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USA Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible Matte Black Keyboards
£160.00 inc. VAT
USA Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible Matte Black Keyboards
Overview
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible – Wired and Bluetooth compact mechanical keyboard.
It comes with the latest Bluetooth version 5.1.
Bluetooth 5.1 has improved communication speed and connection stability while achieving lower power consumption.
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible adopts flat designed spherical type medium profile keycaps.
Bluetooth (Version 5.1) 4 Channel + USB 2.0
Bluetooth 5.1 can be paired with up to 4 devices simultaneously and you can also connect via USB2.0 freely.
Pairing with a device is quite simple.
Just a single press of designated button and done.
With the high usability, you do not need to experience complicated procedures.
You can switch ON/OFF the ‘Power saving mode’ by toggling DIP switch located on the back of the keyboard.
USB through-port (USB2.0) can be used when it is connected via USB.
Bluetooth operations are put into designated button
Older generations of MINILA series require multiple press of buttons to pair devices or to toggle devices.
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible requires only a single press for any procedures.
Unique & comfortable triple-color keycap, ‘Patch Keycap’
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible comes with the world’s first ‘Patch Keycap’ as default.
‘Patch Keycap’ is a two-part structure with excellent appearance and aesthetic design.
They are PBT double shot moulded keycaps and legends will never fade.
Flat profile keycaps – there is no difference of elevation from front to back of the keyboard.
Medium profile – the best profile for compact keyboard.
Spherical designed keycaps with concaved center for greatest comfort.
Patch Keycap that has those features of new generation keycap that brings a real pleasure of typing on a compact mechanical keyboard.
Upgraded layout
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible has an improved layout enhancing the benefits of older generations.
Adopting CHERRY MX switch
Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible is using Genuine CHERRY MX switches for each key switch, as with all Majestouch series Keyboards.
DIP switch
Key codes can be modified by toggling DIP switches located on the back of the keyboard to adapt the layout to the user preference.
Long-awaited MAC mode (Simple MAC mode) has been added to MINILA-R Convertible. MAC users can now also enjoy the great features of Filco MINILA-R Convertible. Keycaps needed for simple MAC mode are included in the package along with a keypuller so the user can swap easily between Mac and PC setup at will.
- SW1: Changes CapsLock key and left Ctrl key.
- SW2: Swap CapsLock with Esc.
- SW3: Swap [ | \ ] with Del, and change the downmost Delete key to [ | \ ] key.
- SW4: Swap the arrow key on the lower right and set the arrow key of ｢E/S/D/F｣ key as invalid.
- SW5: Mac-specific mode.
- SW6: Power saving mode ON/OFF.
Color Variation
You can choose Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible from [Matte Black], [Sky Gray] and [ASAGI] colors that we selected.
Includes USB cable, 2xAA batteries, additional key caps, special key puller/key disassembler and user manual.
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Jaco –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: USA
Absolutely obsessed with filco products. Bought a standard minila some years back and always waited for the right time to get convertible. The layout improvements are fantastic (bigger shiftbackspace keys) and once you get used to the double func, the locality of the cursor keys (WASD) and deletebackspacehomeend makes it a really cozy powerhouse tool for developers.
Flix S –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Silent Red Layout: USA
The Filco MiniLa-R is the perfect device for someone looking for a compact, well-built and reliable 60% keyboard that excels where it matters the most: typing. It offers a compelling set of features that drew me to it:
– Wireless support with Bluetooth 5,1 (and quick-switch with up to 4 devices)
– Runs on AAdisposable batteries (internal batteries lose charge capacity over time)
– Excellent battery life (estimated eight months; even five would be impressive)
– 60% layout with thumb-operated Fn keys on both sides
– Backspace and Delete keys available on alpha keys
– Made in Taiwan by a respected manufacturer with excellent quality control
– Excellent build quality
I was specifically looking for a mechanical keyboard that felt and sounded good but above all was reliable. The MiniLa-R’s build quality, materials and heft mean that it sounds and feels good out of the box, and will stay firmly put on your desk as you type. I got mine with Cherry MX Silent Red switches since I tend to write at night and need the keyboard to be somewhat quiet.
The two thumb-operated Fn keys take time to get used to, especially if you are used to using arrow keys along with the OptCmd and Shift modifiers (to move around and select text one-word or line at a time). But this is quickly done and one starts appreciating having Fn on both sides. For example, I am able to manipulate the mouse with my right hand and use the arrow keys with just the left hand.
If you touch type, the MiniLa’s offering backspace and delete on alpha keys (; and m, respectively) mean that you can stay in your home position a lot more without having to reach.
I use the MiniLa with my MacBook Pro and my iPhone, and switching between the two is very easy and takes just a second or two with a single button press.
There are of course some limitations of which you should be aware:
– No RGB lights
– Limited modding potential (no hot-swappable PCB, non-standard keycap sizes on R4)
– Not programmable (and not compatible with QMKVIA),
– The patch keycap is useful only to adapt the keycaps to layout changes via DIP switch settings
– Arrow keys really only accessible via Fn keys (the alternative would mean relegating the ? to the Fn layer instead)
These things were not a concern to me as I got the MiniLa as a practical tool I could use out of the box.
Overall, I am thoroughly satisfied with the MIniLa-R and would recommend the keyboard if you’re looking for a practical, reliable and well-built 60% keyboard that is a joy to type. I have no doubt it will last a very long time indeed, and easily longer than the computers I connect it to.
MP –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: USA
What a fantastic little keyboard. The double-shot PBT keys feel great with the MX Cherry Brown switches and it isn’t too noisy. The legends can’t fade away because they are part of the plastic construction of the keycap, and this keyboard feels rock solid – a great investment!
To UK buyers concerned about the US layout, I would advise adding the US keyboard layout and setting it as your default (this ensures the keys correspond with their legends). You can immediately switch back to the UK layout with Win+Space (on Windows) when you want to type the £ symbol (Shift+3). Switch back to US layout with Win+Space. This is fast and works very well in practice.
Yi –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Blue Layout: USA
I bought a Japanese keyboard which is made in Taiwan from a UK company and shipped to Germany, finally it will be taken back to China. Fortunately it worth and my girlfriend loves it.