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The Marsback M1 is the only keyboard you’ll ever need

It’s able to handle everything from gaming to writing, on multiple devices at once.

by Corey Plante
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The Marsback M1 mechanical keyboard will ship in July following a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that ends April 6.

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This keyboard reached its funding goal within 10 hours of launching on March 2 and has raised more than $117,000.

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Why? The dazzling light displays speak for themselves.

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Each of the M1’s three different models — Dark, White Pudding, and Sakura Pink — looks stunning when lit up.

The Dark model brilliantly mirrors the color scheme of Nintendo’s classic NES gaming controller.

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Flashy RGB mechanical keyboards are a go-to item for gamers and casuals alike, and the M1 is can do anything, connecting via USB or Bluetooth.

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The 6,000mAh battery can last up to two months without using the LEDs, but even with full RGB effects, 12+ hours on a single charge is still impressive.

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The satisfying clack and bounceback of the keycaps feel great on your fingertips, yet the M1 remains relatively quiet.

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The sturdy polycarbonate base has a mostly clear matte finish like smoky ice that lets the vibrant colors shine through.

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Each of the 84 PBT keycaps in this 75-percent layout presses smoothly down thanks to double lubrication switches.

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The draw for many will be the customizable, vibrant RGB displays. The M1 can visualize any sound coming from your computer, be it music or gaming.

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The M1 pairs with up to three devices via Bluetooth. Swapping between them on the fly is a simple button press away.

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Its greatest innovation, however, is the Marsback Pro software that lets you totally customize every aspect of the keyboard.

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Reprogram individual key lights or keystroke shortcuts and save the settings as part of up to two custom profiles.

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Unlike most of its competition, the M1 supports Mac with special shortcuts. Yet for some reason, the software is not compatible with MacOS ... yet.

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Get an M1 for the early bird pledge price of $179 via Kickstarter or wait for the wider — but potentially more expensive — launch this summer.

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