A lot of reviews complain about the range. What is the effective range of this keyboard?
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I've been using it a few feet away, with no problems but then I've got the dongle on a USB extension cord. Reading some reviews, I wonder if the problem could be in having the dongle plugged in right on the board and it picks up interference thus limiting the range.
460927
Range is good up to 30 feet in my house, and works through walls at that range as well. I read the complaints as well and found out that it was the first model they made that had range issues.
1525157
I'm sorry you have had problems with your other keyboards. My first "Keys U See" lasted three years. I replaced it with a second one which is still going strong after two years. I don't use it every day, but when I take it to my adult education classes, sometimes three in a week, I am often typing for 1 1/2 hours straight. I recommend downloading frequently to avoid losing documents in case there is any problem. I'm glad I have this keyboard and recommend it to anyone. If you have any more questions, please let me know.
1122198
Average space, but I have replaced them more than I should, I found a logitech mk750 (at Costco) that is much better and I love the low keys. Take care
199749
Yes. It's ok for gaming, although the dense layout makes it easy to hit the wrong keys. I usually don't have much trouble though.
1705064
I checked mine works fine for 10 feet range. My test condition has no blockage between keyboard and receiver.
1881344
I am using this wireless keyboard and mouse on my new Samsung smart TV at this moment to send this answer and it works great! my distance from TV is about 15 feet. Haven't tried from a further distance. Hope this helps.
1789039
I bought this keyboard even after reading some of the complaints. It's great. Some seldom used key combinations have issues. The one problematic key combination is CTL+R+any key. CTL+R does work fine though. Some use CTL to crouch in games (I use ALT) so you can see where CTL+R+W migt be an issue. http://prosperouspoverty.blogspot.com/2009/02/microsoft-sidewinder-x6-gaming-keyboard.html has a great write up on the board and addresses concerns for purchasers including the problematic key combinations. The noise about the lack of height adjusters on the back IMO is over blown since the board slopes slightly upwards. Additionally the non removable hand rest is higher than my Saitek Elcipse was so I haven't had a problem. This was my one main concern and I thought worse case I would put something under to slant it but I haven't had to.
1020980
Thanks for the info. I deducted that from the many sources posting, but wanted to make sure. Ordered mine 2 days ago. I really like the ergonomics of the keyboard with the 'soft' keys.
457004
No back lit keys, very comfortable yes. It's very good for coding and programming I'd say. Keys aren't too close and press easily. My max I've tried is about 6 feet on my pc and ps4 but I have yet to try maxing it out. But again if you do programming it's very comfortable to type with for long hours at a time.
1235366
Well my favorite keyboard is not this one in all honesty but I can say for the price and value of what it is it IS good and a decent buy. I noticed the the clicking notices when gaming aren't loud which really counts in my house because I play hard when I game and get to pounding at my keyboards pretty hard. I think that one is quiet compared to most. Just remember it is not a mechanical keyboard. Its a good value for the money and I considered it quiet. Hope this helps *smile... happy gaming!
1428456
It is neither. It has a small radio transceiver that you plug into your USB port. The keyboards communicate via Radio Frequency (but not Bluetooth) to the radio transceiver. The range is much less than bluetooth... about 6-8 feet or so.
1011275
I purchased the same keyboard and ended up giving up on it. I had nothing but problems with the keyboard. I ended up going with the Logitech Bluetooth keyboard. It's much better. If you're still within the period when you can return the keyboard for a refund, I recommend doing so.
1596788
I don't know. I found the connectivity to be cumbersome so I rarely use this keyboard.
340360
this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3... » Read More this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck « Show Less
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I have had my keyboard since the day it was released on amazon. So probably over a year and have yet to have any malfunctioning with it? Maybe shoot their customer service an email and see what they say.
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I have used this keyboard for about 4 years and love it. As with most keyboards, the wearing away of the coating on the keys for the most used keys is a pain. As long as you are a "typist" and not a two-finger-hunt-&-peck typist, you will be fine. The soft blue back-lighting makes it nice for use in low-light. It's a large/long keyboard, so I dispensed with the wrist rest thing. Overall, I am happy with mine.
2184249
The keyboard has a quiet stroke, but it is not like a laptop in that the stroke distance is more like a desktop keyboard. If you want something with a good click feel, get a keyboard built with Cherry keys. If you like a softer sound and feel, this is a good keyboard for that. By the way I have 4 computers and keyboards, and this one is my favorite.