-sub Xda keycaps are nice, and the multiple USB ports are interesting but other than that I feel like there are way better options for hotswap 75% boards.
@@rmudkips gmmk pro is 100 bucks, Kailh Box switches are around 45 cents per switch which leaves us at around 40 bucks for the switches. You must buy some expensive ass keycaps if you're spending like 140 bucks on them.
@@PaladinSalt Considering it's more than $100 extra compared to the GMMK Pro that has VIA, yeah the price isn't very good. You could build a much better keyboard for $285, and the only real appealing factor is all the usb ports.
I imported both, the drop ctrl hp and the Rama Kara.. And there is the Saka68 I will get later this year.. I don't have a problem, I swear.. And I can stop any time!
My thought too -- If ANY video should have been sponsored by iFixit. You could have had a ball of fire and Jay appears on LTT yelling "IFIXIIIIIT!!!!!"
@@azur1o Yeah, the KBDfans 67 Lite is only about 100 something, and then you add some cheap Gateron Yellows, lube and filmed, and custom screw in stabs, and then a decent cap set, that's 300-ish.
Thank you Anthony for pointing me in the direction of this rabbit hole. I literally had no idea that this type of keyboard was something I wanted. SO MANY CHOICES!
reminds me of a story: In computer class, my teacher was telling "war stories" about the old IBM System F' keyboards, and how heavy they were. "Full metal jacket! You could kill someone with those things" My classmate looks amused but skeptical, the teacher goes into a supply closet and gets one out, puts it into my classmates hands. He nearly drops it "Oh! You really could hurt someone with this!" Yes. Back in the day, PCs were built with a "Red Dawn" invasion in mind.
This keyboard is incredibly well put together. Most high-end custom mechanical keyboard chassis don't really stray from simple shapes, so it's really cool to see something a bit more specialised like this
I recognize the programming port. It seem to be for a Tag-Connect JTAG plug-of-nails. We switched to those in our PCBs at the last place I worked at. They are so much better than having to solder headers for dev work.
I look forward to seeing these on taran's desk. That or I look forward to the rant he has in store for why this is 1 degree away from what he needs meaning it's useless.
My guess is he'd hate it. If you have a flight sim amount of hardware for keyboards and controllers with individual labels for functions you don't think "oh I _wish_ this would all fit in 4,5 layers on my TKL A-Z keyboard"
Thank you Anthony for highlighting all the various offerings from System76 from the launch keyboard to their lines of Linux pc and workstations to their custom Pop_OS, great company although pricey everyone of their products is well worth the price, found them years ago after getting frustrated with Linux compatibility issues so I got an Oryx Pro never looked back
System 76 really do make some beautiful hardware, with an admirable attitude to user serviceability - and yes, $285 seems like a lot for a keyboard, but then it's probably the last keyboard (chassis) you'll need to own (also should've tested in Linux, not windows!)
As much as I (and we all) love Anthony - I would have needed the macro King Taran himself to review this fine keyboard! Please let him know that he is missed without hurting Anthonys feelings! ;-)
Lol I love how way back in the day companies would just use regular screws and we just knew that didn't mean it was designed to be pulled apart, these days, the lack of security screws kind of does mean the company put some thought into the fact that someone might want to repair or mod it, otherwise they would have not only used security screws but also a ton of glue, maybe some tiny little plastic dowels that break the second you slightly lift anything, weird clips that don't need to be there, among other things lol.
Thanks for these reviews of awesome Linux focused products! Still hoping for a full series hosted by Anthony showing the benefits of Linux, like going into how to make a home server for Minecraft or home plex server. Either way thank you so much LTT for all these awesome videos!;
We still need a Kernel Panic channel hosted by Antony. He could comment linux related news and talk about Linux related features, or distros or whatever
The solid "Thunk" the backplate made when anthony put it on the table was ultra satisfying. I dont know if id drop almost 300 on a keyboard, but my god. tempting af
@@somnia3423 It takes time to get it right, learning, investigating and getting the right parts and putting it all that together, it can be fun and a great learning experience no doubt, but not all people have the time or the want for that. So, 250 bucks seem steep, but not excessive for what your get.
Man it's so interesting how everyone is getting excited (especially in the open source community) about the keyboard, it is cool, but QMK/VIA have been out for a long time among the custom mechanical keyboard space and it's great. It's always neat to see these things getting more mainstream. I love QMK and VIA, ALL keyboards should have it. Hotswap is always great, box switches by default is also good (get people away from the worse cherry switches). The split spacebar is definitely neat, but the weird mods are mehh to me, getting aftermarket keycaps for those might be tricky.
For anyone interested, they sell these as full kits (with switches and keycaps) for far less money. Incredibly value for the kits tbh compared to many custom keyboard kits
Was about to post the same thing. That's the default on Windows keyboards, the only exception being lenovo thinkpads that have ctrl and fn swapped. You can really tell Anthony uses a Mac as his daily driver if that's not normal for him.
@@kevcreations5861 Not talking about the caps, I mean the underlying switch. Cherry used to make a latching MX switch so when you hit the Caps Lock once, it would lock into a lower position, then clicking again would return it to the default. When keyboards all started going to rubber domes, manufacturers moved to using status lights. As far as I can tell, no-one makes latching switches anymore.
If anyone's wondering why it comes with an alternate escape key that fits where capslock goes, there *is* actually a reason and it's not just "oh you can reprogram your keyboard however you want!"-mapping capslock to escape is actually a pretty common keyboard configuration amongst programmers who use vim (who are exactly the sort of people who would buy a keyboard from S76), in much the same way that, say, I map capslock to control because I use emacs. Nobody was wondering, by all odds...
This is not an entry level keyboard, other than the top specs, this is also an open-source project. You technically can CNC the case from some gold alloy and write a custom firmware for it to do anything a usb connector supports. By buying the pre-made board you're supporting the project, and get a pretty sweet keyboard. If you're already a fan of System76 then it's a bonus, you're supporting the open-source focused company.
@@dwirandypradhika6752 people in mexico selling opensource iPhones would like a word then. I can CNC a new enclosure for my keyboard, takes the caps off and replace them with any keycap I want cause keycap connection points are pretty standardized, reprogram any key, change the LED lighting mode, ect... the only thing this does over any other mechanical keyboard is the removable cord.
@@dwirandypradhika6752 what top specs are you referring to? The chassis being aluminium isn't a big deal, the gmmk pro and bakeneko both have alu cases of far higher quality than this board. They also support hotswap PCBs, and are significantly cheaper. Honestly, it seems like all this open source branding on this is just marketing bs meant for people unfamiliar with the custom keyboard scene.
Anthony is my favorite person to see from LTT appearing on videos across their channels. He could be reviewing a keyboard made of wet cardboard and moldy macaroni noodles and I'd still watch it.
After "along your journey", Anthony looked like a wee 80's lad unpacking his first Atari. Sooooo cool to see a host actually hyped about the product he's unboxing.
@@Kidynamo123 You mean a war crime. That thing will rattle your teeth loose. So perfect for the accountants that want to relive the golden years of the typewriter.
Imagine if each key had e-ink displays on them and they would change accordingly to what each ones function was changed to. I'm always thinking of ways to take thing way too far. Lmao Also, that price is honestly really good.
I'm glad Anthony is a TH-cam reviewer and not a hacker... His interests and knowledge seem to line up with that "type". I guess he could be involved in something..... Who knows!
My Rama U80 built is about 8lbs and E8.5 built is about 6lbs. My friend likes to move around his keyboard when working so when he was using my computer.... that was no longer the case haha
Two space keys is an awesome feature to have! I have a plain vanilla space key on the right and on the left it's shift if I hold it and ESC if I tap it.
In that case, never get into the hobby lol. Some people get hyped over $500 cases. Yes, you heard that right, just the case. No switches, caps, stabs, PCB or cable. Just the case and an o-ring for gasket mounting. $500. It’s not a hobby, it’s an addiction. Run from it and never look back
It's so cute to see Anthony, who knows everything about tech, be so unknowledgeable about keyboards.. reminds me of when i built my first pc or, he was told to lie
3 type-c ports and 2 type a's, the thing has more io than new Macbooks
@Hype Break Who cares
*most slim laptops
True
1:57 *obviously* the Esc key replaces Caps Lock.
I prefer replacing Caps Lock with Control because it makes it much easier to use Emacs
Yeah, that's what I would do. The Esc key could be a little closer for use in Vim keys and it would be in exchange of a key that most of the time I don't use at all.
you are replying this comment because you either use vim or emacs, there is no other option. I use arch and vim btw
@@Technodragon9513 with you on this. No need for caps lock, esc can absolutely take its place for Vim
@@arjdroid How do you deal with the asymmetry? I need the control and meta on both sides at mirrored positions.
Anthony has REALLY come into his own. He carries these “nerdy” product breakdowns
That and his voice lands right in the sweet spot for their daily use recording mics. He always sounds twice as good as any of the other hosts to my ears
This channel is literally just here to review tech products, I can’t rly say u can get much nerdier than it already is
I agre
But Anthony is awesome.. I love the cheesey grin he gets when he sees something on the keyboard that is crazy cool. He's perfectly comfortable loving geeky things and makes no apologies for it. What he does hide is just how intelligent he is and how much he knows about just about anything tech-related. Not many people would happily while away an entire day playing with a mechanical keyboard. Anthony, I feel you brother!
He’s reminds me a lot of Taran in his way of wording things, but he has the ability to explain things in a way that less knowledgeable people can understand. He has really made an image of himself that we all can love
There are two types of people in this world:
People like Jono who laugh when they hear it’s $285… And us weirdos who think “oh that’s not so bad”
285$ for a keyboard that can be freely mapped vs Taran's sulotion of just using a 69$ Hasu usb converter that works with every keyboard. that leaves you with 216$ for a nice mechanical keyboard of your choice + a set of custom keycaps and maybe even replacement switches (my keychron K8 was just 80€ for the version with the hotswappable keys)
I'd rather spend that much building my own keyboard than buy a built one.
"Screw you Johno!" Anthony Young 2021
custom mech gang... 😅😭
@@GameCyborgCh while that is a good solution you would be hard-pressed to find a 75% mechanical Keyboard with an all-aluminum case, including a full set of PBT keycaps and switches for 216$. On top of that this includes a USB Hub.
Most Switches start at 30-40$ for 75%, Dye-Sub PBT Keycaps are about 25-40$, a comparable all-aluminum 75% like the drop-alt is 180$. Add Shipping and the Hasu converter and you're way over 285$.
Of course, there is also the option to embrace the open-source. Grab the Files for this board and get the parts yourself. You can find a place to print the PCB for you for probably 30-40$ if they offer to do single boards. Add the resistors, USB-Connectors, etc. Get a keycap set and switches of your choice, a Switch Plate, and a Bottom Plate. Optionally you can 3d print a case or just not have one. Depending on shipping, vendors, etc., you can build the same thing minus the aluminum body for about 150$. Provided you have a soldering iron. This way includes a lot more work than most people that aren't into keyboards (thus wouldn't spend the 285$) would probably put into it though.
I think the main reason this video exists is that this board is open source but it's way more convenient for them to show it off using the ready-made kit.
Only Anthony could talk about this keyboard in such a way that would inspire me to become a keyboard collector/tinkerer.
Thanks Anthony .
Oh you havent seen the custom keyboard community
@@derekdinh5632 The community is largely toxic and insufferable, so not knowing about it is a big plus.
@@XalphYT other than waiting too long for a groupbuy and people flipping Keycults and Cyberboard on the market for insane price i dont think it is toxic (except for the hat for cherry mx bro... *hears shot gun cock* ahem... its all about preferences)
@@XalphYT maybe it's just your local community tho. don't generalize the community. my country has a very healthy one.
Dude, don't. Do NOT look into keyboards if you like having money.
Anthony is a pure delight and I love how many people love him
I literally just said to my gf, Anthony video!! I love Anthony. 🤣
He's a capital chap! I'd like to see him & linus go head to head on some tech challenge.
Always love to watch Anthony vids
ah yes, the true vim user, he replaced the caps lock with esc
@great day Shut up
@Queen Elsa Shut up
@great day Shut up
@Queen Elsa Shut up
Came here to make the same joke.
I guess we can all agree that we want a video series of Anthony teaching Linux, possibly using this keyboard on a Thelio machine running pop!-OS
Yes!
Yes, more System76 and Pop OS content! I'm new to Linux having just switched from years of using Mac. Anthony's approach is so welcoming coming over from Mac. Open source hardware and software is the future.
I want a seperate Linux channel with Anthony, kinda like Mac Address but for Linux.
Tiny core sans gui or bust!
we agree! :D
Almost 300 bucks is a lot of money for their first keyboard. The included dye-sub Xda keycaps are nice, and the multiple USB ports are interesting but other than that I feel like there are way better options for hotswap 75% boards.
gmmk pro + keycaps and switches is a comparable price isnt it
@@rmudkips gmmk pro is 100 bucks, Kailh Box switches are around 45 cents per switch which leaves us at around 40 bucks for the switches. You must buy some expensive ass keycaps if you're spending like 140 bucks on them.
@@rmudkips Yeah but unless you want an encoder wheel gmmk pro really isnt that great of a keyboard compared to less known boards.
@@cunt5413 gmmk pro is 170
@@placeholder3863 ah, my bad. The 100 bucks is just a reservation fee on their site.
Wow, that's super weird to see a GTK app (with Adwaita's styling) running on Windows.
That's what I thought as well! Pretty cool though
I suppose it's the most efficient way to get cross platform support. (Other than going electron 🤮)
2:16 Anthony obviously uses Vim, now we know.
I also use vim as my main editor. Mostly because I tried it years ago and haven’t figured out how to close it yet. ;p
@@alexmcd378 There you go github.com/hakluke/how-to-exit-vim
@great day mashallah bro spread the dawah
Vim started on Amigas, so it gets a pass, but I tend to use (n)vi on BSDs.
@@kommentator1157 hah!, That's great!
system76: 285$
looks down at custom mechanical keyboard
me: wow thats a pretty good deal
well this is a real shit keyboard for the price, they are basically putting a tax on qmk which is already open source
@@PaladinSalt Considering it's more than $100 extra compared to the GMMK Pro that has VIA, yeah the price isn't very good. You could build a much better keyboard for $285, and the only real appealing factor is all the usb ports.
Tbf he mentions it in the video, he’s not an ignorant at all. “The most configurable keyboard you can get would be the one you build yourself”
I imported both, the drop ctrl hp and the Rama Kara.. And there is the Saka68 I will get later this year..
I don't have a problem, I swear.. And I can stop any time!
I don’t believe you have a custom board. This keyboard is more expensive and much shittier than much cheaper customs.
anthony: "lets talk about our sponsor"
Ifixit kit lands on the desk
"thanks to invideo"
Ifixit:"am I a joke to you?"
5:35 I died of laughter
My thought too -- If ANY video should have been sponsored by iFixit. You could have had a ball of fire and Jay appears on LTT yelling "IFIXIIIIIT!!!!!"
It was the perfect segway. I would be mad if the host wasn't Anthony
Nice try Ifixit spokesman...
Do people find this comment funny? It's so unoriginal.
I want one! Of all the recent companies that have asked a load of money for their products, System76 is the one that I feel most deserves supporting.
Anthony : While Jono gets a screwdriver....
Jono: _I am speed_
@Ok Dude 😒what are you doing Man, this is a tech channel...
honestly love interaction you guys have, normally dislike when someone off camera is talking but its always done so well on this channel
$285 is a lot of money for a keyboard
*r/MechanicalKeyboard* : *nervous whistling~~~~
They would pay that much for a set of gmk or some crap
@@toasty6986 most of us don't buy keycap sets on mechmarket. these inflated prices are insane. but 300$ is a decent enthusiast keyboard.
r/MechanicalKeyboard and r/Headphones = PAIN
@@foulplay99 r/audiophile
@@azur1o Yeah, the KBDfans 67 Lite is only about 100 something, and then you add some cheap Gateron Yellows, lube and filmed, and custom screw in stabs, and then a decent cap set, that's 300-ish.
Thank you Anthony for pointing me in the direction of this rabbit hole.
I literally had no idea that this type of keyboard was something I wanted. SO MANY CHOICES!
"The murder was committed by Anthony, in the studio, with a keyboard!"
😟poor jono....
reminds me of a story: In computer class, my teacher was telling "war stories" about the old IBM System F' keyboards, and how heavy they were. "Full metal jacket! You could kill someone with those things" My classmate looks amused but skeptical, the teacher goes into a supply closet and gets one out, puts it into my classmates hands. He nearly drops it "Oh! You really could hurt someone with this!" Yes. Back in the day, PCs were built with a "Red Dawn" invasion in mind.
the motive... keyboard
sudo shutdown -h now
Juno was mad, he knew he'd been had
So he shot at the sun with a gun
Shot at the sun with a gun
Shot at his wily one only friend
This keyboard is incredibly well put together. Most high-end custom mechanical keyboard chassis don't really stray from simple shapes, so it's really cool to see something a bit more specialised like this
Anythony: “this is pretty heavy here at 867grams, this is basically a weapon”
Chyrosran22 and his ibm battlestation would like to have a word
Lemme hear that table ping.
@@FahmiZFX Yes! We need more table drops!
u mean the chyron 4044? 8164 grams
I recognize the programming port. It seem to be for a Tag-Connect JTAG plug-of-nails. We switched to those in our PCBs at the last place I worked at. They are so much better than having to solder headers for dev work.
I look forward to seeing these on taran's desk. That or I look forward to the rant he has in store for why this is 1 degree away from what he needs meaning it's useless.
My guess is he'd hate it. If you have a flight sim amount of hardware for keyboards and controllers with individual labels for functions you don't think "oh I _wish_ this would all fit in 4,5 layers on my TKL A-Z keyboard"
@Ok Dude thanks, makes me wanna slam some jägermeister with allah
I'm kinda surprised he doesn't just use a 96 key behemoth with QMK firmware.
This is the first thing that came to my mind
“$285 is a lot for a keyboard”
r/MK: *“that’s a pretty decent budget board”*
We need more open-source videos with Anthony! He's great! :)
Thank you Anthony for highlighting all the various offerings from System76 from the launch keyboard to their lines of Linux pc and workstations to their custom Pop_OS, great company although pricey everyone of their products is well worth the price, found them years ago after getting frustrated with Linux compatibility issues so I got an Oryx Pro never looked back
Were we this good? Did we indeed deserve Anthony?!
Stop the cringe dude, Anthony's great but don't make it absurd
Lmfaoooo gae ahh
I don't even care about the keyboard, I'm just watching this because of Anthony
I like Anthony too but this shameless fishing for likes is getting nauseating
"Im not a fanboy but I feel like one"
My favorite band Falling in TechTips
Love I am not a vampire by FIR
System 76 really do make some beautiful hardware, with an admirable attitude to user serviceability - and yes, $285 seems like a lot for a keyboard, but then it's probably the last keyboard (chassis) you'll need to own (also should've tested in Linux, not windows!)
Sees Anthony and mechanical keyboards: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
Oh Hi there Hipyo
Oh you’re here?
This keyboard is just perfect for people with disabilities, I'm glad it exists, and I'm also glad that Anthony was in this video, love you Anthony
As much as I (and we all) love Anthony - I would have needed the macro King Taran himself to review this fine keyboard! Please let him know that he is missed without hurting Anthonys feelings! ;-)
Lol I love how way back in the day companies would just use regular screws and we just knew that didn't mean it was designed to be pulled apart, these days, the lack of security screws kind of does mean the company put some thought into the fact that someone might want to repair or mod it, otherwise they would have not only used security screws but also a ton of glue, maybe some tiny little plastic dowels that break the second you slightly lift anything, weird clips that don't need to be there, among other things lol.
Thanks for these reviews of awesome Linux focused products! Still hoping for a full series hosted by Anthony showing the benefits of Linux, like going into how to make a home server for Minecraft or home plex server. Either way thank you so much LTT for all these awesome videos!;
We still need a Kernel Panic channel hosted by Antony. He could comment linux related news and talk about Linux related features, or distros or whatever
@@eavatar not a new channel. They should put linux stuff on every channel. It needs more attention.
@@joshix833 that is not how LTT work
Minetest*
The solid "Thunk" the backplate made when anthony put it on the table was ultra satisfying. I dont know if id drop almost 300 on a keyboard, but my god. tempting af
anthony vid, my soul is blessed
A blessing from the lord .jpg
Ditto !
That was a very satisfying "THUNK" when Anthony freed the back panel.
I actually built my own custom keyboard with basically the exact same functionality, and exactly how I wanted it for less than 200 bucks
How much time did you invest in that project?
yeah me too :D i love keyboards
@@josuelservin huh wdym???? it doesnt take long, maybe if you lubed your switches by yourself then yes. but that would be a thing you choosed to do
Yeah, it's way too expensive for what it is.
@@somnia3423 It takes time to get it right, learning, investigating and getting the right parts and putting it all that together, it can be fun and a great learning experience no doubt, but not all people have the time or the want for that. So, 250 bucks seem steep, but not excessive for what your get.
System76: *breathes*
Anthony: Aw shit, here we go again
Man it's so interesting how everyone is getting excited (especially in the open source community) about the keyboard, it is cool, but QMK/VIA have been out for a long time among the custom mechanical keyboard space and it's great. It's always neat to see these things getting more mainstream. I love QMK and VIA, ALL keyboards should have it.
Hotswap is always great, box switches by default is also good (get people away from the worse cherry switches). The split spacebar is definitely neat, but the weird mods are mehh to me, getting aftermarket keycaps for those might be tricky.
that "test point" at 7:17 is a Tag-Connect TC2030. Super cool connector used in the electronics industry for basically everything.
All I needed to see was Anthony in the thumbnail and I knew it was going to be a great video!
For anyone interested, they sell these as full kits (with switches and keycaps) for far less money. Incredibly value for the kits tbh compared to many custom keyboard kits
An ifixit ad when the toolbox flew in would have been amazing
People: Look at that eclipse! It's awe inspiring!
Anthony: Look at that seamless keyboard stand! It's awe inspiring!
10:34 Anthony: "That may take a little getting used to..."
*look down at my laptop with the exact key setup*
Same here lol
same here
Was about to post the same thing. That's the default on Windows keyboards, the only exception being lenovo thinkpads that have ctrl and fn swapped.
You can really tell Anthony uses a Mac as his daily driver if that's not normal for him.
Been the standard PC layout since IBM cloned DEC's terminal with the Model M...
Bruh... the backspace/forward space joke is genius. I actually want this just to try that now!
4:43 the Linus scale lmao
I just wish some company made the old-style "locking" switch for the caps-lock key.
DIY keycaps is a thing
@@kevcreations5861 Not talking about the caps, I mean the underlying switch. Cherry used to make a latching MX switch so when you hit the Caps Lock once, it would lock into a lower position, then clicking again would return it to the default. When keyboards all started going to rubber domes, manufacturers moved to using status lights. As far as I can tell, no-one makes latching switches anymore.
If anyone's wondering why it comes with an alternate escape key that fits where capslock goes, there *is* actually a reason and it's not just "oh you can reprogram your keyboard however you want!"-mapping capslock to escape is actually a pretty common keyboard configuration amongst programmers who use vim (who are exactly the sort of people who would buy a keyboard from S76), in much the same way that, say, I map capslock to control because I use emacs.
Nobody was wondering, by all odds...
It's interesting seeing peeps get into the more custom keyboard stuff
Maybe in 10 years there will be more than 2 iso-de keycaps sets on the internet which are purchaseable
"The sockets are hotswappable and the keys are reprogrammable"
me with my $85 hotswap programmable gk64xs: woow
Exactly. This keyboard is a fucking scam. Anthony is just a fanboy
But thats mass produced and this is from a new place
@@guitarheromoose8445 uh this is also mass produced wtf. Do u think this is a custom?
@@zman4220 its obviously not a custom, but its from a smaller manufacturer
@@guitarheromoose8445 yeah and it’s still mass produced. And system 76 is a huge company. They just make other stuff usually
Hmmm, even among other keyboards of this caliber, it's a bit expensive. Look at the NovelKeys Entry Edition or the TKC portico for example.
those are eh, bakeneko 60 or kbd67 lite or ikki68 aurora offer much better value in each their own ways
This is not an entry level keyboard, other than the top specs, this is also an open-source project.
You technically can CNC the case from some gold alloy and write a custom firmware for it to do anything a usb connector supports.
By buying the pre-made board you're supporting the project, and get a pretty sweet keyboard. If you're already a fan of System76 then it's a bonus, you're supporting the open-source focused company.
@@dwirandypradhika6752 wtf is an open source keyboard
@@dwirandypradhika6752 people in mexico selling opensource iPhones would like a word then. I can CNC a new enclosure for my keyboard, takes the caps off and replace them with any keycap I want cause keycap connection points are pretty standardized, reprogram any key, change the LED lighting mode, ect... the only thing this does over any other mechanical keyboard is the removable cord.
@@dwirandypradhika6752 what top specs are you referring to? The chassis being aluminium isn't a big deal, the gmmk pro and bakeneko both have alu cases of far higher quality than this board. They also support hotswap PCBs, and are significantly cheaper. Honestly, it seems like all this open source branding on this is just marketing bs meant for people unfamiliar with the custom keyboard scene.
i love how the customistaion soft follows the GNOME principles even on windows.
Why do i feel that taran is going to have like 6 of these all daisy chained together to replace his current macro king setup
It's just QMK, right? So it won't do anything more than any other decent keyboard
Thank you for introducing me to System76 Anthony! I love their gear :)
If Anthony likes something, you know it is going to be good.
That escape key in place of caps lock is gonna be really handy for vim users
I was almost going to buy this, but then I learned of the Moonlander...
$365 for that board, definitely interesting.
@@Apollo-Computers $285 for the launch is a slightly big ask....
I can't imagine using that moonlander. I would try it but I feel like I would never get used to it.
you can get some great alternatives for half the price of the moonlander (corne, microdox, gergo, etc)
@Ok Dude hey... Reporting....
really cool to see keyboard enthusiast stuff on LMG channels.
"Most configurable keyboard"
*Laughs in wallet breaking group buys*
Damn!
I love this guy.....
Your awesome Anthony 👍
Reviews that are downright righteous.
Clicked because of Anthony, stayed for the content (and Anthony ofc)
Anthony is my favorite person to see from LTT appearing on videos across their channels. He could be reviewing a keyboard made of wet cardboard and moldy macaroni noodles and I'd still watch it.
Anthony: "it's expensive keyboard at 285 and I wouldn't spend that much money on a keyboard"
me crying on 400 split mechanical keyboard.
Moonlander mark one here feeling the price point most keenly, but am really enjoying it's comfort and configuability.
12:20 you get those keyboards and be perfectly happy. You'd be wrong, but happy.
damn must be nice having a ryzen 9 and a core i9 box sitting on your shelf lol
Nothing beats an rtx box on a shelf u bought for srp 😭
After "along your journey", Anthony looked like a wee 80's lad unpacking his first Atari. Sooooo cool to see a host actually hyped about the product he's unboxing.
8:12 "They're jades, they feel pretty good"
_r/mk screeching intensifies_
Oh they feel good, they sound awful though.
Could always put those stems into royals.
Damn this is basically my dream come true. Metal, low-profile, hot-swappable, best layout ever and ofc open-source
Me: can i have nvidia sponsor?
Mom: we have nvidia sponsor at home
Nvidia sponsor at home: 5:38
"There're all Phillips screws, and they're kind of inviting..." I like you more and more.
This is the keyboard you use when you're writing a book at 200 wpm and want to annoy everyone in the house.
Kailh jades are quite loud
He said it's a weapon.
@@Kidynamo123 You mean a war crime. That thing will rattle your teeth loose.
So perfect for the accountants that want to relive the golden years of the typewriter.
When i see Anthony in the thumbnail its an instant click, mate i love your work.
Love from Australia =D
Imagine if each key had e-ink displays on them and they would change accordingly to what each ones function was changed to. I'm always thinking of ways to take thing way too far. Lmao
Also, that price is honestly really good.
i LOVE this colour scheme
Anthony gitty to call someone else nerdy. I love it. 😂 hes the best
I'm glad Anthony is a TH-cam reviewer and not a hacker... His interests and knowledge seem to line up with that "type". I guess he could be involved in something..... Who knows!
"2 pounds... that makes it basically a weapon"
People with heavier customs:
me with my 6 pound mode eighty over here like
my F77 is 8 pounds lol
My Rama U80 built is about 8lbs and E8.5 built is about 6lbs. My friend likes to move around his keyboard when working so when he was using my computer.... that was no longer the case haha
@great day It doesn't look like a keyboard tho
@@ValidAsian heh, you can really feel the premiumness
Jono is threading uncertain ground talking back to the absolute best boy.
I need more of this nerdy content
Would be great to see more keyboard videos.
And we can never have too much Anthony.
“It starts at $280” We’ll great video as always. But yeah, nope.
Two space keys is an awesome feature to have! I have a plain vanilla space key on the right and on the left it's shift if I hold it and ESC if I tap it.
11:25 Jono represents really well my reaction lol
In that case, never get into the hobby lol. Some people get hyped over $500 cases. Yes, you heard that right, just the case. No switches, caps, stabs, PCB or cable. Just the case and an o-ring for gasket mounting. $500.
It’s not a hobby, it’s an addiction. Run from it and never look back
The first temptation of drilling out my CAPS lock
Me, a keeb community enthusiast and QMK/VIA user: 😂😂
It is quite steep for a solid prebuild board I must say
Haha me too lol
Yeah. This isn't all that impressive by those standard. It's basically a Drop alt with more USB ports.
@@davidkay9856 and ok stabs
Lmao, this 😂
Split space with backspace is the best once you adjust to it. My ALPs mgl has it and I love it.
I think a fair enough reason to buy this for it's price is that if you treat it right, it could be the last keyboard you'd need to buy.
The people buying this keyboard definitely won't only have one lol
As a keyboard nerd, I love that split spacebar! Also QMK firmware ftw. For software devs or media designers, the QMK firmware is a must.
It's so cute to see Anthony, who knows everything about tech, be so unknowledgeable about keyboards.. reminds me of when i built my first pc
or, he was told to lie
6:53 - I love how it sounded
"it sounds like a lot of money... Which is because it is" lol I loved that
lollz
Anthony talking about Linux and open source related stuff never disappoints! More please!
This guy made what Linus couldn’t, make me subscribe.
Finally a decent mechanical keyboard video on the Internet. Thanks.
"Okay, let's brainstorm. There are no bad ideas!"
"Maybe I could kill someone with this..."
"Uhhh.... No bad ideas!"
I'm glad that key switch manufacturers are slowly heading towards somewhat of a standard by default with mounting
Please make an Anthony playlist to help me sleep. His voice is so soothing.