Do not buy Das keyboards
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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
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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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[^]
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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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. :)
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
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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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 .
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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.
Roger Wright wrote:
Resistance is futile, Mike.
Damn it, I'm afraid I'm losing control. :)
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Try laying your head on a pillow at night, instead of the keyboard. :-D
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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!
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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 .
If you want mechanical and ergonomic, take a look at the Feker Alice 80. I have an Alice 80 and love it. I had to add a numeric keypad to go along side it. I see there is a newer model, the Feker Alice 98 that includes the keypad and a full set of function keys. I'd probably go for that today, but like my current Alice 80 too much to make a change.
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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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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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Michael B. Hansen wrote:
accompanied with the Windows "disconnect" and "connect" sounds
That is interesting. Most reviews on Amazon seemed positive. So I went looking. For two different keyboards the following is the only negative review that reported that problem. I do note that more than a couple other negative reviews did not find their support helpful. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1O8NECYX2P76V/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00JG01QTY[^]
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Michael B. Hansen wrote:
accompanied with the Windows "disconnect" and "connect" sounds
That is interesting. Most reviews on Amazon seemed positive. So I went looking. For two different keyboards the following is the only negative review that reported that problem. I do note that more than a couple other negative reviews did not find their support helpful. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1O8NECYX2P76V/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00JG01QTY[^]
Interesting that I'm apparently not the only one having issues. I believe my problems are a combination of 3 things: 1) I suspect that the USB hub itself has some issues: I suspect power delivery but I'm not sure. 2) The USB cords themselves have some loose connections within. If I don't place them just right or accidentally move them the whole keyboard including any attached devices through the USB hub will disconnect. This is the main problem I have on my 2xPro4. 3) The USB plug on my 4Q came with a bent plug. I managed to bend it back into shape so I could use it - but it's not perfect. In general, the USB hub on my 2xPro4 are basically useless - and I have been forced to retire 1 keyboard already because of this. And I am currently hoping that my favorite keyboard (Topre) comes back into production so I can retire my second Pro4. I have had a lot(!!!) of keyboards through the years - and I have never had any issues out-of-the-box with any of them except DasKeyboard. How and why did I end up with 3 then? Well, the 4Q was bought first - and although annoying with the bent USB plug - I got it working and thought that I just was unlucky. The 2xPro4 was bought at the same time for business use with the USB Hub as a major selling point. I didn't notice the problems at first - and it took a little bit of time to figure out exactly which of many USB devices was disconnecting/reconnecting at random. I finally found USBDeview[^] which definitely pointed the blame at DasKeyboard. I should of course have sent them back, but - well - couldn't be bothered with the hassle and just won't ever buy DasKeyboard again.
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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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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
