Question 1

Hi there. Could you tell me if this RK-9100xR  model is the same as the RK-9100I just with the illumination? I'm asking because I work nights and I currently have the RK-9100I and just need illumination on it to see the keys. As I am a transcriptionist with heavy typing for more than 8 hours, I need the keyboard to have the same feel on the keys. I have purchased about 4 mechanical keyboards in the past 6 weeks due to the illumination they have, but all 4 have keys texture and feel response that hurt my fingers. So, if the texture and keys feel exactly same as the RK-9100I, I could adjust to this keyboard. Look forward to your response. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

I don't know anything about the RK-9100I, but it is advertised to have the same texture and feedback then I suspect it's very similar. Mine has Cherry MX Blue switches, which are pretty loud but feel stable -- good for deliberate typists. I do like the texture on the keys a lot. They feel smooth but never slippery. I can't imagine the switches would hurt your fingers (clicking sound and a tiny bump)...but maybe if you're experiencing something like that you should go with MX Red or Brown switches, since they have the least resistance. Hope that helps you...like I said I'm not familiar with the other keyboard you're asking about.

Question 2

Does this keyboard "remember" your macros and remappings if you bring it from one computer to another? (Some have onboard memory)

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure since I've only used this for my one computer. However, I would assume so since I would sometimes leave the gaming setting on on my keyboard by accident and I would be in my bios or something that doesn't involve any drivers I installed and it would still do bindings. This is just from my experiences, though. Keep asking around if you want a straight answer. Hope I helped a little!

Question 3

Can the key caps be arranged to the Dvorak type without the keys being uneven?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at the keys from the side of the keyboard and see if the keys in each row are at different angles. If they are then it will feel weird and uneven to the touch in a Dvorak layout. I looked at mine and they differ in angle. It will be best to buy a genuine Dvorak set of keys for the board. Or you can arrange them and test the feel and see if that works for you.

Question 4

is rosewill apollo RK-9100xR compatible with mac? what i mean is can i just plug and play or i need to remap it?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Keys
Item	RK-9100XB	RK-9100XBBL	RK-9100XBBR	RK-9100XBRE	RK-9100XR	RK-9100XRBL	RK-9100XRBR	RK-9100XRRE
Switches	Cherry MX Blue	Cherry MX Black	Cherry MX Brown	Cherry MX Red	Cherry MX Blue	Cherry MX Black	Cherry MX Brown	Cherry MX Red
Game-Mode	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Anti-Ghosting	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Extra keycaps	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller	8Keys + 1 Puller
Illumination
Color	Blue	Blue	Blue	Blue	Red	Red	Red	Red
Illumination Control	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode	3Levels + 1 Breathing Mode
More Features
Software	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Extra Hub	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0	2 x USB2.0
Multimedia	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Wrist Pad	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√

Brand	Rosewill
Model	Apollo RK-9100xR

Keyboard Interface	USB
Design Style	Gaming
Palm Rest	Detachable
Normal Keys	104
Mechanical Keyboard	Yes
Key Switch	Blue Cherry MX
Keyboard Color	Black
Dimensions	Keyboard: 1.00" x 17.50" x 5.70" Wrist pad: 0.55" x 17.50" x 2.40"
Type	Wired

Rosewill Apollo - RK-9100xR - Mechanical Keyboard with Red Backlight

100% Cherry MX mechanical Key Switches

Red LED Backlit Keys

High-Speed USB 2.0 Hub

Up to 50 Macro Keys

Ergonomic Design

Gold-Plated Connectors

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