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Mechanical Keyboard Switch Testing Explained
By Seth Colaner published
We've employed a texture analyzer to test mechanical keyboard switches. Here's what it can measure, and what it can't.
About Those 8 New Kailh Mechanical Keyboard Switches: Speed And BOX
By Seth Colaner published
In recent months, Kaihua (maker of Kailh mechanical keyboard switches) has developed no fewer than eight new switches.
Tesoro, Gateron Teamed Up On Optical Keyboard Switches
By Seth Colaner published
Tesoro and Gateron co-developed an optical keyboard switch for the Tesoro Excalibur SE Spectrum. But the design is not exclusive to Tesoro, meaning other keyboard makers can use them, too.
The Razer Yellow Mechanical Keyboard Switch, Hands On
By Seth Colaner published
Recently, Razer added its third desktop mechanical keyboard switch, the Yellow linear switch, to its stable. The switches are available on the new Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2.
Razer Goes Linear With Yellow Mechanical Keyboard Switch
By Seth Colaner published
Razer produced the Yellow switch to appeal to those gamers who demand linear action. It joins the Razer Green (clicky) switch and, to a lesser extent, its silent Orange switch.
The Quiet Trend Of New Mechanical Keyboard Switches In New Places
By Seth Colaner published
Some tech trends just sort of gently creep into view. Such is the case with the growing prevalence of new types of mechanical switches on laptops and slim keyboards.
Omron Switches Coming To New Das Keyboard X50, Branded As 'Gamma Zulu'
By Seth Colaner published
Das Keyboard has a new gaming keyboard coming, the X50, and it will be outfitted with Omron-made "Gamma Zulu" switches--which look and feel just like Logitech's Romer-G switches.
Here's What Cherry’s MX Silent Switches Sound Like
By Seth Colaner published
Perhaps it’s somewhat ludicrous to offer to let people hear what something “silent” sounds like, but here we are.
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