SO MANY Macro Keys at CES 2018

The video showcases two distinct keyboards that stood out at CES 2018, highlighting a model with an astonishing 66 programmable macro keys occupying the top of the board. The presenter explains how each macro key can store up to 220 character inputs and can be reprogrammed from a dedicated program mode, with a second mode (triggered by holding shift) offering another set of 66 macro keys, effectively providing a vast pooling of customizable shortcuts. Build quality is emphasized, noting a metal chassis that keeps the keyboard rigid and heavy at about 2.2 kilograms, a factor the host frames as beneficial for desk stability and durability. The top keycaps are ABS single-shot while the main alphanumeric keys use double-shot caps, with clear tops that allow for printable labels underneath to reference macro assignments. Practical considerations such as accidental presses, muscle memory impacts, and layout decisions are discussed, including a compact design that reduces the gap between F keys and the main keys. Connectivity features include a USB pass-through, and in “program mode” a small indicator lights up to distinguish from normal typing mode. The video also covers a second keyboard, the Langen GK358, which boasts water resistance rated to IP68 and the ability to withstand submersion in water for limited periods, a feature marketed for spills and rugged environments, along with four-color side lighting and optional backlighting. The presenter demonstrates real-time typing on the underwater-capable model and notes price points and availability, along with a brief sponsor segment about Renault and their SYMBIOZ concept car for CES context. The segment wraps with a reminder to like, subscribe, and check links for more CES coverage and sponsor content.

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