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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This configuration is wildly unbalanced and expensive.

[–] Alphane_Moon 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It seems that the mechanical keyboard alone is a large part of the cost.

I do agree this is a very niche product.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

$314 if you want a model with a fully assembled keyboard or $269 for a version without keycaps and key switches

with just the $45 difference, I doubt it's about the keyboard.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Us mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have brainwashed ourselves into thinking $45 keyboards are normal.

[–] Alphane_Moon 1 points 2 weeks ago

That's true. But it adds up.

And it is a small batch project, even outside of IT, small batch is always pricey.