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| Naya Connect wireless low profile mechanical keyboad with track ball and endless expansion. |
The world of mechanical keyboards just got a major shake-up. The Naya Connect, a revolutionary new wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard with a truly modular design, has officially launched on Kickstarter—and the response has been explosive. Within a mere six minutes of going live, the campaign blasted past its initial funding goal. As of now, with nearly a month still remaining, it has raised over $189,000 from hundreds of backers, proving there's massive demand for a keyboard that adapts to you, not the other way around.
Priced from €119 for the base model, the Naya Connect is redefining keyboard customization. But what exactly is it, and why are enthusiasts so excited? Let’s dive in.
What is the Naya Connect? Modularity Meets Mainstream Layout
If you followed the innovative Naya Create—an ergonomic split keyboard with swappable input modules—the Connect will feel familiar, yet fundamentally different. The Naya Connect takes that groundbreaking modular concept and applies it to a more traditional 75% wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard form factor. Then, it goes a step further.
The core idea is simple: your keyboard shouldn't be a static peripheral. With the Naya Connect ecosystem, you can physically expand and reconfigure your setup using magnetic modules that attach via a custom pogo-pin interface. Want a numpad for spreadsheet work? Snap it on. Prefer a trackball or touchpad on the left? You can do that. Crave a 6-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) mouse module for CAD work? It’s an option.
Support the project and secure your own Naya Connect on Kickstarter here.
The Killer Feature: A Keyboard That Grows (and Rearranges) With You
What sets the Naya Connect apart is its sheer flexibility. Unlike the Create, the Connect allows you to expand the keyboard itself from a 75% layout to a 96% layout by adding a numpad and navigation cluster module. But the magic is in the arrangement.
Thanks to Naya's clever pogo-pin system, these pieces aren't locked to a specific order. You can place the navigation cluster on the right edge with a trackball next to it, or have the 6DoF module to the right of the main board with the numpad furthest out. This "choose-your-own-layout" philosophy means the keyboard can perfectly fit your unique workflow, whether you're a programmer, designer, writer, or gamer.
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| Naya Connect Dock with Tune module. |
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| Naya Connect wireless mechanical keyboard input ecosystem. |
Under the Hood: Premium Specs and Smart Wireless Design
At its heart, the Naya Type keyboard is a quality low-profile mechanical. It features Kailh hot-swap sockets and comes with Kailh Choc V2 switches (the same found in premium boards like the Iqunix Magi65 Pro). Switch options are plentiful: linear, silent linear, tactile, silent tactile, and clicky variants are all available. The double-shot shine-through keycaps aid in learning and look sharp in any lighting.
There’s an important twist to the wireless functionality. The base keyboard connects via USB-C. To go wireless, you need the Connect Dock. Why? Because the wireless antennas and batteries are housed within the swappable input modules themselves. This smart design keeps the main board slim and allows you to potentially hot-swap batteries by switching modules. For the switches, if you're looking to buy extras, popular Choc V2 switches are available on platforms like Amazon.
Naya’s companion software promises deep customization, moving beyond simple remapping into intuitive macro creation and layout management, all within a modern drag-and-drop interface.
Kickstarter Pricing: Significant Savings for Early Backers
The value proposition on Kickstarter is compelling. The campaign offers Super Early Bird discounts in limited quantities.
For example, the 89-key Touch setup (keyboard, Touch module, and Dock) is priced at just $219 during this phase. Adding the numpad module brings it to $269. Naya estimates the retail price for this same bundle will eventually be around $406, making the early-bird pledge a substantial saving.
With 27 days still left in the campaign, there's time to decide, but the most discounted tiers will likely go fast given the record-breaking start.
The Verdict: A Bold Step Forward for Custom Keyboards
The Naya Connect isn't just another mechanical keyboard. It’s a modular platform that challenges the notion of a one-size-fits-all input device. By blending the customization depth of the enthusiast community with the accessibility of a pre-built wireless board, Naya has struck a chord.
Its record-breaking Kickstarter launch is a testament to a market hungry for innovation. For anyone who has ever wished their keyboard could do more—or less, depending on the task—the Naya Connect represents a thrilling and flexible future.
Ready to build your ultimate keyboard? The Naya Connect Kickstarter campaign is live now, with units expected to ship to backers in December 2024. Check out the campaign page for full details, specs, and pledge tiers.