Cherry is consistent in more than a few things, and unfortunately, one of those seems to be in pricing their branded keyboards higher than the market would like. All three of their previously covered keyboards fared the same, and the KC 1068 is no different. At that price point, it would be hard to justify what is essentially a wrapped membrane keyboard to office workers. Here is where the brand name helps, however, as Cherry's presence is felt in many different industries already.

The KC 1068 is not a bad keyboard by any means since it does what it claims to do by offering IP68 dust and spill resistance, and this alone is a major selling point in some cases where hygiene is absolutely critical. It is also very quiet when used thanks to the use of ABS plastic throughout, a slim case, and membrane switches and, more importantly, that body wrap which dampens keystrokes. The four extra keys are nice too, although it would be better if they were assignable. Speaking of which, the rarely mentioned KeyMan software driver comes in handy for when you want to use the Fn key row for something else, including programmable macros. The driver is not specific to this keyboard and could definitely use an overhaul inside and out if Cherry desires to make it a strong feature for the keyboard.

In a sense, this really is the bottom line for the KC 1068. Cherry could have done more, especially at current street prices, which are already discounted from the MSRP retailers are not selling these at. As it stands, customers can get nearly the same effect by purchasing an aftermarket zipper case with a see-through cover that will fit just about any keyboard for a combination that will cost a third to half the price of the KC 1068. A bigger price cut will do wonders to the KC 1068, but for those who want this specific feature set, well, it does do those things well enough to merit interest.