****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
I really like this keyboard. I'm not a gamer, but I do like to write a lot. I wanted a keyboard that was more responsive, where the keys physically depress without much effort -- the way keyboards used to be. I'm a horrible typist (I hunt and peck with two fingers), and I find I have a much harder time with the newer keyboards. The keys don't depress very far, which made my already-numerous typos that much worse.This keyboard is exactly what I was looking for. It has a terrific "feel" as you type. It reminds me of the keyboards from the 1980s and '90s. It makes a solid "clickety-clack" sound as you type, sort of like a typewriter. Some people may not like that, but I do. I'm not sure if it would be ideal for an office environment with irritable co-workers present, but for personal use, I love it.It works seamlessly with both Mac and Windows operating systems. In fact, there is a light telling you which system the keyboard is set to. You can easily transition between the two. For those who use Macs, the familiar "command" logo is present on the ALT key. There has been absolutely no learning curve for me to adjust to this keyboard. I can still copy and paste seamlessly using keyboard commands.On mine, the keys are black except for the ESC, SPACE and ENTER keys. However, the package comes with black alternatives if you prefer all your keys to be the same color. Personally, I like the aesthetic of having a few of the keys red.Mine also has a red backlight. By pressing two keys, you can change the backlight so that it flashes in various patterns. There are several. One moves back and forth in a wave, and there's even one that "spirals" among the keys. It's pretty cool. I'm not sure how often I'll use it, but it looks neat, especially in the dark. You also can turn off the backlight completely if you don't want it.Note, there is not a ten-key, but I personally don't need one. I think there is a model from this company that includes it, though, if you really want one.All in all, this was exactly what I was looking for. The keyboard is responsive with a solid sound and a solid feel. I make far fewer typos, because the keys actually depress when you touch them. My feeling is, if you liked keyboards from the '80s and '90s -- and even if you liked typewriters -- then you'd like this keyboard. I feel like the price is decent for what you get.
