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Whatgeek.com[whatgeek.com] has Ajazz AKL680 Wireless Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard (White/Blue) w/ Brown Tactile or Red Linear Switches for $35.99 - 20% off w/ code AKL68020 = $28.80. Shipping is free.
I was once an electrical engineer, but I would not attempt such a task unless it was absolutely necessary (i.e. no other alternative). These days, it's much simpler to find and purchase some other product that meets my requirements!
Great price, about the same as a kit without switches and keycaps from AliExpress. The only issue is that it's non hot-swap, and the low-profile switches (less travel) might not be for everyone.
Thanks for the link! Interesting but I definitely agree with you.
Ironically I noticed this wasn't backlit so that immediately made a decision for me lol
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I'm not sure if my keyboard (AKL680) is defective or not but right when I received mine, I noticed I was making tons of errors while typing. Turns out the switches are extremely sensitive. You barely need to have pressure on the keycaps and it'll register as a pressed key.
Now I need to try returning / exchanging this keyboard while is a huge headache over a $28 keyboard. Will update this post when I get a response from them.
I'm not sure if my keyboard (AKL680) is defective or not but right when I received mine, I noticed I was making tons of errors while typing. Turns out the switches are extremely sensitive. You barely need to have pressure on the keycaps and it'll register as a pressed key.
Now I need to try returning / exchanging this keyboard while is a huge headache over a $28 keyboard. Will update this post when I get a response from them.
Here is what I received from them
Dear customers,
Thanks for your feedback.
If you would like to return an unwanted item, you can simply ship it back to our Shenzhen, China warehouse.
According to our 30 day unwanted item return policy, if you send the item back to us within 30 days (after receiving the item) we will issue a full refund or exchange the item based on your request.
Note: The buyer is responsible for any return shipping fees; and shipping fees will not be included in the refund or exchange.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Return address:
Receiver's name: Whatgeek 1433
Address: 3F, Building B, Xuan Run Gift Factory, No. 1225, Guihua Community Tourist Road, Guanlan Street, Longhua District
City: Shenzhen
Province: Guangdong
Country: China
Postal code: 518110
Phone number: +86-19129309983
Please note:
During the return shipping, the customer is responsible for all customs charges, duties or tariffs during the items return to our warehouse. In these cases, we will deduct the customs fees from your authorized refund amount.
If you would like to return an unwanted item, you can simply ship it back to our Shenzhen, China warehouse.
According to our 30 day unwanted item return policy, if you send the item back to us within 30 days (after receiving the item) we will issue a full refund or exchange the item based on your request.
Note: The buyer is responsible for any return shipping fees; and shipping fees will not be included in the refund or exchange.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Return address:
Receiver's name: Whatgeek 1433
Address: 3F, Building B, Xuan Run Gift Factory, No. 1225, Guihua Community Tourist Road, Guanlan Street, Longhua District
City: Shenzhen
Province: Guangdong
Country: China
Postal code: 518110
Phone number: +86-19129309983
Please note:
During the return shipping, the customer is responsible for all customs charges, duties or tariffs during the items return to our warehouse. In these cases, we will deduct the customs fees from your authorized refund amount.
I received these two emails:
Quote
:
Dear customer,
Sorry for inconvenient.
This is a characteristic of low-axis switches. The trigger stroke is relatively short. If you are used to conventional mechanical keyboards, it will take some time to adapt to short-axis keyboards.
Thanks for your understanding.
Quote
:
Dear customer,
Sorry for inconvenient.
Because there is no quality problem with the product, but we are still willing to compensate you $5.
Please let us know if you are willing to accept $5.
I've opened a case with PayPal and will escalate to Amex if needed.
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I was once an electrical engineer, but I would not attempt such a task unless it was absolutely necessary (i.e. no other alternative). These days, it's much simpler to find and purchase some other product that meets my requirements!
Ironically I noticed this wasn't backlit so that immediately made a decision for me lol
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Now I need to try returning / exchanging this keyboard while is a huge headache over a $28 keyboard. Will update this post when I get a response from them.
If for some reasons you are not satisfied with the keyboard, you have to pay the shipping fee, the custom fee, etc To send it back to China.
WTH.
Now I need to try returning / exchanging this keyboard while is a huge headache over a $28 keyboard. Will update this post when I get a response from them.
Here is what I received from them
Dear customers,
Thanks for your feedback.
If you would like to return an unwanted item, you can simply ship it back to our Shenzhen, China warehouse.
According to our 30 day unwanted item return policy, if you send the item back to us within 30 days (after receiving the item) we will issue a full refund or exchange the item based on your request.
Note: The buyer is responsible for any return shipping fees; and shipping fees will not be included in the refund or exchange.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Return address:
Receiver's name: Whatgeek 1433
Address: 3F, Building B, Xuan Run Gift Factory, No. 1225, Guihua Community Tourist Road, Guanlan Street, Longhua District
City: Shenzhen
Province: Guangdong
Country: China
Postal code: 518110
Phone number: +86-19129309983
Please note:
During the return shipping, the customer is responsible for all customs charges, duties or tariffs during the items return to our warehouse. In these cases, we will deduct the customs fees from your authorized refund amount.
Dear customers,
Thanks for your feedback.
If you would like to return an unwanted item, you can simply ship it back to our Shenzhen, China warehouse.
According to our 30 day unwanted item return policy, if you send the item back to us within 30 days (after receiving the item) we will issue a full refund or exchange the item based on your request.
Note: The buyer is responsible for any return shipping fees; and shipping fees will not be included in the refund or exchange.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Return address:
Receiver's name: Whatgeek 1433
Address: 3F, Building B, Xuan Run Gift Factory, No. 1225, Guihua Community Tourist Road, Guanlan Street, Longhua District
City: Shenzhen
Province: Guangdong
Country: China
Postal code: 518110
Phone number: +86-19129309983
Please note:
During the return shipping, the customer is responsible for all customs charges, duties or tariffs during the items return to our warehouse. In these cases, we will deduct the customs fees from your authorized refund amount.
Sorry for inconvenient.
This is a characteristic of low-axis switches. The trigger stroke is relatively short. If you are used to conventional mechanical keyboards, it will take some time to adapt to short-axis keyboards.
Thanks for your understanding.
Sorry for inconvenient.
Because there is no quality problem with the product, but we are still willing to compensate you $5.
Please let us know if you are willing to accept $5.
I've opened a case with PayPal and will escalate to Amex if needed.
I will probably donate the keyboard to my co-worker.