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Dec 28, 2023 7:55 PM

Keychron K12 60% Wireless/USB Mechanical Keyboard for Mac with Gateron G Pro Blue $39.99

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50% discount on the Keychron K12 (60%) with Gateron Pro Blue switches (clicky) only. Mac keycaps are pictured, but description says Windows keycaps also included.

Keychron K12 is a compact 60% layout white backlight Bluetooth wireless mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. The K12 is crafted to maximize your workspace and enhance productivity.
With a unique Mac layout and Windows compatibility, the K12 is offering convenient accessibility to all the essential multimedia and function keys through the combination of key presses, yet compact enough to let you reach your mouse easier. Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included.
Connects with up to 3 devices via the reliable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 chipset and switch among them easily for multitasking needs. The K12 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and iPad. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection.
With the Gateron G Pro mechanical switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the Brown switch with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode.
The K12 can last up to 200 hours (with backlight off) with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboards. Two level adjustable feet and inclined bottom frame provides a great ergonomic support for long lasting typing comfort.

https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-B...B08N45S1X3
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50% discount on the Keychron K12 (60%) with Gateron Pro Blue switches (clicky) only. Mac keycaps are pictured, but description says Windows keycaps also included.

Keychron K12 is a compact 60% layout white backlight Bluetooth wireless mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. The K12 is crafted to maximize your workspace and enhance productivity.
With a unique Mac layout and Windows compatibility, the K12 is offering convenient accessibility to all the essential multimedia and function keys through the combination of key presses, yet compact enough to let you reach your mouse easier. Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included.
Connects with up to 3 devices via the reliable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 chipset and switch among them easily for multitasking needs. The K12 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and iPad. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection.
With the Gateron G Pro mechanical switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the Brown switch with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode.
The K12 can last up to 200 hours (with backlight off) with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboards. Two level adjustable feet and inclined bottom frame provides a great ergonomic support for long lasting typing comfort.

https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-B...B08N45S1X3

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Original Poster
Dec 28, 2023 7:57 PM
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ElatedSpaniel543
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Dec 28, 2023 7:57 PM
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I know 60% is out of fashion right now, but it's great once you get used to needing two keys for the arrows. The switches alone are around $15. Only the gateron blues are discounted, the same KB with browns is still $79
Dec 28, 2023 8:07 PM
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schow66Dec 28, 2023 8:07 PM
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Quote from ElatedSpaniel543 View quoted comment :
I know 60% is out of fashion right now, but it's great once you get used to needing two keys for the arrows. The switches alone are around $15. Only the gateron blues are discounted, the same KB with browns is still $79
I don't understand why these smaller form factors are even popular in the first place, but maybe I'm just a little too old...
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Dec 28, 2023 8:18 PM
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ElatedSpaniel543
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Dec 28, 2023 8:18 PM
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Quote from schow66 View quoted comment :
I don't understand why these smaller form factors are even popular in the first place, but maybe I'm just a little too old...
I think they were the product of a super minimalist trend, combined with a bit of programmer elitism that eschews the arrow keys, the whole Vi versus Emacs thing. I've also heard that gamers like them because there's more room the the mouse. I honestly only got a 60% keyboard because they were insanely discounted recently, I got a GMMK 60% for $20 with gateron brown switches and once I got used to the lack of arrow keys, I've really fallen in love with mechnical keyboards. I only found this deal because I was looking for a set of clicky switches to try out with it.
Dec 29, 2023 12:34 AM
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varezhkaDec 29, 2023 12:34 AM
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While I find 60% going a little too far, it's a great price for a nice keyboard. Or maybe $5 extra for a larger selection of switches?
https://www.amazon.com/K12-RGB-Ba...B08N4TK7MR
Dec 29, 2023 1:34 AM
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AdolescentWingsDec 29, 2023 1:34 AM
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60% is great for fps gamers who have a low sens and need room to swing their forearm without hitting the keyboard.
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Dec 29, 2023 7:58 AM
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ElatedSpaniel543
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Dec 29, 2023 7:58 AM
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Quote from varezhka View quoted comment :
While I find 60% going a little too far, it's a great price for a nice keyboard. Or maybe $5 extra for a larger selection of switches?
https://www.amazon.com/K12-RGB-Ba...B08N4TK7MR
Oh strange, I didn't see these that way before
Dec 30, 2023 3:29 PM
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SociableMeat170Dec 30, 2023 3:29 PM
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Quote from ElatedSpaniel543 View quoted comment :
I know 60% is out of fashion right now, but it's great once you get used to needing two keys for the arrows. The switches alone are around $15. Only the gateron blues are discounted, the same KB with browns is still $79
Browns are now also $39.99.

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Jan 2, 2024 7:36 PM
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rudyae86Jan 2, 2024 7:36 PM
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This is a really good keyboard but Blues would drive me crazy lol.

I like the 60% layout but when you play battlefield games and need the F keys, it's a pain having to press Fn key to switch seats in vehicles. Like someone said, these are great for gamers that want to reduce space and have space for other things, especially mouse being closer.

Looking into a 75% now since also that's a new trend lol.
Jan 2, 2024 7:42 PM
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alpha_prowlerJan 2, 2024 7:42 PM
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Quote from schow66 View quoted comment :
I don't understand why these smaller form factors are even popular in the first place, but maybe I'm just a little too old...
The savings from not moving your palms away from the the center keyboard are worth it. Takes a bit of a practice, but once you are there, it saves a lot. I'm not a vim/emacs purist, I use some combination of fn + asdw for arrow keys, and fn + op nm for home,end pg up and down.
Best way to get used to it is to try this on a regular keyboard and then move to 60% if you feel it is worth.
Jan 2, 2024 8:17 PM
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davin900Jan 2, 2024 8:17 PM
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I have one of these and I really like it overall.

One thing that confuses me though... when you're using it via Bluetooth and it's gone to sleep because you haven't typed in a while, it doesn't remember your first few keystrokes when you start typing again. You have to wait for it to finish connecting and then start typing. This is pretty confusing when you're entering a computer password, for example.

And my other wireless keyboards (Logitech Keys, Apple Magic Keyboard) do this just fine.

If anyone knows a setting to change this behavior, I'd love to know.
Jan 3, 2024 1:07 AM
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AprilWatermelonJan 3, 2024 1:07 AM
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Bad link and 45 now
Jan 3, 2024 2:03 AM
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SiennaPlant9626Jan 3, 2024 2:03 AM
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Shame would have pick one up at $39. It's $59 now.

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