Ok, so I'm only going on a few hours of typing on this beast, but I am extremely happy with it, how it was packaged, how it sounds/feels and the speed/accuracy. For reference, I am a professional writer and hit about 10k words a day - so I do A LOT of typing and don't 'settle' on keyboards.
I'm coming into this having been a long-time Logitech Wave devotee, then a Microsoft Sculpt owner, followed by a brief stint with a SteelSeries non-ergonomic keyboard. Though everyone's hands and posture are different, I would not trade this for ANY of the others.
1. Packaging - The only thing I've ever seen packaged better was my SecretLabs chair. Thick foam everywhere, both halves of the keyboard securely wrapped in anti-static bags, cords, keycap puller and extra keycaps sealed in zip baggies and in cutouts in the foam. If this arrives damaged, it wasn't the mailman... unless he backed over it - twice.
2. Set-up - attach a 8" cable between the two halves, plug the micro-usb end of another cord in the keyboard and the other end into a USB end of your computer. BINGO... that's all you NEED to do... of course, you can go download the drivers and software (all of which triggers Windows Defender since these folks saved some cash on buying the license from Microsoft but doesn't hurt your system (that I know of)). I really don't think the average Joe needs to download the software as this baby is plug and play and has TONS of cool color effects that can be cycled with a press of a button on the keyboard. Everything, including the wheel and the Copy/Paste/Select/Cut keys worked without the drivers.
3. Keys - ONLY downside is when you really get humming on this thing and misstroke a key, there is a bit of a metallic 'ring' sound... not a big deal... just struck me as funny as if they keyboard is sayin', "JEEZ... slow down there killer!" I opted for the brown keys... if you are a light fingered typist, they are pretty close to silent with a NICE little tactile bump when the key actuates... very little though... if you are going over 80 wpm, there's no way you'll feel it and the air will be filled with the clacky-clack-clack of the keys bottoming out (which takes a VERY satisfying amount of pressure - not too much, not too little - the springs are set PERFECT). The wrist pad is nice (not shockingly amazing but nice) and the adjustable height is perfect and VERY stable.
4 - RGB lighting - I won't ruin this one for ya... it is PER key, customizable (thru the software), but you REALLY don't need to mess with customizing, there are some AMAZING set-ups pre-configured and they are simple.
5 - The WHEEL - probably more of a gimmick than anything... it does feel nice, it nicely made, has tactile bumps as you twist it (like the wheel on your mouse) so it doesn't just spin willy-nilly. I'm sure there are people out there that are program switching fiends, but if you have multiple monitors, this'll probably just be used for volume control and muting.
6 - Overall - I considered buying the ZSA Moonlander for $365, then decided I'd try this first... I dunno... maybe the Moonlander IS better with its fancy-schmancy key setup... but... again, only a day into this one... I think I made a great choice going with this keyboard.
Yes, this is relatively expensive... but, the quality and ease of operation justifies the price. If keys fly off, it catches fire and chases my dog down the hall while typing REDRUM over and over, I'll update this review.
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| compatible devices | PC | Windows 7-10 | Mac OS X 10.4 or newer Apple iOS Devices (iPhone, iPad) | PC, Laptop, Tabelt | PC | Keyboard |
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Very comfortable ergonomics, questionable product support TBD
The product fills my needs well. I have had the keyboard for several months and thoroughly enjoy it. I use this as my work from home keyboard. This is my second mechanical keyboard and I chose blue clicky switches to try instead of the brown switches I have on my at work keyboard. I universally add 2 o rings under the keys and like the shorter keystroke, softer bottom, and quieter typing I get from the o rings. The blue switches are clicky and feel nice, though my wife says she would hate to listen to that all day, but loves using it too.I wanted a split keyboard for better posture. This provides that at a reasonable price. I like the angles and adjustability. The colors and macro keys are a nice feature. I do find that the key spacing feels farther apart than I'm used to and often need to look at the peripheral keys along the edges of the number row. I have large hands, so this may be a deterrent for someone with small hands.I am bummed that the cable connecting the two halves is not a standard USB c cable, but requires a non standard USB c wiring in order to use. This means to get an extension you need to purchase from cloud nine their oriented USB c cable rather than using an off the shelf version. This seems like a poor design choice, though I'm sure it makes the electronics design easier. My guess is they use the cable with a non standard pin out and not the USB protocol for the data stream through the cable.This morning I went into my office to find one of the front riser feet broken. My cat probably jumped on it and broke it. My fault and a simple plastic part. This is not a design flaw. I'm waiting to hear back about possibilities for replacement. I would expect this to be a relatively inexpensive part. I will review my customer support experience later.I like the split design because it is very helpful with ArcGIS. I use the left side and my mouse between each side for a comfortable wrist position.I would recommend this keyboard to others, though I may look for a slightly less bulky design in the future. I find the wrist rests very comfortable, but the amount of space it takes up is not insignificant.
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Daniel Laplante
Great product, received wrong product colour.
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2024
Wllm Nunez
El mejor teclado ergo que he usado hasta ahora
Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2022
Wllm Nunez
Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2022
otra solución que propongo.. es que a travez de alguien con windows.. realices las modificaciones que necesitas, como iluminación, configuration de macros etc.
Fuera de eso.. la mejor compra que he echo, me dedico al desarrollo de software y desde los primeros typings sientes la diferencia en tus muñecas.
Adjunto una imagen del espacio es ideal para un mouse y tu celular, también cabe un magic trackpad sin problema.
Una de las razones por la que lo adquirí este producto es porque la silla de mi oficina tiene reposa brazos pero no permite que se muevan mas que para atrás y adelante.. generándome dolor en los antebrazos pues van en otra dirección a mis brazos al utilizar un teclado tradicional.. pero ahora al poder separar el teclado y ademas utilizando el pad que incluye el teclado.. esos problemas se han acabado.
Anteriormente utilice teclados como el Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic y el Logitech ergo, pero este no tiene comparación por el confort de los materiales y la posibilidad de separar el teclado a la distancia que necesites.
Date una oportunidad... tus muñecas te lo agradecerán.
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Sam
non-working key between z and c, now almost useless
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2024
Josh l
Stronger cable connector and back stands.
Reviewed in Singapore on November 9, 2022