"Angry Miao's ATM 98 tries to bridge that gap with a silent-first philosophy. It keeps a full 98-key layout with a numpad and function row, wraps it in an aluminum shell that weighs around 2.6 kg, and centers a large Star Ring knob on the top right. The whole thing reads more like a desk sculpture than office equipment, built for people who type all day and want something that feels deliberate without announcing itself."
"The design references are specific. One version channels Tadao Ando's Church of the Light with a matte concrete-gray shell and controlled RGB lighting, treating the keyboard like a minimalist architectural object. The translucent Frost Whisper and Night Ink editions take inspiration from Off-White x Rimowa's see-through luggage, revealing the gold-plated PCB and mounts underneath. The structure and lighting become part of the composition, not just decoration."
"What matters more on a Tuesday morning is how it feels to type all day. Angry Miao worked with Bsun to develop custom Light Sakura silent linear switches with an S-shaped damping stem and low-friction LY material that delivers smooth, crisp bottom-out without the mushy rebound typical of silent switches. Paired with an eight-layer gasket stack, the board kills hollowness, letting you type emails without sounding like you are auditioning for a contest."
Angry Miao's ATM 98 prioritizes silence while retaining a full 98-key layout, numpad, and function row in a 2.6 kg aluminum shell with a prominent Star Ring knob. Design variants include a concrete-gray edition with controlled RGB lighting inspired by Tadao Ando and translucent Frost Whisper and Night Ink editions revealing gold-plated PCB and mounts. Custom Light Sakura silent linear switches feature an S-shaped damping stem and low-friction LY material for smooth, crisp bottom-out. An eight-layer gasket stack reduces hollowness. An 18.8mm front height and 8-degree typing angle support long typing sessions without a wrist rest.
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