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The Das Keyboard 4 Professional is exactly what I was looking for and I've got no complaints at all. Das, however, could do a hell of a lot better with their customer support. Some pro-active messaging would have gone a long way. Aug 18, 2017 - Free Shipping. Buy Das Keyboard 4 Professional Clicky MX Blue Mechanical Keyboard at Walmart.com.

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Once standard in the industry, mechanical keyboards were largely replaced as manufacturers’ keyboard of choice over the past 15 to 20 years. Membrane layer keyboards — i.e., most “normal” or “standard” keyboards — offered manufacturers an alternative to mechanical keyboards that were cheaper to produce and had the potential to be thinner and quieter. But those who spend most of their time in front of a computer typing feel that the sacrifices introduced by membrane layer keyboards have gone too far, and that mechanical keyboards still offer the best quality and typing experience. This has led to a resurgence in the mechanical keyboard market over the past few years, with companies new and old starting to market mechanical keyboards as the for typing.

We here at TekRevue couldn’t be happier. For the past two years, almost every word published here at TekRevue was typed out on a mechanical keyboard. In the case of our primary Mac Pro workstation, that keyboard is the.

While there are many manufacturers of mechanical keyboards, brand is relatively unique in that it offers a model tailored specifically for Macs and OS X. We love our Das Keyboard Professional Model S for its incredible build quality and great typing experience, but there are some quirks that have always bothered us. Specifically, the Model S is a bit old at this point and only offers USB 2.0 support, which limits the usefulness of the keyboard’s built-in USB hub. The keyboard also requires the use of a Function key shortcut combination in order to access common functions like volume and media playback while still preserving access to the standard F-keys. Finally, and on a personal note, we’re not crazy about the keyboard’s glossy black finish, which easily attracts dust and fingerprints. Despite these issues, the Das Keyboard Professional Model S offered a fantastic typing experience that was significantly better than the chiclet style that we used previously. A full explanation of the is outside the scope of this review but, in short, we type faster, more accurately, and more comfortably with a Das Keyboard than with any Apple, Logitech, or other “standard” keyboard we’ve ever tried.

Enter the Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac In late 2014, Metadot introduced the, an update to the company’s full-sized mechanical keyboard line that looked like it addressed most of our issues with the Das Keyboard Professional Model S. The only problem? It was designed for Windows/PC use and lacked Mac-specific modifier and function keys.

In March 2015, however, Metadot gave the Das Keyboard 4 the Mac treatment and the. Several readers who knew that we were fond of the Das Keyboard brand asked us about the new Das Keyboard 4. With our Model S still performing admirably, however, we couldn’t justify purchasing a replacement just yet, especially at the keyboard’s relatively high list price of $175. Thankfully, the fine folks from Metadot loaned us a Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac for review, and we’ve been testing it out over the past few weeks. Primary Features & Specifications The Mac version of the Das Keyboard 4 Professional is virtually identical to its Windows-targeted counterpart, but includes full support for OS X modifier and function keys.

It sports a 104-key layout and OS X function keys for screen brightness, optical disk eject, volume mute, system sleep, and media playback (previous, play/pause, next). There’s also a new rotating volume knob that replaces the dedicated volume up/down keys on the Model S.

The volume knob has been particularly useful as the Model S required the user to hold the keyboard’s Function key in order to access the volume keys in the F-key row. As we mentioned previously, one of the great features of the Das Keyboard Professional Model S is its build quality, with a nice solid weight, clean lines, crisp key movement.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional Brown

With the Das Keyboard 4, Metadot has improved even further on build quality with a slightly thinner design that is just as sturdy, and paired it with an anodized aluminum top panel with a matte finish that resists fingerprints. On the technical side of things, the Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac offers USB 3.0 support, with a 2-port hub on the top-right edge of the keyboard. Some users may find this placement a bit awkward, as the user cannot see the USB ports without picking the keyboard up or rotating it around on the desk. We eventually got used to the location of the ports but still occasionally lining up the USB plug for correct insertion. As a comparison, the Das Keyboard Professional Model S has its USB 2.0 hub on the right edge of the keyboard, making the ports relatively easier to access.

Even this, however, has its downsides as long USB devices or bulky cables plugged into this port may interfere with right-handed mouse users. If we had to choose, we’d likely want the USB hub on the side of the keyboard like the Model S, but this is a relatively small complaint that likely won’t matter at all to some users. Speaking of USB hubs, the Das Keyboard 4’s USB 3.0 hub is accommodated by the same cable as the keyboard’s signal (the Model S utilized two USB 2.0 plugs, one for the keyboard signal and one for USB hub data).

With increasingly limited USB ports on modern Macs, this switch from a 2-plug design to a single plug is not only convenient, but arguably a requirement. Continued on Page 2.

Uber Quality, Uber Design The Das Keyboard 4 Professional mechanical keyboard experience is like no other. From the initial idea to every fine detail when crafting this machine, the experience we deliver to customers is what drives our team. The combination of tactile feel, the psycho-acoustic experience, and incredible craftsmanship all deliver an unmatched typing experience that only Das Keyboard 4 offers. With a Das Keyboard 4, you'll type faster and longer. It feels so good, you won't want to stop. Best-In-Class Cherry MX Switches Das Keyboard uses best-in-class, Cherry MX mechanical key switches that provide tactile and audio feedback so accurate it allows you to execute every keystroke with lightning-fast precision. Its high-performance, gold-plated switches provide the best contact and typing experience because, unlike other metals, gold does not rust, increasing the lifespan of the switch.

The Das Keyboard 4 Professional mechanical keyboard is available in both the Cherry MX Brown and Cherry MX Blue switches. The Best Keyboards of 2018 - PC Magazine.

Das Keyboard 4 Professional & Ultimate Keyboards

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Best Keyboard for Typing Enthusiast - PC Gamer Features: Cherry MX mechanical key switches with gold contacts The Cherry MX Brown switches have a soft, tactile bump about halfway through the key press. The Soft Pressure Point switch technology makes the mechanical keyboard less clicky while providing an awesome tactile experience. Dedicated media control with an oversized volume knob With its large volume knob, Das Keyboard 4 Professional allows users to quickly adjust volume while on a Skype call, in a Google Hangout, or streaming online music. The Das Keyboard 4 also provides quick access to dedicated media controls such as mute, play, pause, next and previous track. 2-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub - 10x the speed of USB 2.0 Need to transfer videos to your workstation but don’t have time to wait all day for file transfers to complete? Das Keyboard 4 Professional has a blazing fast two-port USB 3.0 hub to transfer music, high-resolution pictures, and large videos at up to 5Gb per second. That’s 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

It is backward compatible with all USB 2.0/1.1 devices and hosts so previous peripheral investments are protected. Full N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Programmers and fast typists will love to hear that Das Keyboard 4 Professional supports full n-key rollover (NKRO) over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Just press shift + mute to toggle NKRO. Anodized aluminum top panel Featuring a stunning look, Das Keyboard 4 Professional has been designed with a slick anodized aluminum top panel. Extra Long Cable Das Keyboard 4 Professional sports a 2-meter (6.5ft) cable that goes through desk grommets to keep your workspace neat and tidy.

Now equipped with only one USB cable to power the keyboard and USB hub at the same time. Every Detail Matters Featuring a stunning look, Das Keyboard 4 Professional has been designed with a slick anodized aluminum top panel, a resonance-free bottom enclosure, a magnetically attached ruler/footbar, and a laser-engraved aluminum bottom label.all which make the design feel more amazing and the typing feel more responsive. Physical Specifications:.

Extra long 6.5 ft (201 cm) USB cable with single USB type-A connector. Dimensions: 18 x 6.8 x.80 inches (45.72 x 17.272 x 2.032 cm). Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) System Requirements:. PC Windows, Linux, or ChromeOS.

Canon scangear software for mac. One USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 port. No driver required. Firmware updatable Merchant SKU:. DASK4MKPROCLI (Clicky - Cherry MX Blue). DASK4MKPROSIL (Soft Tactile - Cherry MX Brown) Shipping Information:. Free ground shipping. Usually ships in 1-2 days.

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