Tuesday, August 16th 2022
Das Keyboard Introduces the MacTigr, a Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard for the Mac
Das Keyboard, a leader in mechanical keyboards, today announced the introduction of the MacTigr, a modern, low-profile mechanical keyboard designed for the Mac. The new MacTigr has a sleek, modern design made with the highest-quality components to create the ultimate typing experience on Macs. The MacTigr features Mac-specific keys, linear Cherry MX Low Profile Red mechanical switches, low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, a 2-port superspeed USB-C hub, volume knob, sleep button and media controls. Encased entirely in metal, the slim housing features a heavy-duty, matte black stainless steel top, and a gunmetal gray aluminium unibody, making it extremely rigid and durable.
"Mac users have been deprived of having high-quality, mechanical keyboards designed specifically for macOS," said Daniel Guermeur, co-founder and CEO of Das Keyboard. "Our new MacTigr is built to last and helps users achieve the highest levels of productivity and creativity, while the low-profile switches and soft PBT keycaps produce a supple, satisfying action, making it feel like you are typing on a cloud. We've brought the best of both worlds together - design and durable functionality - for a premium Mac typing experience. This is the Mac keyboard overachievers will love using."The MacTigr is ideal for professional Mac users that need the best tool to do their jobs - tools that increase user experience and productivity.
Features of the MacTigr include:
"Mac users have been deprived of having high-quality, mechanical keyboards designed specifically for macOS," said Daniel Guermeur, co-founder and CEO of Das Keyboard. "Our new MacTigr is built to last and helps users achieve the highest levels of productivity and creativity, while the low-profile switches and soft PBT keycaps produce a supple, satisfying action, making it feel like you are typing on a cloud. We've brought the best of both worlds together - design and durable functionality - for a premium Mac typing experience. This is the Mac keyboard overachievers will love using."The MacTigr is ideal for professional Mac users that need the best tool to do their jobs - tools that increase user experience and productivity.
Features of the MacTigr include:
- Ultra-slim design to make a bold statement
- 100% metal body
- Linear Cherry MX Low Profile Red switches are designed to withstand 100 million keystrokes
- Low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps (US layout only)
- 2-Port USB-C hub for insanely fast data transfer speeds and charging
- Enhanced 105-key layout with command and option keys, and media keys for play, pause, skip, rewind, eject, and brightness
- Soft, textured volume knob
- Dedicated sleep control to save energy and the planet
- Full-NKRO enables users to press multiple keys simultaneously and is great for gaming
7 Comments on Das Keyboard Introduces the MacTigr, a Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard for the Mac
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/review-das-keyboards-mactigr-is-a-snappy-but-basic-mac-mechanical/
OTOH, as most mac owners would say: "if it aint white, it aint right" hehehehe :)
and NO, that last part was NOT an attempt at a racist remark in any way shape or form, so don't start raggin on me about it !
The current Cherry switches are too scratchy for my taste.