Pros: I absolutely love this keyboard! It's heavy (as most 'clicky' keyboards are.) It looks very nice, and most importantly it just feels (and sounds!) awesome to type on.
It is a mechanical keyboard, and as such is louder than a membrane KB -- but not too loud. It's actually "just right" :-)
The usb ports on the side are a nice touch for throwing a thumb drive in quick, although they're a bit snug.
Cons: I literally just got this a couple hours ago, and I can't think of any cons right now.
Overall Review: I had a "clicky" keyboard years ago with my IBM XT. Yes. The original LOUD, all metal keyboard. But I absolutely LOVED typing on it.
Since then, I've used only the membrane keyboards, and I had forgotten how much of a difference a good keyboard makes, and this is a great keyboard. I purchased this one after doing a lot of research, and watching a lot of YouTube videos of keyboard reviews. I received it today and I couldn't be happier. Absolutely no buyers remorse!
I will probably never go back to any membrane keyboard.
Pros: Feel: Allows for as light or hard a touch as you want and still registers a key press. Pleasant, minor resistance on each key. A pleasure to type on.
Sound: Louder than any laptop or desktop membrance keyboard, but much quieter than older clicky keyboards. Working in a cube farm in a quiet office, I've never gotten any complaints.
Price: This is an average/good price for a solid mechanical keyboard.
Cons: Requires PS/2 port to guarantee no "key jamming" when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. Still, I've never run into an issue while typing or programming. I don't game on this keyboard - I use it exclusive at the office, so I can't speak to any WASD keyboard jamming issues.
If you don't want mechanical then you can find cheaper keyboards, obviously.
Overall Review: This keyboard can be connected with PS/2 port (if you've got one!) or via USB. PS/2 connectivity will prevent "ghost keys" or "key jamming" when too many keys are pressed at the same time. USB connectivity is a bit more practical as it enables the two USB ports on the side, providing a mini hub for your small USB devices.
Bonus: Due to the click sounds, people listening to you type will think you're typing twice as fast as you really are!
Pros: This is my first mechanical keyboard and it feels great. Feels responsive and some of the tougher keys like "tab" and "esc" are easier to reach on this keyboard than on the mac keyboard.
Cons: The media keys like play/pause and volume require you to press the "function" key down when using them. Doesn't look like you can change this via any settings. Not sure why it's made this way, but I guess it's fine once you get used to it.
Overall Review: The keys are super loud. Fine for a private workspace, maybe not so fine for a shared bedroom or office.
2 USB ports are on the right side. Requires an extra USB plug to use.
Pros: Yes it is solid, and the keys do have a precision mechanical feel.
Cons: The cable is stiff and plastic, non-removable, and feels cheap. I bought another mechanical keyboard, still a good brand, that was half the price and had a nice removable braided cable.
I have one key ('T') that occasionally sits lower than the other keys and does not click properly. Still works, but it's distracting and I expect no problems at all from a keyboard at this price. I have a while to return the keyboard if I wish, but I paid for a perfect keyboard.
Overall Review: I'm wondering if I've paid too much for marketing with this keyboard. It's good, but at this price it needs to be better. Next time I will go with one of the newer entrants to the mechanical keyboard market.
Pros: I absolutely love this keyboard! It's heavy (as most 'clicky' keyboards are.) It looks very nice, and most importantly it just feels (and sounds!) awesome to type on. It is a mechanical keyboard, and as such is louder than a membrane KB -- but not too loud. It's actually "just right" :-) The usb ports on the side are a nice touch for throwing a thumb drive in quick, although they're a bit snug.
Cons: I literally just got this a couple hours ago, and I can't think of any cons right now.
Overall Review: I had a "clicky" keyboard years ago with my IBM XT. Yes. The original LOUD, all metal keyboard. But I absolutely LOVED typing on it. Since then, I've used only the membrane keyboards, and I had forgotten how much of a difference a good keyboard makes, and this is a great keyboard. I purchased this one after doing a lot of research, and watching a lot of YouTube videos of keyboard reviews. I received it today and I couldn't be happier. Absolutely no buyers remorse! I will probably never go back to any membrane keyboard.