ErgoDox EZ Takes the Hassle (or Fun) Out of Building an Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard

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All the comfort without the soldering

Ever heard of the ErgoDox? It's a mechanical keyboard kit that's available to purchase every so often, and if you're lucky to get one, your reward is an ergonomic plank with mechanical key switches. Well, after you assemble it, that is. And by assemble, we mean there's a fair bit of soldering involved, not just plugging in pieces like Legos. If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, meet ErgoDox EZ, a pre-assembled ErgoDox that's damn near close to meeting its funding goal on Indiegogo.
It comes with Cherry MX Brown key switches by default, though when ordering, you can select from five alternatives if you wish, those being Cherry MX Blue, Red, Black (costs $15 extra), Clear, and Green. You also have a choice in how much keyboard you want -- at present, there still exist openings for the $190 Early Bird Special (plus $30 shipping), which is a fully assembled ErgoDox EZ with blank PBT DCS keycaps and 2-year warranty.
At the $145 "One-handed Pirate" tier (plus $30 shipping), you'll get half the keyboard, either the right or left (it's up to you), also fully assembled with 2-year warranty.
Once the Early Bird Special runs dry, it will cost $225 through Indiegogo for a full-size plank, which again requires $30 shipping, or $225 if you want printed key caps.
There's a good chance this will get funded - less than $4,000 is needed to meet the $50,000 goal, with 15 days left for the crowdfunding effort. If you'd like to participate or just learn more, go here.
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