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Yeah, not a fan of KVMs. I'm told some don't work so well with wireless KBs/mice and it's kind of hit or miss. Also not a fan of Bluetooth KBs/mice (too much lag).
What I'd like is a KB / mouse combo that supports 2 USB unified receivers. Pop a USB into each computer and use a button on the KB / mouse to switch between receivers. I just can't find anything that explicitly says they can do that.
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i wish i did not require ergonomic so that i could enjoy something like the DAS you do not recommend . one of my many fantasies is to design/build/assemble my own ideal keyboard . it does not seem a difficult project for one of even moderate mechanical/electrical/software education .
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If you want mechanical and ergonomic, take a look at the Feker Alice 80. I have an Alice 80 and love it. I had to add a numeric keypad to go along side it. I see there is a newer model, the Feker Alice 98 that includes the keypad and a full set of function keys. I'd probably go for that today, but like my current Alice 80 too much to make a change.
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thanks for recommending the Feker . i am sorry to say it is not for me . i looked at the Alice 98 . i found no [End] [Pause/Break] nearby [Del] all of which i rely on . thanks again cheerios
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Das did not have a keyboard that met my requirements. Wired keyboard.
I bought this one:
Perixx PERIBOARD-220H US
Single USB cable from keyboard to computer.
2 side mounted USB ports on keyboard for regular mouse and 3DConnexion mouse.
I tried:
Das Keyboard Model S Professional Wired Mechanical Keyboard,
Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Switches, 2-Port USB Hub
It required 2 ports on computer. Did not work properly with both mouse and keyboard.
Maybe I misunderstood when I bought it, but had to return it.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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i also utilize a Perixx in particular 512 it is ergonomic . only occasionally does it present a pleasurable clicky feel . often the keys stick if not hit precisely . but overall i can not complain especially for the price . i am surprised those who utilize a traditional non-ergonomic keyboard do not insist on clicky keys .
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MY Perixx is standard layout not like 512. I prefer the traditional layout after so many years using them. As for clicky keys, I would not characterize mine as clicky. It does click but not so much. For the price, it does the job and I am happy with it. I like using 3D mouse and standard mouse at the same time when doing CAD. Does require practice.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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My Das 5QS requires one port.
There's smoke in my iris
But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids
So I'm ready now (What you ready for?)
I'm ready for life in this city
And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me
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I know, but no onboard USB ports. It is a very nice programmable keyboard. Too smart for my needs, though.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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jmaida wrote: Das did not have a keyboard that met my requirements. Wired keyboard.
Far as I can tell they do have wired keyboards.
Did you mean that there were other requirements besides but including wired that were not met?
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It's not the newest model Das, but it has one cable and two USB ports on the keyboard.
Das Keyboard 4 Pro
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It does have the specs I want.
A little pricey, though. Thanx.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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DasKeyboard is often hailed as one of the best keyboards around - why I have bought 3: 2xPro4 and 1x4Q.
And - what a disappointment!
The USB-wires on all 3(!) have had defects out of the box.
The built-in USB hub on 2 of the 3 keyboards are disconnecting and reconnecting accompanied with the Windows "disconnect" and "connect" sounds even with nothing attached.
Compared to Ducky or Topre my 3 DasKeyboards have been a major disappointment.
Nice keyboards with great features.
Very bad quality control.
Cannot recommend - and a no-buy from me.
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You're the first person I've heard of with issues like that, and I know several Das owners. Sorry you had that experience.
There's smoke in my iris
But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids
So I'm ready now (What you ready for?)
I'm ready for life in this city
And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me
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Interesting that I'm apparently not the only one having issues.
I believe my problems are a combination of 3 things:
1) I suspect that the USB hub itself has some issues: I suspect power delivery but I'm not sure.
2) The USB cords themselves have some loose connections within. If I don't place them just right or accidentally move them the whole keyboard including any attached devices through the USB hub will disconnect. This is the main problem I have on my 2xPro4.
3) The USB plug on my 4Q came with a bent plug. I managed to bend it back into shape so I could use it - but it's not perfect.
In general, the USB hub on my 2xPro4 are basically useless - and I have been forced to retire 1 keyboard already because of this. And I am currently hoping that my favorite keyboard (Topre) comes back into production so I can retire my second Pro4.
I have had a lot(!!!) of keyboards through the years - and I have never had any issues out-of-the-box with any of them except DasKeyboard.
How and why did I end up with 3 then? Well, the 4Q was bought first - and although annoying with the bent USB plug - I got it working and thought that I just was unlucky.
The 2xPro4 was bought at the same time for business use with the USB Hub as a major selling point. I didn't notice the problems at first - and it took a little bit of time to figure out exactly which of many USB devices was disconnecting/reconnecting at random. I finally found USBDeview[^] which definitely pointed the blame at DasKeyboard.
I should of course have sent them back, but - well - couldn't be bothered with the hassle and just won't ever buy DasKeyboard again.
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Power could definitely be an issue as Das keyboards are USB 2.0 and more bandwidth than a regular keyboard due to NKRO and high scan frequency.
There's smoke in my iris
But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids
So I'm ready now (What you ready for?)
I'm ready for life in this city
And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me
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honey the codewitch wrote: It's all about control.
But what about Alt, and Delete, and all the other keys...?
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No problem, I won't buy a Das keyboard
I am still happily using my 20+ year old Microsoft Natural Pro
Granted it is more of a bio hazard these days but its pretty much all my own dirt 
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I have three: one at home and two at work. Yes, multiple work desks...
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I have several, going back to the original with blank keys. They were a great alternative to the ubiquitous rubber-dome keyboards back then, but the world is full of mechanical keyboards now. There's nothing particularly special about Das these days.
These days I mostly use hot-swappable Keychrons, and customize them. At the end of the day, a mechanical keyboard is just a platform for switches and keycaps. It's the switches and keycaps that really matter.
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Having owned mechanical keyboards I don't agree with your assessment of Das.
Omron Gamma Zulu switches feel crisper to me than the Cherries I've tried.
The keycaps are mildly lit, which is a nice feature at night without being overbearing - they're not lit at the base, only the symbol itself.
And build quality matters. This keyboard doesn't flex.
It also has NKRO and individual scanning which is important for gamers and fast typists.
There's smoke in my iris
But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids
So I'm ready now (What you ready for?)
I'm ready for life in this city
And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me
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I broke down week before last and ordered one based on your recommendation. Went back and forth on the 5QS and the 4Q, because I thought I wanted clickier keys. And the Amazon reviews are not great on the 5QS. But in the end I trusted you. It came in last Friday. Only had a chance to play with it for about 45 minutes since then, as I went out of town. Very nice! Feels like my typing sped up with it. For the fun of it I put it on 'cycle colors'. I wish you could slow down the transition speed. Picky, I know! 
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I'm glad you like it. I'd hate to think I gave a bad recommendation.
I still love my Das5QS. Don't care about the haters. 
There's smoke in my iris
But I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids
So I'm ready now (What you ready for?)
I'm ready for life in this city
And my wings have grown almost enough to lift me
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As a follow-up - Yes, I fully love typing on this thing now! Part of me remembers the old IBM keyboards, and thinks they come close. But a larger part thinks I'm mis-remembering, because this keyboard absolutely rocks! Even though I'm not a fast keyboardist (~60 wpm), I feel faster on it. Thanks!
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