My pursuit of a portable mechanical keyboard that I can use everywhere I go including with my iPad has led me to the tiny case-less GergoPlex! This is about as simple and purest form of a keyboard imaginable. It‘s just the PCB with the keys on top. That‘s it! I start the video with a recap on my keyboard journey so far which provides some context and background on the way I’m evaluating this keyboard. If you‘re short on time you can skip to 04:05 to get straight into the Gergoplex review! (This video is 16 mins long but you did ask for detail!) In this video I explore some interesting features of this keyboard, look at what it sounds like, what it fees like to type on and how well it meets my needs as the one keyboard to rule them all. The GergoPlex is an ultra-light ultra-minimal keyboard based around the idea that all you need is a PCB with 36 keys on the top. This concept really resonates with me and I find myself very drawn to this. The GergoPlex uses low profile Kailh Choc switches with very light linear springs which makes for a very unusual typing experience. The other interesting thing about these switches is they are closer together than the MX style switches, somewhat offsetting the need for a sculpted keycap profile to reduce the finger movement distance between rows and allowing for a less stretched hand between columns. Learn more about the GergoPlex: https://www.gboards.ca/ Buy the cables I use with my GergoPlex here: TRRS UK https://amzn.to/3gj0UpX TRRS US (this is similar but not exactly the one I have): https://amzn.to/3gc0Fwt USB UK: https://amzn.to/3wdMlJy USB US: https://amzn.to/3czT1Ki See this video for details on the layout I’m using on this keyboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA_GUYS8UJg -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 More of my keyboard videos: Moonlander Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSiF7IwOyFw Planck EZ Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcnMR8D0G5o Staggered vs Ortholinear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho_CFfdsmc8 Tap Dance Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTMbzmf2sz8 Using Mouse Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtXtCfSIUfs Moonlander extreme tenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQhiURh6Tw -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:25 What led me to this point (how I’m evaluating the Gergoplex) 04:05 Gergoplex overview 05:30 How are choc switches different? 06:41 How do the choc switches sound? 07:13 Gergoplex ergonomics 09:17 Kit or fully built 09:28 Build quality 09:54 Mini-USB connector 10:38 Exposed pins underneath 11:19 Using the Gergoplex on your lap 11:33 Design 12:52 Optional case 13:10 The impact of the split on portability 14:24 A 3DKeeb.com Gergoplex? 15:07 The end game? 15:46 Wish list for the future 16:08 Bye for now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 My YouTube camera gear: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using these links to buy items helps support this channel at no cost to you! 📷 Camera: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fFHMQO Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VasWIQ 📸 Lenses: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36cawNP https://amzn.to/36eVZ3W Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3q8QY4Y 🎤 Mic: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36cVgjM Amazon US: https://amzn.to/36bAyAU 🎧 Audio interface: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mfkAeN 💡Studio light: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fO9Ql5 Amazon US: https://amzn.to/37dd7qd 🎶The music in my videos: https://artlist.io/Ben-572654 🔋Buying a Tesla? Use this code when ordering to get 1000 free supercharger miles! http://ts.la/ben72551