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UHK is a fully programmable, split mechanical keyboard - designed for extreme productivity and ergonomics. UHK can be extended with add-on modules: trackball, trackpad, trackpoint and additional keys.
This keyboard will only be made available during Spring 2017
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Pros
Pro Modular and disassembly friendly
The UHK is modular and has disassembly instructions embossed onto components and even printed on the circuit board. It records use data, so when key switches have reached the end of its lifespan, users can replace them.
Pro Feature customization via add-on modules
You can attach trackpoint, trackball, trackpad and additional key clusters to the board. This allows for extensive feature customization, for increased productivity and convenience.
Pro No need to leave the home row
For maximum touch-typing productivity, one's hands should not leave the home row frequently. With conventional keyboards, this is not the case when navigation and function keys need to be used. On the HKB, via a thumb key press, several function layers can be activated, turning the home row keys into function keys.
Pro Ergonomic design
The UHK has a split design, since two keyboard halves result in a more natural typing posture. The halves are connected by a bridge cable, which expands and contracts as needed, occupying minimal desk space. The halves can be merged together as one, which is useful for transportation purposes or if you happen to prefer a one-piece keyboard.
Pro Programmable
Through the use of an app called Agent, users can configure the UHK to their liking.
Pro Cross-platform keycaps
Keycaps can be bought in half-ISO or ANSI layout. And the keycap printing come in Windows (Ctrl, Windows [symbol], Alt, Fn, Enter), mac (Ctrl, Option, Cmd, Fn, Return), Linux (Ctrl, Super, Alt, Fn, Enter), or blanc (entire keyboard)
Pro Separetely sold Premium palm rest
Premium palm rests can be bought separately. These palm rests are made of natural beech wood which get machined, pickled, lacquered, and fixated to a powder-coated steel plate. They attach firmly to the keyboard.
Pro Replaceable outer case
The outside case can be replaced. Their shop lets you buy replacement cases (black, white, blue, red, yellow). Replacement cases are identical to the original case. Useful in case you scratch or damage the original.
Cons
Con Some keycaps are non-standard
A few of the keycaps are non-standard sizes, making replacing the keycaps slightly more difficult.
Con Palm rest sold separately
Their custom shaped palm rest must be bought separately.
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Con Not shipping until Spring 2017
The HKB is not shipping yet. Manufacturers predict they will start shipping during Spring 2017.