Does the keyboard utilize mechanical switches?
1512841
No, I guess they're not mechanical switch keys; Steelseries would specify that on their site for this keyboard if it were I'm pretty sure. The feel is very good, so some people think it is mechanical; I can't tell by using it. I recommend you find a Bestbuy that has one and check it out; you can probably even get them to hook it up to a pc so you can try it. Then thank them for their time and buy from Amazon for the better price :)
1512842
No, it does not. I know a lot of newer high end keyboards will, but this one doesn't.
1512299
No, it does not use 'real' switches as the old IBM clickers did. Still, I feel it does have superior-to-many membrane construction.
1400441
If you mean do the keyboard lock lights work then yes. Otherwise you might want to expand your question.
2245979
No it does not. But it's very responsive to the keyboard commanding, and it automatically switches to the appropriate computer if there's only one connection.
2039499
No. The keyboard has a volume control. The keys make the same sound no matter the touch pressure.
295456
it does - I set the key board and mouse up and was working but now does not and am having trouble fixing it. The touch screen is very hard to use - very sensitive and duplicates the letters - I am very unhappy about the purchase.
729113
no. but the small LCD screen located on the keybord is both touch screen as well as a multi funtion interface as well
1512298
This keyboard has rubber domes instead of mechanical switches. However it does make a noise when you bottom out a key, but the noise is not too loud.
1110571
Yes, it has a back-lit keyboard that you have the option to toggle on or off by using one of the function keys.
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Does this keyboard have keys for Microsort Word like ctrl-B for bold-face type, etc.?
1512296
No, it does not use 'real' switches as the old IBM clickers did.Still, I feel it does have superior-to-many membrane construction.
1318294
No it doesn't, but the keyboard is really nice and I love the keypad to the right of the keyboard!
1933506
No, it has brown switches. I also have a CM Storm QuickFire mechanical keyboard with blue switches at my office. Personally speaking, blue switches are more comfortable for typing, its clicky sound makes me want to stay at the office. However, this cherry keyboard is more durable than the CM storm. For now, these two keyboards both work fine.
1162620
Yes, the keys are mechanical. Specifically, they are Cherry MX Brown keys with O-rings under each keycap. The great thing about the G710 keys vs. those used in something like the Razer Blackwidow is that Logitech incorporated what they call "whisper-quiet" keys in the design of this board making it MUCH more quiet than keyboards such as the Blackwidow. Having owned the Blackwidow, I can attest to the fact that those keys were annoyingly loud. I switched to the G710 and am extremely impressed with how much quieter the keys are as well as the quality of the board construction. I highly recommend the G710 over all other boards on the market at this time.
844264
It's not a mechanical keyboard. The LED was kinda dim. I ended up replacing it with a much better keyboard.
613810
It is NOT a mechanical keyboard. However, I can tell you that I have been hardcore PC gaming for 18years and I am very satisfied with the way it feels. If you must have mechanical, wait for their new RYOS series keyboards to come out.
562151
If by mechanical, you mean do they move? Yes. If you expect them to be pleasant to use, however, find another keyboard. The keys feel cheap, and they provide almost no response or other tactile feel. They are also cramped together. Worse than any real keyboard you've ever used, I'd imagine. WAY WAY worse than the Type keyboard that is made for the MS Surface. No comparison.