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[HELP] Recommendations for portable setup with keyboard and mouse?
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Here’s a couple of suggestions for your keeb: (LMK if you have questions. This is one of my hobbies; I can talk about it all day lol)
https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k12-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboard?variant=40482995830873
https://rkgamingstore.com/collections/65-keyboards?filter.tag=connectivity:wireless
https://www.gloriousgaming.com/collections/wireless-keyboards
https://www.amazon.com/GM610-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Swappable/dp/B08QV9D8WN/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?crid=173CX28WF82M3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4rprQDmLEig5vvbNhrIMDrnHkkLuuaJbtTj2E38YWIoYY5Ui3lk40tTOFUgM9TwR.eZniAB8ghEHD5BQHhMEDtf0QiVmzFPvw7kpsBmypgZI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Newmen%2Bgm660&qid=1731454414&s=electronics&sprefix=newmen%2Bgm660%2Celectronics%2C56&sr=1-2-fkmr0&th=1
Although these are great mechanical keyboards, I don't think they are ideal for portability. The Keychron one you linked is 0.7Kg (1.6lbs) which is quite a lot if you want to carry it around. I have a Keychron TKL and it's really heavy with the aluminium frame.
Yeah, OP should NOT get one with an aluminum case. The K12 I linked has the option, unless I am mistaken.
I've got the Keychron K7, it has low profile switches and keycaps and works pretty alright. Since I use my Deck as a dev machine and do my general computer stuff on it as well, In almost always bring it with me.
The downside to the K7 I'd say is the battery life. I often have it plugged in when at home and it lasts me when I'm out but the Bluetooth dies quickly on it when I forget to do so.
They have a re-programmable version of it as well and while I don't have that one to save a bit of cash I'd wager it works a bit nicer.
There's also different switches available to purchase. I have the keychron browns but hope to upgrade to the Gateron Banana or equivalent one day.
Nice, thanks