Anyone who spends long hours at a computer knows the struggle of managing desk space while craving more keys. Full-size keyboards are packed with functionality but hog plenty of real estate, while smaller layouts sacrifice useful keys to stay compact. Add-ons like separate numpads or macro pads only shuffle the space problem around, taking up valuable inches on another part of your desk.
Imagine a keyboard that keeps things neat and minimal but doesn’t make you give up all those handy keys you love. That’s exactly the promise of the Nics Hesper64(100), a keyboard designed for the clever, the curious, and anyone tired of making tradeoffs between size and functionality. It’s a thoughtful solution that just might change the way you think about typing.
Designer: Nics
The Hesper64(100) stands out with its innovative dual-action key design. Instead of the traditional approach where you use a function key like “Fn” to double up on key duties, each key on this board is split into two: a main area for normal typing and a smaller section, about a fifth of the total surface, that triggers a secondary function. Press the big part for your usual letters or symbols, and the smaller area for things like a built-in numpad, function keys, or extra shortcuts.
It’s a smart answer to a real problem. You may not think you need a numpad, until you hit a workflow in design, gaming, or accounting that suddenly demands it. Some laptops try to squeeze a numpad by re-mapping part of the keyboard, but this usually requires a convoluted combo of keys and can be a pain to remember. The Hesper64(100) lets you access those extra keys instantly, just by pressing a different part of the same key.
Of course, such a quirky system comes with a learning curve. It looks simple, but your fingers will have to re-train themselves to press the right part of each key. Still, once you get the hang of it, the extra power at your fingertips could feel pretty liberating, especially for data entry, gaming macros, or complex keyboard shortcuts.
Aesthetically, this keyboard doesn’t disappoint either. The top is carved from aluminum alloy with CNC precision, finished in anodized colors that lend a sleek, modern vibe. Paired with a sturdy ABS bottom, it’s both lightweight and solid, perfect for anyone who wants their workspace to look as sharp as it functions. If you’re a heavy computer user, designer, or gamer who’s always wanted a magic trick to fit more keys in less space, this keyboard could be the next big thing on your desk.
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