OnePlus announced that it makes, or rather co-creates, a mechanical keyboard, which is somewhat of a curveball for a company best known for its smartphones.
To be fair, OnePlus does produce a range other than smartphones — like earphones and smartwatches — but we haven’t seen a mechanical keyboard coming. However, as the company tells us, it is taking this direction due to popular demand.
The keyboard will be created alongside Keychron, and the project was launched as part of the “OnePlus Feature” co-creation platform. This is basically where the company works with partners to produce things that OnePlus users have voted for, and the first popular project was this keyboard.
So, what’s the deal with the actual terminal itself? OnePlus has told us very little about the product, except that it will be ‘customizable’, well that’s all the company has revealed at this point, except that more details will be revealed as early as 2023.
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Analysis: More than a feast of lights, no doubt
This is definitely something a little different for OnePlus, for sure. As far as what a “customizable” mechanical keyboard entails; In theory, that could be as simple as being able to choose from a million and one different RGB lighting effects and patterns—you know, like every other gaming keyboard out there.
OnePlus may be planning something more in-depth, and it looks very likely to see partner company Keychron discuss customization in depth on its website. It touches on such topics as replacing keycaps, stabilizers (which dictate the “feel” of a button press), and various detachable cables. Given that, and the fact that customization is clearly the standout feature — because that’s the only thing this initial press release mentions — we’d expect a lot more than just the ability to tinker with the LEDs.
Hopefully we’ll find out more in January, though the “early next year” timeframe for the first drop in proper information could really mean anytime in the first quarter. Expect to see other projects delivered by OnePlus via the new co-creation platform in the future as well.
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