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Mode Designs opens pre-orders for Prologue keyboard¶
Mode Designs has launched pre-orders for the Prologue, a new keyboard featuring rounded corners, chamfered edges, and a tuned typing experience with specific mounting and plate designs.
STINGA-60 raffle countdown expired with no new launch date¶
The official STINGA-60 raffle countdown expired on August 17, 2026, but no new launch date, pricing, or fulfillment updates were found; current pricing remains $580-$585 with mid-2027 delivery estimates.
Singa Stinga60 Group Buy Closed, Shipment Expected April 2027¶
Oblotzky's regional listing is sold out with shipment by April 30, 2027; SingaKBD estimates mid Q2 to early Q3 2027.
Xteink discontinues X4, replaces with X4 Classic¶
Xteink replaced the X4 with the X4 Classic, switching from USB-C to magnetic pogo-pin charging and reducing thickness/weight.
LumeKeebs adds Morkblade MK87, Womier Spade keycaps, WLMOUSE Ying¶
LumeKeebs store updated with Morkblade MK87 HE keyboard ($249), Womier Spade Cherry profile keycaps ($42.99), and WLMOUSE Ying magnesium mouse ($139).
CannonKeys Touchstone keyboard pre-order live¶
The Touchstone keyboard is now available for limited pre-order at group buy pricing until September 28th.
SingaKBD STINGA-60 groupbuy sold out, fulfillment Q2-Q3 2027¶
The STINGA-60 groupbuy is sold out with estimated fulfillment between mid Q2 and early Q3 2027.
Nobuki Inoue releases bottom stand hardware gadget on BOOTH¶
Designer Nobuki Inoue has released a new hardware gadget, specifically a bottom stand, priced from 100 yen on the BOOTH marketplace.
SingaKBD Stinga60 regional pricing and groupbuy status update¶
Official regional pricing for EUR, GBP, AUD, and KRW is now listed; groupbuy page shows zeroed raffle counters with no confirmation on entry status.
Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA available, WS Flux switches 50% off¶
Meletrix announces Zoom75 TIGA availability, 50% off WS Flux switches, and a Star Kiss switch launch special.
SingaKBD Stinga60 groupbuy opens with mid-2027 fulfillment¶
The Stinga60 raffle has ended and a groupbuy collection is now live with kits starting at MYR 2,400 and an estimated fulfillment window of mid-Q2 to early-Q3 2027.
SingaKBD Stinga60 raffle status update¶
Stinga60 raffle remains 'coming soon' with no active entry URL; pricing is $580/$585 with fulfillment expected late Q2–early Q3 2027.
Keyboard Builders Digest #215: July Switch Sales, NocFree & Review¶
Newsletter covers July's top mechanical switch sales data, reviews of the NocFree & split keyboard, XVX Whisper EC/HE switches, and Royal Kludge RK R99.
SingaKBD Stinga-60 Groupbuy Details and Pricing Released¶
Official raffle page is live with base kit pricing of $580-$585, regional vendor list, and estimated fulfillment in late Q2 to early Q3 2027.
Kinetic Labs Max102 Chalk Edition now available¶
Kinetic Labs announces the Max102 Chalk Edition, a pre-built 102-key mechanical keyboard with CNC aluminum, hot-swap sockets, and wireless connectivity, priced at $239.99.
SingaKBD Stinga listed as major display model for SMKX 2026¶
The Stinga keyboard is confirmed as a display model for SMKX 2026, but the store remains password-gated with no verified launch date or pricing.
Kinetic Labs releases Turtle Silent Tactile Switches¶
Kinetic Labs introduced the Turtle Silent Tactile switches, featuring a pre-lubed design with a noticeable bump and low noise profile, priced at $10.80 per pack of 18.
Omnitype Firsty Thursdays: GMK Symbiote at 45% off¶
Omnitype is offering a 45% discount on the GMK Symbiote keycap set as part of their Firsty Thursdays promotion.
Meletrix ZOOM TKL DYNA back in stock with 3-day discount¶
Meletrix restocked the ZOOM TKL DYNA keyboard with a $10 discount using code DYNARESTOCK and ships within 3 days.
ZSA releases Navigator trackpad for Voyager¶
ZSA launched the Navigator trackpad, a swappable input core for the Voyager shell, priced at $99, featuring a smooth surface and firmware tuned with Cirque.
Keychron V3 8k and V0 Ultra¶
Comparison/showcase of Keychron V3 8k and V0 Ultra; user switching to wired for reliability.
WHICH ONE ????¶
High engagement discussion on laptop choice for CSE/Software Engineering.
Keycron Q6 ULTRA version worth?¶
Discussion on the worth of the Keychron Q6 Ultra Wi-Fi version vs Q6 MAX.
Nd75 vs wave75 vs inky 75 vs Rainey 75?¶
Comparison of budget aluminum boards: ND75, Wave75, Inky75, Rainey75.
Best Ergonomic Keyboard in 2026?¶
Request for available ergonomic keyboards in 2026.
Omnitype Firsty Thursdays Symbiote¶
Omnitype is offering a 50% discount on the Symbiote keycap set via their Firsty Thursdays collection.
Oh no, I became the guy with two of the same board¶
User shares their two Mode Tempos and the reasoning behind the duplicate purchase.
Flat keyboard or go all in?¶
Discussion on choosing between Glove80, Charbydis MK2, ZSA Voyager, and Sofle for an ergonomic setup.
List prices on many websites are borderline false advertising¶
Community discussion on Shopify configuration issues causing misleading kit pricing.
Omnitype Firsty Thursday: GMK Dracula under $88¶
Omnitype is selling a GMK Dracula keycap set for Firsty Thursday at a price under $88.
Omnitype Bauer 65 groupbuy ends soon¶
The Bauer 65 groupbuy is closing in one day, with the Dune colorway available.