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The YouTube video by Hippot Tech centers on reviewing the Owa F75 budget keyboard priced at $69.99. The host highlights its features, including Bluetooth, wireless modes, flippy feet, RGB lighting, and seven color choices. They acknowledge that budget keyboards come with compromises, such as basic keycaps and switch limitations, as well as unsatisfactory knobs and flex issues due to a flex cut PCB. Despite poor software support, the Owa F75's build quality, solid plate-mounted stabilizers, and modifiability stand out, although modifications can be risky and might damage the keyboard.
Comparatively, the presenter prefers the Royal Kludge M75, particularly for its design and gasket performance. They stress that personal preference, sound quality, software support, and repair ease are crucial factors in selecting a keyboard. In conclusion, while the Owa F75 has flaws, it provides good value for budget-conscious buyers, and the presenter encourages viewers to be content with their purchase decisions.
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In this part of the video, the host, Hippot Tech, discusses the Owa F75 keyboard, highlighting its strengths and addressing common questions about it. Despite being well-regarded by many, the host emphasizes that buying a budget keyboard involves compromises. The Owa F75, priced at $69.99, comes with basic accessories and features like Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless modes, flippy feet, and RGB lighting. The keyboard is noted for its surprising heft, solid build, and plastic case. It offers seven color options and three switch options, and the host underscores the importance of looking beyond initial impressions to evaluate the overall typing experience and value.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses several topics related to a popular budget keyboard. They mention plans to disassemble the keyboard, compare it to another budget keyboard, and evaluate its switches. The speaker attributes the keyboard’s popularity partly to its sales on Shopify, the sponsor of the video. They explain that Shopify is a user-friendly e-commerce platform, sharing their positive experience of setting up an online store and using Shopify Collective to sell desk mats and keycaps.
The speaker critiques the keyboard’s knob, describing it as unsatisfying. They note issues with the keyboard’s flex and speculate it might be due to a flex cut PCB. Reviewing the keycaps, they describe them as basic and inexpensive. However, the switches sparked a strong reaction due to the presence of North-facing LEDs, which traditionally cause compatibility issues with Cherry profile keycaps, though this problem is now mostly resolved by modern switch manufacturers. The speaker reveals they have the Leobog Reapers linear switches, noting all switch options for the board are linear.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses three linear switch options for keyboards, noting their similar travel distance and force, but pointing out that Reaper switches have a slightly longer pre-travel which felt sluggish to them. The budget keyboard being reviewed suffers from poor software support, with the Owla software performing particularly badly. Despite this, the plate-mounted stabilizers are well-secured and sound great out of the box, which is beneficial for beginners. The keyboard’s modability is criticized due to the difficulty of opening it, requiring a pry tool or strong fingers, and risks damaging the case. Inside, the keyboard features silicone dampening for weight and sound improvement, and poron foam that could be modified. Although the PCB’s flex cuts may affect the sound, the presenter didn’t notice a significant impact. Finally, the segment wraps up with reassembling the keyboard and a light-hearted call to subscribe.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the modifiability of the keyboard in question, noting that excessive modifications might damage it. They suggest that spending an extra $30 on a fully aluminum keyboard with screws would be a better investment. The main focus is on the sound quality of the keyboard, which is surprisingly good. The presenter humorously points out that viewers likely want validation for their purchase rather than genuine advice. They compare the keyboard to the Royal Kludge M75, which they personally prefer due to its design and even gasket performance. The presenter emphasizes the importance of personal preference and the challenges of assessing keyboard feel over the internet. They highlight various factors to consider when buying a keyboard, such as sound, software support, and ease of repair. Ultimately, the presenter concludes that while the keyboard in question has its flaws, it’s a decent option, especially for those on a budget.
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In this part of the video, the speaker advises viewers to be content with their purchase decisions and to refrain from making negative comments about it.