"I really wanted to like the Naya Create. It's an incredibly stylish split keyboard with a lot going for it, offering great customization and a novel shape that's supposedly sculpted for efficiency and comfort. It's as if Apple tried its hand at an ergonomic keyboard. But during my testing, I found holes in the design. A lot of them. Even after software updates, extensive troubleshooting, and a second review unit, this keyboard simply didn't want to work properly."
"The Naya Create starts at $500 without any modules. But quite a bit of the keyboard's functionality relies on the modules, including the batteries for wireless connectivity. For a full kit with two keyboard halves, three interchangeable modules, a USB-C cable, and a hard carrying case, the total package is $825. For something with such a smooth and streamlined, Apple-like design (with an Apple-like price), it really should just work."
The Naya Create is a low-profile split keyboard with a unibody aluminum case, hot-swappable switches, and custom-sculpted keycaps. Detachable magnetic modules add functionality and house batteries required for wireless operation. The split design and dual hinges allow hands to be positioned wider and tented to reduce shoulder and wrist strain. The product offers extensive programmability and a premium, Apple-like aesthetic. Multiple usability problems persist, including a steep learning curve, setup quirks, typing ping, module awkwardness when tented, and unreliable software. The base price is $500, while a full kit with modules and case costs $825, reducing perceived value.
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