Paul Haddad Mar 28, 2024
Keychron has a new Lemokey P1 keyboard which seems pretty identical to the Q1, it seems to be missing the OS swap switch but looks like it has just about everything, at close to 50% the price… Weird.
https://www.lemokey.com/pages/lemokey-p1
Lemokey P1

The Lemokey P1 is a 75% layout QMK/VIA custom gaming keyboard. Available in wired, tri-mode connectivity versions, it is packed with features, boasting 1000 Hz polling rate, CNC machined body, knob design, gasket structure, upgraded acoustic foam, Cherry PBT keycaps and more to elevate your gaming experience.

Lemokey
Show threadJohn Gruber

@paul This is a very unsatisfying FAQ answer:

Q: Why the P1 is cheaper than the Keychron Q series keyboard?

A: We believe that a good keyboard does not necessarily mean an expensive one. That’s why we developed and produced the P1. We adopted a new design and optimized the production line of P1 to achieve mass production.

Mar 29, 2024 at 1:04amIvory for Mac
Show threadMichaelMar 29, 2024

@gruber have you seen the Knob?

https://knob.design

KNOB / k.no.b.1 / Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard

Knob // k.no.b.1 is a low-profile mechanical keyboard designed by Ben Fryc and developed by Work Louder. Evoking the look of both classic and modern technology, the k•no•b•1 is designed to be a beautiful and functional part of your every day workflow.

Show threadCenkMar 29, 2024
@party this looks a lot like the Altar! https://electronicmaterialsoffice.com/
Electronic Materials Office®

Electronic Materials Office® is a future oriented consumer hardware corporation.

Electronic Materials Office®
Show threadPaul Haddad Mar 29, 2024
@gruber frustratingly answered question.
Show threadBrian DesmondMar 29, 2024
Do you guys have any experience with the Drop MT3?
Show threadLuke Dorny Mar 29, 2024
@gruber @paul hadn’t heard of them. I had to scan the entire page to find out that this isn’t a sneaky grey label, either.
“Lemokey, a gaming brand of Keychron”. Odd. Underselling their own kit.
Show threadChancerubbageMar 29, 2024

@gruber @paul

That’s an unusual FAQ.

Sounds like some marketer wrote both q and a