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Glorious GMMK Pro Pre-Built 75% Mechanical Keyboard $238 Delivered @ Glorious via Amazon AU

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The Almighty Dollar on 07/12/2024 - 20:42 amazon.com.au (1164 clicks)
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Glorious sale on Amazon Au / US including:

GMMK Pro Pre-built black which includes wristrest and aviator cable - $238 was $340 approx. Probably lowest ever.

GMMK Pro bare bones silver $128 Amazon Au delivered - only two left. Lowest ever.
https://amzn.asia/d/jckg6e0

Glorious Model O Minus mouse - $39.50
https://amzn.asia/d/7JNzwVk

Various other mice and Glorious Keycaps. The polychroma keycaps are unique and must also be ATL or close to.

White pudding keycaps - Aura V2 $27
https://amzn.asia/d/0MDXmoj

Check the Glorious store for more.

It's cool to hate on the original GMMK Pro keyboard. You probably can get better for the same money, but a lot of people also rate it and at this price, it's great. I think it's still one of the better looking keyboards after all these years too.
Wired only. Aluminium plate.
A realistic review: https://youtu.be/SEsGlJpqYVA?si=imIKMyoQ_PgP3G2A
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  • imsuperimposed on 07/12/2024 - 21:11
    +1

    Dammit, I missed the silver. That was a steal!

  • WinstonWithAY on 07/12/2024 - 22:12

    pretty decent price for the full keyboard considering it includes a wrist rest and coiled cable. no wireless though, so i think the monsgeek m1w is a better proposition

    • The Almighty Dollar on 07/12/2024 - 22:19

      Possibly. The standout deal here was the barebones model, but I couldn't make it the main deal as there were only a few left in stock.

  • Salmando on 07/12/2024 - 22:51
    -7

    I think i genuinely hate the look of that thing. And that price without numpad? Borderline useless outside of gaming.

    The world is a mysterious place to me now

    • Jayphen on 07/12/2024 - 22:55
      +2

      TKLs are the sweet spot for ergonomics, what do you need a numpad for?

      • Salmando on 07/12/2024 - 23:00
        +1

        Work, or just typing numbers, or using calculator, or inserting characters i know key codes for - different currencies or accented letters. Numpad gets more use than my mouse; i think the only time i don't use it is when browsing the internet.

        • Jayphen on 07/12/2024 - 23:10

          I have never felt a need for a numpad as a software engineer. It seems like people have different needs from their keyboards (hope that helps solve the mysteries of the world)

          • Broden on 07/12/2024 - 23:23
            +5

            @Jayphen: Data analyst here who really values a numpad. Of course a SEng wouldn't need one.

            • Salmando on 08/12/2024 - 00:10
              +1

              @Broden: As a software engineer myself I would find work extremely tedious without one. Nothing i do strictly requires one, but removing it would be equivalent for productivity as removing the ctrl or shift key. Typing any number with more than 1 digit without a numpad feels slower than using a phone keyboard

          • Salmando on 08/12/2024 - 00:04
            +1

            @Jayphen: Bet you'd be more productive if you learned to use it correctly

            • Jayphen on 09/12/2024 - 13:09

              @Salmando: There's a correct and an incorrect way to use a numpad?

              I'm a vim user - my hand rarely travels that far off the home keys :)

      • quanticism on 08/12/2024 - 00:59

        I personally use it whenever I need to enter long sequences of numbers or do some calculations. Sure I could try to rewire my brain to rely on touch typing numbers above the home row, but there's no doubt it's slower when running calculations. So the trade off comes down to whether you value the ergonomics of having your mouse closer to your keyboard or not.

        I briefly tried a 80% form factor and the trade off was not worth it to me. I also tried getting a Huion Keydial thinking it might function as a separate numpad but immediately realized two things after getting it: that keydial doesn't have n key rollover so it was useless as a numpad, and I wasn't thrilled at having another detached IO device on my desk.

        Now I use an AJAZZ AK35i v3 and am pretty happy with it. I get my numpad and I like its stock sound and feel. It may be too loud if you prefer not making any noise when typing during online calls/pair programming sessions. I could switch to silent switches to mute it, but I'm content for now.

  • Broden on 07/12/2024 - 22:55
    +1

    Never understood these premium keyboards. Can someone explain how this is worth $238? Looks like its worth sub 100 to me.

    • Salmando on 07/12/2024 - 23:08
      +2

      Aluminium body and gasket i guess? That's all it took for Apple to be premium back in the day 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • ihfree on 07/12/2024 - 23:24
      +2

      I have a Keychron Q2 w/ GMK Keycaps

      • Nice solid chunk of aluminium which doesn't move around
      • Dial
      • Infinitely customisable thanks to VIA (and no need to worry about cross OS)
      • Easy switch between Mac and Windows
      • Nicer sound
      • Nicer feel typing
      • Customisation
      • Can swap switches if I want
      • Salmando on 08/12/2024 - 00:02

        What does the dial do exactly?

        • CrispyChrispy on 08/12/2024 - 00:03
          +1

          Anything you want.

          I have mine set to volume control and mute/unmute.

          Though it could be useful if you're working with creative applications eg. for scaling the timeline

          • Salmando on 08/12/2024 - 00:12

            @CrispyChrispy: That would be nice.. do they typically rotate in steps or smoothly?

            • kingxeratul on 08/12/2024 - 07:33
              +1

              @Salmando: Steps. I don't think an analogue system would work, or it would be complicated to get working.

    • The Almighty Dollar on 07/12/2024 - 23:24
      +1

      If you type a lot for work then there's probably a good chance you'd appreciate a good mechanical keyboard. I do and after changing from a Logitech MX Keys to a keychron Q1 Pro and wrist rest (about $300), I stopped getting pain in my fingers and wrists. It's also incredibly more satisfying to use in both sound and feel. Will it be worth it to everyone? No. But once you try one I doubt you'd go back to your office Dell.

    • Kevin Bacon on 07/12/2024 - 23:29
      +2

      Not this board in particular but some custom keyboards let user actually make it "custom".

      User can change keycaps (standard keys layout, stem), hotswap and lube switches (mechanical linear/tactile/clicky 3-5pins, even optical), mod stabilisers (no more rattling long keys), put sound-absorbing foam or reverb-control materials inside the board to make typing feel "thocky" or "clacky".

      Some even has gasket-mounted design, which means the interior components are all held between shock-absorbing rubber pieces. This provides a softer, slightly cushioned typing experience without the abrupt sensation of bottoming out your keypresses.

      The gaming-focused ones like Wooting HE have Hall Effect switches, which allows true analog-input or 1-key-many-steps that allow rapid trigger/strafing.

      Keyboards with VIA support and knob like Keychron also very useful for work, allowing unlimited key layers and zooming/scrolling.

      Those are the stand out reasons why custom keyboards cost so much more than the $19 membrane office keyboards, beside the build and feel.

    • iDeker on 07/12/2024 - 23:31
      -2

      GMMK is one of those brands. Over priced, cheap quality, poor qc. U can get wayyy better keyboards for $100 and less. All it takes is a google search to see how bad GMMK are

    • iDeker on 07/12/2024 - 23:32
      -1

      It is a $100 with a $138 markup. It’s rubbish

      • The Almighty Dollar on 08/12/2024 - 00:05

        It's also Amazon. Pretty easy to return for a refund if someone finds it to be 'rubbish'.

    • CrispyChrispy on 07/12/2024 - 23:52

      Custom keyboards are a hobby like any other.

    • iridiumstem on 08/12/2024 - 09:17
      +2

      The "premium" mechanical keyboard market did become bit more cheaper in general.

      This one was one of the first ones that came out before the whole CNC aluminum body keyboards became so abundantly available.
      We are talking small, group buys of specific designs, that had small runs, things went above $500 easily.

      Nowadays it is cheaper since China started mass producing keyboards like this. GMMK Pro is kinda the early front runners of those.

      • ihfree on 08/12/2024 - 11:54
        +3

        Definitely would be looking at other options in 2024.

        I remember when these first came out there were various complaints about stabs, firmware, and a few other aspects. The market, especially around this probe point has changed a fair bit.

        • iridiumstem on 08/12/2024 - 20:40
          +1

          Definitely. I do think a lot of what you have mentioned have been resolved somewhat after the teething pain it had with its release, that said, unless you can get a good price, probably better to go for something that's newer (i.e. Aluminum body 75% keyboards at this price range nowadays all have fancy things like wireless and few other tricks up its sleeve).

    • imsuperimposed on 08/12/2024 - 11:46
      +1

      It's like any hobby, price can vary greatly depending on how far down the rabbit hole you go. Ultimately, it's all subjective with an aim to get a keyboard that has the best feel for you. Yep a keyboard from apple can be $250, You can also get a keyboard from K-Mart for $20. A keyboard like this, allows many levels of customisation, from Case Aluminium, Wood, Acrylic etc. To plate in many materials including brass etc. You can then choose and swap your keys, tactile, linier and many types in between as well as your key caps. It some of it overpriced? absolutely, however the custom keyboard market is also niche, so the market is limited and means that there are higher margins to cover the costs. If you are a copywriter, novelist, lawyer, developer or someone who loves the f*&k out of typing, then spending a few handed, heck even a thousand dollars on a keyboard to get something you love tapping your fingers on is fine in my opinion.

  • twister292 on 08/12/2024 - 01:05
    +1

    Sold out unfortunately. Would have jumped on the pre built.

  • keithtran06 on 08/12/2024 - 04:45
    +3

    I admire people who buy this board in 2024 :)

    • twister292 on 08/12/2024 - 15:19
      +1

      I looked at reviews in 2022 and went "yeah nah" with all the reports of keys chattering. Went for Keychron, amd I don't think I'll need another keeb for a very long time now. Wanting one is another story

      • keithtran06 on 08/12/2024 - 22:32
        +2

        Chinese boards are doing so well in 2024. Pretty cheap and nice finish. Keychron is ok but when u compare the chinese boards with Keychron, they are way better in term of sound and price. WOB Rainy is one of the best pre-built of 2024. Late 2024 you got lots of options with the ball-catch system boards and they are so good. Why go Keychron???

        • twister292 on 08/12/2024 - 23:02

          I wanted something with the peace of mind of local support back then, as it was my first foray into mech keebs beyond Corsair and Logitech. My next one will likely be an Epomaker or Monsgeek direct from Ali Express.

          The keychron chassis is working well for me (and the Keychron launcher app is also quite decent now). I will likely get the Nuphy EM labs keycaps next for it, or the KOL Cyberpunk keycaps

          • iridiumstem on 09/12/2024 - 00:59
            +1

            @twister292: I would recommend looking at things like Bridge75 or Evo80. It's available locally and they don't sound too bad on the paper.
            I have been sitting on the fence about Evo80 personally.

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