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EPOMAKER SKYLOONG SK61 61 Mechanical Keyboard - Blue Switches $59.99 Shipped @ EPOMAKER via Amazon

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GrimCheaper on 04/09/2022 - 16:07 amazon.com.au (1259 clicks)
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Was looking for a small mechanical keyboard, and this one popped up. Looks to be about half the normal price.
Blue switches are a bit too much for me, but someone who likes loud and clicky minimal keyboards might be into it.

Here is one with red switches that I personally just bought. It's $59.99. I think it has more stock too.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Epomaker-Swappable-Mechanical-Keyb…

$69.99 for white with backlit keys https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08BBWYPJ4/ref=aod_recs_desktop…

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  • TinyTimmy on 04/09/2022 - 16:29
    +5

    Pretty sure was under $40 not too long ago. Doesn't seem to be the best deal at $60
    Edit: Also just to note, hotswap is only compatible with other optical switches.

    • Larsson on 04/09/2022 - 17:57
      +2

      Yes and yes. Epomaker, skyloong, yunzii seem to be all the same keyboard with re-branded names. I wish that $40 one was 64 keys tho. 61 key is really a compromise I am not willing to make is what I realised since I have been using it.

      Arrow keys are a must for me. If not for anything, for clicking through autocomplete suggestions.

  • RADICALIST on 04/09/2022 - 16:33
    +5

    I paid $45 for the wireless model about a month ago. The non-wireless keyboard was $38 not too long ago.

    • blues99 on 04/09/2022 - 17:11

      i like mine for 38 bucks though

  • harshbdmmaster718 on 04/09/2022 - 17:20

    Exact same model number as this deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/719322

    So expectations are the same quality, but you are just paying more?

    • GrimCheaper on 04/09/2022 - 18:58

      I also bought the wireless Yunzii 61 for $38.50. Just got it today and like it so much that I decided I wanted something else to use for work.
      Wasn't sure how I'd go without the arrow keys at first, but I got used to using the function keys straight away.

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 04/09/2022 - 19:59

        So the previous $38 one is wireless and this $60 deal one is wired only? It shows as "Connector Type USB". I would have thought wireless was a more expensive feature but I guess I am wrong. Also kind of confusing they both have the same model number SK61.

        • GrimCheaper on 04/09/2022 - 20:14
          +1

          My mistake, I got the wireless for $45.50
          https://i.imgur.com/FMzjCcb.png

        • Hiphopopotamus on 04/09/2022 - 20:14

          SK61S is the wireless version.

          Generally wireless is a little more expensive, but that was a completely separate deal from a different seller.

          • harshbdmmaster718 on 05/09/2022 - 16:27

            @Hiphopopotamus: I was actually going by the Amazon link description in the $38 deal.
            https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/719322
            It says "Connector Type Wireless, Wired".

            But then I realised underneath now it says "Strong compatibility and Type-C Wired Mode: The keyboard has a wired connection and does not support bluetooth."
            They did make it very unclear.

            • Hiphopopotamus on 05/09/2022 - 18:50

              @harshbdmmaster718: It's because Amazon usually has multiple SKUs per listing.

              The wireless version was actually a separate listing and only mentioned in the comments, it was also sold and shipped by Yunzii, while most of the wired version was sold by Yunzii but shipped by Amazon.

              • harshbdmmaster718 on 05/09/2022 - 18:52

                @Hiphopopotamus: Ok. Yeah I remember seeing a few "extra models on discount" being mentioned/linked in the comments. The one I remember was the 64 key arrow key version.
                I didn't see those other models specifically listed as an "option" on the Amazon link, so I thought all those specs were related to the SK61.

  • Hiphopopotamus on 04/09/2022 - 17:37

    $60 isn't bad for this quality.

    Not as good as $38.50 but they appeared to be clearing out stock, the chances of getting the same price again is unlikely, at least any time soon.

  • TRANCE on 04/09/2022 - 17:38
    +1

    Yeah this was $38.50 a couple weeks ago, and I can see why, the switch feel and consistency across keys is not like great unlike Cherry, but for $38 can't complain, still I'd recommend paying more and going for Cherry if you can.

    • harshbdmmaster718 on 04/09/2022 - 17:56

      I read the Anne Pro 2 is a good model. $95 right now though. Maybe that keyboard on sale at $60 is a good deal.

      • Sammyboy on 04/09/2022 - 20:56

        Anne pro not really worth it anymore even at that price as it is a bit dated. Have one and it really wasn't worth the premium over the skyloong, akko etc

    • GrimCheaper on 04/09/2022 - 19:03

      I've ordered a Gateron Red and a Cherry Red to do the pepsi\coke challenge for myself.

  • RedHab on 04/09/2022 - 18:08

    Forgive my ignorance, but what is the advantage of a keyboard without arrow keys?

    What is it used for?

    • TinyTimmy on 04/09/2022 - 18:21
      +1

      It just wouldn't have arrow keys. No real advantage or disadvantage lol, just preference

    • TimeOrMoney on 04/09/2022 - 18:43
      +2

      If your workflow doesn't require numpad and arrow clusters, such as most modern gaming, then a narrower keyboard allows your left hand on WASD and your mouse hand to be closer and more symmetrical about your torso. More comfortable and ergonomic for some people. And some gamers go even further and rotate their 60% keyboard to reduce this gap even further, but that's pretty extreme.

      • RedHab on 05/09/2022 - 06:52

        Thank you. I understand what it's used for.

    • tdw on 04/09/2022 - 19:50

      compact form factor. also easier to transport.

    • harshbdmmaster718 on 04/09/2022 - 20:02

      If your right hand is on the mouse then it doesn't make much sense to have your left fingers on the arrow keys at right edge of the board does it? Your arms will be all bunched to the right.
      This is why gamers use WASD as arrow keys.

    • Killajulz on 04/09/2022 - 20:06

      Usually FN + WASD will act as arrow keys on a 60% (or smaller)

    • heal on 04/09/2022 - 21:59
      +2

      It's for people with no direction in their life.

  • RADICALIST on 04/09/2022 - 18:28
    +1

    It does have arrow keys just as a hot key.

  • tdw on 04/09/2022 - 19:55

    bought an epomaker k870t earlier this year and was impressed with it. good feature set on this board but i need my arrow keys lol

  • Smol Cat on 05/09/2022 - 00:36

    How do people live with no having a Del key?

    Specifically Logging into corporate accounts you always need Ctrl Alt Del combo.

    • TimeOrMoney on 05/09/2022 - 01:35

      If you map Del to Fn+Backspace, then you'd press Ctrl+Alt+Fn+Backspace.

    • founchki on 05/09/2022 - 09:29
      +2

      I have the skyloong gk61, the combo for the del key is FN-M

      so to use ctrl alt del its ctrl-alt-fn-m

      • Smol Cat on 05/09/2022 - 11:59

        Is this a hardwired thing that's already set for the keyboard or do you have to enter the software to customize these Fn shortcuts? Also are the F1-12 keys all hard coded? For use with Linux etc

        I just ask coz I want to use this as a travelling keyboard for work and often times, I need to push Ctrl+Alt+Del before I can even get into the computer/access the software to set up the shortcuts.

        • founchki on 05/09/2022 - 12:16

          Yeah its how it comes

    • Nom on 05/09/2022 - 11:30

      As per posts above, these smaller keyboards do still offer every key, they're just accessed via the Fn key plus something.
      Arrow keys, Del key, and all the other missing keys, are still present and correct !

  • gadget on 05/09/2022 - 12:10

    How do these compare to Keychrons?

  • Fullhalter on 05/09/2022 - 14:43

    Fn + Space = locked Fn, so you have semi permanent arrow keys, pg up, pgdown, del, etc.

    Hit Space again to unlock.

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