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Summary

This transcript describes a new keyboard called the Thinkway TV99 that was released through a collaboration between VGN and Thinkway. It discusses the keyboard's specifications including its layout, switch options, keycaps, materials, and internal components, noting how they are designed to provide a comfortable typing feel. It also examines the keyboard's wireless capabilities and gaming performance enabled by its VGN MCU and number pad. Overall, the transcript portrays the TV99 as a quality wireless keyboard well-suited for office use that may appeal to those interested in its 98-key layout.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Thinkway's TV99 keyboard has a unique 98-key layout popular in China
• 👍 It uses high-quality PBT doubleshot keycaps and Kailh box switches
• 🔧 The internal components are designed to absorb vibration for a smooth, rounded feel
• ⌨️ It has a flexible build allowing for easy disassembly and customization
• 👌 Thinkway understands keyboards well based on their design choices
• 🌡️ Comes with proprietary springs, so changing spring weight is harder
• 🔧 Good candidate for lubricating switches and modding yourself
• 💰 Getting tools to mod keyboards yourself can be expensive
• 📶 As a wireless keyboard, best to buy a domestic model
• 🎮 Good for office use and light gaming due to VGN MCU and number pad

Q & A

What is the Thinkway's TV99, and which companies collaborated on its release?

The Thinkway's TV99 is a keyboard released as a collaboration between VGN and Thinkway, a popular brand in China.

What are the color options available for the Thinkway's TV99?

The color options for the Thinkway's TV99 are Frozen White, Abyss Blue, and Nostalgia Green.

What makes the Thinkway's TV99's layout unique compared to the standard 98 layout?

The Thinkway's TV99 has one more key in the 98 layout, which is a feature often seen along with the 75 layout these days, making it unique.

Which layouts are said to be more popular in China compared to Korea?

In China, the 75% and 98 layouts are more popular than in Korea.

What type of keycaps and switches does the Thinkway's TV99 use?

The Thinkway's TV99 uses PBT double-shot keycaps, familiar in Korean keycap mold, and Kailh Box switches.

What are the basic switch options available for the Thinkway's TV99, and how do they differ?

The basic switch options for the Thinkway's TV99 are Kailh Aurora Ice Cream and Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro. Both are lightweight linear switches, but Aurora has a long pole for a noticeable bottom touch, while Deep Sea has a damper at the bottom for a slightly mushy feel.

What materials and components are used inside the Thinkway's TV99 to enhance its performance?

The Thinkway's TV99 includes a battery and silicone underneath, memory-foam PCB foam, poron plate foam, IXPE and PET film switch pad, PC plate, and a silicone gasket, aimed at absorbing vibration and providing a round and comfortable feel.

What is the significance of choosing Kailh box switches for the Thinkway's TV99?

Choosing Kailh box switches for the Thinkway's TV99 allows for use without cherry keycap interference on a north-facing PCB, indicating a thoughtful design choice and a good understanding of keyboards.

Why might some users find the proprietary springs in the Thinkway's TV99 disappointing?

The proprietary springs in the Thinkway's TV99 might be disappointing because they make it difficult to change the key pressure, limiting customization.

What are the benefits of purchasing a domestic model of wireless keyboards like the Thinkway's TV99?

Purchasing a domestic model of wireless keyboards like the Thinkway's TV99 ensures radio wave certification and a guaranteed warranty, making it a safer choice for consumers.