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Funky Adesso AKB-636 Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard Now Available!

It has been a long time since we first saw this keyboard in its prototype form, but it looks like it is finally ready for the public to enjoy! The AKB-636UB from Adesso may not have the swankiest product name ever, but this is something a little bit different from most of the keyboard designs on the market today thanks to its funky typewriter design.

It comes with a bit of silver trim around the edge of the low-profile chassis, as well as those rounded design typewriter design key caps. I’ve actually used one of these keyboards before and with Blue switches, they’re incredibly satisfying to type on, and the little bit of trim on each key cap gives them a nice finger resting position that really does throw back to the days of an electric typewriter design.

Don’t be fooled though, the keyboard is anything but retro in terms of hardware. It features a fully mechanical switch configuration, N-Key Rollover for up to 6 keys, built-in multimedia controls (Fn-Shift), and more.

Keyboard Layout: 104 keys
Life Cycle: 50 million keystrokes
Connection USB
Switch Travel Distance: 4 mm
Switch: Kahil Blue
Operation Force: 50±10gf
Tactile Force: 60±10gf
Conduction Travel: 1.90±0.4mm
Breaking Travel: 1.50±0.4mm
Peak Force Travel: 1.40±0.4mm
Power Consumption: 0.5 Watts Max Power supply 5VDC±5%
Working Current: <100mA
Key Printing: Laser Printing
Operating temperature: 32°F to 122°F
Dimensions: 17.9″ x 5.9″ x 1.6 ” (455 x 150 x 41 mm)
Weight: 2.75 lbs
Cable length: 6 feet

What do you think, would you have this keyboard on your desktop? It’ll be available from Adesso.com now with an MSRP of $99.99.

Peter Donnell

As a child in my 40's, I spend my day combining my love of music and movies with a life-long passion for gaming, from arcade classics and retro consoles to the latest high-end PC and console games. So it's no wonder I write about tech and test the latest hardware while I enjoy my hobbies!

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