Sometimes you find something online that makes you want to immediately buy it.
For me, It was a cheap $25 wireless mechanical keyboard called the Keebmonkey KBM68. It’s a wireless, barebones, and hotswappable keyboard with a 65% layout that runs off of two AAA batteries and it is going to perfectly pair with my Steam Deck.
I wanted an HHKB-style mechanical keyboard for awhile and stumbled upon the Tokyo60 v4 keyboard kit.
It’s a relatively affordable 60% hot-swappable mechanical keyboard kit with an anodized aluminum case and RGB lighting mounted at the bottom of the PCB for an optional underglow effect. The PCB is directly mounted to top of the case though which can be a sticking point for some people.
Additionally, I should note that this is a barebones kit and as such you have to purchase your MX-style switches, keycaps, and any intended modifications separately. It’s also fully programmable via QMK firmware should you be interested in doing so.
I’ve had my eye on a Happy Hacking Keyboard for a few years now because I’ve always liked how they looked. I’ve also been somewhat interested in trying out a keyboard that had Topre switches in them, so I recently decided that there was no time better than the present to pick one up and see how I’d actually like it.
One of the things that immediately stood out to me when I received it was just how light and well-made the keyboard is. You can easily take it places with you with no problem although you should probably have a keyboard roof for it so you don’t damage they keys and/or switches in whatever style bag you put it in.