# Hardware **URL:** https://forum.devtalk.com/c/general-developer-forum/hardware/196.md [Latest](https://forum.devtalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.devtalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.devtalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Built a 420g truly wireless CNC split keyboard to fix my coding posture (ZMK)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/built-a-420g-truly-wireless-cnc-split-keyboard-to-fix-my-coding-posture-zmk/240557)
**Author:** [@edantuisi](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/edantuisi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2026 00:04 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/built-a-420g-truly-wireless-cnc-split-keyboard-to-fix-my-coding-posture-zmk/240557 "2026-04-09T00:04:24Z")
Hey everyone, I’m Edan. Like a lot of developers, typing code all day eventually started taking a toll on my wrists and posture. I switched to ergonomic split keyboards a while ago, which helped immensely, but I was … --- ## [Samsung NAND Prices Jump 100% in Q1 2026 — Further Increases Expected](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/samsung-nand-prices-jump-100-in-q1-2026-further-increases-expected/232294)
**Author:** [@bsrtech](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/bsrtech)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2026 18:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/samsung-nand-prices-jump-100-in-q1-2026-further-increases-expected/232294 "2026-03-16T18:58:31Z")
Blame AI! Samsung’s reported 100% QoQ increase in NAND Flash contract prices in Q1 2026 confirms a structural shift in the memory market. After sustained DRAM price increases driven by AI data center demand, NAND is now … --- ## [Seen any cool new keyboards?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seen-any-cool-new-keyboards/3439)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2025 22:54 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seen-any-cool-new-keyboards/3439 "2025-05-10T22:54:44Z")
We have a thread about the keyboards we have, but what about nice keyboards we come across that we want? If you have seen any that look nice please post them here (or in a dedicated thread with the keyboards tag). I wan… --- ## [Keyboard Switches - which do you use/like?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboard-switches-which-do-you-use-like/5583)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2024 04:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboard-switches-which-do-you-use-like/5583 "2024-07-07T04:26:53Z")
Which keyboard switches do you use/like? :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [Hiding exe file in the keyboard ](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/hiding-exe-file-in-the-keyboard/146250)
**Author:** [@Ghost](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Ghost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2024 20:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/hiding-exe-file-in-the-keyboard/146250 "2024-03-05T20:26:04Z")
Hello. I am totally green, if we talk about hardware. Could anybody recommend to me, how I could get into this knowledge? My main goal is to learn how I could hide the 3-rd party exe file in the keyboard memory or any… --- ## [ZSA Voyager](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/zsa-voyager/123295)
**Author:** [@foxtrottwist](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/foxtrottwist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2024 16:44 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/zsa-voyager/123295 "2024-02-17T16:44:01Z")
I love my programmable, mechanical keyboards. Keyboardio Atreus, ZSA Moonlander and the Planck EZ. By far my favorite is the Moonlander. It has loads of accessories. ZSA support has been amazing! And it’s easy to program… --- ## [Artisan Keycaps for Cats and Dogs Customize your artisan keycaps](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/artisan-keycaps-for-cats-and-dogs-customize-your-artisan-keycaps/125158)
**Author:** [@AiheyStudio](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AiheyStudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2023 13:24 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/artisan-keycaps-for-cats-and-dogs-customize-your-artisan-keycaps/125158 "2023-09-20T13:24:46Z")
Every pet is unique, so why not let their personality shine on your keyboard? Introducing our Artisan Keycaps for Cats and Dogs, custom-made exclusively for your furry friend. Simply share a photo of your pet… --- ## [Custom keyboard keycaps](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/custom-keyboard-keycaps/3467)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2020 20:05 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/custom-keyboard-keycaps/3467 "2020-11-03T20:05:52Z")
There’s a whole world of custom keycaps out there that I didn’t know existed! Check out all of our Keycaps threads here: https://forum.devtalk.com/tag/keycaps I really like these: Which I spotted on the BEAR 65% E… --- ## [Programmers, share your experience of using external monitors 🖥](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/programmers-share-your-experience-of-using-external-monitors/88952)
**Author:** [@Huang-PJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Huang-PJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2022 11:27 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/programmers-share-your-experience-of-using-external-monitors/88952 "2022-12-28T11:27:16Z")
If you are a programmer and you have purchased an external monitor from any brand for programming, BenQ User Research Team would like to invite you to take our survey for an interview. We strive to create great designs a… --- ## [Computer power consumption - tested yours?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/computer-power-consumption-tested-yours/62027)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2022 14:16 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/computer-power-consumption-tested-yours/62027 "2022-07-01T14:16:03Z")
I found an old electric monitor and thought I’d see what my LG5K monitor while connected to the Mac was using - it powers the Mac and all devices connected to it: a USB hub with two SSDs and a DAC. These are just basic … --- ## [Keychron Q1 Knob Keyboard](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keychron-q1-knob-keyboard/40592)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2022 01:42 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keychron-q1-knob-keyboard/40592 "2022-04-04T01:42:15Z")
This might be my next keyboard (the down arrow on my Apple Magic Keyboard has stopped working :icon\_rolleyes:) https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0599/4977/7066/products/Keychron-Q1-QMK-VIA-custom-mechanical-keyboard-kno… --- ## [Reminiscing (hardware)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/reminiscing-hardware/47570)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2022 13:03 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/reminiscing-hardware/47570 "2022-03-30T13:03:10Z")
Any tech from the past that you liked/loved? Post here! Pics welcome too! :003: --- ## [Steam Deck](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/steam-deck/39755)
**Author:** [@OvermindDL1](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/OvermindDL1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2022 05:23 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/steam-deck/39755 "2022-02-17T05:23:29Z")
I’m curious what’s the opinions on the Steam Deck of those here? A new handheld PC put out by Valve, primarily intended for gaming but is entirely general purpose (I’ll no doubt be primarily programming on it when I get… --- ## [Apple M1 Mac Reviews](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-m1-mac-reviews/4140)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2022 19:57 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-m1-mac-reviews/4140 "2022-02-10T19:57:01Z")
The reviews are coming in - if you spot any or have a review of your own, please add it :nerd\_face: @ohm will be pleased, they seem to be pretty positive so far! --- ## [What monitor(s) do you have for programming?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/what-monitor-s-do-you-have-for-programming/1075)
**Author:** [@Exadra37](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Exadra37)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2022 12:02 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/what-monitor-s-do-you-have-for-programming/1075 "2022-02-01T12:02:08Z")
Please tell us what is your preferred monitor setup for programming(not gaming) and why you have chosen it. Does your monitor have eye protection technology? What is the refresh rate, resolution, size, etc? Please put… --- ## [MacBook M1 with Lenovo Touch Display](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macbook-m1-with-lenovo-touch-display/25483)
**Author:** [@Exadra37](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Exadra37)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2021 21:06 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/macbook-m1-with-lenovo-touch-display/25483 "2021-10-19T21:06:14Z")
I am thinking in buying one as the second monitor for my Thinkpad while I am travelling: Anyone has experience in using one as a second monitor? --- ## [CharaChorder - type at the speed of thought?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/charachorder-type-at-the-speed-of-thought/23802)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2021 21:33 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/charachorder-type-at-the-speed-of-thought/23802 "2021-10-07T21:33:25Z")
Saw this on TikTok of all places! :lol: Anyone heard of them before? Lite: --- ## [iPad for reading programming books?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/ipad-for-reading-programming-books/22759)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2021 00:04 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/ipad-for-reading-programming-books/22759 "2021-09-30T00:04:37Z")
I love my Kindle Oasis for reading, but unfortunately it’s not great for technical books as you often need to click on a link or do a quick web search, so I’m thinking about getting an iPad. Anyone use one for reading p… --- ## [Framework Laptops - modular, repairable laptops](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/framework-laptops-modular-repairable-laptops/9905)
**Author:** [@dwaynebradley](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/dwaynebradley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2021 22:21 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/framework-laptops-modular-repairable-laptops/9905 "2021-07-26T22:21:59Z")
Has anyone see this one yet: Now granted, this one is VERY new but the modularity is really nice if they can make a go of it as a company. --- ## [Moonlander Keyboard (Mechanical) (Ergonomic) (Split) (Ortholinear)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/moonlander-keyboard-mechanical-ergonomic-split-ortholinear/1359)
**Author:** [@brentjanderson](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/brentjanderson)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2021 15:33 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/moonlander-keyboard-mechanical-ergonomic-split-ortholinear/1359 "2021-07-13T15:33:55Z")
Bought the Moonlander mechanical keyboard. Cherry Brown MX switches. Arms and wrists have been hurting enough that it’s time I did something about it. Picked this vs. others because of the wristpad, ortholinear keys, an… --- ## [Apple and Intel first to use TSMC 3nm](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-and-intel-first-to-use-tsmc-3nm/11770)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2021 14:56 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-and-intel-first-to-use-tsmc-3nm/11770 "2021-07-08T14:56:29Z")
Apple and Intel will be the first customers for TSMC’s 3nm process, reports the Nikkei, with Intel securing the higher volume. The process is due to enter production in H2 2022. Compared to 5nm, the 3nm process, has a… --- ## [The $149 Smartphone That Could Bring the Linux Mobile Ecosystem to Life](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-149-smartphone-that-could-bring-the-linux-mobile-ecosystem-to-life/10549)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2021 14:30 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-149-smartphone-that-could-bring-the-linux-mobile-ecosystem-to-life/10549 "2021-06-22T14:30:56Z")
If you kept a close eye on the Apple vs. Epic Games trial, you might be wondering: How the hell did we get to this point, where a phone maker that simultaneously supports the daily needs of hundreds of millions of users… --- ## [Planck vs Preonic vs Subatomic (Keyboards)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/planck-vs-preonic-vs-subatomic-keyboards/4612)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2021 21:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/planck-vs-preonic-vs-subatomic-keyboards/4612 "2021-05-28T21:32:35Z")
I ended up cancelling my Moonlander order as I think it’s just going to be a bit too bulky for me. I think the Planck and the Preonic (or Subatomic - whenever it surfaces!) are going to be much better for me, here’s my … --- ## [Do you have a glossy or matte monitor?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-have-a-glossy-or-matte-monitor/8321)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2021 17:18 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-have-a-glossy-or-matte-monitor/8321 "2021-05-17T17:18:16Z")
I have been using a glossy monitor (LG5K) for over a year now and I swear it is affecting my eyesight. I heard that it can happen as it’s more difficult to focus on glossy surfaces but I was unconvinced and didn’t expec… --- ## [Seagate's Roadmap: The Path to 120 TB Hard Drives](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seagates-roadmap-the-path-to-120-tb-hard-drives/8018)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2021 23:37 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seagates-roadmap-the-path-to-120-tb-hard-drives/8018 "2021-04-05T23:37:17Z")
Seagate recently published its long-term technology roadmap revealing plans to produce ~50 TB hard drives by 2026 and 120+ TB HDDs after 2030. In the coming years, Seagate is set to leverage usage of heat-assisted magne… --- ## [Hardware purchases and hardware wish list](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/hardware-purchases-and-hardware-wish-list/3900)
**Author:** [@Carter](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Carter)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2021 00:11 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/hardware-purchases-and-hardware-wish-list/3900 "2021-01-21T00:11:33Z")
Seems to be a load of h/w purchases on devtalk rn :iphone: :desktop\_computer: :headphones: :computer: :keyboard: What hardware have you bought recently? What hardware is on your wish list?? --- ## [Which keyboard do you have?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/which-keyboard-do-you-have/224)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2021 23:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/which-keyboard-do-you-have/224 "2021-01-07T23:58:36Z")
If it’s a mechanical keyboard, which switches do you have? Would you recommend it? Why? What will your next keyboard be? Pics always welcome :nerd\_face: :keyboard: --- ## [Artisan Keycaps](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/artisan-keycaps/4929)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2020 19:59 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/artisan-keycaps/4929 "2020-12-12T19:59:25Z")
Seen any nice artisan keycaps? Got any? Ordered any? This thread was inspired by the one @foxtrottwist has :nerd\_face: --- ## [BIIP MT3 Extended 2048 Custom Keycap Set (Drop)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/biip-mt3-extended-2048-custom-keycap-set-drop/4647)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2020 19:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/biip-mt3-extended-2048-custom-keycap-set-drop/4647 "2020-12-12T19:58:26Z")
This looks like a stunning keycap set :orange\_heart: A LEGENDARY KEYBOARD LIVES ON When you bought an Apple Macintosh computer in the early 1990s, you received the Apple Extended Keyboard II (AEKII) along with it. Whil… --- ## [GMK Serika Keycaps - Serika 2 available to order now!](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/gmk-serika-keycaps-serika-2-available-to-order-now/4619)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2020 21:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/gmk-serika-keycaps-serika-2-available-to-order-now/4619 "2020-12-05T21:32:30Z")
I have seen the keycaps I want - they are due for a group-buy this week but won’t be delivered until October next year!!! :rofl: The Serika 2: T… [Next page](https://forum.devtalk.com/c/general-developer-forum/hardware/196.md?page=1)