Not long after Severance’s second season ended, Apple’s website jokingly listed the “Lumon Terminal Pro” as part of its Mac lineup. It turns out though, one part of that product is actually being created: there’s a real-life, Severance-inspired “MDR Dasher Keyboard” in the works, and you can sign up to be the first notified when it launches.
Severance-inspired keyboard supports USB-C and macOS, but lacks Escape key
The iconic Severance keyboard used by its severed MDR (Macrodata Refinement) team could one day be your keyboard of choice.
Atomic Keyboard has announced that it’s building the MDR Dasher Keyboard as a real mechanical keyboard compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.
It will include a USB-C connection, but lack several traditional keys.
In proper severed style, there’s no ‘Escape’ key.
Nor will you get standard function keys, since Lumon’s keyboard has its own custom alternatives.
Here’s Atomic with more details:
The keyboard has become a symbol of the show’s distinctive aesthetic and themes. The absence of escape keys mirrors the employees’ inability to escape their work situation, while the specialized function keys represent the compartmentalized and controlled nature of the severed floor. Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts appreciate the vintage-inspired design, unique keycap profiles, and the tactile, satisfying typing experience suggested by the show. The keyboard embodies both retro computing nostalgia and the show’s unique dystopian aesthetic. “Please try to enjoy each keystroke equally.”
Outside of the information listed above, details on the keyboard are fairly minimal at this point.
For example, there’s not yet an official launch price. The page where you can sign up for Atomic’s mailing list lists $399 as the keyboard’s price, but then crosses that number out and says ‘Final Price TBD’ next to it.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on a Severance-style keyboard though, this could be a compelling product. It also makes me really hope Apple is considering making its own official version too, perhaps ahead of Severance season 3’s premiere?
Are you interested in buying a Severance-inspired mechanical keyboard, and what would you pay for it? Let us know in the comments.
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