Keychron's Nape Pro trackball offers flexible desk placement

Keychron unveiled the Nape Pro, its first trackball, which can sit to the left or right of a keyboard or be tucked in front for use without moving your hands; the company said it will launch via crowdfunding in Japan and reach the US in spring with a reported price of $60–$100.

Keychron introduced the Nape Pro at CES alongside new mechanical keyboards. It is the company’s first trackball and has a slim profile designed to sit on a desk in several positions. The layout lets users operate a cursor, turn a rotary dial, or press programmable buttons without shifting hand position. Keychron said the device will first appear in Japan via crowdfunding and is expected in the US in the spring. Key details: - Keychron’s first trackball, called the Nape Pro. - Slender frame allows placement to the left or right of a keyboard or tucked in front for one-handed access. - Includes a rotary dial and six fully programmable buttons and is reported to allow cursor control without changing hand position. - Described in the article as similar in concept to a larger version of a Lenovo TrackPoint. - Company comments reported that the Nape Pro will launch via crowdfunding in Japan and is expected in the US in spring, with a reported price range of $60–$100 depending on tariffs. Summary: The Nape Pro presents a compact trackball designed for multiple desk positions and for use without moving the hands away from the keyboard. Keychron plans a crowdfunding launch in Japan and a US release in spring with reported pricing of $60 to $100, depending on tariffs.