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gbfaccount t1_j2c962s wrote

Reply to comment by Word_Salad_9445 in Purple build by bchn

It's on Keychron .com too, it just only shows the colors available for the "Type" you have selected, so it doesn't show up unless you click Barebone Knob.

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Parable4 t1_j2c7hsv wrote

Reply to Purple build by bchn

Do the split spacebar keys both function as space or do they perform separate inputs?

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gbfaccount t1_j2c758l wrote

Reply to comment by Dakota347 in Purple build by bchn

It's pretty easy to put your hands on the board at natural angles and be like "yeah I can type like this," but if you actually record yourself typing naturally at least one hand will end up turned 'outward' some. It's something everyone is used to and it's not a huge deal if you're not typing a bunch all day, but the alice style boards let you actually keep that "natural" position a lot more closely even when not thinking about it. It's kinda like getting a chair with good lumbar support.

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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2c60pn wrote

Reply to comment by HeightAboveGeoid in NovelKeys Updates | Cream+ Switch Launch, Olivia Dyesub Keycaps in stock, and more! by mgsickler

It follows established naming conventions for PBT rereleases of existing GMK-produced sets

Whom it was designed by is separate. GMK Olivia being named after Olivia, a known and established designer, was a personal choice. A different set with a relatively similar design doesn’t also have to be named after them. I don’t call Spellbook “Novelkeys_ Bub” or GMK Copper “GMK fatboycarney.” I see what you’re getting at, but it’s missing the point

I don’t think they need to rename it, but it would be nice to have an upfront disclaimer that it’s not a recreation, but a similarly inspired set

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