Exactly. Hitting the up arrow instead of the right shift key will drive you crazy. I knew someone who got a laptop with that kind of layout (Lenovo Yoga 910), he could not stand it and had to remap the up arrow to shift using some software. Lenovo must have had some bad feedback, because on the Yoga 920 they reverted to a more classic layout.
I recommend boycotting this keyboard just for that. Trust me, it's a nightmare.
How often do you reach all the way to the edge of the shift key though? Just testing real quick, that feels really unnatural. Hitting the up arrow, I can see happening fairly often, though.
Let me get this straight. You're saying that we should buy the SK631 instead, which means not buying the SK621. And then you're calling me a moron for having basically said the same thing that you just did: don't buy the SK621.
Also, it's not "our problem", it's the problem of whoever buys that keyboard. I'm warning people against having that problem to begin with.
That is REALLY LOW. Most wireless keyboards media applications last months and months before replaced. I have a cheap wireless one that i use for KODI box and as long as you turn it off when done i have replaced battered like once a year.
Hi, there are two 2000mAH equal to 4000 mAH. The keyboard under RGB mode will run for 13 to 15 hours. If there are no lighting, the keyboard will last up to 5 months.
The problem is that these keyboards from lower volume brands like Cooler Master and Corsair don't have good battery saving functions. For example, the Logitech K810 has a sensor that lights up the keyboard when your hands are over it, and turns them off several seconds after you put your hands away. Mine lasts for months and it's always on. I've been using it with my HTC for years now. I just got a Corsair K63 wireless and had to charge it only several days later cause the backlight is always on and at best it's just on a timer. Plus it's extremely bright without adjusting it via the proprietary software.
Been using the SK630 (TKL version) for a few months now at work. The ABS keycaps look like shit already even though I wipe them down a few times a week with lysol wipes. They should have used PBT keycaps.
If they come out with a 78-key variant I will be all over it. They keep forgetting the developer market. I'm not accepting a keyboard where I have to hit 5 keys to type what would be a 3-key macro on a full keyboard, and I'm sure not accepting a keyboard where del is packed with the arrow keys, and the up arrow is exactly where my pinky finds the shift from 35 years of typing experience on sane layouts.
IT looks nice but who is it aimed at ? gamers or HTPC or just anybody who wants a compact wireless? Uisng a mk830 myself lasts well about two weeks with medium use .. could do with better marked function keys in windows. Oh and its too expensive, but I say that about everything.
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coburn_c - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
No spacing around the directional keys? That's a big nope from me.ZoZo - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
Exactly. Hitting the up arrow instead of the right shift key will drive you crazy.I knew someone who got a laptop with that kind of layout (Lenovo Yoga 910), he could not stand it and had to remap the up arrow to shift using some software.
Lenovo must have had some bad feedback, because on the Yoga 920 they reverted to a more classic layout.
I recommend boycotting this keyboard just for that. Trust me, it's a nightmare.
ZoZo - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
In fact, if you're accustomed to pressing the shift key below the enter key, it'll be even worse if it's the delete key that's sitting there!CharonPDX - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
How often do you reach all the way to the edge of the shift key though? Just testing real quick, that feels really unnatural. Hitting the up arrow, I can see happening fairly often, though.mobutu - Saturday, May 11, 2019 - link
quote taken from the link at the fifth word starting this article (including nice pictures):"The SK621 has a 65-key layout, the SK631 is more compact with a tenkeyless design and the SK651 features a full-sized layout"
so just wait a tiny little bit until the SK631 is available and your so called "problem" is solved.
Morons.
ZoZo - Sunday, May 12, 2019 - link
Let me get this straight. You're saying that we should buy the SK631 instead, which means not buying the SK621. And then you're calling me a moron for having basically said the same thing that you just did: don't buy the SK621.Also, it's not "our problem", it's the problem of whoever buys that keyboard. I'm warning people against having that problem to begin with.
Opencg - Monday, May 13, 2019 - link
actually for fps gamers keyboards like this are great because they allow the most mousepad spacecfenton - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
Any battery life claims? I have several wireless keyboards, but none of them have backlighting. I imagine there's a good reason for that.fazalmajid - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
Typical on a keyboard like the Hexgears X-1 (avoid) is 4 hours with backlighting, 10 hours on the much better Keychron K1.imaheadcase - Saturday, May 11, 2019 - link
That is REALLY LOW. Most wireless keyboards media applications last months and months before replaced. I have a cheap wireless one that i use for KODI box and as long as you turn it off when done i have replaced battered like once a year.Notoriousbigs - Saturday, May 11, 2019 - link
Hi, there are two 2000mAH equal to 4000 mAH. The keyboard under RGB mode will run for 13 to 15 hours. If there are no lighting, the keyboard will last up to 5 months.andy o - Saturday, May 11, 2019 - link
The problem is that these keyboards from lower volume brands like Cooler Master and Corsair don't have good battery saving functions. For example, the Logitech K810 has a sensor that lights up the keyboard when your hands are over it, and turns them off several seconds after you put your hands away. Mine lasts for months and it's always on. I've been using it with my HTC for years now. I just got a Corsair K63 wireless and had to charge it only several days later cause the backlight is always on and at best it's just on a timer. Plus it's extremely bright without adjusting it via the proprietary software.Synomenon - Sunday, May 12, 2019 - link
Been using the SK630 (TKL version) for a few months now at work. The ABS keycaps look like shit already even though I wipe them down a few times a week with lysol wipes. They should have used PBT keycaps.Synomenon - Sunday, May 12, 2019 - link
The stabilizers in the longer keys aren't standard either so you can't purchase just any low-profile PBT keycap set to replace them.buxe2quec - Monday, May 13, 2019 - link
I hope there will be an ISO edition (larger Enter key and smaller left shift key, split into two).linuxgeex - Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - link
If they come out with a 78-key variant I will be all over it.They keep forgetting the developer market. I'm not accepting a keyboard where I have to hit 5 keys to type what would be a 3-key macro on a full keyboard, and I'm sure not accepting a keyboard where del is packed with the arrow keys, and the up arrow is exactly where my pinky finds the shift from 35 years of typing experience on sane layouts.
dromoxen - Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - link
IT looks nice but who is it aimed at ? gamers or HTPC or just anybody who wants a compact wireless? Uisng a mk830 myself lasts well about two weeks with medium use .. could do with better marked function keys in windows. Oh and its too expensive, but I say that about everything.