This configuration is wildly unbalanced and expensive.
this post was submitted on 14 Sep 2024
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It seems that the mechanical keyboard alone is a large part of the cost.
I do agree this is a very niche product.
$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.
Us mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have brainwashed ourselves into thinking $45 keyboards are normal.
That's true. But it adds up.
And it is a small batch project, even outside of IT, small batch is always pricey.