Angry Miao designs the latest AM Compact Touch keyboard that is made for space-saving purposes. It does so by using a touch panel for the arrow keys, which is by the front of the keyboard. The company calls it the 65 percent board and the touch panel allows users to swipe up, down, left, and right.
It is set to launch on February 2nd online at Indiegogo and ranges from $398 to $615 depending on the build option and bundle. The unique keyboard nods to the HHKB with a symmetrical design that has blocker spots on the corners where the control keys are usually applied. It lacks other notable elements including a split Backspace key or a Control key where the Caps lock is.
Touch Panel Space-Saving Keyboards
Angry Miao Designs the New AM Compact Touch Keyboard
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