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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: natas206 on Tue, 17 March 2015, 14:56:43

Title: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: natas206 on Tue, 17 March 2015, 14:56:43

Hey guys,

We are currently evaluating whether to introduce an ergonomic keyboard specifically designed for the gaming market. We've put together a brief survey (25 questions) and we'd like to get input from you guys specifically on features and specs so that we can design something that really resonates with gamers and keyboard enthusiasts. Our goal is to develop a keyboard that offers class leading performance and customization and allows gamers to play for longer and without pain.

If you're interested in helping us out, please check out the survey here:

http://goo.gl/ih1vJu



As for our ergonomic Advantage keyboard, as many of you know we're stilling working on that as well (see this thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36195.240)).

Mods, I'm not 100% positive this is the correct forum to place this in, if it needs to be redirected just let me know!

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: KHAANNN on Tue, 17 March 2015, 15:08:57

++respect, a vendor that asks the community what it needs

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: davkol on Tue, 17 March 2015, 17:24:10

Thanks for asking. ^_^

Filed.

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: Nai_Calus on Tue, 17 March 2015, 19:01:40

Responded. It's a good idea; I hate standard keyboards for gaming because WASD requires odd finger twisting, but every ergonomic keyboard ever splits the number row badly , chopping up my hotbar, and has space uselessly on the right side where I can't reach it. (Also column stagger makes WASD awkward, and no, I'm not going to switch to ESDF when the remapping involved is a pain in the neck and can't always be done in older games. :P )

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: natas206 on Thu, 19 March 2015, 11:52:17

Thanks guys, we've received some GREAT feedback so far! We really appreciate the time and feedback  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: TomBodet on Thu, 19 March 2015, 19:38:18

Done.

Read this question and got goosebumps:

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Would you be open to considering an ergonomic keyboard for gaming? Which features?

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: Fragil1ty on Thu, 19 March 2015, 20:22:01

Thanks for asking, done.

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: dante on Tue, 24 March 2015, 08:57:33

Sent some feedback.

Don't feel locked into Cherry MX.  Matias Red Alps and Gateron Reds/Blacks are fantastic - don't discount them!

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: saturnotaku on Tue, 24 March 2015, 10:39:28

Submitted a form. Agree with the point about not being locked into Cherry MX. Maybe Topre with MX stems?

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: bigDave on Tue, 24 March 2015, 11:25:01

I complete the questionnaire, good luck with your research and keyboard development. :thumb:

Title: Re: Kinesis gaming keyboard?
Post by: goflo on Tue, 24 March 2015, 11:38:25

Great idea to ask a community like geekhack.  :thumb:
Submitted my part...