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Offline xmagusx

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XMIT Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard -- $99.99 + Shipping
« on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 07:33:32 »
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/xmit-hall-effect-mechanical-keyboard?mode=guest_open

Reincarnating the Most Reliable Switch Ever

The Hall Sensor, for which this innovative keyboard is named, was popular in keyboards of the 1970s and 80s thanks to its reliability. Frequently used in nuclear reactors, missile silos, and aircraft cockpits, the sensor steadily became less popular due to high cost of production. But, for the first time in nearly 20 years, it’s back and better than ever—in the form of a stylish new design by keyboard community member XMIT.
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Re: XMIT Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard -- $99.99 + Shipping
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 08:00:05 »
And it can be used under water.
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Re: XMIT Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard -- $99.99 + Shipping
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 08:15:29 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Fri, 18 November 2016, 08:00:05
And it can be used under water.
True, but I'm not sure to what depth it has been rated, so I still wouldn't advise its use for any SCUBA excursions you may be planning.

Though when it gets gross, you can just wash it.
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Re: XMIT Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard -- $99.99 + Shipping
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 08:36:05 »
There's this topic too, XMIT will answer any questions you have : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84525
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Re: XMIT Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard -- $99.99 + Shipping
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 12:25:40 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Fri, 18 November 2016, 08:00:05
And it can be used under water.

As long as you waterseal the detachable USB cable yourself...
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Re: XMIT Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard -- $99.99 + Shipping
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 16:36:48 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Fri, 18 November 2016, 08:00:05
And it can be used under water.

Are there temperature ratings too? I'm often in hot water with my wife. It'd be good to know that wouldn't require typing interruptions.
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