Woot[woot.com] has F68 RK 60% Foldable Mechanical Keyboard w/ Built-in Stand Holder & White Backlit Keys (Various Colors & Switches) for $42.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime. Otherwise shipping is $6.
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Interesting concept... but I have some qualms about the compromises it makes. It looks like the keys would be exposed and vulnerable on all sides when folded, and it's still pretty bulky. If one desired a truly compact portable keyboard, why not go for a non-mechanical keyboard with a slimmer profile that actually protected the keys?
Interesting concept... but I have some qualms about the compromises it makes. It looks like the keys would be exposed and vulnerable on all sides when folded, and it's still pretty bulky. If one desired a truly compact portable keyboard, why not go for a non-mechanical keyboard with a slimmer profile that actually protected the keys?
Well, those exist. But the typing experience can be sub-par (trust me on this one). So you have choices. Is the typing experience more important, or size? I must admit to being tempted by this offer.
Interesting concept... but I have some qualms about the compromises it makes. It looks like the keys would be exposed and vulnerable on all sides when folded, and it's still pretty bulky. If one desired a truly compact portable keyboard, why not go for a non-mechanical keyboard with a slimmer profile that actually protected the keys?
The cloth bag covers that. Of course, as some argue, it doesn't take up any less room than a non-folding keyboard. But it's also smaller than any mechanical non-folding keyboards I could find, making it more portable. If you can find one small enough to be portable, I'm sure a flat keyboard in a hard case would be more secure. But I've had mine rattling around in my bag on every trip I make and nothing has happened to it in a year or so.
Well, those exist. But the typing experience can be sub-par (trust me on this one). So you have choices. Is the typing experience more important, or size? I must admit to being tempted by this offer.
That's the thing... if I were on the move, I'd optimize size; if I had a desk, I'd optimize comfort. If I regularly traveled between offices, I'd keep a regular keyboard at each destination and use a slim keyboard on the road. This kinda-sorta portable device occupies neither niche, though I suppose it might appeal to a true nomad who must set up shop anywhere and tear it down when done.
So... this thing is cool and I want one, but I'm having a hard time justifying it 😂
I have the previous iteration of this folding keyboard which had low profile keycaps vs normal(? cherry?) profile keycaps. Frankly, it's not a great typing experience (red switches). The front height is rather high, and I always felt like I needed a wrist rest to use it which works against the portability of it
Edit: My version (RK925) has low-profile switches with only 2 pins and chiclet-style keycaps. The F68 still has low-profile switches & keycaps, but at least the switches have a classic Cherry stem, so you can swap keycaps. The keycaps also has some sculpted profile. My comment about the height/thickness of the keyboard should still apply.
Last edited by pharaoh248 April 11, 2025 at 08:09 AM.
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But I like blue switches. I love annoying those around me 😁
So... this thing is cool and I want one, but I'm having a hard time justifying it 😂
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Edit: My version (RK925) has low-profile switches with only 2 pins and chiclet-style keycaps. The F68 still has low-profile switches & keycaps, but at least the switches have a classic Cherry stem, so you can swap keycaps. The keycaps also has some sculpted profile. My comment about the height/thickness of the keyboard should still apply.
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