What keyboard experience can I talk about without ergonomics?
With the popularization of the Internet, people can not live without computers. As the most basic peripheral device of computers, keyboards have occupied a corner of the desktop for a long time, and they are needed for office work, communication, games, shopping, browsing the web, etc. However, long-time keyboard work will cause discomfort, numbness, and pain in the wrists, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome (commonly known as "keyboard wrist") , has also been puzzling users for a long time. A keyboard that can improve users' input experience without harming their health has become an invisible need.
X-Bows pterosaur K130, redefining ergonomic mechanical keyboard
With the introduction of the concept of ergonomics, businesses that are good at catching the wind and catching the shadow have already got this business opportunity. A recent mechanical keyboard, X-Bows pterosaur K130, is based on the traditional ergonomic concept. The keys are arranged in a radial manner, and many marginal keys and thumb keys are added to minimize unnatural movement of joints and unnecessary muscle tension, reasonably balance the burden of hands and fingers, and strive to improve the health of users, The problem of wrist strain caused by frequent typing can be solved to the greatest extent.
Although the mechanical keyboard is particularly attractive, its disadvantage is its high cost. In addition to the ergonomic structure customization design, the cost will not be low. Will this become a stumbling block for X-Bows? What's the magic of this X-Bows pterosaur K130 that makes users willing to pay for it? Next, let's find out.
Appearance, aluminum alloy panel, narrow frame design, what else?
In terms of appearance, the X-Bows pterosaur K130 is designed with 86 keys, square in shape, 345.0 * 138.0 * 36.0mm in three dimensions, which is a circle smaller than the general mechanical keyboard. The main panel is made of aluminum alloy, and the surface is treated with black sandblasting technology, which is rich in texture. The narrow frame design makes it look more compact, delicate, concise and capable.
The details of the panel edge adopt CNC high light cutting process, and the metal texture is full under the light. On the basis of the overall black color matching, it has a good decorative effect, brings extremely strong visual impact, and adds a lot of color to the overall color of the keyboard.
Compared with the general mechanical keyboard, the biggest difference of the X-Bows pterosaur K130 lies in the change of the front key layout.
First, in terms of key position design, although both are 86 keys, the positions of the keys that are not commonly used are adjusted, and some keys are scaled in size. For example, the keys that are not commonly used, such as Home, End, Scroll Lock, are cut off, the keys that are commonly used, such as backspace, enter, space, are added, and the extra large keys, such as the space bar and the Enter key, are reduced.
The other is to adjust the layout of the central key position of the keyboard greatly, adopt the radial arrangement, add many marginal keys and thumb keys, and change the frequent oblique upward and downward movements of the hands when typing with the standard keyboard to the straight upward and downward movements in the finger direction, reducing the unnatural movement of the finger joint and unnecessary muscle tension of the wrist joint, The two hands can be naturally spread to complete the key input, reducing the burden on the finger joint and wrist joint.
Detail, two-color injection molding, Jiadalong red shaft
In terms of key cap, the X-Bows pterosaur K130 uses conventional ABS material, as well as two-color mold injection+multimedia key laser engraving characters. The advantage is that the surface looks exquisite, textured, and never fades.
The common concave key cap design is adopted for the key cap shape. From the shape, the middle part is natural, and the two sides are slightly raised. This design is more suitable for the contour of the finger, and it is more convenient when another finger moves up and down.
Since the X-Bows pterosaur K130 obtained is a 3D printed engineering sample, the surface of some key caps does not look smooth and flat, so I will not comment too much on the details.
From the side, it can be clearly seen that the axle body of the X-Bows pterosaur K130 key is not designed to cover the axle body, which is more convenient to clean.
The logo in the center is designed in the shape of an arrow, which is sharp. The background light is designed below, but it can't adjust the brightness or change the color, which is a pity.
More key cap details:
Jiadalong red axis, the all-in-one oil axis for both typing and gaming
In terms of shaft body, the shaft body used by X-Bows pterosaur K130 is GATERON Jiadalong red shaft, a new domestic shaft manufacturer.
Some people said that the G axis is the best axis body in China. In structure, the red axis is similar to the black axis. It is straight up and down. The trigger stroke is slightly longer than the black axis, 2.0mm. There is no sense of paragraph when striking. At the same time, the pressure grams are smaller than the black axis. The initial force is 35gf, and the final force is 60gf. When striking, it is lighter. It can give consideration to both typing and games. It is considered a golden axis body.
In fact, the keys feel light and bounce fast, and the code is smooth and easy, which is more suitable for typing. However, the game experience is worse than the black axis, and the black axis with shorter travel and harder feel is better. Of course, it depends on personal preference, because of the light feel, Some people also regard the red axis as the best choice for transitioning from the membrane keyboard to the mechanical keyboard.
The large key uses a satellite shaft. Compared with the traditional balance shaft, the touch of the key is more stable. Even if the edge of the large key is pressed, there will be no seesaw phenomenon, and the experience is more comfortable. At the same time, the structural design of the satellite shaft makes it easier to replace the key cap, and the sound will be relatively small.
Split cable, what about Type-C?
The bottom of the X-Bows pterosaur K130 is made of ABS material and is designed with four foot pads, which can support the body to keep the bottom of the keyboard from being worn. At the same time, it plays a good role in fixing and anti-skid. The only thing missing is the movable leg, which is about 15 degrees when it is stretched out. Combined with the ergonomic keys, whether playing games or typing, the hand position will not be uncomfortable, Ergonomic design is relatively comfortable.
For the interface and cable part, the X-Bows pterosaur K130 adopts a split design. The official information is that Type-C interface is available. The actual project sample is mUSB interface. It is believed that Type-C should be available for mass production and shipment.
The cable is made of Kevlar braided wire, which is resistant to pulling and abrasion. However, the standard USB interface is not gold-plated, nor is there an anti magnetic ring or velcro. Is it too economical?
Experience, lighting, games, typing
In terms of functions, the X-Bows pterosaur K130 adopts the drive free design, USB interface plug and play, and supports MAC OS, Windows and Linux systems support the function of Fn+F1~F12 to quickly open applications, such as Fn+F1 to open multimedia players, Fn+F2/F3 volume control, Fn+F4 mute, and Fn+WIN to shield WIN keys from interference in the game process, which is more considerate. Since the key cap is a 3D printed engineering sample, no logo has been printed at present, and it is believed that mass production products will have corresponding logo printing.
Dazzling light effect, flexible and changeable
Compared with the common monochrome backlight on the market, The colorful backlight of the X-Bows pterosaur K130 is gorgeous enough, and it also supports rapid adjustment of display mode, color, and brightness. The display mode includes the basic display modes such as constant light, breathing light, chaos, sweeping thousands of troops, and snow tracks. The Fn+direction key can also quickly adjust the light brightness and change speed to meet the needs of different users.
In terms of use experience, although the colorful backlight looks beautiful and charming enough, it is naturally a very big bonus for light control users.
However, for friends who often write, it is recommended to adjust to a softer backlight. After all, writing does not require too many interference factors. A comfortable press stroke and feel are more important to me.
More static light effect demonstration:
More dynamic light effects:
In addition, it also supports the press wake-up light effect mode, that is, it turns off when not pressed, and turns on when pressed. It supports partial lighting and full key lighting gradually, which is somewhat like the movie Six Finger Qin Demon.
Game, the best choice of KOF97
In terms of game experience, X-Bows pterosaur K130 is definitely the best choice for KOF97, Compared with the traditional keyboard, the UIJK key position has not been greatly adjusted, and it can be used directly. The red axis key stroke is moderate, and the pressure is a little light, but the resilience is acceptable. When moving attacks in the game, as well as the combo kill skill, it takes more time to press the direction key+function key at the same time. The keyboard can be operated correctly, and the full key non impact is more practical in the game.
The flowing typing experience still requires a certain learning cost
The red axis of the X-Bows pterosaur K130 is very light, not as noisy as the green axis. At the same time, the pressure gram is smaller than the black axis, and it is not as hard as the black axis. The paragraph feeling is moderate, which is suitable for both games and typing. It is a good attempt for entry-level users.
Apart from the hand feel, a modest problem worth mentioning is the learning cost of ergonomic design. Because the key position of X-Bows pterosaur K130 has changed significantly, there is no doubt that users need some time to adapt to the new key position layout. The more skilled users use standard keyboards, the more difficult they feel to adapt. When they first start typing, they will always press the wrong key position.
In fact, there are still some skills. When using X-Bows pterosaur K130 to type, you need to put your palm on the table, so that the shoulder muscles will be relaxed. When you type with your wrist, the shoulder and neck muscles will continue to be tense, which is the main cause of shoulder and neck strain. Next, slow down and press the keys one by one with your eyes, According to the standard keyboard fingering, I am familiar with the keys controlled by each finger. After about three days of adaptation, the author is now gradually getting used to it. After getting used to it, typing is like flowing water, with a trend of getting faster and faster.
Conclusion: Ergonomics is the trend, will you refuse it for health?
First of all, X-Bows pterosaur K130 keyboard positioning ergonomics adjusts the user's input posture by changing the layout of keyboard keys, and is committed to improving the wrist and joint fatigue caused by long time input. Innovation and practical experience give me a refreshing feeling, The Gateron red axis gives consideration to the pressing experience of typing and games, as well as the dazzling and colorful light effect design, which adds a lot of color to it. However, it changes the large key layout. For first-time users, it needs a certain introduction and adaptation process. I believe that no user will refuse this learning cost for your health~
advantage:
1. Ergonomic structure design, narrow side frame, full key without impact;
2. Jiadalong red axis, good feel of typing games, long life of keys;
3. Aluminum alloy shell, high strength and corrosion resistance;
4. Two color injection molding key cap, multimedia key and radium characters, which do not fade;
5. Cool RGB LED backlight;
6. The cable is designed separately and easy to replace;
Insufficient:
1. It is not suitable for the first time and needs a process of learning and adaptation;
2. The visual inspection shows that the waterproof performance is average, and there is still room for improvement;
3. Logo brightness is not adjustable;
