The CoolerMaster QuickFire TK has a very similar layout to the Logitech K360 with a full numpad in a "tenkeyless" form factor. The QFTK actually has a smaller footprint than the K360 but they're not the exact same layout. The QFTK doesn't have dedicated arrow keys or media keys like the Logitech board; instead it has them as part of a function layer using the Fn key (the keys are still labeled for cease of use). The QFTK is programmable, however, and also comes in a few varieties of key switch and backlighting options.
Love that keyboard. Such a fantastic layout. Why doesn't more keyboards use something like it? It's compact compared to a full size keyboard and only a tiny bit wider than a ten-key less yet it has both dedicated arrow keys and numpad.
Does anyone really care for the keys (whatever they're called as a group) that traditionally go above the arrow keys or rather their specific layout? People buy ten-key less to get a more compact keyboards, but I for one would much rather have the numpad than that group of keys. (I'm aware of the CM Quickfire keyboards.)
In the last 15 years I've probably used *each* key in the Insert-PgDn cluster more times than *every* key in the numpad combined. Going a few years farther back than that it'd become a wash; due to some DOS games using the numpad as an 8way arrow cluster instead of handing simultaneous keypresses for diagonal.
Scattering them into random retardo layouts or fn-combinations is one of the things I loathe the most about most laptop layouts.
By contrast, I use the numpad very frequently, not only for the numbers, but also for entering special characters. There are plenty of numpad-less keyboards out there for those who don't use them.
I have one. It's manufactured by Cherry, the backside lists it as "Modell MX 1800 USB". It was a gift, so I do not know where they are available from. http://i.imgur.com/uRxkKUI.jpg
Oh god, same old boxes with same old keys on it, some splashes of plastic branding, mechanical blah blah, billion key rollover blah blah, about the most interesting part of development here is the cable bungee rofl.
When o when will peripheral manufacturers actually make something exciting, does nobody spend on R&D any more? Nah lets just make another rectangular box with the same keys as everyone else. Damn thats boring.
It's weird to say but it's increasingly seeming like mechanical gaming keyboards are getting commodotized and becoming interchangable. I think the best place to differentiate is good macro and other software support.
Clearly not since keyboards are still all digital (on or off) switches... Imagine if games could know how far down you've pressed a key? Would allow to determine walk/run speed or finer control of vehicle turning with a keyboard. The mouse is a fantastic input device for games, keyboards, well, they work...
I find it a lot harder to type on a split keyboard. Not as "natural" as many claim. Doing a quick search I found these that fit your specs: Matias Ergo Pro - http://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/, Ultimate Hacking Keyboard - https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/ and ErgoDox EZ - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ergodox-ez-an-i... As you can tell by the prices, they are not cheap. While mechanical switch keyboards are more common these days, they are still niche. Split mechanical switch keyboards are niche niche, because so few people will want them.
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LauRoman - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
I would like, one day, to see a mechanical keyboard the size of the Logitech k360.DanNeely - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
Would this work for you? It was plugged in the Cherry MX keyboard comments; but I've never used one.http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechan...
WithoutWeakness - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
The CoolerMaster QuickFire TK has a very similar layout to the Logitech K360 with a full numpad in a "tenkeyless" form factor. The QFTK actually has a smaller footprint than the K360 but they're not the exact same layout. The QFTK doesn't have dedicated arrow keys or media keys like the Logitech board; instead it has them as part of a function layer using the Fn key (the keys are still labeled for cease of use). The QFTK is programmable, however, and also comes in a few varieties of key switch and backlighting options.Leonick - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
Love that keyboard. Such a fantastic layout. Why doesn't more keyboards use something like it? It's compact compared to a full size keyboard and only a tiny bit wider than a ten-key less yet it has both dedicated arrow keys and numpad.Does anyone really care for the keys (whatever they're called as a group) that traditionally go above the arrow keys or rather their specific layout? People buy ten-key less to get a more compact keyboards, but I for one would much rather have the numpad than that group of keys. (I'm aware of the CM Quickfire keyboards.)
DanNeely - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
In the last 15 years I've probably used *each* key in the Insert-PgDn cluster more times than *every* key in the numpad combined. Going a few years farther back than that it'd become a wash; due to some DOS games using the numpad as an 8way arrow cluster instead of handing simultaneous keypresses for diagonal.Scattering them into random retardo layouts or fn-combinations is one of the things I loathe the most about most laptop layouts.
Yuriman - Saturday, January 30, 2016 - link
By contrast, I use the numpad very frequently, not only for the numbers, but also for entering special characters. There are plenty of numpad-less keyboards out there for those who don't use them.petteyg359 - Monday, February 1, 2016 - link
Second that. Coding on my laptops becomes painful when the dang home and end keys are placed two inches apart.edzieba - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
I have one. It's manufactured by Cherry, the backside lists it as "Modell MX 1800 USB". It was a gift, so I do not know where they are available from.http://i.imgur.com/uRxkKUI.jpg
MadAd - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
Oh god, same old boxes with same old keys on it, some splashes of plastic branding, mechanical blah blah, billion key rollover blah blah, about the most interesting part of development here is the cable bungee rofl.When o when will peripheral manufacturers actually make something exciting, does nobody spend on R&D any more? Nah lets just make another rectangular box with the same keys as everyone else. Damn thats boring.
xthetenth - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
It's weird to say but it's increasingly seeming like mechanical gaming keyboards are getting commodotized and becoming interchangable. I think the best place to differentiate is good macro and other software support.willis936 - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
And LEDs. It's all about the LEDs.Leonick - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
Clearly not since keyboards are still all digital (on or off) switches... Imagine if games could know how far down you've pressed a key? Would allow to determine walk/run speed or finer control of vehicle turning with a keyboard. The mouse is a fantastic input device for games, keyboards, well, they work...jameskatt - Sunday, January 31, 2016 - link
Humans only have 10 fingers for use - the vast majority. So there is little that can be done.DanNeely - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
FYI their gaming site currently has a fun little easteregg. It's not that hard to find if you keep your eye open.close - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
Too in plain site. Always loved rockets. :)Zak - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
Oh god! Why anything gaming related has to be so gaudy, tasteless?Michael Bay - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - link
Consider the target audience.Inteli - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
That mouse is hilarious. If you really want a heavy mouse with an Avago 9800, China is making them for much cheaper than $80.jameskatt - Sunday, January 31, 2016 - link
At least Das makes its own. That is the key. It makes it a complete set. You can always find a Chines knockoff. But would you want to?bMumrik - Friday, January 29, 2016 - link
I feel like we're drowning in mechanical keyboards these years, and none of them have a basic split ergonomic design.jameskatt - Sunday, January 31, 2016 - link
Very few people buy a split keyboard design. That is why so few are made. It is not a profitable feature.bigboxes - Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - link
I find it a lot harder to type on a split keyboard. Not as "natural" as many claim. Doing a quick search I found these that fit your specs: Matias Ergo Pro - http://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/, Ultimate Hacking Keyboard - https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/ and ErgoDox EZ - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ergodox-ez-an-i... As you can tell by the prices, they are not cheap. While mechanical switch keyboards are more common these days, they are still niche. Split mechanical switch keyboards are niche niche, because so few people will want them.top1234 - Thursday, February 4, 2016 - link
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