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This Portable PC comes with a dedicated backpack, houses powerful battery and detachable speakers too!

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Laptops have become a name synonymous with portability and ease of use. The dynamics of using a PC have been radically changed ever since these portable machines came into existence. You can carry them easily, work anywhere you desire to, or hook them up to an external display for a dedicated workstation setup.

While the laptops are getting slimmer and lighter, the workstations have no strings attached when we talk of size constraints. On top of that laptops do have limitations when it comes to installing beefy GPU or dedicated cooling solutions. For geeks who like to have a powerful machine always by their side – whether back home on their desk or on the go, this is just what’s ideal. Yes, you heard that right, a full-blown PC (not a laptop) you can carry along without much fuzz.

Designer: Andrey Avgust

This concept is something straight out of a geek’s Metaverse where computing power is no more dependent on the hardware limitations one must deal with. It’s all centered around a framed backpack with dedicated slots to house the PC and CPU proposed in the concept. It opens fully from the back to fit the rig sturdily. The total weight of the backpack comes to be around 13 kg, including a 7kg 5000mAh battery, 4kg case and 2kg weight of the backpack itself. Quite a load to haul around, but nerds will do anything for the freedom they get with the accessory.

The waterproof plastic case shields the costly hardware from the elements and the aluminum frame and leather straps distribute the weight well. Obviously, you’ll need to store other stuff than the PC, so there’s a dedicated space to keep the mouse and keyboard. The designer is mindful enough to include an internal speaker as a part of the battery case and can be removed for portable play too.

Christened Mini ITX portable workstation, the rig comprises an integrated 24″ display that holds on a battery block and gets a quick-release plexiglass cap. Passive cooling is done with a big bent copper heat pipe. The motherboard and graphics card are attached to the case via smaller heat pipes for the cooling to be performed in passive mode. Active cooling is taken care of with the two fans on either side. A 600W DC-ATX Power Supply and 600W AC-DC adapter are located inside the computer case, so one need not worry about the power supply.

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Satechi’s Apple Magic Keyboard Redesign Features Backlit Keys and USB-C Charging for Enhanced Performance

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Apple makes great primary devices… but has the worst peripherals on the market. Look at how the Magic Mouse charges, or how unrepairable the AirPods are, or that godawful AirPods Max carrying case, or even the fact that their Magic Keyboard (for both the iMac and iPad) don’t come with backlit keys. The products look remarkably sleek and cutting edge, but there’s really no excuse for bad usability… and rather than just wait for Apple to fix their problems, Satechi just decided to make a better version of their products instead.

Meet the Satechi Slim X3, a vastly better version of Apple’s own Magic Keyboard. The beauty of the X3 is that it acknowledges that the Magic Keyboard’s design doesn’t need changing, but its functionality does. Made to look strikingly similar to Apple’s own keyboard, the Slim X3 offers unique features, like the ability to connect to and switch between multiple devices, USB-C charging (so you can use the same iPad charger with your keyboard), and perhaps the greatest feature of them all, backlit keys that glow to help you easily type at night. The X3 comes with an extended 100% layout featuring arrow keys and a numpad too, although Satechi also makes the X1, with a compact 60% layout for people looking for a smaller keyboard.

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Right off the bat, the Satechi Slim X3’s design stands out as something an Apple aficionado would absolutely love. You’ve got the keyboard in both silver and space-grey variants, with a machined aluminum outer chassis that has a slight angular tilt, and black plastic keys for that familiar Magic Keyboard experience. The Slim X3’s layout is as expansive as the Magic Keyboard, featuring all the necessary keys along with the function keys on top as well, although understandably enough, there’s no TouchID key on this particular device, given that it’s proprietary Apple technology.

The lack of a TouchID key, however, is more than made up for by the Slim X3’s more prized features. The entire keyboard offers a backlit experience, giving you the ability to work comfortably even in low-light settings or at night without needing to have a table lamp or a light switched on. It’s a simple yet crucial detail that bizarrely enough, Apple completely missed… much to Satechi’s advantage. The Slim X3 also supports connections with 4 devices at the same time, using Bluetooth 5.0, and the ability to even switch between them by tapping the device keys located right above the numpad.

The Slim X3 offers a pretty uncompromising experience for Apple lovers looking for a better solution than the Magic Keyboard. Satechi’s attention to visual design has resulted in a keyboard that’s so remarkably similar to Apple’s own, it blends in with your work setup beautifully. Moreover, the keyboard sports a USB-C port, allowing you to use a regular cable to charge it rather than needing a special Lightning cable handy all the time. If you’ve got an iMac or MacBook, or even an iPad, chances are you’ll have a USB-C cable lying around (since all those devices have USB-C ports of their own), making the Slim X3’s integration even more seamless. Moreover, the Slim X3 Wireless Keyboard boasts compatibility with any Apple device launched in or after 2012, making it perfect for your MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, iPhone, or any iPad you’ve got from the past decade. Chances are, it’ll probably work with the Apple Watch too!

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Ever wanted a concrete or aluminum faceplate keyboard? Say hello to the Tera 75 mechanical keyboard with custom fascias

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I distinctly remember when Google announced their first smart speaker, they spent a significant time talking about the speaker’s interior-friendly design. Ambient computing, the company called it. The speaker’s fabric-clad and interior-friendly color palette was designed so it could blend into its surrounding decor instead of standing out. The Tera 75 mechanical keyboard from AZIO takes on a similar approach. Designed to blend into your workplace setup rather than stand out as something glaringly different from the rest of your office space, the Tera 75 is a mechanical keyboard with a 75% layout and a series of customizable plates and details that let you either blend in or blend out.

Designer: Shih-Che Peng of Azio Corporation

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The highlight of the Tera 75 lies in its absolutely customizable nature. Sure, like any good mechanical keyboard you’ve got the ability to swap out keycaps, and even hot-swap Gateron switches so you can go as clacky or as quiet as you want… but the Tera 75 takes things up a notch with an entirely customizable design, all the way from the main housing to the upper faceplate and even the rotary knob built into the keyboard.

Interchangeable Faceplate & Knob – The faceplates include a magnetic liner to make plate swapping quick and easy!

Hot Swappable Switches – Equipped with Gateron G Pro hot-swappable switches to provide a range of typing feedback catered to the user’s preference.

Designed by the folks at AZIO, the Tera 75 offers a variety of design styles to choose from. The faceplate, for instance, comes in your standard black PVD and polished PVD finishes… but for the out-of-box user, there’s a multichrome faceplate, a damascus steel faceplate, and a personal favorite, a concrete-finish faceplate. Similarly, the rotary knob that sits on the keyboard comes in black, silver, and blue CNC aluminum variants, or walnut and maple wood variants that pair rather beautifully with the concrete faceplate to give you a Nordic-inspired keyboard like no other!

Wired/Wireless – Can connect up to 3 devices at the same time through Bluetooth.

75% Layout – A size that is ideal for many and keeps the board size compact so you can have more space on your desk.

At its heart, the Tera 75 is a keyboard with a respectable 75% layout, featuring an entire row of function keys too, along with the rotary control knob on the top right. It works in both wired as well as wireless formats, and is compatible with both Windows and Mac devices, allowing you to seamlessly switch with the press of a key.

The customizable design means a much broader appeal, with the concrete and wood finish being a perfect pick for the design community, the silver PVD finish being ideal for a tech and minimalist enthusiast, and the multichrome or damascus finish catering exclusively to people looking for a dynamic keyboard to stand out from the rest of their gear. Yes, the Tera 75 also comes with backlit keys, making it a compelling pick for gamers too! The customizability extends to the rotary knob on the keyboard, which can be configured to control volume and display brightness, or even be used with your video/photo editing workflow.

When choosing your Tera 75, you get to customize its entire design, from the base to the faceplate to the knob that sits on top, as well as the keycaps and switches. You can further modify the keyboard to suit your needs and aesthetic requirements by changing the RGB backlight or the knob’s functionality through its desktop software. You can even choose to use your Tera 75 as a wired keyboard with the USB-C cable that comes bundled with it, or as a Bluetooth 5.0-powered wireless keyboard with a stellar 4,000 mAh battery that gives you weeks worth of use on a single charge. If the idea of an entirely customizable keyboard excites you, or if you’re just tired of the boring plastic keyboards and are looking for a metal or concrete upgrade, the Tera 75 is available for a discounted price of $140, with the ability to add extra faceplates, knobs, and keycaps to your pledge.

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This company builds fully customized ergonomic mice by using 3D scans of your palm

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As a user of Logitech’s ergonomic mouse, I have to admit that it isn’t really the most ergonomic device I’ve used. You end up losing some amount of detail when you design an ergonomic gaming or performance mouse that’s meant to be for everyone – it’s sort of like making a single shoe that fits every foot. Now, while the footwear industry’s somewhat figured out how to build customized shoes, it seems like the mouse industry has some catching up to do. Leading the charge, however, is Formify, a startup that wants to 3D print a bespoke mouse that’s custom-made to perfectly fit your hand.

Designer: Will MacLaughlin

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Formify does this by scanning an image of your palm and feeding the data it gathers into a parametric software. The software then creates an outer shell that’s 100% ergonomically designed for you, and Formify manufactures the mouse based on those specs. The result, Formify attests, is comparable to a custom-tailored suit. The mouse fits your hand perfectly, providing just the right angle for your wrist, cushioning for your palm, texture for your fingertips, and lift for your overall comfort. Each mouse weighs in a ballpark of 55 grams (1.9 ounces), undercutting even Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight flagship gaming mouse by 5 grams, and comes with a 650 IPS sensor for crisp tracking, and esports-grade low-latency connectivity so you can use your mouse for everything from Gmail to Genshin Impact.

Custom Design – Custom-fitted grip for unmatched precision, accuracy, and control.

55g Average Weight – Lightweight agile design averaging 55g.

650 IPS Sensor Tracking – Cutting-edge optical sensor technology (Pixar 3395).

Low Latency Wireless – Esports grade low latency wireless.

Grip Textures – Five side-grip texture options available, with more to come.

The process of designing the Formify Mouse starts with a simple image of your hand. The image is used to extract as many as 10,000 different data points, from hand width to finger length, thickness, shape, etc. These data points help determine the shape of the mouse’s body, including its height, width, angle, curvature, and overall size. The mouse body is then 3D printed using Multi-Jet Fusion, with as many as five grip textures to choose from, for a better tactile grasp.

Designed for Claw-Grip and Palm-Grip.

Programmable Thumb Buttons – Two optimally placed programmable thumb buttons.

Kailh 8.0 Clear Switches – Crisp Esports preferred gaming mouse clickers.

Formify builds the mouse to support both claw-grip and palm-grip styles, suiting all users. The mouse itself is outfitted with a left and right click as well as a clickable scroll wheel, along with two extra programmable buttons located near the thumb. Industry-standard Kailh 8.0 clear switches give the mouse buttons a clicky, reliable response, and a PixArt 3395 sensor on the underbelly gives the Formify Mouse a tracking speed of 650 IPS (inches per second) and a resolution of up to 26,000 DPI so it tracks all your micro-movements too. The Formify Mouse also boasts a wireless design that pairs with a 2.4GHz USB receiver for low-latency connectivity and charges via USB-C, providing up to 2 weeks of battery life on a full charge. You can grab your own Formify Mouse for a discounted price of $142, which puts it in the ball-park for other flagship gaming mice, although with a custom-built 3D-printed ergonomic and lightweight design, you’re sure to have an edge above your competitor…

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Open-air COUGAR Cratus PC case – Duality of aesthetics and functionality at an eye-watering price

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There are run-off-the-mill PC cases and then there is this exorbitantly priced gaming PC case by COUGAR Gaming. The PC component and peripherals brand incepted in 2007 by a bunch of passionate gamers has again broken the set norms for PC case design with something that you’ll either absolutely love or completely hate. Just like the alien-inspired one by AfterShock PC.

Meet the COUGAR Gaming Cratus, an open-air PC chassis with state-of-the-art cooling technology to keep even the most demanding processor, CPU or GPU at optimum temperature during extended runs of modern graphics and performance-intensive gaming titles. Available for $500 this one is sure not affordable, but the question remains – do you really need to spend that much on a premium PC case when you can add another $99 to grab the GeForce RTX 4070 GPU?

Designer: COUGAR Gaming

The case design alone is an eye-opener in its own right, designed like an inward-curved roll cage crafted out of a steel tube frame for incredible strength and stability. This openness is balanced with curved tempered glass panels on the front and side, lending the owner one the coolest view of a high-end functional PC in works.

That alone is not the USP though – according to COUGAR, the PC case boasts industry-first revolutionary innovation employing heat convection principles to orchestrate optimal thermal performance. This is achieved with the angled interior layout wherein the motherboard is angled slightly upwards. Therefore, the I/O is slightly higher than the board to direct the cyclical current of hot air rising and cool air falling for the best airflow a PC could get.

Cratus has support for nine fans if you want to invest in a high-end water-cooled setup, two 360mm radiators and a 280mm radiator on the front. You can load high-performance hardware including E-ATX motherboard, 460 mm graphics cards, two 3.5″ HDDs and three 2.5″ SSDs. On the top of the case is the customizable accented lightbar that goes all around and gives you the freedom for a built-in LED controller or in-built motherboard 5V aRGB connections for total integration with the PC’s other lighting setup.

No matter what internal components you opt for, the routing of cables will be clutter-free courtesy of the 45mm storage space in the hinged cover that’ll urge you to show off the unobstructed clean build. One thing to keep in mind though, the case comes barebones and doesn’t include any components like coolers or power supplies like the HZXT H1 which is priced at $350.

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This tiny $50 transparent dongle lets you play ANY Game Boy catridge on your desktop!

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In a world where computer dongles come in all shapes and sizes, catering to a plethora of needs, the Epilogue GB Operator stands out as a unique offering that serves a uniquely different purpose – nostalgia. While most dongles aim to provide modern conveniences like multiports, HDMI, ethernet, or SD card readers, the GB Operator takes a different approach, allowing you to relive the golden era of gaming by plugging your cherished Game Boy cartridges directly into your desktop or laptop. This blast from the past serves up an exciting way to revisit all your favorite 8 and 16-bit adventures, proving that sometimes, the most innovative gadgets are those that bridge the gap between old and new.

Designer: Epilogue

Not only does the Epilogue GB Operator provide the unique experience of playing your beloved Game Boy games on a larger screen, but it also packs some nifty features that elevate the overall gaming experience. Compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges, this handy little device ensures that your extensive library of classics is just a plug away from being enjoyed once again. It comes with a transparent design that’s somewhat of a nod to the translucent build found on Game Boy Advance models (and even on most GBA cartridges), and allows you to easily and intuitively slide any cartridge in (yes, you can even use the Game Boy Camera with it too!)

Setting up the GB Operator is refreshingly simple. Just connect the device to your computer via a USB-C cable, insert your Game Boy cartridge of choice, and you’re good to go. With the GB Operator’s user-friendly software, navigating through your games and adjusting settings is a breeze. The GB Operator upscales all gameplay to fit the display of your choice, even doing a pretty remarkable job with high-end 4K monitors. You even have the option to customize controls and apply various display filters, allowing you to tailor the experience to your preferences. The software lets you adjust key-binding for your keyboard, although the GB Operator is best paired with a nice game controller that really gives you the true blue gaming experience.

But the GB Operator doesn’t stop there. For those with an affinity for game development, the device also supports homebrew and ROM hack cartridges, opening up a world of creative possibilities. Moreover, the GB Operator can back up your game saves, ensuring that your hard-earned progress is never lost due to faulty or aging cartridges. It even allows you to legally create ROM backups of your physical games, so you can keep digital copies of the games you legally paid for even though the device it’s supposed to run on is obsolete. Moreover, aside from making copies of your games, the GB Operator even works as an authenticator, detecting counterfeit or bootlegged cartridges for you, so you know whether you’ve got the original cartridges or not.

While everyone’s speculating about the next Nintendo Switch or the PS6, the GB Operator takes us back to the literal good old days. It promises hours upon hours of endless nostalgia-fueled entertainment, letting you revisit all the classics from your childhood. At just under $50, it doesn’t break the bank either!

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Lenovo Legion Slim and LOQ computers offer the power that gamers and creators need

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Gamers come in all shapes and sizes, contrary to stereotypes, especially now that mobile gaming has become such a lucrative industry. Gamers also have different preferences for their hardware, giving rise to the still ongoing console versus PC debates, which now include smartphones, too, to some extent. Gamers, however, aren’t gaming 24/7 (even those some would most probably really want to), and they will most likely use their gaming computers for other purposes as well, including creating content, whether for fun or for profit. Catering to these people’s varied needs and preferences is what Lenovo’s newest batch of gaming computers is designed for, covering a wide range of gamers and users, especially those just starting out on their adventures.

Designer: Lenovo

8th-gen Lenovo Legion Slim Laptops

The ThinkPad might be synonymous with Lenovo, but the world’s biggest PC maker is by no means behind in the gaming market. Its Legion brand is right up there among gaming laptops, some desktops, as well as monitors. At MWC 2023 last month, Lenovo unleashed a flood of new ThinkPads and Yogas aimed at serious work, and now it’s giving gamers their due with a variety of 8th gen Legion laptops to choose from, particularly from the “Slim” line that values portability without compromising performance.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

Right at the top of the list are Legion Slim 7i and Slim 7, both powerhouses powered by the latest Intel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 processors, respectively. The laptops also combine an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with a WQXGA Lenovo PureSight display in a large 16-inch size that seems to be on the rise these days. Lenovo likes to keep things cool using not only its ColdFront 5.0 advanced thermal system but also its new LA AI chip that uses machine learning to dynamically fine-tune performance while minimizing noise.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5

Not far behind are the 16-inch Legion Slim 5i and Slim 5, dividing the lines between Intel and AMD models as well. The former supports up to an Intel Core i7-13700H, while the latter goes as high as an AMD Ryzen 9 7840HS. The Legion Slim 5 series pays special attention to portability and on-the-go computing, especially with its 80Wh battery that supports 8 hours of use and Super Rapid Charge technology. There’s even a new 14-inch AMD option that maximizes the space on your desk and in your bag.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5i

Here are the pricing and availability details for Lenovo’s 8th-gen Legion Slim laptops:

  • Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (Intel, 16″) – April 2023, starting at $1,769.99
  • Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (AMD, 16″) – May 2023, starting at $1,769.99
  • Lenovo Legion Slim 5i (Intel, 16″) – April 2023, starting at $1,349.99
  • Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (AMD, 16″) – May 2023, starting at $1,199.99
  • Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (AMD, 14″) – October 2023, price to be disclosed later

New Lenovo LOQ Gaming Brand

Lenovo is also taking the opportunity to launch a completely new gaming sub-brand, simply named Lenovo LQO (pronounced “lock”). This family of gaming computers is targeted at new gamers testing the waters but don’t want to break the bank immediately. Low-end, they are not, as these machines are still powered by the latest Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 series processors. They also support an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with a MUX switch that toggles between integrated graphics and NVIDIA GPU depending on the task at hand.

Lenovo LOQ 16i

The LOQ family starts with 16-inch LOQ 16 and 15-inch LOQ 15 laptops that carry some of the Lenovo Legion branding while establishing their own visual signature. The latter comes in the form of an I/O “notch” on the back. Despite their beginner-friendly features and price tags, the new Lenovo LOQ doesn’t skimp on important gaming features, including a full-sized Lenovo gaming keyboard with numpad, as well as the company’s new AI Engine+ for smarter wattage and thermal tuning.

Lenovo LOQ 15

Lenovo LOQ 15i

Not all PC gamers, however, are satisfied with the power that gaming laptops deliver. For these folks, the new Lenovo LOQ Tower 17i brings a more traditional and even more powerful desktop gaming experience, with their choice of desktop-class NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics to cram inside the 17L chassis. Unlike most gaming towers, the LOQ 17i dials down the colors, content with stylish and eye-catching blue-accented 2D and 3D stripes on the front that give a nod to the Legion brand.

Here are the pricing and availability details for Lenovo’s all-new LOQ brand:

  • Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 (Intel, 16″) – May 2023, starting at $1,149.99
  • Lenovo LOQ 16APH8 (AMD, 16″) – June 2023, starting at $959.99
  • Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 (Intel, 15″) – April 2023, starting at $899.99
  • Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 (AMD, 15″) – May 2023, starting at $899.99
  • Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRB8 (Intel) – Fall 2023, starting at $979.99

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Keychron’s latest split keyboard comes apart and joins back like two jigsaw puzzle pieces and I love it!

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The world’s first split keyboard with the soul of a regular keyboard, the KeyChron Q11 QMK showcases a unique design that feels like someone took a chainsaw to your existing keyboard. Designed with two halves that look like they’ve been manually split apart, the Q11 QMK’s left and right units can be used independently, or together by connecting them with the bridge cable. The split line running through them is by far the most enticing bit about the device. The line’s jagged nature makes you want to place the two halves together to complete the keyboard, and even the name ‘Q11’ is a clever way to tell people that it’s the split version of the company’s Q1 keyboard!

Designer: Keychron

Built with a hefty CNC machined aluminum body, beautifully reliable Gateron G Pro switches, and a 75% layout, the Keychron Q11 QMK is both visually and functionally a work of art. All the keys are hot-swappable, a switch on the back lets you alternate between Windows and MacOS layouts, and encoder knobs on the top left and right can be assigned to a bunch of functions or macros, from scrolling to controlling volume, zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, or a host of other activities.

The split keyboard’s unique build lets you position and orient your two individual boards wherever you want, for a more comfortable typing experience. I wish there was a way to magnetically snap them together in a way that felt satisfyingly tactile, but that’s just my brain searching for some gestalt.

The keyboard’s metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, anodized, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages, giving you something as pristine and beautiful as the Q11. It then comes outfitted with Gateron G Pro switches and south-facing LEDs, finally being topped off with double-shot OSA PBT keycaps that remain hot-swappable. Under the hood, you’ve got a powerful ultra-low-power ARM architecture microcontroller unit equipped with 128K Flash and a polling rate of 1,000 Hz, holding its own against most responsive gaming keyboards.

As its name suggests, the Keychron Q11 QMK comes with QMK/VIA support too, giving you the freedom to easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob, and more.

Although most variants are sold out at the time of writing this, the Keychron Q11 QMK split keyboard is priced at $205, and comes fully assembled with either Gateron G Pro Red or Brown switches. The keyboard’s designed to be compatible out-of-box with Windows, MacOS, and Linux computers, and ships with a power cable, adapter, the bridge cable, and switch and keycap pullers for hot-swapping your keys.

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World’s first ‘wearable PC keyboard’ comes with a design that you can grab and use like a controller

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The Grab Shell’s completely bonkers design was made as a response to the phrase “You can text, call, video chat, and play games while you walk. Why can’t you write code while you walk?” As bizarre as that ask is, it was the genesis of what became the Grab Shell keyboard – the only PC keyboard designed to be used in a handheld manner, like a massive wearable. The reason? Well, a software engineer behind the Grab Shell insisted that “walking around while typing is the most efficient way to collaborate when looking at the same shared screen.”

Designer: dotBravo

We’ve covered ergonomic keyboards, split keyboards, touchscreen keyboards, and even the odd spherical keyboard, but even for us, a portable, handheld keyboard controller is a first. Sure, you could say that most Blackberries had handheld QWERTY keyboards, and so do touchscreen phones today… but do they have mechanical switches, joysticks, scroll wheels, AND handles?

Meet Grab Shell, a new kind of keyboard that’s looking at a genre of productivity that sort of goes unnoticed – the moving kind. Most PC keyboards require you to be tethered to a tabletop surface (where the keyboard rests), but not the Grab Shell. Hold it in your hands like a Nintendo Switch and type on it in a natural manner. The keyboard features keys on both sides – QWERTY keys on the back for your fingers, and dedicated function keys and navigation controls on the front for your thumbs. Use it in a handheld manner while you work, or fold the keyboard open and type like you would on a conventional split keyboard. The Grab Shell empowers both kinds of use.

“The next generation will undoubtedly be a virtual native generation. In that case, it should be available for use in the virtual world,” say the designers behind the Grab Shell. “In other words, just as VR and AR devices are wearable, keyboards should also be wearable.”

Can’t argue with that logic.

As is evident from the images, the GrabShell can be used in two ways – as a handheld controller in its ‘shut’ mode, and as a semi-conventional keyboard when opened out. I say semi-conventional just for the fact that the GrabShell opens into a rather odd shape with a split design that puts special keys like the enter button, the num-pad, and the arrow keys in the center. The center also features unique navigation controls like a scroll wheel, joystick, trackball, and a toggle switch that helps offset the need for a mouse with the keyboard. Dedicated Left and Right click buttons also feature on the keyboard’s design, along with layer keys, which are definitely a new addition. Designed by and for coders, who can sometimes be a fickle bunch, the entire keyboard is customizable too, with the ability to program different keystrokes, shortcuts, and macros to suit your needs. Also in the spirit of user freedom and absolute customizability, the Grab Shell connects wirelessly to both Windows and macOS devices too, with the ability to toggle between them, should you choose. A USB-C port lets you charge the keyboard or use it in wired mode, and a 2000mAh battery powers the Grab Shell for months without needing to be charged, so you can keep walking around as you code, type emails, play games, or just browse the internet.

Its strange format aside, the Grab Shell has all the trimmings of an actually satisfying mechanical keyboard. It uses the original layout for the QWERTY keys, albeit in a split-keyboard design, employing Cherry MX1A switches and ABS keycaps to create a keyboard experience that gamers, coders, and tech-geeks will absolutely love. Going above and beyond, the Grab Shell also comes with a toggle switch, joystick, scroll wheel, track-ball, left and right-click buttons, and literal handles that let you grab your keyboard and work without being bound to a desk. Moreover, the Grab Shell’s keys are completely backlit too, giving you the ability to work not just from anywhere but also pretty much at any time you feel productive! Don’t let anything get in the way of those all-night coding sessions!

The Grab Shell is available in two colors – Onyx Black and Moon White. Priced at a discounted $299, the Grab Shell is up for pre-order on its website, with deliveries beginning in June 2023.

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Sleek iMac Stand gives you a bunch of front-facing ports along with a detachable 2TB SSD

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Designed to be virtually invisible when installed, the INVZI MagHub 2 literally and figuratively uplifts your iMac. It adds less than an inch to your iMac’s height but does volumes more in terms of functionality. Install the MagHub 2 in place and your iMac suddenly gets a 10Gbps USB-C and three superfast USB-A ports, along with an Ethernet port, SD and MicroSD card readers, and finally a built-in SSD enclosure designed to snugly fit INVZI’s 2TB SSD that can be detached and used with other devices. If the iMac was Apple’s most powerful all-in-one computer, the INVZI MagHub 2 pushes it over the edge.

Designer: INVZI

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Reminiscent of something that Satechi would design for an Apple product, the MagHub 2 just has the look and feel of a product designed to complement Apple’s design language perfectly. Measuring just 0.98 inches in height, the MagHub 2 comes machined from aluminum, with an aesthetic that just blends right in the minute you dock the iMac on top. Without adding clutter to your workspace, the MagHub 2 gives you the power of multiple front-facing ports in a way a dongle wouldn’t. It becomes a part of your iMac, which just adds to its invisible appeal.

A 10Gbps USB-C port on the back connects the MagHub 2 to your iMac, powering it while also allowing your iMac to interface with the MagHub 2’s ports and SSD. The MagHub 2 comes with a 5Gbps USB-A 3.1 Gen1 port at the back, along with a 1Gbps Ethernet port that helps conceal that bulky LAN cable to reduce clutter. On the front, you’ve got another whopping 10Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port that’s perfect for connecting other machines or an external drive, along with 5Gbps and 10Gbps USB-A ports for thumb drives, DSLRs, or even charging cables. SD and MicroSD card slots bring back a highly missed feature in the current-gen iMacs, and the MagHub 2’s pièce de résistance remains its patent-pending SSD slot and enclosure, which pops right in to give your iMac extra storage and pops out to help you carry and transfer files to other machines, including laptops, tablets, and even some phones. The MagHub 2 ships with just the enclosure, although you can install any standard NVMe and SATA SSD into it without any tools (supporting up to 4TB of storage). Don’t have your own SSD? INVZI will sell you a 1TB or 2TB one with the MagHub 2 for an additional price.

The INVZI MagHub 2 adds ports without adding clutter to your desk.

In its own incredibly subtle way, the INVZI MagHub 2 empowers your already powerful iMac… although the MagHub 2 isn’t limited to just the iMac. It comfortably seats a Mac Mini or Mac Studio too. A silicone mat fits right into the MagHub 2’s upper recessed area, creating a flat surface on which to rest your Mac Mini or Mac Studio. The silicone mat helps prevent your devices from scratching each other, and the MagHub 2’s compact size fits all those ports right into the Mac Mini’s product footprint.

The INVZI MagHub fits the Mac Mini too, giving it extra ports and storage.

Each MagHub 2 measures a mere 6.38 x 7.09 inches (162mm x 180mm) in width and depth, and weighs just a little over a pound (480 grams). Machined from aluminum alloy, it boasts of the same microtextured finish found on the iMac and other Apple products, and comes with a USB-C Host cable (to connect to your iMac), and that empty SSD enclosure that fits standard NVMe and SATA SSDs. Starting at just $109, the MagHub 2 begins shipping in March 2023.

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