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(More customer reviews)It only took me one week of solid use to get used to this board. Now, after three weeks on it, my hands don't hurt on it and I can type all day and all night with no pain.
I like the quick switch between platforms just by keying in two keys and overall I like the feel of this board. There ase some issues with the mechanical key mechanisms that are used in this board.
I have only been using this board for three weeks and already I have had sticking keys. Now, whether it is mechanial or electrical is not yet know. However, rumor has it that it is electrical. The up motion or release of the key is not detected thus creating a repeat condition.
That is the first issue. THe second is that the space and enter keys are binding and do not go down without some gusto. The reason being is the leverage on the mechanism (due to the oversized keys) causes the keyswitch to bind. If the key were shorter and more over the center of the keyswitch, this would not ocurr. THis is a design issue that should be addressed.
I gave this item a four star rating as it took all my pain away. I use it at home and I bring it to work as well as I can't type on a regular board anymore once I became used to this one.
THe back space button is also a pain being on one side. I think it would have been better to have two for both left and right..but, the good news is that if you remap the backspace key to a space and then map the backspace key to the other CTL, this solves that issue. Due to the layout, some commands and shorcuts are hard to execute without mapping. SO, be sure to use the mapping feature.
Summary, while it may not be a Maltron, (the UK original version with premo key switches) this board is pretty good. I do think that for what they charge for these things that they should have used much a better keyswitch mechanism that doesn't repeat nor bind. TO me, that is unacceptable in any keyboard and is unuseable when it worsens. Good thing they have a good warranty.
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FeaturesL ? Automatically switch between PC and Mac operating systems. ? Instant configuration for Windows, Mac and non-Windows PC operating environments, includes Windows and Mac legended keys. ? Integrated two-port USB hub ? USB devices can be hot-plugged safely ? Double memory for longer macros (24 macros yields 142 characters, 36 macros yields 94, and 48 macros yields 70) ? Memory locking switch protects users or managers against accidental or unauthorized programming of the keyboard ? Single-action foot switch included ? Supports New triple action foot switch. ? Glossy metallic finish Compatibility ? Available USB port ? Windows 98 or newer ? Mac OS 8.6 and higher ? No special drivers required
