Accidentally mashing two keys at a time is retro typewriter accurate. It's probably a feature.

the Chinese means “mechanic keyboard for typer” and it’s mostly possible that remkey guys just trick you and order some cheap keyboard from Chinese OME

In this episode, Linus discovers the result of hipsters with internet access and credit cards

imagine buying a quirky looking keyboard for $180, being somewhat satisfied for a week then finding this video where linus rips it to shreds

I thought ur last name was Tips.

The Chinese words on the packaging mean "TYPEWRITER MECHANICAL KEYBOARD".

Was about to buy the Rymek keyboard for my mum, thanks for this video. I'll get her something else instead. :)

So Rymek basically ripped off every indiegogo funders by giving them chinese typewriter style keyboards

how the hell does some fisher price lookin ass keyboard cost almost $200?

You look like the guy who used to work for NCIX I think his name was Lionel or something

"Hey James, come smell my wood!"

That wooden typewriting keyboard was honestly pretty cool, I feel it would work well if you had a wood grain theme in the room your computer was in.

The Azio keyboard actually seems like a decent keyboard.

He was using Edge browser and bing to search, he is compromised.

This was one of the first LTT videos I watched, so I had no clue how significant it was that Linus didn't drop the keyboards.

I just realized i wasnt subscribed i just got recommendations from youtube. I really thought i was subbed for years

"HEY JAMES, COME AND SMELL THIS KEYBOARD" - Linustechtips 2018

0:28 doesn’t drop the keyboards Everyone: 😱😱😱

Linus, you have the metal stand on the back backwards. It stands up straighter.

0:30 "Doesn't drop it!"... Who are you and what have you done to Linus?

Utter scam lol. They just imported chinese crap and redid the packaging, then people fell for it. Amazing.

3:12 local nerd perplexed at the sight of wood, more news at 11

how fast this guy types makes me feel so sad about myself

I think he did it upside down, that device stand

That keyboard look more like a toy than a peripheral anyone would proudly place in front of their monitor. As soon as I saw that plastic I knew it was going to be a flop.

That Indiegogo project was probably just trying to hock a buncha repackaged Chinese keyboards.

Either a lot of idiots use indigogo or its a front to embezzle funds. Both are pretty scary possibilities.

“This video was brought to you by...” Skip ten seconds

the phrase you looking for linus is: "you people have more money than sense"

im pretty sure they just bought some fakeass keyboards from Huaqiangbei and put em on indiegogo as their own product, that's why the writings are taped(no damn way it's real cherry). *lawsuit inbound~~~~~*

7:08 "You retro-keyboard people!" Now that's my new insult for Hipsters

These would be awesome for a Violet Evergarden themed setup.

Haha he's having a windows update

you clearly installed the bracket in the wrong way. Even you installed it in the right way it still awful.

Interest in antique typewriters has been skyrocketing lately (along with the prices) which is probably a big part of the reason these things are cropping up all over the place now (it's what brought me here). The Rymek keyboard seems to be a cheaper knockoff of the Qwerkywriter, which raised a bunch of money on kickstarter back in 2014. Much like the Rymek, the Qwerkywriter also has a replica paper tray (that's what that flimsy aluminum "something" is supposed to be) and a replica return lever (the other "more different aluminum something"), with the added bonus that they actually work. The paper tray will support the weight of a phone/tablet, and the return lever actually functions as an enter key would. Fans of typewriters will recognize the keycaps that the Rymek is sporting as being inspired by the Royal Quiet Deluxe, which introduced Dreyfuss keys (designed by Henry Dreyfuss), or as they are more commonly called tombstone keys (because they look like little tombstones). But, for some reason, Rymek put them upside down... Being someone who is interested in both typewriters and mechanical keyboards myself, I am dying for a good tombstone key keycap set, and it blows my mind that Rymek would make a product so off base that it could actually be disappointing to both keyboard enthusiasts and typewriter enthusiasts.

The Azio MK Retro was exactly what I was looking for for my 1950’s style PC build. Great to see a positive review for it.

about the Chinese words on the box, it's "打字机机械键盘". im sure the first 5 words are"打字机机械" ,the last 2 words "键盘"is my guess so it would make sense. 打字机 means "typewriter" , 机械 means “mechanical” and 键盘 means "keyboard" .so it should means "mechanical typewriter keyboard".

"Ahh, Doesn't drop it!" *Third take*

"Doesn't drop it" But drops more expensive stuff

I got the chocolate pink retro for my wife with

Read it somewhere deep in the comments, but this is a rebranded (if you can even call it that when you're taping things) hellboy mx520. Maybe original product didn't sell well, Vinpok decided to re-brand and create indiegogo campaign for income, and to build hype.

"Sponsored by Memory Express" *looks up prices on NEW EGG*

I think the reason it got so much support it's because people thought they were going to be using mechanical pieces inside of it by myself really do like the feel of a typewriter but there isn't really much in the way of having that same feel for computers

3:20 "hey James! James?" The chill background music while Linus is yelling james

I wonder how many takes it took, to finally get the one where he doesn't drop it.

Just a quick comment on the AZIO keyboards. They all use a natural backing, so it's not fake leather it's real leather (which means it should also be treated as such when cleaning it) and the wood is also a real wood veneer. The metal rings around the border of the keayboard is plated in either nickel or copper depending on the model. It's honestly a really high quality board, but the key shape takes a bit getting used to when you come from a regular board (the quality is on par or higher for the most part though). Not a bad way to go for a keyboard if you really want something that performs well while still giving a certain look, and they can be had without wireless functionality as well for a significant price reduction.

The Rymek isn’t as bad as he makes it look. He put the iPad holder on backwards and that’s why it didn’t hold the iPad and why the iPad didn’t touch the rubber pad.

"Look at the wobble on these key caps" Hmm * Starts wiggling my phantom keyboard *

A "Woodgrain" Keyboard ? Someone call LGR!

At least you can now play circles on osu! with actual circles

Funny, I found the exact model of the Rymek on Amazon under a completely different name and company.

This is funny, watching a pulseway advert featuring Linus while waiting for my Linus video to play haha

I understand its a bad product, but when you encounter this 7:55 , you should then re-consider if you installed something wrong, upside down, or the product came with missing parts. seriously. LOOK AT THE METAL BENDS. you have it inserted upside down...

This keyboard was brought to you by -KnewKey- SCAMMERS. Once again with the help of indiegogo.

"Aw, doesn't drop it" xD Cracks me up

I guess that the metal bar was assembled with the wrong orientation. As you can see, the ends that are attached to the keyboard are bent outwards and if you assemble it with the bent part facing the keyboard, the plastic bit will be touching the device you put on the stand as intended. Hope that the explanation was clear.

Another Classic example of someone finding a product on Alibaba then putting it up on indiegogo. I found a listing for this thing in 2 minutes, you can get 10+ at $110 a piece.

am i weird if i got kinda turned on watching those azio retro keyboards be unpacked and the spare keys tipped out of the bag... *shudder*

Linus made this just to flex on us with his typing speed.

The bad keyboard is actually a failed effort to rip off actual typewriter keyboard made by some small Chinese company, its also definitely not cherry, they put that there just to scam more people. They sell it on TaoBao (Chinese version of Amazon) for like 10 dollars, so considering the price its alright.

8:05 at least don't embarrass yourself, you've put the holder the right way earlier 6:25

he put the guard on backwards though

I bought the RETRO classic for my dad for his Bday. He loves it, especially the build quality with the wooden deck.

this is the sort of channel that i binge all night.

Is it just me or did Linus gain some muscle?

you use microsoft edge and bing??? **faints**

I wish he would revisit this, apparently KnewKey has released new models in the two years since this video, and it looks like the quality has improved a lot. Also that lever on the upper left corner is to switch between Bluetooth devices, and the knob on the right is the on/off switch and the volume dial

3:20 - I'm really expecting a "James, wood you come over and have a look at this?"

Sebastian Tech Tips

That Keyboard you opened up last. As soon as you pulled it out, I was like, "Oh damn, that's a cheap piece of junk." That Onyx one looked really awesome though.

I've thought about buying one of these, despite not being nearly old enough for this to be the case lol I learned on a lever action typewriter. As well. I love the space the round keys leaves between the keys. Square keys take up the entire space, leading to even the best typist bumping a neighboring key once in a while, which I never had an issue with round keys. Waiting for there to be cheaper options though.

I'm pretty sure this is the first LTT video i ever watched and it just got recommended to me again. Nice to be back

Windows 10.. Getting devices ready..

well, that wooden keyboard actually looks really nice! :D But that other strange plastic one looks just awful, the lightning is awful, the plastic just looks ultra cheap, way to much key wiggle, and a ultra cheap white usb cable?! umm no! who would buy that?

1:35 manufacturers sometimes dont t want to improve if it means forking over some more cash, even tho it is only a little more.

Not really a retro kinda guy but those azio keyboards are beautiful.

3:11 You're going to need that "Identifying Wood" book for that. "Yep, it's wood"

Under the tape = typewriter mechanical keyboard

1:14 I don't know if there are so many ppl out there who are looking for those style of keyboards but I'd absolutely LOVE one. I used to own a typewriter and I love the sound of typewriter keys when you tap them, I even love the pressure you have to put into them lol. I really enjoyed using them growing up, so much so I went looking for one on eBay recently, which is how I came across this video so...🤷🏾‍♀️

He put the tablet holder bar in backwards. That’s why it’s not holding his device.

How many times did Linus try that throw trick before he finally stopped dropping it?

The Indigogo reached 1754% funding! They were looking for $20,000. That is the capital they reasonably thought they needed to bring this product to market. If you believe in their product fund 125%, 150%, heck even 200%, but what did the backers hope to gain by funding them 1754%? Do they honestly think they are going to bet a 17x better product? Maybe each keyboard will come with a girlfriend that likes video games and makes pizza appear out of thin air. *End rant.*

9:38 master of ergonomics

I chose the retro classic for my 20th bday present to me (within my budget to buy) because I’m looking for a good keyboard to write books on. Did find out that the retro actually sports either real wood or Genuine leather, not Faux. Definitely glad to find another review on it. My artisan is on the way

Man how the hell linus put that copper thing in the the wrong side when looking at the store pictures that's the right position.

We all know he didn't drop the keyboard because he got replaced by Terminator last video

Can you use the scrollwheel and the slide/return lever on the typewriter? That'd be pretty dope for scrolling pages

I learned Linus can type at light speed today. This scares me,

Looks like the holder is on backwards

2/3 different sponsors at the same time huhh i see... Linus be rollin on them checks...

You know why they taped over the logos? To get it through customs most likely. They are probably using counterfeit parts.

I love memory express! Got my I intire setup from there and I’m going to get a HyperX tenkeyless keyboard tomorrow!

Maybe You put the bracket upside-down ?

Im pretty sure that there's a cheaper version of the retro classic thats wired only.

the pc mac switch is an on/off switch

When linus threw the keyboard in the air, my heart stopped beating

I have an Azio (the wood one) and I love it to death! It takes a little adjustment period to get used to the keys but man ... is it nice.

try and a build a gaming pc from only the app or website wish and compare to another gaming pc with the same specs with all the parts from a reputable brand

i miss when linus had this office. i loved that huge "monitor" built into the wall

I'm not usually into retro stuff but I like the way these look