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AZiO Also Unveils the Retro 2 Mechanical Keyboard

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AZiO also unveiled the second generation of its popular keyboard that features old-school typewriter styled keycaps. The new AZiO Retro 2 comes with a more polished top panel with a matte white surface, bordered by stainless steel accents. The keys are backed by Kailh Blue mechanical switches, which offer good tactile feedback. Completing the retro theme is a white fiber-sleeved USB cable.



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Sure brings back memories. If Cherry mechanical switches were used, I'd be sorely tempted to grab one.


Edit: Oooops! I should have looked a couple of stories down at the AZi0 Armato Classic keyboard with Cherry switches. Now that's an interesting keyboard.
 

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Not again
... made in the same basement somewhere in Shenzhen. Looks even crappier than it's predecessors.
Probably uses the same old Kailh switches, which I was all too happy to finally remove from my ZM-K500.

BTW, Gateron brown is quieter than Kailh Red (and that's with a tactile feedback!!!). Just imagine how loud Blues are going to be....
 
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Wouldn't the round keys be more prone to miss-clicks?
 
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