The owners of Vintage Tech love to exhibit their gadgets as a means of showing off their personality.
Although most of the technologies that we have used in the past have been eclipsed by connected cool technology people still like to take out and share the clunky old devices. Whether it be Records or Telephone Handsets or even old style games, the charm of old technology is amazing. Perhaps it has to do with the build quality or style. Or maybe the real reason people love traditional technology is that, it brings back their childhood or teenager memories.
Our friends at AZIO have developed a exquisitely looking vintage compact Keyboard, mouse, and matching palm rest. Resembling your grannies typewriter, it is available in three elegant styles including Gunmetal Black, Artisan Copper, Posh White, Walnut Elwood. As with a typewriter the key travel and spacing are perfectly engineered for responsive typing. The initial keyboard layout is US English. AZIO perfected every design detail. The finish of the AZIO Luxury Vintage Keyboard, is made from a chrome-tanned premium Italian leather encompassed in a sand-blasted aluminum frame. Add the spherical round key caps like a traditional typewriter, makes this device a perfect match, and the finishing touch to a well thought-out technology accentuation.
However the AZIO Retro Compact Keyboard (R.C.K.) and mouse is not 100% old school and benefits from an upgrade to technology. Whether it be connectivity via Bluetooth, USB-RF (Radio frequency), USB or the jaw dropping 9 month (backlight off) battery life or the ability to leverage USB Type-C port for powering up the 5,000mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The AZIO Retro Compact Keyboard (R.C.K.) and mouse, is compatible with most iOS, Android, windows and mac devices. The Gunmetal Black, Artisan Copper and Walnut Elwood all comes with WHITE backlight. The Posh White version comes with ORANGE backlight
Asked what they were looking to accomplish with this keyboard, Sam Li, VP design at AZIO Corp said
“Our aim is to create a timeless design that blurs the line between modern and retro, form and function. Striking a harmonious balance between these elements, the Retro Compact keyboard was designed to inspire and deliver joy with every press of a key. Its compact form and versatility lets you conveniently take it from your home to a café, office or anywhere in the world,”
Available on Indiegogo for purchase, AZIO has definitely created the ultimate in vintage look technology.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Keyboard: 12.9″ x 5.6″ x 1.7″
- Mouse: 4.5″ x 2.6″ x 1.3″
- Mouse Pad: 11″ x 9″ x 0.2″
- Weight:
- Keyboard: 2.45 lbs
- Mouse: 0.24 lbs
- Mouse Pad: 7.4 oz
- Colors: Gunmetal Black, Artisan Copper, Posh White, Walnut Elwood
- Layout:
- Keyboard: Initial USA, (Dec 2018) German, Dutch, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
- Mouse: 3 buttons including the scroll wheel
- Material: Chrome-tanned premium Italian leather, sand-blasted aluminum frame
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-RF (Radio Frequency) or wired-USB
- Features: Backlight, Interchangeable top cover
- Compatibility: Bluetooth 2.0+ with Windows 7+, MacOS 10.6+, Android 5.0+
- Battery:
- Type: 5,000mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Battery Life: ~9 months (backlight off), 1-2 months (backlight on)
- Charge: via USB Type-C port
For more information or to acquire the: Retro Compact Keyboard (R.C.K.) and mouse
About AZIO
AZIO Corp. is a manufacturer dedicated to providing innovative tech gear to make everyday life more engaging and fun. We believe that design has the power to alter not only perceptions, but also emotions.
