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Das Keyboard 4 root Mechanical Keyboard (Cherry MX: Blue or Brown Switches) $129 + Free Shipping

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Das Keyboard [daskeyboard.com] has Das Keyboard 4 root Mechanical Keyboard (Cherry MX: Blue or Brown Switches) for $149 - $20 w/ code DK4ROOTSD = $129. Shipping is free.
Available:Physical Specifications
  • Extra-long 6.5 ft (201 cm) USB cable with single USB type-A connector
  • Dimensions: 18 x 6.8 x .80 inches (45.72 x 17.272 x 2.032 cm)
  • Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
System Requirements
  • PC Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS
  • One USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 port
  • No driver required
  • Firmware updatable
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JollyReward8938
09-16-2023 at 02:40 AM.
09-16-2023 at 02:40 AM.
These really aren't worth the money imo. There are lots of better options in this price range.

Some of the negatives of this board: cheap pad printed ABS keycaps, cherry switches (yes this is a drawback compared to many modern switches believe it or not), solder board, and not so great costar stabilizers. I've actually owned this board in the past.

I personally also advise to steer clear from the big names as well like Logitech, Razer, Corsair, Steelseries, etc.

Personally, I'd recommend looking at Akko, keychron, gmmk, epomaker, etc. Akko is probably my budget brand of choice for the time being, but the others are good options too. Hot-swappable is always a nice option for anyone not super into tinkering. It gives you the option to change your switches easily without soldering.
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dledtm
09-16-2023 at 05:17 AM.
09-16-2023 at 05:17 AM.
I had the original variant of this keyboard in the early days when there were little options. This niche company gained publicity in the early days of esports. Mechanical keyboards are mainstream now and there are better keyboards to get at more affordable prices. Das Keyboards have not really changed anything with this in over a decade. The biggest gripe is keycaps as they could have utilized pbt instead of cheap abs. I replaced the original caps after a year of use. I have now relegated this keyboard with mx-brown switches to my office keyboard. I am proficient enough and been through so many mx-switches, that I don't really bottom out after the actuation point. mx browns are preferred in office mx reds don't work as its linear. Yes, i can still annoy my coworkers when they know I am frustrated with some patient visits when I am slamming out a progress note.
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jamotto
09-16-2023 at 08:40 PM.
09-16-2023 at 08:40 PM.
For me Das still has the leg up on most keyboards for one reason, the usb hub. Very few keyboards have multi port hubs. Though this is the less desirable usb 2 version.
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Nooblit11
09-17-2023 at 05:13 AM.
09-17-2023 at 05:13 AM.
If this were 2016 when the market was so much smaller, i might have looked at this ad and went "oh wow!" but now, there are so many more options to choose from that blow this thing out of the water for even less money and more features, there's really no point.
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JediNick23
09-17-2023 at 02:20 PM.
09-17-2023 at 02:20 PM.
Quote from JollyReward8938 :
These really aren't worth the money imo. There are lots of better options in this price range.

Some of the negatives of this board: cheap pad printed ABS keycaps, cherry switches (yes this is a drawback compared to many modern switches believe it or not), solder board, and not so great costar stabilizers. I've actually owned this board in the past.

I personally also advise to steer clear from the big names as well like Logitech, Razer, Corsair, Steelseries, etc.

Personally, I'd recommend looking at Akko, keychron, gmmk, epomaker, etc. Akko is probably my budget brand of choice for the time being, but the others are good options too. Hot-swappable is always a nice option for anyone not super into tinkering. It gives you the option to change your switches easily without soldering.
I am typing this from a Das Keyboard 4 that I've been happily using for both work and play since pre-pandemic, yet I agree with every last word that was said.
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outz
09-18-2023 at 05:22 AM.
09-18-2023 at 05:22 AM.
Quote from JediNick23 :
I am typing this from a Das Keyboard 4 that I've been happily using for both work and play since pre-pandemic, yet I agree with every last word that was said.
yep, got my das 4 refurb from woot 03/2015. still going strong. love the usb hub

lots more options out there for sure. too bad this thing wont die
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opti1
09-18-2023 at 07:04 AM.
09-18-2023 at 07:04 AM.
Every time I see one of these keyboard posts I'm hoping that it will be a suitable replacement for the Logitech K740.

After my K740 died a few months ago my search failed and I defaulted to a Cherry Stream model which was the closest I was able to find. It's OK but the size\spacing of the keys is just different enough from the K740 that I'm hitting a lot of misses which is frustrating.

Has anyone found a good reasonably equivalent wired full-size with number pad replacement for the K740?

Thanks!
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GreenSuit9867
09-18-2023 at 07:47 AM.
09-18-2023 at 07:47 AM.
Quote from opti1 :
Every time I see one of these keyboard posts I'm hoping that it will be a suitable replacement for the Logitech K740.

After my K740 died a few months ago my search failed and I defaulted to a Cherry Stream model which was the closest I was able to find. It's OK but the size\spacing of the keys is just different enough from the K740 that I'm hitting a lot of misses which is frustrating.

Has anyone found a good reasonably equivalent wired full-size with number pad replacement for the K740?

Thanks!
Not to sound like a snob, but I hated typing on that thing.

Cooler master has a few boards with low-profile switches. I think you might want to take a look at them: https://www.coolermaster.com/cata...rds/sk621/
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GreenSuit9867
09-18-2023 at 07:47 AM.
09-18-2023 at 07:47 AM.
Quote from outz :
yep, got my das 4 refurb from woot 03/2015. still going strong. love the usb hub

lots more options out there for sure. too bad this thing wont die
Same. Typing on it now.
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opti1
09-18-2023 at 09:04 AM.
09-18-2023 at 09:04 AM.
Quote from GreenSuit9867 :
Not to sound like a snob, but I hated typing on that thing.

Cooler master has a few boards with low-profile switches. I think you might want to take a look at them: https://www.coolermaster.com/cata...rds/sk621/ [coolermaster.com]
No problem. Different strokes, as they say . . .
Thanks for the link. I'll go see what they have.
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zedster
09-18-2023 at 09:11 AM.
09-18-2023 at 09:11 AM.
I'm typing this on a Rosewill CoStar OEM keyboard which is great and cost me $40 when I bought it( it is no longer in production) , Das Keyboards are also CoStar keyboards with a few extra knobs. I don't personally think they are worth that much of a premium

I prefer my VA108 at home over the Rosewill and that can be found for cheaper than the DAS

https://www.importyeti.com/suppli...lectronics

https://en.varmilo.com/keyboardpr...jectid=443

https://www.gomechanicalkeyboard....v2-review/

https://costar.com.tw/category/pr...leoem-odm/

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opti1
09-18-2023 at 09:21 AM.
09-18-2023 at 09:21 AM.
Quote from zedster :
I'm typing this on a Rosewill CoStar OEM keyboard which is great and cost me $40 when I bought it( it is no longer in production) , Das Keyboards are also CoStar keyboards with a few extra knobs. I don't personally think they are worth that much of a premium

I prefer my VA108 at home over the Rosewill and that can be found for cheaper than the DAS

https://www.importyeti.com/suppli...lectronics [importyeti.com]

https://en.varmilo.com/keyboardpr...jectid=443 [varmilo.com]

https://www.gomechanicalkeyboard....v2-review/ [gomechanicalkeyboard.com]

https://costar.com.tw/category/pr...leoem-odm/ [com.tw]
Thanks for the links. I will check them out.
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CalmCreator874
09-18-2023 at 03:21 PM.
09-18-2023 at 03:21 PM.
Quote from GreenSuit9867 :
Same. Typing on it now.
Also bought in 2015 and it's still going strong. I think it might have been the Professional. Somehow the price hasn't changed. Agree with what everyone said about the key caps

Though, this thing is so heavy, it's doubles as a weapon
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