The Matias One Keyboard (Standard $99) is a dome switch keyboard, I thought at that price it would be mechanical.
The Matias Tactile One Keyboard ($199) is the mechanical keyboard, the mechanical one is not yet available, but the dome switch keyboard is currently available.
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Last year I was looking for a keyboard that would let me switch between desktop and laptop at home, so I didn't have to use little keyboard on my 13" ASUS lapptop when I was at home.
Nothing existed that I could find.
So I was pretty excited when I stumbled across the Matias One Keyboard, available in both PC & Mac versions, it is marketed at iPhone users, but it works via Bluetooth and will work with Android, Blackberry, etc smartphones, I think it would work with Laptops that support Bluetooth Keyboards as well.
It should certainly work with an iPad.
Note it doesn't charge your smartphone, but does provide a dock/cradle to hold it on the keyboard.
The Matias One Keyboard is a dome switch keyboard, but the will have a mechanical keyboard with the Bluetooth switch, that will be called the Matias Tactile One, that will use Alphs keys and not the Cherry, I am not a keybaord expert, but from what I understand Alphs are good, and Alphs vs Cherry is pretty much a Honda vs Toyota difference.
Fanboys will argue one is better, but in reality it is more a question of slight tradeoffs AFAIK.
I have a Das keyboard that I love, wish I would have spent the money on a Das years ago, they are worth it for people that spend a lot of time gaming or working on a computer.
But I am putting this
Though I will have to test it out of course! Quality Control.
Link here
to Amazon for the Matias One Keyboard (NOTE: the Matias One keyboard that is available now is a Dome Switch model, the Mechanical Matias Tactile One is not available), I am a Amazon Associate, so I will get a small amount of money from Amazon if you buy from that link, doesn't affect the buyers price.
Glad I stumbled on this article and learned about the Matias keyboards. Upon a quick research I see that the one you are speaking of in the article is the Matias Tactile One (Tactile=mechanical keys, One=ability to connect to a Bluetooth phone with ONE keyboard).
ReplyDeleteThe Matias One (the one you've linked from Amazon) is merely the non-mechanical version with the Bluetooth connectivity feature. Just want to make that clarification so no one gets confused!
Looks like the flagship Tactile One is on pre-order and is scheduled to arrive in October, and costs $199.
Thanks for the info
ReplyDeleteI have corrected & updated, thanks again for the clarification, the price point threw me.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of help! Been learning about the very limited selections of wireless (much less Bluetooth) mechanical keyboards lately. =)
ReplyDeleteOn a similar note, the KBtalking Pro which is just about to be released as well, is pretty much the only other BT mechanical KB on the market. http://kbtalkingusa.com
Let's see, from what I understand so far the main differences are:
1) The KBtalking Pro uses Cherry MX switches (Red or Blue) instead of Tactile One's Alps switches -- A preference issue like you mentioned.
2) The KBT Pro allows for pairing up to 10 Bluetooth devices instead of just one at a time (so you don't need to unpair and repair every time you need to switch to another BT device).
3) The KBT Pro can be 100% wireless and operates on 2 AA batteries, as well as be powered by USB when it is plugged in as a main KB to a PC or Mac. This is probably not meant for portability (due to being full sized and a sturdy 2.5 lbs lol), but more for around-the-house/office convenience and less wire clutter. The Tactile One seems to use USB only for main PC/Mac, and BT for connecting to a BT device like an iPhone or Android.
3) It's got more of a traditional/professional look versus the "pretty/techy" look of the Matias Tactile one. Again, a preference issue here.
4) The PRO goes for $169 versus the Tactile One's $199 price tag.
Hope I didn't miss anything important. Too bad both are on pre-order so those of us wanting a BT mechanical kb still have to wait at least another couple of months.
Cool, I hadn't even heard of that one, sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI will Blog it shortly, if I knew your name/Twitter I would give you shout out for the heads up!
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