Cherry, the company most likely behind your mechanical keyboard - Computex 2013
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The video covers Computex 2013 coverage focusing on Cherry, the company widely believed to be behind many mechanical keyboard switches. Linus from Linus Tech Tips visits the Cherry booth and explains that if you buy a typical mechanical keyboard, it is very likely using Cherry MX switches. He brings his own keyboard to show readers what a Cherry MX switch looks like, noting that colors and features vary across different switch types, with the blue LED variant he shows being just one example. He explains that Cherry produces a broad range of keyboards, including business and embedded-system keyboards, and that their brand appears even in hotel front desks and POS terminals. The host emphasizes Cherry’s influence beyond consumer keyboards, highlighting their presence in various devices and pointing out how the Cherry brand signals reliability to many buyers. Throughout the segment he ties the hardware to practical usage at events like CES and Computex, noting the design and engineering that go into Cherry products, including keyboards with built-in features like credit card readers. The piece ends with a reminder of Cherry’s core product line and a tease to subscribe for more Computex coverage, illustrating how Cherry fits into the larger ecosystem of gaming peripherals and professional keyboards.
Topics · technology · computer_hardware · keyboards · events_and_trade_shows
Questions answered
- What is Cherry MX and why is it significant in mechanical keyboards?
- Cherry MX is a type of mechanical switch used in many keyboards, and Cherry is a major manufacturer behind many consumer and professional keyboards, making their switches a common standard in the market.
- Where else do Cherry keyboards appear besides consumer products?
- Cherry keyboards are also used in business keyboards and embedded systems, including hotel POS terminals and other professional devices.
- What does the presenter showcase to illustrate Cherry’s products?
- The presenter shows his own Cherry MX switch keyboard and explains the variety of Cherry switches, including a blue variant with a built-in LED, to illustrate the range of Cherry products.