spacebar issues? Letter R? Glossy? I just got the keyboard plugged in and I am having huge space bar issues.It seems I have to push the center of the space bar. If I push the left or right end the button does not get pressed. Like the springs are missing. I tried taking off the space bar and it took 30 minutes put back on with no improvements.Does your space bar work?Next issue I have with the Font. All the letters are capital letters except for the letter 'R'. Which looks like a weird upside down 'L' Do I have the wrong key or is the R just really weird.Why would anyone make something Glossy if your going to have your fingers on it all day?Those are my 3 issues so far, the space bar is critical. Will see if I can fix. spacebar issues? Letter R? Glossy? I just got the keyboard plugged in and I am having huge space bar issues.It seems I have to push the center of the space bar. If I push the left or... » Read More spacebar issues? Letter R? Glossy? I just got the keyboard plugged in and I am having huge space bar issues.It seems I have to push the center of the space bar. If I push the left or right end the button does not get pressed. Like the springs are missing. I tried taking off the space bar and it took 30 minutes put back on with no improvements.Does your space bar work?Next issue I have with the Font. All the letters are capital letters except for the letter 'R'. Which looks like a weird upside down 'L' Do I have the wrong key or is the R just really weird.Why would anyone make something Glossy if your going to have your fingers on it all day?Those are my 3 issues so far, the space bar is critical. Will see if I can fix. « Show Less
2022046
It took me all of two days to overcome that hurdle. But those two days were definitely frustrating. Small price to pay for an otherwise outstanding keyboard!
2022047
I'll keep your tip in mind just in case I ever need it. So far (2+ months extensive use), I haven't had a problem with any of those keys, and I use the keypad instead of WASD as 'normal' people do.
2022048
i had TWO keyboards that has space bar problem. i am giving up on this brand, should have stick with UniComp.anyway, a way to fix the sticking space bar and alt keys is extremely simple. file the edge. you can do it using file on the nail clipper. for keyboard with this price tag, i expect better QC.
2022049
Our space bar had issues too. We returned it when the seller said they could send out another one. 3 weeks later I hear they are out of stock! When searching the internet, it seems lots of these keyboards have this same defect.
2022050
aye, the font is strange. That was a major complaint in the review I left.My space bar works OK so I'd have to guess yours is a defect.
2022051
They should really change the key of the R it is very weird. For a 130 dollar keyboard this should be perfect!
2022052
One more issue. I touch type, which means you don't look at your keyboard at all when you type. So feeling the keyboard is important. The extra column of keys on the left M1 to M5 confuses my brain. Because my fingers feel the keys starting more to the left, I am constantly typing towards the left. Pushing S for D, A for S, and CAPS for A. I will try to get used to this.anyone else getting tricked up by the extra row?
2022053
Just buy a Deck Legend. It's a bit more pricey but you get an absolutely insanely good keyboard and as the box says, "the last keyboard you'll ever own". After owning it for a few months now I could not agree with that boast more.
1648997
Make sure the onscreen keyboard isn't popping up. That happens at times and then I hit the home button before returning to my app. Other than that I have had no problems with this case/keyboard combo.
615588
Mine was like this right out of the box. At first I thought it was just me, with gaming, my fingers don't hit the keys directly on dead-center. But even typing, it's really bad. I've only had this keyboard -maybe- a month, actually USING it for about a week. I'm about to pull my old keyboard out to use... you know, the one I bought this one to replace it with. I think this keyboard would only be useful to someone who can't see AND can't type well at all.
122323
My first keyboard, the one with the sticky removable magnets did not work at al; it sagged and did not align properlyl. The new keyboard ( without the sticky magnets) works great. I suggest that you e-mail Touchfire and explain your problem. "Jerry" helped me out and sent a new keyboard right away. My keyboard and the cover work great. Good luck to you!
1838914
This answer is from a previous review which they initially gave 1 star... The following is a fix for the sticky keys..In a last-ditch effort, I pulled all the primary keys off and used a Q-tip and petroleum jelly to lubricate the slots where all the keys are installed. Once I snapped all the keys back in place....WOW....THIS WAS THE PERFECT KEYBOARD. It now works very smoothly and I still enjoy the benefit of the back-lighting and easy read letters. I wish I had done this easy fix when I first received it.
1739278
Good question. I had to go try that for myself. It's both, a space bar or a scroll button. I find if you want to type in a search box (for instance) you must first click on the search box or it won't be in "typing mode", it will be "scrolling mode". So click first before typing and you will get the spacer bar. I hope that clears it up for you. I use the directional arrows or the pgup or pgdn buttons for scrolling so the space bar is a new scroll button for me.
1334608
No. The spacebar is well spaced from the other keys... only once did I accidentally hit it, and it was my clumsiness which caused it.
429538
Yes - spacebars press easily. Keys feel just like normal - positive feel when pressed and not stiff. The keyboard is great - everything is normal - it's just a much more natural arrangement for your hands, tho the change in position takes a little getting used to.
1094688
The space bars and all the keys are extremely smooth and easy to press. I'm a writer/editor/grad student so I type hours a day and I also have arthritis in my hands and wrists. This keyboard has been a big help overall. I had a keyboard with a sticky space bar so I know what you mean but you won't have a problem with this one.
2010639
Sorry haven't encountered that problem yet. I have used this keyboard for a while and havent encounted that problem yet. I didnt find any directions that may have answered that question either. I'll do some research and get back to you.
529378
Yes, the space bar is a little louder than other keys. It doesn't bother me though - I rather like the difference in sound as it confirms i have entered a space when i intend to. Interestingly, I was actually unaware of the difference until you brought it to my attention!
530494
Been using mine for a few weeks now and the only glitch was the backspace not responding. Lifted the key off, gently with a knife blade, and jiggled the little button and, presto, it worked! Put the key back on and so far, so good. Don't have any idea why it would just stop working if it had previously. Sorry, hope someone can help. Will be watching the reponses.
1418675
It is a bit different from a typical keyboard For example: If you want to use an apostrophe (') you have to hold down the FN key on the lower left corner of the board while pressing the (L) key. It is color coded..the FN key has blue letters on it and the Lkey has a blue apostrophe on it. No layout, but it wasn't too hard to figure out after playing with it. My space bar has to be touched in just the right spot or it doesn't work. Hope this helps!
19805
I think it may vary. My spacebar was the first one to go and a hand full of constanances also. Its been over a year since I posted that original review.
1330501
It's not great. The keyboard has to be on an absolutely flat surface, and even then, often I found that I would either not get anything when I typed, or if I pressed harder, would get multiple letters. You have to get the hang of it, and type very deliberately. I haven't used mine much, frankly.
340520
My son says he has never encountered this problem ... the keyboard sounds defective to me. I would ask for an exchange or refund. Is it fully charged? Are there any keys sticking perhaps? Has anything spilt on it, or has it been dropped prior to malfunctioning? If none of these scenarios apply, contact the seller for a new one. Good luck!
257176
Has anyone had problems with the keyboard "sticking" on the last letter you typed? (Like thisssssssss)? It also will not do an upper case I--this just started today. Am wondering if I need to return this.