The Cost of Creativity: Why is this Keyboard $350?
As I sit here staring at my new keyboard, I have to ask myself, why did I spend $350 on it? The keyboard in question is called the Qwerkywriter, a device that mimics the look and feel of an old typewriter. At first glance, I thought it was the coolest thing ever, but as I delved deeper into its features, I began to regret my purchase.
The Qwerkywriter has all the bells and whistles that I've come to expect from a modern keyboard. It's made of metal, has a weighty feel, and even has Cherry MX switches for a clicky and loud typing experience. But what really caught my attention was its ability to connect via Bluetooth, making it compatible with both Mac and PC devices, including iPhone and iPad. However, as I began to use the keyboard, I realized that there was one glaring omission: no Mac version.
The Qwerkywriter is a PC-only keyboard, which means that if you're a Mac user like me, you're out of luck. The lack of a Mac option is a major issue for me, especially since it doesn't have all the keys and functions that I use on my Mac. For example, there's no command key, print screen key, or volume control, which are essential features for any keyboard. While the Qwerkywriter does have programmable macros, including a lever that can be programmed to perform specific functions, it just doesn't feel like a complete solution.
The problem with the Qwerkywriter is that it's too PC-centric. As someone who primarily uses their Mac, I need a keyboard that's compatible with my device and provides all the necessary features. Unfortunately, the Qwerkywriter falls short in this regard. In fact, if they had released a Mac version, I would have said that $350 was well spent.
For now, I'm stuck using my Apple Magic Keyboard, which has all the features I need to get by. While the Qwerkywriter is visually stunning and has a unique aesthetic, its lack of compatibility with my Mac makes it difficult for me to justify the cost. The keyboard does come in handy when paired with an iPad, as the circular keys can take some getting used to. However, even this novelty wore off after a week or so, leaving me with more mistakes than I care to admit.
In conclusion, while the Qwerkywriter is a beautifully designed keyboard that looks amazing on a desk, its lack of compatibility with my Mac means that it's not worth the $350 price tag for me. If there was a Mac version available, I would have been thrilled to try it out, but for now, I'm stuck using something else.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enWhy is this Keyboard $350?Hi neighbors that can all hear me.Hey what's good guys, Keaton here.So I've been trying a lot of new keyboardsrecently, just because like, see that keyboardback there?I dunno, might have to pause the video andzoom in.I've been using the Apple keyboards for likethe past five years and honestly I feel likethe biggest basic Starbucks-drinkin' personout there, so I found a keyboard today thatkinda mimics a typewriter and I dunno, I justthought it looked really sweet.So let's check it out.This right here is the Qwerkywriter, it'spretty expensive, it goes for $350, link'sbelow, and the whole thing with this as Isaid before is it's supposed to mimic a typewriter,but kinda bring it to the modern day, andwhen I first saw this I thought it was likethe coolest thing ever, and in case you don'tknow what a typewriter is, because like youhaven't seen an older movie before, whichy'know it's okay, just might wanna get onthat, pause this, go watch an older movie,and then come back, but it's supposed to bea really loud thing.That's what a typewriter is.So this has that, it checks all those boxes,the weight on this alone is so heavy, it looksreally great, it's got metal, it feels awesome,and the big thing here is, it's a mechanicalkeyboard too.You can hear how clicky and just how loudit is, and it's Cherry MX switches in caseyou guys wanted to know.Now this keyboard is a Bluetooth keyboardso it works with both Mac and PC devices andyou can even pair it up to your iPhone oriPad if you're interested.Now, the only thing is, they only make oneversion of this, and, well, let's just sayit's the PC version.And this is kind of where I start to regretthis $350 purchase.Now what really sucks about this is, theydon't make a Mac version, and if you lookback there, Mac Pro, iMac, and that's reallywhat I was looking for because there's onlyone command key here, we have a print screenkey up here, like hi, I don't need that, there'sno volume keys for Mac that work, trust meI've tried, I mean, you got everything elseyou would need if you're a PC user, you gotyour function keys, your tab, I just wishthere was a Mac option.And there is this lever right here which issomething you will find on a real typewriter,and it's actually a programmable macro, soyou can set a specific function, have it dosomething you want specifically on the keyboard,which is awesome, and yeah you can programvolume buttons on here, but like, I just wasthinking my $350 was gonna get me going rightout of the gate, and it really didn't.So the problem with the Qwerkywriter is itdoesn't have all the keys that I use on myMac.This is a really PC-geared keyboard.That's fine, but like, that's just my biggestissue with it.So I got my Apple Magic keyboard here, andI use these volume keys quite a bit, I havea command button on both sides of the spacebar, I got brightness control, and like, yeahyou can program it on the Qwerkywriter, it'sjust it's an extra step, and I just kindawanted to pull this out of the box and likejust get ready to go.And one of the things on a typewriter thatyou will find is this kind of lever here,and yes you can program that lever to do certainthings, but like if they only had a Mac version,I would say $350 well spent.So the Qwerkywriter charges by Micro USB,you'll get a cable in the box, right thereyou're all set, and the power switch is onthe side, so it's pretty discreet, it's gota nice calm design, I really do like thatabout this.So I'm gonna show you guys how to type onthis, I got my iPad mini right here...I got the Qwerkywriter paired to my iPad here.Now one thing is, the Qwerkywriter has circularkeys, that's what typewriters had.Now, this is interesting because it actuallytakes a lot longer to get used to than whatyou normally think because your normal keyboardhas square keys, which at least with thiskeyboard right here, it has a bigger surfacearea for your fingers to make contact with,and I thought right off the bat I'd get usedto this, but it took me about a week and therewere tons of mistakes, so just keep that inmind, I'm gonna give you guys a demo now,so we'll do, I gotcha.So normally I'd get near 100% accuracy onmy Magic keyboard and while this sounds flippin'awesome, I don't really know if it's worththe $350, that's kinda just what I wanna drivehere, if there as a Mac version, it wouldbe freaking awesome, this thing looks amazingon a desk, but for $350, I don't really thinkit's one of those things I can recommend andI would even buy again.So yeah that's pretty much it for this video,If you guys enjoyed it, a like rating wouldbe really awesome.Go and get subscribed if you're new aroundhere, and yeah, I'll see you guys soon.Peace.\n"
