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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Rabbit_Games on Tue, 14 May 2024, 11:20:38

Title: Similar to the Kangaroo, but cheaper?
Post by: Rabbit_Games on Tue, 14 May 2024, 11:20:38

I'm trying to find a southpaw keyboard like the Kangaroo (but not $500). I was going to settle with the Keychron Q12 (blue version), but damned if I can find one. Amazon is totally sold out and my local (Dallas) Microcenter only carries it in black.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Title: Re: Similar to the Kangaroo, but cheaper?
Post by: Rhienfo on Wed, 15 May 2024, 06:48:37

There are a couple of boards similar, but they are all seem to be out of your budget, I think the q12 is the best option here.

https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q12-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard?variant=40403885326425

it's instock on the keychron website as well.

Title: Re: Similar to the Kangaroo, but cheaper?
Post by: Rabbit_Games on Thu, 16 May 2024, 01:23:27

I forgot the Max part. Q12 Max is the wireless version. I thought they were out of the blue version, but apparently only the wired keyboard comes in blue. I might be stuck getting that. I didn't realize the southpaw layout was so sparse.

Title: Re: Similar to the Kangaroo, but cheaper?
Post by: Rhienfo on Thu, 16 May 2024, 02:28:03

Quote from: Rabbit_Games on Thu, 16 May 2024, 01:23:27

I forgot the Max part. Q12 Max is the wireless version. I thought they were out of the blue version, but apparently only the wired keyboard comes in blue. I might be stuck getting that. I didn't realize the southpaw layout was so sparse.

yeah it's just a pretty niche layout that not too many people want.

Another idea could be to get a tkl and a numpad and just put it on the left, would give you some more options as well.