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    Should you care about switch stem wobble?
    • 4 days ago
    • 7 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    Should you care about switch stem wobble?

    After tackling the “touchy” subject of plate flexibility, it is now time to cover another "complicated" matter: switches' stem wobble
    KBD67 Lite: still worth it?
    • Jun 14
    • 2 min
    Reviews

    KBD67 Lite: still worth it?

    Welcome to another I/O Sam endeavor! Today we’ll break the KBD67 Lite from KBDFans to its core (design, features, quality, software and...
    RK96 vs K98: work & play on a 96% layout
    • Jun 2
    • 2 min
    Reviews

    RK96 vs K98: work & play on a 96% layout

    Welcome to this “face-off” between two 96% layout budget keyboards from two popular brands in the sub-$100 segment: the RoyalKludge RK96...
    Epomaker AK84S: Full metal (and wireless) 75%
    • Apr 2
    • 3 min
    Reviews

    Epomaker AK84S: Full metal (and wireless) 75%

    Today we’re taking a look into this channel’s first (a few) 75% layout keyboard from Epomaker: the Wireless and full aluminium built AK84S.
    My views on Keyboards Typing Sound Demos (and my setup)
    • Dec 19, 2021
    • 8 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    My views on Keyboards Typing Sound Demos (and my setup)

    One integral part of any keyboard related video is its typing demo. In today's article I show how I record my keyboard sound tests.
    A conversation about Plate Flex
    • Dec 11, 2021
    • 11 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    A conversation about Plate Flex

    If there is one topic I find myself disagreeing with this community’s “majority” very often lately, is on the whole “plate flex” theme...
    TKC Portico: The ultimate guide (review + mods)
    • Nov 13, 2021
    • 3 min
    Reviews

    TKC Portico: The ultimate guide (review + mods)

    TKC’s entry level 65%, gasket mounted, hot-swappable injection molded mechanical keyboard targeted at enthusiasts on a budget.
    IMHO: GMMK Pro and its input latency issue... Should you care?
    • Jul 9, 2021
    • 9 min
    Reviews

    IMHO: GMMK Pro and its input latency issue... Should you care?

    A deeper look into the GMMK Pro's input latency matter as measured by RTINGS.com
    Best Gaming Keyboards for ~US $100
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 4 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    Best Gaming Keyboards for ~US $100

    Suggestions for gaming keyboards between $86 and $110 in my "Value" and "Performance" categories for Production keyboards.
    Which keycap material: ABS or PBT?
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 9 min
    Mechanical Keyboards

    Which keycap material: ABS or PBT?

    If there is one question, I get more often than any other on the topic of mechanical keyboards keycaps, it would probably be: “which...
    What is the best filler material to reduce mechanical keyboards unwanted noises?
    • Mar 28, 2021
    • 4 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    What is the best filler material to reduce mechanical keyboards unwanted noises?

    Today I received an interesting question about sound absorption materials to be used in quiet keyboards.
    Keyboards for the Home Office: Value, Performance and Premium options
    • Feb 20, 2021
    • 4 min
    Reviews

    Keyboards for the Home Office: Value, Performance and Premium options

    After just four videos in, it should be clear to my YouTube channel viewers that I intend to cover production keyboards.
    IMHO: The Glorious Holy Panda controversy
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 8 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    IMHO: The Glorious Holy Panda controversy

    Glorious PC Gaming Race most recent play to join the booming segment in the PC peripherals market by releasing their own switches.
    IMHO: Filco Majestouch Minila-R Convertible (as reviewed by BadSeed Tech)
    • Aug 24, 2020
    • 1 min
    Analysis & Opinion

    IMHO: Filco Majestouch Minila-R Convertible (as reviewed by BadSeed Tech)

    My humble opinion on BadSeed Tech’s review of a new quirky Bluetooth keyboard release by FILCO.
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