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Makami
4236
Jul 2, 2015
A company that has build itself a pretty good reputation, of course with disputes about quality (keycaps) or design (ruler to lift the keyboard) for example switching to clones.
Well i don't know, i'll pass and wait for the next Ducky with Kailh switches, might be good but doesn't feel right for me :-(
Fuzz
396
Jul 2, 2015
MakamiI am an unhappy owner of a previous gen Das Keyboard Pro, aside from the chassis being an annoying fingerprint magnet, there were definitely quality and warranty issues with it.
It worked perfectly for about 6 months, then it started developing USB issues, the hub (which I never used) stopped working, and the keyboard stopped detecting upon reboots.
It needed to be unplugged and replugged _multiple_ times after each reboot for it to detect. It did the same thing on multiple PCs.
It went back for warranty exchange, and guess what, it came back with all the same issues, and the addition of a 2 to 1 USB adapter, which did nothing to solve the problem. I've long since consigned it to the pile of shame.
There are so many other established and reputable manufacturers making mechanical keyboards now, do yourselves a favor and shop around first.
Makami
4236
Jul 2, 2015
FuzzTy for your answer, i don't wanted to buy this keyboard anyway. But i do know some people still pleased with their older Das keyboards over here and i like the design of this one too.
A couple of month ago when this keyboard arrived on their webpage to make people curious they had forgotten to mention about the clone switches and now livingspeedbump told the same in his review:
"It should be mentioned that nowhere on the box, or on the inside instructions is “Greetech” mentioned by name, with “Brown Switch” being the only name used to describe the switches anywhere."
This is a bullshit behaviour and don't try to fool me, they always mentioned before on other products Cherry MX Switches, they're pros and know exactly what they are doing from my point of view.
MakamiYeah I do agree. I can stand behind a company more if they would stick up for their product more. Even Razer puts the fact that they use their knockoff-of a knockoff-switch right on the box . The switches surely aren't a deal breaker on this keyboard, but I would have more respect if their marketing tactics were a little more honest.
The high point of this keyboard was definitely how it performed in a real working environment. My office mates loved this keyboard for its functionality, and I am happy to recommend this to people looking to use it for that. Many of those people couldn't care less about the switches, but it still does get to me a little.
I really do love the overall idea of this keyboard. Unique styling, USB ports, the hilarious, yet somehow badass ruler on the bottom, but with a few changes it could really be a class act keyboard.
USB 3.0 - Cherry/Gateron Switches - Removable Cable - hell yes.
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