Additionally, the excellent tactile feedback on the Cherry MX Brown switches allowed me to precisely feel each and every keypress which in turn helped raise both typing accuracy and speed. Each of the keys felt very good to the fingertips and the travel distance of each key felt very natural. For this keyboard, I found the strong suit to be typing.
Model S Professional Silent Performance Test 1 Typing: 1,000 Word ReviewĪs you know, I type a lot of reviews and articles for Custom PC Review and being able to do so comfortably is my number one concern when testing out a new keyboard.
For full N-key rollover, a USB to PS/2 adapter is included as well. The keyboard comes with a 6.6 ft (2 meter) usb cable and 2 USB plugs, one for the keyboard connection, the other for the USB hub. Additionally, 4 large rubber feet keep the keyboard in place during hardcore typing sessions.Ī full speed USB 2.0 hub is included in this keyboard giving you the convenience of full speed USB 2.0 transfers without having to reach around the back of your computer.
The bottom of the keyboard features a very solid plastic construction along with two plastic feet giving you the option of raising the keyboard. The keyboard also sports a classy glossy finish which looks nice at first, but does become victim to fingerprints and dust. Very classy looking Das Keyboard logo on the top right accompanied by bright blue numlock, capslock, and scroll lock LED indicators. No Windows key disabling function either, which is fine considering this isn’t a gaming keyboard. No macros, no media keys, no loads of useless functions. Made in Taiwan, where everything’s made these days…įrontal view of the keyboard. Nothing flashy, just a picture of the keyboard in front.Ī couple features, most notably the Cherry MX Brown keyswitches which feature tactile feedback, but no clicky sound. A Closer Look at the Model S Professional Silent
Mac users can swap the command/control/options keys to match the Mac keyboard layout using the Mac OS X keyboard control panel.2 USB ports or 1 USB port + 1 PS/2 port – USB to PS/2 adapter (included).Compatible with PS/2 and USB KVM switches.Dimensions: 18in x 6.5in x 1in (thickest portion, feet not extended, 1.5in w/ extended feet).Extra long two-meter (6.6-foot) USB cable.Two-port USB hub 1.1 and 2.0 compatible.Glossy black upper enclosure with matching black USB cable – Darth Vader approved.