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I was surprised by the quality of the keyboard, it can work both wireless and wired ways, has a nice design and has good build quality, the package also includes a poster/guide with all the shortcuts that you can use with the keyboard, stickers and keycap puller.`},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:46,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:"For about 180$ it's a good choice"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:52,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)("div",{className:"flex items-center flex-col",children:[(0,r.jsxDEV)(b,{src:"/nuphy-guide.jpeg",alt:"nuphy-guide",width:400,height:400,quality:50},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:55,columnNumber:5},this),(0,r.jsxDEV)("i",{className:"text-sm",children:"Mine is in English and on the other side is a poster"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:56,columnNumber:5},this)]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:54,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:"This is how my keyboard looks now:"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:59,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)("div",{className:"flex items-center flex-col",children:[(0,r.jsxDEV)(b,{src:"/my-nuphy.jpg",alt:"my keyboard",width:400,height:400,quality:80},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:62,columnNumber:5},this),(0,r.jsxDEV)("i",{className:"text-sm",children:"I especially like the battery indicator in the left upper corner"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:63,columnNumber:5},this)]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:61,columnNumber:3},this),` `]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:44,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:[` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.a,{href:"https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q4-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard",children:"Keychron Q4"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:66,columnNumber:3},this)},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:66,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:["This was the first keyboard that I bought. It's also hot-swappable, but the layout is 60% - no arrow keys ",(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.span,{role:"img","aria-label":"","aria-hidden":!0,children:"\u{1F92A}"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx"},this),` Might be a good choice for those, who use nvim, as arrow keys are almost not needed. The keyboard is easily programmable with QMK/VIA, so you can customize it as you want.`]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:68,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:`The minus compared to the previous keyboard above - this one is not wireless and much heavier, because of the aluminum case (that can be considered a plus as well).`},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:72,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)("div",{className:"flex justify-center",children:(0,r.jsxDEV)(b,{src:"/boris.jpeg",alt:"boris-the-blade",width:400,height:400,quality:50},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:76,columnNumber:5},this)},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:75,columnNumber:3},this),` `]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:66,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:[` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.a,{href:"https://www.kbdfans/collections/tofu60",children:"Tofu 60%"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:79,columnNumber:3},this)},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:79,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:`This is the last keyboard I bought at the moment. I ordered it as a DIY kit and assembled it myself. Kbdfans is a great place to buy a keyboard, they have a lot of options to choose from, so you can easily find something that you like.`},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:81,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:[`I ordered a kit with a polycarbonate plate, a white plastic case, without keycaps (because I have already a collection of mine). I use it with `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.a,{href:"https://youtube.com/shorts/cni46ELygD4?feature=share",children:"Gateron Ink Black V2 switches"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:86,columnNumber:17},this)," and PBT profile keycaps."]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:85,columnNumber:3},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:`In general, tofu60 is a great keyboard and is a solid choice for a first keyboard IMO. It's easy to assemble, has a good case and provides a pleasant typing experience, you can later easily order a new plate or set of switches.`},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:88,columnNumber:3},this),` `]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:79,columnNumber:1},this),` `]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:44,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.h3,{id:"conclusion",children:[(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.a,{className:"title-anchor",href:"#conclusion",children:(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.span,{className:"icon icon-link"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx"},this)},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx"},this),"Conclusion"]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:91,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:`If you are a beginner, I would recommend starting with a hot-swappable prebuilt keyboard, then you can decide based on other criteria, like:`},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:93,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.ul,{children:[` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"wireless or wired, maybe both"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:96,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"backlight"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:97,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"programmable keyboard"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:98,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:`size (60%, 65%, 75%, 80%, 100%, there are even smaller, like 40%, but I do not recommend starting with them)`},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:99,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"budget (believe me, some custom keyboards can cost a fortune)"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:101,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"weight (they can be really heavy sometimes)"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:102,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"case material (plastic, aluminum, brass, polycarbonate, etc.)"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:103,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"switches (linear, tactile, clicky, silent, etc.)"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:104,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"keycaps material (PBT, ABS, etc.)"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:105,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.li,{children:"keycaps profile (there are plenty of different profiles: OEM, XDA, DSA, Cherry, SA and etc)"},void 0,!1,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:106,columnNumber:1},this),` `]},void 0,!0,{fileName:"/vercel/path0/data/blog/_mdx_bundler_entry_point-865f6709-3ca4-418f-a541-2baff739b70e.mdx",lineNumber:96,columnNumber:1},this),` `,(0,r.jsxDEV)(a.p,{children:`As you can see, there are plenty of questions or criteria based on which you can choose a keyboard. I think it can be a new exciting hobby for someone else, as it is becoming for me. 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