>also implying that Romer G switches are inferior clones and not their own from-scratch design that supposedly overcomes certain limitations of MX-style switches.
Honestly, it's not that cheap, though that's not to say that I think this keyboard is overpriced. The wireless tech definitely accounts for some of the price. That being said, you can get a Ducky One with various genuine MX switches for $105-$115 shipped (price varies by backlighting and maybe switch and keycap types) and you can get some boards with off-brand switches for as little as $60 or so.
Eh, Kailh's reputation has improved a fair amount recently. I think the issue with the Razer switches is that they want them manufactured to a price point rather than to a certain level of quality. I avoid Razer products in general; I've heard too many stories of the stuff they make failing way too quickly.
But yeah, like I said, I don't think the keyboard is particularly overpriced. I would actually be tempted by it if I hadn't just bought another board and didn't have far too many keyboards as it is.
You should take a look at TVS Gold keyboards available in India. Cherry MX swtiches for INR2500 or whereabouts. Just as an idea of what we consider "cheap". I'm using one that's about 20 years old and it works fine. Converted from AT to PS/2 (did you know it's only a matter of rearranging the wires to the new pin?)
I wish they would come up with a K800 replacement.... or a re-run in my local language, as every last one from the manufacturing runs have been sold. I'd buy 2 or 3 and then be A-OK with keyboards for at least another 10-15 years probably.
this with backlight (white or rgb) would be the K800 replacement for me.... along with the options in the "gaming" software.... I guess it would be over $200 lol.
Don't understand why they skimp on battery to 2 AA???
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meacupla - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
That's surprisingly cheap for a mechanical KB.Chaitanya - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
Thats due to use of Romer G switches instead of Cherry MX.Hurr Durr - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
>implying Cherry deserves the asking priceOld_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
>also implying that Romer G switches are inferior clones and not their own from-scratch design that supposedly overcomes certain limitations of MX-style switches.sonny73n - Saturday, September 2, 2017 - link
You're funny lol. Now you got me googling for Romer G switches.Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Monday, September 4, 2017 - link
Searching for information on Romer-G switches is what lead to the post you replied to, so...circle of life or some $#!+? :pOld_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
Honestly, it's not that cheap, though that's not to say that I think this keyboard is overpriced. The wireless tech definitely accounts for some of the price. That being said, you can get a Ducky One with various genuine MX switches for $105-$115 shipped (price varies by backlighting and maybe switch and keycap types) and you can get some boards with off-brand switches for as little as $60 or so.Space Jam - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
I'd say its pricing is quite fair for what it is. Yeah, the switches aren't MX Cherries, but they're hardly Kailh switches *cough* Razor *cough*Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
Eh, Kailh's reputation has improved a fair amount recently. I think the issue with the Razer switches is that they want them manufactured to a price point rather than to a certain level of quality. I avoid Razer products in general; I've heard too many stories of the stuff they make failing way too quickly.But yeah, like I said, I don't think the keyboard is particularly overpriced. I would actually be tempted by it if I hadn't just bought another board and didn't have far too many keyboards as it is.
wrkingclass_hero - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
Umm... I believe Kailh designed and manufactures the switches.wrkingclass_hero - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
Wait, sorry, it was Omron.ads295 - Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - link
You should take a look at TVS Gold keyboards available in India. Cherry MX swtiches for INR2500 or whereabouts. Just as an idea of what we consider "cheap".I'm using one that's about 20 years old and it works fine. Converted from AT to PS/2 (did you know it's only a matter of rearranging the wires to the new pin?)
CoreyWat - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
I just wanna know if that Palm rest is removable.nagi603 - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
I wish they would come up with a K800 replacement.... or a re-run in my local language, as every last one from the manufacturing runs have been sold. I'd buy 2 or 3 and then be A-OK with keyboards for at least another 10-15 years probably.GreenMeters - Friday, September 1, 2017 - link
Is there an otherwise identical wired version?pupi - Sunday, September 10, 2017 - link
this with backlight (white or rgb) would be the K800 replacement for me.... along with the options in the "gaming" software.... I guess it would be over $200 lol.Don't understand why they skimp on battery to 2 AA???