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The Professional BT model is offered with key legends or without in a single 45-gram Topre switch design. The Japanese manufacturer created a Bluetooth-equipped model last year, and like the original HHKB, it’s a little odd: instead of an internal rechargeable battery, it uses a pair of AAs installed in a “hump” on the back. The custom-layout, Topre-switch Happy Hacking Keyboard design is a favorite for programmers and general geeks, but it’s yet to catch on with more pedestrian users. Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional BT: A Pricey Import For Programmers Key switch options are also limited: at the moment both the black and white case/keycap models only come with a Blue switch design. Function keys cannot be reprogrammed, including the awkward F11 and F12 keys on.
If you’re interested in a purchase, be aware that some early versions of this board have no arrow cluster (even in the function layer): the one you want is the image above, with arrows on the /, menu, right Alt, and right Control buttons. The plastic case and Kailh switches are cheaper than the alternatives, and models are available with white LEDs or somewhat garish rainbow colors that can’t be adjusted except for brightness. The Royal Kludge RK61 ($45) is a budget option for those who want a smaller keyboard, but don’t particularly care about the Anne Pro’s RGB LEDs and programmability. Royal Kludge RK61: The Budget Bluetooth Option It has extra media and connection keys, but does without backlighting to save battery, which Logitech says can last 18 months on two AAs. Unfortunately that connection flexibility means a bit of rigidity in other areas: it comes with only a full-sized layout (plus extra programmable macro keys) and Logitech’s proprietary Romer-G switches, which aren’t compatible with aftermarket keycaps. It comes with a choice of standard Bluetooth or Logitech’s “Lightspeed” USB wireless dongle with a claimed one millisecond response time. Logitech’s dipped a toe or two in the mechanical keyboard pool before, but the $150 G613 is their first wireless model… and the first “gaming” wireless keyboard I’ve ever seen. Logitech G613: The Wireless Option For Gamers Gateron switches are available in Blue, Brown, and Red designs, and white or black keys/cases are sold.
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The board comes with PBT keycaps from the factory, a standard ANSI arrangement that’s compatible with aftermarket keycaps, and it comes with a free USB Bluetooth adapter in the package. The keys and lighting layout can be re-arranged in almost any fashion, which is especially helpful on a somewhat limited 60% design.
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This is due to a combination of easy mobile support with a purpose-made Android programming app, easy availability from vendors like Amazon, and full RGB LED support. Obins Anne Pro: For Those Who Want Mobile FlexibilityĪt the moment the Anne Pro ($90) is probably the most popular 60% Bluetooth mechanical keyboard design. A smaller Varmilo design with Topre key switches, the VB67M, is unfortunately out of production. Different colors, LED backlight colors, and a wide selection of Cherry or Gateron switches are available. The VB87M is manufactured in small batches and isn’t often in stock, but it tends to go on sale at Massdrop for around $140 every couple of months. Though the price is high and the somewhat antiquated Mini-USB (not Micro-USB) is a bit of a bummer, this is the most reliable design I’ve tried, and my personal “daily driver” for several years. The plastic case and high-end PBT keycaps are offered in a variety of colors, including a fetching side-printed option that preserves the legends under constant typing. The VB87M is essentially the same product as its VA87M, with an included Bluetooth module and a battery. Varmilo, a Chinese vendor well-known among mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, sells what’s probably the most widely-used tenkeyless Bluetooth mechanical design. Varmilo VB87M: The Best All-Around Option
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