Key Takeaways
1. The Naya Float module will launch in the third week of December after redesigning to avoid intellectual property issues.
2. Naya has improved the Float module’s top cap design and is focusing on streamlining processes for existing Naya Create keyboards.
3. A Q&A session will be held to answer questions about the Float module during its late December launch.
4. The Naya Create keyboard features multiple modules that allow for wireless functionality and run on ZMK firmware for long battery life.
5. Affordable alternatives like the Keychron Q13 Max and Q10 Max are available for those seeking ergonomic wireless keyboards at lower prices.
Not long ago, we talked about the Naya Create, which is a new ergonomic wireless mechanical keyboard. It comes with several useful add-on modules that aim to replace all your desktop input devices in one sleek, ergonomic design. At that time, the Naya Float module wasn’t ready yet. The company mentioned that “a certain competitor took issue with one of Float’s design aspects,” which led to a redesign to avoid any possible intellectual property issues. Now, Naya has shared a message on their official Discord server saying that the Float module will be launched “in the third week of December.” They will also hold a Q&A session to address some common questions about the new input device. While an exact shipping date is still pending, it looks like this will be revealed during the Float module’s late December launch.
Design Changes Made
Since the last update, Naya has made significant changes to the top cap design of the Float module to overcome the previous issues. This redesign has apparently improved the module. Naya has also informed that their engineering team is focusing on streamlining processes to address problems with the existing Naya Create low-profile wireless mechanical keyboards that have already been sent to customers. This should result in more frequent software and firmware updates, which could be richer in features as well. Naya has shared a sneak peek of the new Float module design on a preview page for their upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the Naya Connect, another modular wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard.
Affordable Alternatives
If you’re looking for a good ergonomic wireless keyboard that doesn’t break the bank at $500 or more, we found the Keychron Q13 Max to be a solid choice during our testing. Its smaller version, the Q10 Max, is currently available for $249.99 on Amazon.
The Naya Create features a unique setup where the Float, Touch, Track, and Tune modules house the wireless antennas and batteries, allowing the ergonomic mechanical keyboard to work wirelessly. The wireless keyboard and its modules run on ZMK firmware, which is well-known for its long battery life. However, the current site for the Float module states a battery life of about 80 days from a 1,000 mAh battery. These specs might change when the Float module gets re-launched in late December.
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