{"product_id":"pre-order-neo98-keyboard-kit-batch-10","title":"(Pre Order) Neo98 Keyboard Kit Batch 10","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Order Closes 10 April 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Shipping time: Late Q3 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNeo98\u003c\/strong\u003e was created precisely in response to the overwhelming demand from our community over time. While larger layouts have traditionally seen limited interest in the custom keyboard scene, now, we have made this long-held aspiration a reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring our design evaluation, we found that the 75% layout also aligns seamlessly with this understated yet richly detailed design language. The two layouts are designed to precisely meet the needs of different typing habits and desk setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/3_e75248bb-8fd4-4d5d-953b-1d80672abe9d.jpg?v=1767020722\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddons Available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prototypist.net\/products\/pre-order-neo98-keyboard-kit-addons-batch-10\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure consistent keyboard acoustics, we have meticulously refined the internal structure, optimizing numerous details so that each keyboard delivers the best possible sound feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is minimalist in appearance, yet every detail is meticulously engineered. The badge is crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel, with every surface meticulously ground. 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