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Split keyboards have been a thing in the enthusiast space for years, but it's only recently that we've seen big name gaming brands take a stab at the idea. Case in point is the Asus ROG Falcata, an ergonomic mechanical keyboard that, when angled apart, forms a similarly curved design to the falcon-shaped Iberian sword it's named after. As well as offering a more comfortable posture for typing, the keyboard can also be used with the left half alone, making it a revival of the classic "gamepad" design: all the keys you need for FPS, and nothing more. Modern magnetic switches lie underneath each key, sound dampening ensures a lovely typing experience, and there's even low-latency 2.4GHz wireless, on top of Bluetooth and wired USB-C, providing a ton of extra flexibility. Unfortunately, all that functionality comes at a cost. The Falcata is a wince-inducing £335 in the UK, and a similarly outrageous $420 in the US. Discounts to £300 or $350 soften the blow slightly, but we're still talking about a truly premium keyboard that needs to hit on all levels: great typing, performant gaming, significant ergonomic benefits, sensible software and impeccable design. The ROG Falcata comes close to

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