Hello everyone, I am Taotie

I don’t know if there are any friends like me who always feel that their keyboard is awkward no matter how they play the game. Put it upright, my wrist hurts, put it sideways, my hand is smooth, but the keyboard almost fell to the ground. So every time the opponent K sees the character's black screen, he will unconsciously move the keyboard with his hands to cover up his helpless embarrassment, "It's not my skill, it's because the keyboard can't be used".

Maybe some friends will ask, why is there such a problem?

I think it has a lot to do with how people use the keyboard. First of all, in the normal placement state, the typing area of ​​the keyboard is relatively concentrated, and the two arms and the palm on the chest will naturally form an angle. In addition, when playing games, the balance of both hands is destroyed, which makes the other hand need a suitable angle to control.

In order to solve such problems, the more ergonomic Alice arrangement was born. By splitting the letter area, the entire keyboard is divided into two parts. The layout of the outer character makes the palm and arm form a straight line, reducing the bending of the wrist fold. However, this type of keyboard is still relatively small, and only some customized brands have produced such products before.

This time, in order for more players to get in touch with the charm of the Alice arrangement, Keychron brought its new product Keychron Q8 mechanical keyboard. Let's take a look at how it actually performs.

The packaging box of this Keychron Q8 is still very simple, with a sketch of the product printed on the black bottom.

When you open the package, you can see the keyboard body and related accessories.

Accessories include power cords, manuals, supplementary keycaps, and foot stickers.

In particular, the keyboard power cord uses dual Type-C interfaces, and comes with a USB-A conversion connector.

The first impression of taking out this Keychron Q8 mechanical keyboard is that the texture is directly full, and its state is not like a mass-produced keyboard at all. The aluminum alloy shell and titanium gray anodized surface treatment are a kind of calm , the introverted feeling emerges leisurely.

I have to say that no matter how fancy and high-end the plastic is, it still cannot be compared with the aluminum lump. The smooth, cold, and heavy touch will make people want to stop and forget it once touched.

The layout of the Keychron Q8 adopts the Alice layout. In order to better meet the ergonomics of the hands, it splits the middle position of the letter area of ​​the keyboard, thus thinking of it as two independent typing areas.

In addition, in order to improve practicality, in addition to retaining the arrow keys, DEL, and HOME keys on the right side of the keyboard, it also adds a round infinite knob.

Of course, this knob is also made of metal material, and it is also treated with anti-skid, which feels solid to the touch and the gear position is clear.

Viewed from the side, the details of the Keychron Q8 will be more abundant. Although there is no complicated layered design, the tough lines at the corners and the straight lines still make it in line with the aesthetic orientation of a straight steel man like me.

Due to the metal bottom shell, there is no adjustable foot support at the bottom of the keyboard, but its inclination still maintains a certain degree of comfort and ergonomics.

At the end position, you can see the Type-C interface and the switching key of the Win/Mac system.

Turned over, the back panel of this Keychron Q8 uses a whole piece of aluminum alloy plate.

Under different lights, the original texture of metal is vividly displayed.

After the introduction of the appearance, I still want to talk about the specific experience of using this Keychron Q8, after all, this is the special feature of this keyboard.

For me, I was really uncomfortable when I first got started. Although my tapping posture was still standard before, I always felt that the keys were shifted after the left and right were separated. But I still have to say that the palm is really comfortable when tapping, and the hands can be placed on it naturally without any discomfort.

After using it for a period of time, I also began to get used to this Keychron Q8 slowly, and the accuracy of typing is also gradually improving, so this article is completed with this keyboard.

In terms of the shaft body, the one in my hand uses Jiadalong's G-pro brown shaft. As Jiadalong's large-scale product, its overall performance is quite good, and there is no problem in terms of stability and smoothness.

In terms of satellite switches, this Keychron Q8 uses a gold-plated screw satellite switch that is rare in mass production. Through the screw fixing, the dummy switch is stronger and the large key position is more stable when tapping. In addition, in order to facilitate the replacement of different shafts, the keyboard has also added a Jiadalong hot-swappable base, which makes the playability even higher.

Gasket is so popular now, so in order to improve the comfort when tapping, this Keychron Q8 also uses a double Gasket structure. By suspending the inner tank, the key will undergo a large deformation when pressed hard, thus helping It enhances the rebound and soft bounce when hitting.

As for the keycaps, this time the keyboard uses the uncommon OSA height short ball caps, made of PBT. There is one thing to say, the font of the new keycaps is still good-looking, a bit like granite.

And compared to XDA and DSA without arc, OSA has its own ergonomic R angle, which makes the input more handy.

Although the appearance is relatively low-key, the RGB lighting effect is still indispensable, but the keycaps cannot transmit light, which is quite suitable as a background light.

After all, this Keychron Q8 still has some customized pedigree, so it can achieve complete freedom in changing the key. The system not only supports QMK but also supports VIA full-key independent open source programming. Through software operation, it can not only change the key positions, lighting effects, shortcut keys, and even the function of the knob, the playability is very high.

The following is a brief introduction to these two software.

QMK compiling software is a commonly used key editing software in customization. Its function is still very powerful, but the burning process is a little more complicated. You need to edit the code in Keyboard Layout Editor, and then bring it into the Firmware to generate Json file, load the file into QMK Toolbox and restart the PCB to burn it.

Perhaps the operation of QMK is too cumbersome, so the VIA programming software has become more easy to understand. It is a keyboard key editing software based on QMK, which can realize real-time key modification of the keyboard, saving the trouble of swiping the arrangement.

In terms of compatibility, it can support MAC system shortcut key input, which is undoubtedly a big plus for friends who use the MAC system.

I used it as the main machine for a few days, and the Keychron Q8 feels really unique and fresh. To make a brief summary, it must be admitted that the performance of this Keychron Q8 is very impressive.

First of all, the quality of the keyboard is quite good. The aluminum alloy shell is matched with the surface treatment of anodizing process, and the solid metal feeling is not comparable to that of broken plastic. Although the Alice arrangement was not very suitable at the beginning, after using it smoothly, I couldn't even use the normal arrangement. Maybe this is the charm of ergonomics. Of course, in addition to these, the programmable capabilities of QMK and VIA, WIN/MAC dual system switching, metal textured infinite knob, double-layer Gasket structure, screw satellite shaft and PBT keycaps, etc. also make this Keychron Q8 more versatile. That said, apart from the lack of wireless connectivity, this keyboard has almost no shortcomings.

In the end, I would like to say that although this keyboard still belongs to the minority category, the new design, new attempt, and new experience can only be known to the mystery and fun of the new design, new attempt, and new experience. This is also the motivation I have been pursuing.

Well, the above is the whole content of this article, thank you for reading!

For friends who like to play with keyboards, the brand "Luofei" must be no stranger, and we often hear "to play with keycaps, find Luofei". This is mainly due to the fact that their keyboards have their own unique style, with super high appearance and various shapes, and there are many categories! Recently, I got two themed keycaps, namely Shipboard Panda and Checkerboard Kingdom. Of course, Lofree launched more than these two models this time, and there are many interesting and lovely themed keycaps. If you are interested, you can check them out.

The carrier panda was designed by Xie Dahuan, the designer of the emblem of the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong ship and the chief creative designer of Shandong ship culture, on December 17, 2019. Inspired by the crew of the Chinese aircraft carrier, the national treasure panda is combined with the pilot and crew of the aircraft carrier to give people a confident, cool and recognizable image of the combat panda.

The packaging of this set of keycaps is very delicate. It consists of 100 PBT keys, which are superimposed by upper and lower layers, and the storage is very neat. The keycaps can be admired at any time through the transparent packaging. The length of the space bar is standard 6.25U, and the length of CTRL, WIN, ALT on the upper layer is 1.25U;

At present, the mainstream keyboard keycaps are generally made of ABS or PBT. Among them, ABS keycaps are mostly used on low-end entry-level keyboards because of their low production cost and relatively easy processing, but they are easy to oil because of their existence. The criticism is not accepted by players and friends.

The wear resistance is better than ABS material and the PBT keycap which is not easy to oil is naturally more popular. At the same time, the current PBT keycaps can also be processed by two-color injection molding, so as to achieve the natural advantage of never dropping characters. The key point is that its frosted skin-friendly touch can also bring a very comfortable user experience, which can be said to satisfy users. demand.

These two themed keycaps of Luofei have carried out an original design with heart for each keycap. The detailed elements that closely follow the theme perfectly fit the artistic design into the theme, and truly realize the personalized style. Creation, so that each set of themed keycaps can bring an exquisite design look and feel.

Of course, there are 100 keycaps in this set, which can meet the needs of mainstream keyboards on the market, and can be well compatible from 61 keys to 98 keys.

In fact, I already had a set of summer invasion theme keycaps before, and this time with the shipboard panda keycaps is another different style.

In order to support users' DIY and choose different keycaps for replacement, Luofei provides a steel puller for each themed keycap, which not only saves effort but also does not damage the keycap; when using it, you only need to clip the steel wire from the bottom of the keycap The keycap can be easily pulled out by lifting the two sides upwards, and it is also very convenient to replace it by yourself.

After installing this set of shipboard Panda keycaps, the keyboard becomes more beautiful; and it feels very comfortable to use, thanks to the use of LOFREE OEM height, from R1 to R4, there are different inclination angles, which is ergonomically designed , so it is very comfortable to use, and it is not easy to get tired for a long time.

Many people may not know much about OEM. OEM refers to the height of the keycaps. Most mass-produced keyboards use OEM-height keycaps, because the OEM height conforms to the ergonomic design, and the height of the keys has a gradient, which makes typing comfortable and not easy to fatigue.

The workmanship of this set of keycaps is very good, there is no skew after installation, and there are keys of various lengths and heights, which is really suitable for starting.

In addition, the checkerboard kingdom is also very classic, incorporating the details of poker and chess, and boldly using the red, yellow and black color system intertwined, bringing a highly personalized style of recognition. The letter keys are very simple, but some function keys add a lot of symbols and patterns, which are interesting and practical, directly subverting the previous impression of black and white chessboards.

Friends who like to play with keyboards and keycaps in front of the screen, if you also like to change your keycaps to a new style, then you may wish to consider these two sets of themed keycaps from Luo Fei’s family, which will definitely bring you a different personality experience. Of course, if you don’t like these two sets of themed keycaps, Luo Feijia also has a variety of other keycaps with different themes, and there is always one that suits you.

[Remarks: The text part of this article was completed through the iFLYTEK T8 AI mechanical keyboard, and the voice input was completed, and the whole process took less than 10 minutes. 】

We once said that each keyboard has its own unique skill tree, some are added to lighting effects, and some are added to customized and joint models. But the keyboard I shared with my friends today has a very strange addition, because as a mechanical keyboard, it comes with many AI functions such as voice input. It is the iFLYTEK T8 AI mechanical keyboard.

Judging from the heavy use in the past two weeks, its speech recognition accuracy is very high, and it supports unique recognition in the game field. Therefore, it is very suitable for hacking and PK, even if the technology is not good enough, the little friends who are not willing to lose by their mouths.

Accompanied by its voice accuracy, its input speed is significantly faster than keyboard typing, and it also supports functions such as smart screen capture, smart search and smart recording. It almost satisfies all aspects of office entry, and is an artifact to improve productivity!

It supports the continuous recording of large segments of speech, and can record almost every sentence you speak with a high accuracy rate. Whether it is your daily notes, literary creation, or even sudden writing materials, it is very suitable for you who are full of thoughts!

Different from other mechanical keyboards, the best part of iFLYTEK T8 AI mechanical keyboard is the voice input. It allows us to gather our thoughts into words in the fastest way and display them on the computer screen.

It ensures that our thinking will not be interrupted by wrong input. At the same time, its intelligent recognition rate is very high, and the full text can be completed with only simple corrections, which is very convenient.

After we connect the keyboard, under the Windows system, press and hold the voice button for 5 seconds to open the automatic download page, download and install the voice assistant.

After the voice assistant is successfully installed, when the icon in the taskbar changes from gray to blue, it means that the software is successfully paired with the keyboard. At this time, press the voice key or the round button on the voice folder to realize voice input. Voice input supports 24 dialects such as Mandarin and Cantonese, and 66 foreign languages. That is to say, we don't need a first-class Mandarin, and high-speed voice input can also be achieved.

Especially in noisy environments, we can also reduce noise interference and improve the accuracy of recording by removing the voice clip and pinning it on the collar or holding it in our hands. Among them, its Mandarin recognition rate is 98%.

For some professional fields such as medical care, finance, games, etc., we can further improve the accuracy of the input content by selecting and identifying relevant content in Xunfei Voice Assistant!

In addition, smart screen capture comes with text and table recognition functions, which can extract the content in the screen capture with one click, and output editable text and tables. Especially the table editing function, it is very convenient to use.

Smart recording can directly convert voice into text, not only can record the meeting content in real time, but also share the recorded content audio and text with the participants through links or QR codes!

Its smart search function is equivalent to Apple's Siri or Windows' Cortana, which can recognize voice and search with one key.

Obviously different from other brands of machine keyboards with personalized features, Xunfei T8 AI mechanical keyboard has its own rigorous and elegant style. Its front adopts the words of the golden T8 AI machine keyboard, and above it is the trademark of HKUST Xunfei, and it also has the feature of inputting 400 characters in one minute.

From the back, we can see the general outline of iFLYTEK keyboard, among which its screenshot search and record, intelligent voice button and unique voice folder are all marked in yellow.

One side of the package says a mechanical keyboard that will spray. Seeing this, I couldn't help laughing, I always felt that Xunfei was connoting something, haha!

After removing the envelope and opening the inner package, we can see the body of the iFLYTEK T8 AI mechanical keyboard!

On the top of the keyboard, there is a transparent dust cover, and a brief description is printed on it combined with the key positions, which is convenient for us to refer to in the future.

Below the keyboard is the manual. In the process of unpacking, I would like to remind my friends of a small detail, that is, the key puller and data cable of T8 are hidden in the place indicated by the arrow, so don’t throw them away together with the package!

Well, the unpacking process is over. The above is a family portrait, which are iFLYTEK T8 AI smart keyboard body, manual, key puller and a data cable, as well as the replacement key hidden in the storage box, 2.4G receiver.

The T8 keyboard is a dual-zone 87-key, gray, white and yellow three-color collocation. Its F area has been divided, which is convenient for friends who type codes. In addition to Esc, space, and the scroll wheel, the unique smart keys are also given a bright yellow color.

The feel of the scroll wheel is excellent, sliding up and down can adjust the volume, and pressing can realize the function of mute or unmute.

Below it is the keyboard switch, followed by three lights representing power, caps lock, and voice-on prompts.

Next is the voice folder of T8. There is a golden button on it, which is surrounded by red, green and blue lights. Press it to switch between functions such as translation and voice recording.

The voice clip can be taken out and used alone on the neckline, or it can be used on the keyboard charging position. It uses a magnetic connection charging method with the keyboard.

The back of the keyboard adopts a staggered slash design similar to that on the packaging. The anti-skid pads are distributed at the four corners, and the nameplate of T8 is in the middle. T8 uses a two-stage foot support, which can provide us with three heights and angles to use.

Above it is a storage box, which contains a 2.4G receiver and two Apple-adapted keycaps, which is really considerate!

Viewed from the side, the Xunfei T8 does not provide the exaggerated arc that fits the fingers, but puts a lot of effort into fitting the keycaps to the fingers. It has a wrapping feeling for the fingertips, and the micro-frosted material of the PBT keycap also provides excellent tactile feedback.

This time it is equipped with Jiadalong G-Pro switch, which feels slightly harder than the red switch. Its total stroke is 4.0±0.4mm, action formation is 2.0±0.6mm, and operating force is 50±15gf. (You guys are amazing, you can just say the plus or minus sign directly, and you don’t need to copy and paste the text separately on the web page.)

Its large keys are designed with a satellite shaft, which feels good in the hand. If you like to feel softer, you can choose the red shaft version.

As a productivity tool, HKUST Xunfei T8 supports Bluetooth, 2.4G, and wired connections, and supports seamless switching between 3 devices. In wired mode, it can realize full-key touchless, and in wireless mode, it supports 6-key touchless. No matter what kind of connection, it is very stable and responsive, and there is no delay at all. For most e-sports players, it can also meet the needs.

What needs to be reminded is that its wireless connection 1 button (F10) is not the usual Bluetooth connection, but 2.4G. The other two are Bluetooth adapter keys.

For Mac, Windows and Android systems, iFLYTEK T8 is not only compatible but also can achieve automatic adaptation.

All we need to do is to replace the Mac or Windows keycaps. In addition, HKUST Xunfei T8 can also provide us with a battery life of up to 70 days, and the worry-free power can also allow us to work or fight without distraction!

HKUST Xunfei T8 AI mechanical keyboard has the most functions among the keyboards we have come into contact with so far! It seems to have a lot of superfluous functions, but in actual application, it has an unexpected amazing effect! It has a high accuracy rate of 98% and an input speed of 400 words per minute, which is also very convenient for friends who are climbing the grid. It is no exaggeration to say that it is an office artifact. From another point of view, its proprietary game field recognition can also communicate with friends more freely through voice-to-text conversion! It's worth your while to give it a try!

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The term Gasket structure was originally a term in the customization circle, and the keyboard of this structure will be very soft when pressed. This type of keyboard liner has no rigid structure and screw support, and only relies on the rubber and the upper and lower covers to fit together precisely. Therefore, the hand feel will be very uniform. At the same time, due to the existence of flexible materials such as silicone gaskets and Poron cotton in the inner tank and bottom shell, there will be cushions in the vertical directions of the keyboard, providing a softer, elastic and warmer feel.

Friends who follow me know that I already have several mechanical keyboards. Still can't help but want to experience such a uniquely designed mechanical keyboard. My computer desk is relatively narrow, and it can be said that the position on the desk is gold. If you add a keyboard, you will definitely choose some compact ones. Dareu A 81, which was launched in October last year, has received good feedback after market precipitation, and the streamlined 75% layout is just right.

Packing List:

Keyboard*1, key clip*1, power cable*1, keycap*1, manual*1.

The gift keycaps and the original ones are made of standardized custom PBT material, two-color configuration, fine workmanship, and feel very delicate.

This Dareu A81 supports hot-swappable full keys. If the frequency of use is high and there is a problem with any key, you can use the key clip to remove it and replace it immediately, without delaying work and study. However, with the current industrial design and quality, there is very little chance of damage. Hot-swap is more to meet the needs of DIY. If you happen to have a lot of different switches in your hand, you can change the switch that suits you according to the requirements of different key pressures, and create a unique keyboard.

Today's tablet configuration is getting higher and higher, and it is more than enough as a productivity tool. In order to improve the efficiency of work and study, with this keyboard, the efficiency will definitely double. This is the same as the mobile phone ecology, divided into two factions, Android and Fuji. As you can see from the above picture, you can switch the corresponding mode according to the tablet system you use.

The keyboard provides three connection methods: wired, Bluetooth and 2.4G. I use a computer to connect with a cable to save trouble, and I usually use a Bluetooth connection for a tablet. This is a matter of habit. In fact, both Bluetooth and 2.4G can be used for tablets or notebooks, and you can choose according to your own habits and configurations.

experience feelings:

After using it for a few days, first of all, the surface of the keycap is very delicate and feels very comfortable to the touch. The bottom is clean and neat, but the hand feels soft and elastic, and it feels that there is no mechanical edge. Dareu’s elastic arm Gasket structure feels like it combines the advantages of mechanical keyboards and membrane keyboards, and finds a good balance in the middle.

Summarize:

This Dareus A81 mechanical keyboard has a Gasket structure design. The keystroke sound is pure, even and soft, warm and delicate, with a cushioned percussion feel. Naturally feel good, not noisy advantages. It's just a keyboard for scrolling. Especially suitable for long-term study or office use.

It adopts a pink-purple exterior design, which is very suitable for the aesthetic needs of young people. At the same time, the feel of this keyboard is very comfortable, and it is very smooth to use, which can bring players a very good gaming experience.

The silver tough 104-key wired gaming mechanical keyboard adopts a mechanical shaft design, which can bring players a very good feel experience. The button feedback of the mechanical axis is very clear, which allows the player to more accurately control the movement and attack of the character. At the same time, the life of the mechanical switch is also very long, which can reach millions of keystrokes, which is very suitable for long-term game use.

The silver tough 104-key wired gaming mechanical keyboard adopts a backlight design, which can be used at night or in a dark environment. The color of the backlight is pink and purple, which is very beautiful and can increase the aesthetics of the keyboard. At the same time, the backlight can also bring players a better user experience, allowing players to more easily find the keys that need to be pressed.

The silver tough 104-key wired gaming mechanical keyboard also adopts a waterproof design, which can effectively prevent the keyboard from being damaged by water or other liquids. This design allows players to use the keyboard with more confidence, without worrying about the keyboard being damaged by liquid. At the same time, this is also a very practical design that can bring players a longer service life.

The silver tough 104-key wired gaming mechanical keyboard also adopts an ergonomic design, which allows players to use the keyboard more comfortably. The key height and angle of the keyboard are very suitable, which can reduce the player's hand fatigue. At the same time, the bottom of the keyboard also adopts a non-slip design, which can make the keyboard more stable on the desktop, and will not affect the user experience due to shaking during use.

Silver Tough 104-key wired gaming mechanical keyboard is a very good gaming mechanical keyboard. Its pink and purple design is very beautiful, which can meet the aesthetic needs of young people. At the same time, the keyboard feels very comfortable and is very smooth to use, which can bring players a very good gaming experience.