Mecha is the eternal romance. Who can refuse a super powerful Gundam mechanical keyboard?
Some people ask, what is the unique romance of men?
It may be a hearty sports activity, it may be a very happy game time, or it may be a comfortable fishing time in the afternoon, all in all, we 24K real men like to enjoy the romantic spirit in the real world the most , the kind of happiness that keeps a distance from the real world but is at ease, every man understands it.
Therefore, it is really not surprising that many hunks like mechs or cyberpunk. After all, who can resist the surreal romanticism beneath those metallic lines? So when I was a young man in the second year of middle school, I stepped into the world of mechs under the leadership of my classmates, and realized that Gundam is an IP that is popular all over the world.
In the eyes of many hunks, Gundam is not just a cool mecha, or a very tense plot depiction, but maintains such an extreme mecha hypothesis, but has a deep connection with reality, and has a profound relationship with war and human nature. Very deep and diverse interpretation. When I was young, I would of course cheer for the cool attack animation or the gorgeous mecha battle. As the years passed, I became more and more able to understand the thousand thoughts and sincerity of the omnipotent fighter when facing reality.
Of course, as an adult now, I have less time to be a glue guy, but I still love Gundam-related peripherals. My favorite generation of classics before was the joint 104-key keyboard launched by the domestic mechanical keyboard manufacturer ikbc. At that time, an article The sharing has also received a lot of praise from colleagues.
A few years have passed in a flash, and it was recently discovered that ikbc was doing something again, and continued to launch a new generation of Gundam co-branded mechanical keyboards, and also specially upgraded to the current hot 98 series. It's really cost-effective, so why hesitate, the backhand is just a buy, buy, buy.
The old rules, there are not many reviews about this keyboard on the site at present, let me first show you what are the characteristics of this long-overdue Gundam mechanical keyboard.
The first feeling after receiving this keyboard is this smell. The classic white box is marked with the logo of the joint partner this time, which is a big surprise for every Gundam fan.
What you see is what you get when you open the box. The overall packaging is relatively tight. You can already see the theme color hidden below through the protective bag.
The family portrait is relatively intuitive. The main body of the keyboard, the official manual and the key puller make the whole family neat and tidy.
When you see this keyboard for the first time, the elements that hit your face are sure to make old fans ecstatic. White, blue, yellow, and red, the classic Gundam original color scheme, is extremely impactful and also outlines many soulful thoughts.
The little thoughts on the keycaps are a journey of searching for every fan. In fact, ikbc is still very intentional to combine almost every function key with Gundam elements. For example, the ESC key has become a Q version of Gundam's avatar, the Enter key has an encounter with the Earth Federation Army, and so on.
Different from the perfunctory efforts of many joint models that sample a color and launch it, ikbc, as an old partner of the Gundam series, has a very strong ability to reorganize every time. For example, in terms of the overall keycap design this time, it can be said that as long as I think it is necessary , I have to give it to you, so the easter egg design of the keycaps is really in place. Show everyone the small designs that make people look bright, which can be said to be quite complete.
Because the whole keyboard adopts the 98-sequence design, compared with the previous 104-sequence, there is almost no difference in the function keys, but the overall floor area is at least saved by almost 20%, which can be said to be quite suitable for small desktop office parties. demand.
Of course, there are already many surprises at first glance, but the so-called devil is in the details. Only when you actually use it can you feel how a veteran mechanical keyboard player like ikbc tunes a high-energy theme keyboard. Let me also share with you the real experience of using it.
Regarding the sequence, as I said before, the core is to greatly optimize the occupied space, but it does not reduce the available keys for office parties, especially users who just need a numeric keypad. It can be said to be a more pleasing choice for users.
Among them, there are many variants of the 98 sequence. I personally think that this choice of ikbc is relatively friendly. The focus is to cut out the frequently used areas such as the arrow keys to prevent unfamiliar users from finding the core buttons. People who usually use the 98 sequence will get used to it after a while. For users who are used to 87 or 104 sequences, the key design of ikbc is very considerate.
The overall keyboard uses PBT keycaps. The overall graphics and polishing process are the best. The advantage of PBT is that the overall service life and wear resistance will be better, and it will not be used for a long time. In some cases, there will be fingerprint collectors or oiling.
As a worker, I basically didn’t hesitate to choose the axis body. The so-called red axis will never go wrong, and my ikbcs are basically red axes. The overall quality very good. Whether it is the pressing feel or the overall key travel, it is more comfortable, and it will not be as laborious and noisy as the green switch, which is more friendly to workers.
In terms of large key tuning, ikbc still chose its most mature and common solution, the satellite axis. Large keys such as the space bar are used as a demonstration. The satellite shafts on both sides can firmly support the feel of the entire key. The tuning is quite good, and there will be no obvious cavity sound. Overall, it is an old driver who is on the road and stable.
The entire keyboard is made of plastic, and there is no marquee, which may be a pity for users who prefer fancy things, but for me, aluminum or RGB are not just needed, but will reduce some starting costs. , this part completely depends on the needs of each user, and the abundance and frugality are up to each person.
There are still many mysteries hidden at the bottom of the keyboard, and the overall white color scheme still looks very refreshing. As a wired mechanical keyboard, the design and storage of the overall wire is a key point, and ikbc is still quite safe in this regard. Needless to say, the hidden wiring slot provides multiple different outlets on both sides + the middle, which can be selected according to the actual usage, which is an obvious plus for cable management enthusiasts.
In addition, the feel and wrist pressure of keyboards at different heights are different, so the official provides multi-level adjustable tutorials. Generally speaking, I would recommend adding a little height to form an overall arc arrangement. For users The overall feel of the hand will be much better, and it is not easy to feel tired after long-term use.
Finally, as a member of the beauty club, the pleasing visual experience in the process of using the product is naturally a proper bonus item, and watching the Gundam keyboard work is a beautiful experience of high energy ahead and high energy, and the combat effectiveness explodes. . Not to mention whether it is a psychological effect, but the visual effect is really comfortable while tapping the keyboard and moving the bricks.
Not much to say, here are a few more beautiful pictures that I like, for everyone to see.
The above short two thousand words are my most intuitive and first-line experience with this ikbc Gundam joint keyboard. Jin Yong once wrote in a novel that the epee has no sharp edge, and the skill does not work. My own experience is that the keyboard of ikbc makes people feel in a sense that it is not too hard to exert force, but the details are all devils.
From the perspective of appearance, it is a good design that can satisfy fans. Not only is the color system right, but also full of small details.
In terms of the overall material selection, it follows the popular route, which relatively brings low threshold and affordable pricing
From the array to the shaft body, it is very pragmatic, suitable for users with a refreshing small desktop, and the experience does not have any degradation
Of course, from the perspective of an enthusiast, I can also make some suggestions. For example, I suggest that the official can provide more options on the basis of this set of molds, such as connection mode, shaft body, RGB, etc. I believe that all old fans will definitely Ability to play with style and level.
In any case, as a holder of two generations of Gundam keyboards, I am very happy that ikbc has made great progress in the first generation, and at the same time has balanced product design and cost performance in the second generation, so that Gundam elements can be popularized by the public along with mechanical keyboards. Perceived. For users who like this theme themselves, especially male students, this wave of real chopping starts with me.
After all, the romance of mechs is common throughout the universe.
