This AWFUL Typewriter Keyboard Raised $350K 

Accidentally mashing two keys at a time is retro typewriter accurate. It's probably a feature.

The Chinese words on the packaging mean "TYPEWRITER MECHANICAL KEYBOARD".

In this episode, Linus discovers the result of hipsters with internet access and credit cards

imagine buying a quirky looking keyboard for $180, being somewhat satisfied for a week then finding this video where linus rips it to shreds

I thought ur last name was Tips.

the Chinese means “mechanic keyboard for typer” and it’s mostly possible that remkey guys just trick you and order some cheap keyboard from Chinese OME

"Hey James, come smell my wood!"

Was about to buy the Rymek keyboard for my mum, thanks for this video. I'll get her something else instead. :)

You look like the guy who used to work for NCIX I think his name was Lionel or something

how the hell does some fisher price lookin ass keyboard cost almost $200?

So Rymek basically ripped off every indiegogo funders by giving them chinese typewriter style keyboards

That wooden typewriting keyboard was honestly pretty cool, I feel it would work well if you had a wood grain theme in the room your computer was in.

0:28 doesn’t drop the keyboards Everyone: 😱😱😱

"HEY JAMES, COME AND SMELL THIS KEYBOARD" - Linustechtips 2018

This was one of the first LTT videos I watched, so I had no clue how significant it was that Linus didn't drop the keyboards.

I just realized i wasnt subscribed i just got recommendations from youtube. I really thought i was subbed for years

The Azio keyboard actually seems like a decent keyboard.

3:12 local nerd perplexed at the sight of wood, more news at 11

0:30 "Doesn't drop it!"... Who are you and what have you done to Linus?

Linus, you have the metal stand on the back backwards. It stands up straighter.

That Indiegogo project was probably just trying to hock a buncha repackaged Chinese keyboards.

He was using Edge browser and bing to search, he is compromised.

7:08 "You retro-keyboard people!" Now that's my new insult for Hipsters

I think he did it upside down, that device stand

That keyboard look more like a toy than a peripheral anyone would proudly place in front of their monitor. As soon as I saw that plastic I knew it was going to be a flop.

the phrase you looking for linus is: "you people have more money than sense"

how fast this guy types makes me feel so sad about myself

Either a lot of idiots use indigogo or its a front to embezzle funds. Both are pretty scary possibilities.

Utter scam lol. They just imported chinese crap and redid the packaging, then people fell for it. Amazing.

"Ahh, Doesn't drop it!" *Third take*

Interest in antique typewriters has been skyrocketing lately (along with the prices) which is probably a big part of the reason these things are cropping up all over the place now (it's what brought me here). The Rymek keyboard seems to be a cheaper knockoff of the Qwerkywriter, which raised a bunch of money on kickstarter back in 2014. Much like the Rymek, the Qwerkywriter also has a replica paper tray (that's what that flimsy aluminum "something" is supposed to be) and a replica return lever (the other "more different aluminum something"), with the added bonus that they actually work. The paper tray will support the weight of a phone/tablet, and the return lever actually functions as an enter key would. Fans of typewriters will recognize the keycaps that the Rymek is sporting as being inspired by the Royal Quiet Deluxe, which introduced Dreyfuss keys (designed by Henry Dreyfuss), or as they are more commonly called tombstone keys (because they look like little tombstones). But, for some reason, Rymek put them upside down... Being someone who is interested in both typewriters and mechanical keyboards myself, I am dying for a good tombstone key keycap set, and it blows my mind that Rymek would make a product so off base that it could actually be disappointing to both keyboard enthusiasts and typewriter enthusiasts.

“This video was brought to you by...” Skip ten seconds

"Sponsored by Memory Express" *looks up prices on NEW EGG*

im pretty sure they just bought some fakeass keyboards from Huaqiangbei and put em on indiegogo as their own product, that's why the writings are taped(no damn way it's real cherry). *lawsuit inbound~~~~~*

These would be awesome for a Violet Evergarden themed setup.

I got the chocolate pink retro for my wife with

A "Woodgrain" Keyboard ? Someone call LGR!

I wonder how many takes it took, to finally get the one where he doesn't drop it.

"Look at the wobble on these key caps" Hmm * Starts wiggling my phantom keyboard *

The Azio MK Retro was exactly what I was looking for for my 1950’s style PC build. Great to see a positive review for it.

about the Chinese words on the box, it's "打字机机械键盘". im sure the first 5 words are"打字机机械" ,the last 2 words "键盘"is my guess so it would make sense. 打字机 means "typewriter" , 机械 means “mechanical” and 键盘 means "keyboard" .so it should means "mechanical typewriter keyboard".

At least you can now play circles on osu! with actual circles

"Doesn't drop it" But drops more expensive stuff

Linus made this just to flex on us with his typing speed.

you clearly installed the bracket in the wrong way. Even you installed it in the right way it still awful.

Read it somewhere deep in the comments, but this is a rebranded (if you can even call it that when you're taping things) hellboy mx520. Maybe original product didn't sell well, Vinpok decided to re-brand and create indiegogo campaign for income, and to build hype.

3:20 "hey James! James?" The chill background music while Linus is yelling james

I think the reason it got so much support it's because people thought they were going to be using mechanical pieces inside of it by myself really do like the feel of a typewriter but there isn't really much in the way of having that same feel for computers

Just a quick comment on the AZIO keyboards. They all use a natural backing, so it's not fake leather it's real leather (which means it should also be treated as such when cleaning it) and the wood is also a real wood veneer. The metal rings around the border of the keayboard is plated in either nickel or copper depending on the model. It's honestly a really high quality board, but the key shape takes a bit getting used to when you come from a regular board (the quality is on par or higher for the most part though). Not a bad way to go for a keyboard if you really want something that performs well while still giving a certain look, and they can be had without wireless functionality as well for a significant price reduction.

Haha he's having a windows update

The Rymek isn’t as bad as he makes it look. He put the iPad holder on backwards and that’s why it didn’t hold the iPad and why the iPad didn’t touch the rubber pad.

I guess that the metal bar was assembled with the wrong orientation. As you can see, the ends that are attached to the keyboard are bent outwards and if you assemble it with the bent part facing the keyboard, the plastic bit will be touching the device you put on the stand as intended. Hope that the explanation was clear.

This keyboard was brought to you by -KnewKey- SCAMMERS. Once again with the help of indiegogo.

I understand its a bad product, but when you encounter this 7:55 , you should then re-consider if you installed something wrong, upside down, or the product came with missing parts. seriously. LOOK AT THE METAL BENDS. you have it inserted upside down...

This is funny, watching a pulseway advert featuring Linus while waiting for my Linus video to play haha

I'm pretty sure this is the first LTT video i ever watched and it just got recommended to me again. Nice to be back

Another Classic example of someone finding a product on Alibaba then putting it up on indiegogo. I found a listing for this thing in 2 minutes, you can get 10+ at $110 a piece.

you use microsoft edge and bing??? **faints**

"Aw, doesn't drop it" xD Cracks me up

I wish he would revisit this, apparently KnewKey has released new models in the two years since this video, and it looks like the quality has improved a lot. Also that lever on the upper left corner is to switch between Bluetooth devices, and the knob on the right is the on/off switch and the volume dial

Is it just me or did Linus gain some muscle?

3:11 You're going to need that "Identifying Wood" book for that. "Yep, it's wood"

Funny, I found the exact model of the Rymek on Amazon under a completely different name and company.

I bought the RETRO classic for my dad for his Bday. He loves it, especially the build quality with the wooden deck.

am i weird if i got kinda turned on watching those azio retro keyboards be unpacked and the spare keys tipped out of the bag... *shudder*

8:05 at least don't embarrass yourself, you've put the holder the right way earlier 6:25

this is the sort of channel that i binge all night.

3:20 - I'm really expecting a "James, wood you come over and have a look at this?"

well, that wooden keyboard actually looks really nice! :D But that other strange plastic one looks just awful, the lightning is awful, the plastic just looks ultra cheap, way to much key wiggle, and a ultra cheap white usb cable?! umm no! who would buy that?

Under the tape = typewriter mechanical keyboard

1:14 I don't know if there are so many ppl out there who are looking for those style of keyboards but I'd absolutely LOVE one. I used to own a typewriter and I love the sound of typewriter keys when you tap them, I even love the pressure you have to put into them lol. I really enjoyed using them growing up, so much so I went looking for one on eBay recently, which is how I came across this video so...🤷🏾‍♀️

I've thought about buying one of these, despite not being nearly old enough for this to be the case lol I learned on a lever action typewriter. As well. I love the space the round keys leaves between the keys. Square keys take up the entire space, leading to even the best typist bumping a neighboring key once in a while, which I never had an issue with round keys. Waiting for there to be cheaper options though.

That Keyboard you opened up last. As soon as you pulled it out, I was like, "Oh damn, that's a cheap piece of junk." That Onyx one looked really awesome though.

he put the guard on backwards though

Not really a retro kinda guy but those azio keyboards are beautiful.

I chose the retro classic for my 20th bday present to me (within my budget to buy) because I’m looking for a good keyboard to write books on. Did find out that the retro actually sports either real wood or Genuine leather, not Faux. Definitely glad to find another review on it. My artisan is on the way

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Windows 10.. Getting devices ready..

1:35 manufacturers sometimes dont t want to improve if it means forking over some more cash, even tho it is only a little more.

The bad keyboard is actually a failed effort to rip off actual typewriter keyboard made by some small Chinese company, its also definitely not cherry, they put that there just to scam more people. They sell it on TaoBao (Chinese version of Amazon) for like 10 dollars, so considering the price its alright.

How many times did Linus try that throw trick before he finally stopped dropping it?

Man how the hell linus put that copper thing in the the wrong side when looking at the store pictures that's the right position.

This man always make such an entertaining video regardless of its subject matter of the video. urgh... I love him.

I love memory express! Got my I intire setup from there and I’m going to get a HyperX tenkeyless keyboard tomorrow!

We all know he didn't drop the keyboard because he got replaced by Terminator last video

The Indigogo reached 1754% funding! They were looking for $20,000. That is the capital they reasonably thought they needed to bring this product to market. If you believe in their product fund 125%, 150%, heck even 200%, but what did the backers hope to gain by funding them 1754%? Do they honestly think they are going to bet a 17x better product? Maybe each keyboard will come with a girlfriend that likes video games and makes pizza appear out of thin air. *End rant.*

Can you use the scrollwheel and the slide/return lever on the typewriter? That'd be pretty dope for scrolling pages

He put the tablet holder bar in backwards. That’s why it’s not holding his device.

My mom has never seen a mechanical keyboard before and she thought my K95 RGB looked like a typewriter.

Maybe You put the bracket upside-down ?

I'm not usually into retro stuff but I like the way these look

I bought the "cheap" version of the Azio keyboard a week ago to use in my daily work as a full-time transcriptionist. I was replacing a Das Keyboard that lasted me about four years of full-time work before the E key failed. Looking at my work stats for that period, that E key was subjected to well over the 5 million key strokes it was rated for. But the new Das Keyboard was something like $250 here in Mexico when I could have the cheap Azio for about $75 here (cheaper than in the US!). I am enamoured with it. Sure, it looks good and has a super solid build, but I'm more focused on performance. I usually have a learning curve for a new keyboard, but this one felt right immediately and made me realise just how long my E key on the Das Keyboard had been sticking! The Azio is clicky, but not insanely loud, and it just feels good. Best way I can describe it is that the keys are exactly where they need to be and have to be pressed exactly as much as muscle memory says is needed. This version is Windows-only, but I was able to remap the Windows and Alt keys to Option and Command respectively, and the most critical hot keys (volume control) work for me under Catalina even if the others don't do anything. Really glad I gave this keyboard a chance.

Looks like the holder is on backwards

try and a build a gaming pc from only the app or website wish and compare to another gaming pc with the same specs with all the parts from a reputable brand

When linus threw the keyboard in the air, my heart stopped beating

>be me >buy a mechanical keyboard on amazon >buy typewriter keycaps >everything arrives >build the keyboard >realize it's a cherry mx red >why am I like this

Not as awful as my personality

Im pretty sure that there's a cheaper version of the retro classic thats wired only.

You always do such a great job Linus. Amazing personality, humor, very likeable AND knowledgeable. I trust you for my tech news. So thorough too.

9:38 master of ergonomics