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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Myk! on Sun, 12 June 2016, 05:26:38
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ANNE Pro 60% RGB Keyboard (under 60 USD)
(http://i.imgur.com/odDYJsZ.jpg)
Dual connection (via bluetooth or wired)
Gateron Blue switches
Programmable
Keymapping or Custom lights via iOS 7 up or Android 4.4 up
On-board memory to save settings Tested working on Android 6.0, Windows 7 and Windows 10
Changeable bottom case (ABS plastic Blue, Pink, Yellow, White, Black)
Can pair up to 4 laptop or smartphone
Metal steel plate
PBT Doubleshot keycaps
Weight - 800 grams
Will fit to any 60% case (need to verify in actual)
Accessories
2m Flat Micro USB Cable
Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
Keycap Puller
Battery Life (1000mah)
Lights off - 30 days
Lights on - 3 hours
Android Application (English)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4LwGKfbCAOZcnlzSi12eEQyM2s/view?pref=2&pli=1
Windows 7 Bluetooth 4 drivers (ANNE must be in L1)
https://www.jianguoyun.com/p/DYk670MQm539BRjF8BU
Users Manual and Firmware
http://www.obins.net/anne_manual_book/annepromanual.html
Album
http://imgur.com/a/pa46c
Visualizations / Spectrograph
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The problem with Asian people is that they have small hands, which means they have trouble reaching the top row (and some are so small they even have to use a wrist rest to raise up their wrists to get the reach) so when they make keyboards they make them ridiculously steep, it is almost comical how slanted the keyboard looks.
I wish more western people/companies would make keyboards, then they would be flatter and more usable.
I would love to hear Tp4's opinion on this^
I think this is a very interesting concept for a board, people always say nothing has really changed in the scene in forever. but this board is being ignored.
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The problem with Asian people is that they have small hands, which means they have trouble reaching the top row (and some are so small they even have to use a wrist rest to raise up their wrists to get the reach) so when they make keyboards they make them ridiculously steep, it is almost comical how slanted the keyboard looks.
I wish more western people/companies would make keyboards, then they would be flatter and more usable.
Nah man. It's just that most of the world isn't freakishly ogre-sized, ham-fisted, sheep-eating giants. And since we are of a more acceptable stature we don't demand keyboards able to withstand the pounding of over-sized hamhocks banging away trying to type out our latest Facebook posts :D I think the Western world (namely Caucasian men) want everything bigger to make up for certain deficiencies in parts of their anatomy..... but that's just speculation :P More choices in 60% keyboards are always better. Personally I don't need/want bluetooth or lights but that's just me.
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man, so few posts, so many ridiculous stereotypes :confused:
It is an interesting board for sure. I think I'm most sad about the fact that the screw holes don't line up with most aftermarket cases (except for the L and R middle holes). For the cost, if it fit other cases well, it would almost be worth it just for the PCB.
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man, so few posts, so many ridiculous stereotypes :confused:
It is an interesting board for sure. I think I'm most sad about the fact that the screw holes don't line up with most aftermarket cases (except for the L and R middle holes). For the cost, if it fit other cases well, it would almost be worth it just for the PCB.
true. this thread got derailed so quickly
anyway, it doesnt fit standard 60 mounts? that's lame. i dont care for angled cases, but i totally would suck it up and take the plunge if i needed another 60% board (i dont)
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man, so few posts, so many ridiculous stereotypes :confused:
It is an interesting board for sure. I think I'm most sad about the fact that the screw holes don't line up with most aftermarket cases (except for the L and R middle holes). For the cost, if it fit other cases well, it would almost be worth it just for the PCB.
true. this thread got derailed so quickly
anyway, it doesnt fit standard 60 mounts? that's lame. i dont care for angled cases, but i totally would suck it up and take the plunge if i needed another 60% board (i dont)
I'm thinking it has to do with the board being Wireless and requiring a battery? Just a guess. Someone may need to confirm/correct me.
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man, so few posts, so many ridiculous stereotypes :confused:
It is an interesting board for sure. I think I'm most sad about the fact that the screw holes don't line up with most aftermarket cases (except for the L and R middle holes). For the cost, if it fit other cases well, it would almost be worth it just for the PCB.
true. this thread got derailed so quickly
anyway, it doesnt fit standard 60 mounts? that's lame. i dont care for angled cases, but i totally would suck it up and take the plunge if i needed another 60% board (i dont)
I'm thinking it has to do with the board being Wireless and requiring a battery? Just a guess. Someone may need to confirm/correct me.
Im guessing it has a build in lipo battery that gets charged when connect via usb.
Not sure on this considering the price point tho....
Edit: Bluetooth connectivity might suffer when using a metal case tho.
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Is Taobao the only way to get these? That would probably be the reason these are "overlooked". I know some people are willing to go through the work and wait the time, but it stops a lot more. Plus it means the actual price probably won't be $60USD since most would have to use an agent to order it and other fees. Even Aliexpress is simpler, and probably a better reputation.
Also I don't think many reviews are out. 4.0 SHOULD have less issues (if people have devices that support it, or know if it does), but many have gotten crappy bluetooth products before so don't want to jump in.
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man, so few posts, so many ridiculous stereotypes :confused:
It is an interesting board for sure. I think I'm most sad about the fact that the screw holes don't line up with most aftermarket cases (except for the L and R middle holes). For the cost, if it fit other cases well, it would almost be worth it just for the PCB.
true. this thread got derailed so quickly
anyway, it doesnt fit standard 60 mounts? that's lame. i dont care for angled cases, but i totally would suck it up and take the plunge if i needed another 60% board (i dont)
The angled case looks to be the exact same case the poker II, poker X, use, similar to V60, etc. I don't think it would feel odd honestly.
But yeah, the screws dont line up so it is possible to use aftermarket cases but i doubt it would be very sturdy at all.
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If you look on Taobao it looks like they may make a case for it also. It might also just be to change the color of the board.