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Corsair acquires mechanical keyboard specialist Drop (www.theverge.com)

submitted 2 years ago by trashhalo@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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Corsair has acquired Drop, an online retailer known for its mechanical keyboards and keyboard accessories. Drop will continue to operate independently under the leadership of CEO Jef Holove. Corsair hopes to expand Drops brand globally through its supply chain and distribution network. Drop intends to continue its enthusiast-led product development approach and collaborate with community favorites. While Corsair also produces mechanical keyboards, they target a different market focusing on gaming performance rather than typing feel. The acquisition is similar to Corsair's previous deals where the acquired company continues to operate independently

Any other mechanical keyboard fans? Whatcha main driver these days

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[–] RadDevon@lemmy.zip 25 points 2 years ago

Drop will continue to operate independently

In the case of an acquisition, this sentence always has an implied "for a little while" at the end of it.

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

It hurts hearing them referred to as a "mechanical keyboard specialist." Running an Ultimate Hacking Keyboard 1.0 these days.

DAE remember Massdrop? lol. Also wonder what this means for their audiophile line?

[–] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 years ago

I remember Massdrop

Pretty much around the name change I stopped going over there

[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I loved it when it was Massdrop and they had more communities like EDC and stuff.

[–] SemioticStandard@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Sad there isn’t an alternative to it :/

[–] ExoMonk@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

That's exactly why I finally pulled the trigger on the 6XX. It's already on sale but even if it wasn't it's still over $100 cheaper than the reg 650's.

[–] Metafalls_@beehaw.org 7 points 2 years ago

Not a huge fan of the news but with MK vendors sinking left and right this move didn't surprise me, at least considering Drop's current inventory and target audience.

Currently using Oxymoron at the office and Vault45 at home.

[–] gnzl@nc.gnzl.cl 5 points 2 years ago

I've always known Drop for their audio sales and products, I hope they continue to collaborate with audio brands in the future. The Sennheiser/Drop HD58x is one of my favorites, it was hard to beat for the price when I bought them.

[–] Idrunkenlysignedup@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

Unrelated to the artical, but years ago I bought a Corsair k95 and got a box of them (4x). Gave away 2 of them but I still have one new in box if mine ever gives out.

[–] Leo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago

Maybe good news for those of us in Europe

[–] mistermc101@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

oh god fucking damnit

[–] dolphone@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's a jump from a standard keyboard, but I just love the glove80.

[–] mistermc101@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

oh god fucking damnit

[–] Thrickles@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Damn. Currently running with a Keytron K8 but Drop was high on my consideration list for my next buy.

[–] psudo@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

So far Corsair hasn't let me down. I'm sure someday they will, but everything I've gotten from them has been good quality, but maybe it's gone down hill since I haven't had to get any parts in the last few years.

[–] averyminya@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I'm more against their business practices regarding patents. They are singlehandedly the reason why backpaddles on controllers aren't more common.

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