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These can be programmed for a range of tasks simple OS commands, launching programs, macros and even some specific pre-set functions for OBS, aiming for a slice of the Stream Deck market.
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Whilst a nice touch, LCD keys have been seen before, entire keyboards of them even. The numpad has the same basic make-up as the TKL unit, but above the normal keys are four programmable display keys, each with a 64圆4-LCD display in the key. Available separately or as a bundle with the TKL core for £230 - this Max version, saving £55 in the process - the Everest has both a removable number pad with programmable display keys and media dock with display dial. It’s what else that attaches to the keyboard that is the main selling point, though. There’s also a magnetic wrist wrest, but this is a little shallow and my hands rested on its back edge. So far, so normal, but it is nicely made and finished. This can be had either as a barebones kit for you to apply the switches and caps of your own choice for £130, or complete for £150. The core of the keyboard is a rather nice TKL board, with a dual-layer CNC’d aluminium faceplate, hot-swappable keys, per-key illumination, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A passthrough and magnetic riser feet that are pretty strong and grippy. Most have appeared in keyboards past and present, maybe just not all at the same time. The Mountain Everest Max claims to be the most innovative, customisable keyboard ever, and whilst its list of features is impressive, they’re not exactly new ideas. Andy is at the starship video helm today and charts a course for reviewing the eagerly-anticipated Mountain Everest keyboard.