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    You will pry my Das keyboard out of my cold, dead hands.

    Something plagiarized from @JSOP ;P

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    When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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    honey the codewitch
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    It's actually from Charlton Heston originally, I think.

    There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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      I'm biting my lip and sitting on my hands. I bought a keyboard, I hate about a year ago and it was expensive, not as much as the das but enough I can't justify buying another...damn...damn...damn.

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      honey the codewitch
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      Buy the Das, and sell the other one on craigslist.

      There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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        Buy the Das, and sell the other one on craigslist.

        There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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        Mike Hankey
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        I need to get an ebay account set up to sell some of the spare equipment I have. But right now I'm just too busy. I've got a couple of outside projects I've got to get done before the really hot weather gets here.

        Give me coffee to change the things I can and wine for those I can not! PartsBin an Electronics Part Organizer - An updated version available! JaxCoder.com Latest Article: Simon Says, A Child's Game

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        • H honey the codewitch

          You will fall absolutely in love with them and they will have hooked you into being a lifetime customer. It's all about control. *adjusts foil hat*

          There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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          Slacker007
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          I remember a while ago, you recommending them and I actually had followed their store on Amazon after your mention. I love mechanical keyboards, too. What is the exact make and model that you recommend? I have two keyboards (home and work) that need to get replaced here soon. Thanks. Edit: I found your older message on this: The Lounge[^] Amazon.com: Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black) : Video Games[^]

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            I remember a while ago, you recommending them and I actually had followed their store on Amazon after your mention. I love mechanical keyboards, too. What is the exact make and model that you recommend? I have two keyboards (home and work) that need to get replaced here soon. Thanks. Edit: I found your older message on this: The Lounge[^] Amazon.com: Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black) : Video Games[^]

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            honey the codewitch
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            I like my Das 5QS YMMV, but it's lovely. It's lit, but it's controllable, and the lighting is minimalistic and pleasant rather than overbearing.

            There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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            • H honey the codewitch

              You will fall absolutely in love with them and they will have hooked you into being a lifetime customer. It's all about control. *adjusts foil hat*

              There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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              BernardIE5317
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              i wish i did not require ergonomic so that i could enjoy something like the DAS you do not recommend . one of my many fantasies is to design/build/assemble my own ideal keyboard . it does not seem a difficult project for one of even moderate mechanical/electrical/software education .

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                You will fall absolutely in love with them and they will have hooked you into being a lifetime customer. It's all about control. *adjusts foil hat*

                There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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                jmaida
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                Das did not have a keyboard that met my requirements. Wired keyboard. I bought this one: Perixx PERIBOARD-220H US Single USB cable from keyboard to computer. 2 side mounted USB ports on keyboard for regular mouse and 3DConnexion mouse. I tried: Das Keyboard Model S Professional Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Switches, 2-Port USB Hub It required 2 ports on computer. Did not work properly with both mouse and keyboard. Maybe I misunderstood when I bought it, but had to return it.

                "A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger

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                • S Slacker007

                  I remember a while ago, you recommending them and I actually had followed their store on Amazon after your mention. I love mechanical keyboards, too. What is the exact make and model that you recommend? I have two keyboards (home and work) that need to get replaced here soon. Thanks. Edit: I found your older message on this: The Lounge[^] Amazon.com: Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black) : Video Games[^]

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                  StarNamer work
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                  Slacker007 wrote:

                  I have two keyboards (home and work) that need to get replaced here soon.

                  I work from home. I have one keyboard and a USB KVM switch. :)

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                  • S StarNamer work

                    Slacker007 wrote:

                    I have two keyboards (home and work) that need to get replaced here soon.

                    I work from home. I have one keyboard and a USB KVM switch. :)

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                    fgs1963
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                    Care to share the details? I have a Chromebox and a Linux Mint box. Each has their own KB & mouse with each computer having one USB dongle to drive the KB & mouse. I’d love to share one KB & mouse but prefer wireless for everything (I freakin hate cables).

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                      Das did not have a keyboard that met my requirements. Wired keyboard. I bought this one: Perixx PERIBOARD-220H US Single USB cable from keyboard to computer. 2 side mounted USB ports on keyboard for regular mouse and 3DConnexion mouse. I tried: Das Keyboard Model S Professional Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Switches, 2-Port USB Hub It required 2 ports on computer. Did not work properly with both mouse and keyboard. Maybe I misunderstood when I bought it, but had to return it.

                      "A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger

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                      BernardIE5317
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                      i also utilize a Perixx in particular 512 it is ergonomic . only occasionally does it present a pleasurable clicky feel . often the keys stick if not hit precisely . but overall i can not complain especially for the price . i am surprised those who utilize a traditional non-ergonomic keyboard do not insist on clicky keys .

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                      • B BernardIE5317

                        i also utilize a Perixx in particular 512 it is ergonomic . only occasionally does it present a pleasurable clicky feel . often the keys stick if not hit precisely . but overall i can not complain especially for the price . i am surprised those who utilize a traditional non-ergonomic keyboard do not insist on clicky keys .

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                        jmaida
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                        MY Perixx is standard layout not like 512. I prefer the traditional layout after so many years using them. As for clicky keys, I would not characterize mine as clicky. It does click but not so much. For the price, it does the job and I am happy with it. I like using 3D mouse and standard mouse at the same time when doing CAD. Does require practice.

                        "A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger

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                          Das did not have a keyboard that met my requirements. Wired keyboard. I bought this one: Perixx PERIBOARD-220H US Single USB cable from keyboard to computer. 2 side mounted USB ports on keyboard for regular mouse and 3DConnexion mouse. I tried: Das Keyboard Model S Professional Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Switches, 2-Port USB Hub It required 2 ports on computer. Did not work properly with both mouse and keyboard. Maybe I misunderstood when I bought it, but had to return it.

                          "A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger

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                          honey the codewitch
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                          My Das 5QS requires one port.

                          There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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                            You will fall absolutely in love with them and they will have hooked you into being a lifetime customer. It's all about control. *adjusts foil hat*

                            There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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                            Michael B Hansen
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                            DasKeyboard is often hailed as one of the best keyboards around - why I have bought 3: 2xPro4 and 1x4Q. And - what a disappointment! The USB-wires on all 3(!) have had defects out of the box. The built-in USB hub on 2 of the 3 keyboards are disconnecting and reconnecting accompanied with the Windows "disconnect" and "connect" sounds even with nothing attached. Compared to Ducky or Topre my 3 DasKeyboards have been a major disappointment. Nice keyboards with great features. Very bad quality control. Cannot recommend - and a no-buy from me.

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                              DasKeyboard is often hailed as one of the best keyboards around - why I have bought 3: 2xPro4 and 1x4Q. And - what a disappointment! The USB-wires on all 3(!) have had defects out of the box. The built-in USB hub on 2 of the 3 keyboards are disconnecting and reconnecting accompanied with the Windows "disconnect" and "connect" sounds even with nothing attached. Compared to Ducky or Topre my 3 DasKeyboards have been a major disappointment. Nice keyboards with great features. Very bad quality control. Cannot recommend - and a no-buy from me.

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                              honey the codewitch
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                              You're the first person I've heard of with issues like that, and I know several Das owners. Sorry you had that experience.

                              There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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                              • H honey the codewitch

                                My Das 5QS requires one port.

                                There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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                                jmaida
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                                I know, but no onboard USB ports. It is a very nice programmable keyboard. Too smart for my needs, though.

                                "A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger

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                                  I'm biting my lip and sitting on my hands. I bought a keyboard, I hate about a year ago and it was expensive, not as much as the das but enough I can't justify buying another...damn...damn...damn.

                                  Give me coffee to change the things I can and wine for those I can not! PartsBin an Electronics Part Organizer - An updated version available! JaxCoder.com Latest Article: Simon Says, A Child's Game

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                                  Roger Wright
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                                  Resistance is futile, Mike. She told me about them maybe a year ago - I bought. I won't be going back to inferior plastic products again. You, too, will be assimilated.

                                  Will Rogers never met me.

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                                  • H honey the codewitch

                                    It's actually from Charlton Heston originally, I think.

                                    There's smoke in my iris But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids So I'm ready now (What you ready for?) I'm ready for life in this city And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me

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                                    Roger Wright
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                                    honey the codewitch wrote:

                                    It's actually from Charlton Heston originally, I think.

                                    Yes it is, though the Outlaw Programmer modified it nicely.

                                    Will Rogers never met me.

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                                      I like mine as well. My only criticism is the Num Lock LED is seriously bright: when I turn the PC on in the morning it still glares in my eyes every damn time.

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                                      Roger Wright
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                                      Try laying your head on a pillow at night, instead of the keyboard. :-D

                                      Will Rogers never met me.

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                                        Resistance is futile, Mike. She told me about them maybe a year ago - I bought. I won't be going back to inferior plastic products again. You, too, will be assimilated.

                                        Will Rogers never met me.

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                                        Mike Hankey
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                                        Roger Wright wrote:

                                        Resistance is futile, Mike.

                                        Damn it, I'm afraid I'm losing control. :)

                                        Give me coffee to change the things I can and wine for those I can not! PartsBin an Electronics Part Organizer - An updated version available! JaxCoder.com Latest Article: Simon Says, A Child's Game

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                                          Try laying your head on a pillow at night, instead of the keyboard. :-D

                                          Will Rogers never met me.

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                                          OriginalGriff
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                                          Seriously, this thing is bright: I have it running through a KVM (so I can manage my NAS with the same monitor, KB, and mouse) so unless I turn off the switch as well, it glows all night - and it paints a bright blue circle on the ceiling!

                                          "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                                          "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
                                          "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

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