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Model S. Professional: Designed for demanding typists
Whether you're looking for speed, precision, comfort or just the pleasing sound of world domination at your fingertips, this is the keyboard for you. Its high performance, mechanical key switch lets you know immediately that you've hit your mark, while the addictive crunch sound it gives you spurs you on to greater heights of genius.
Das Keyboard compares to the legendary IBM Model M. Its best-in-class, mechanical, gold-plated key switches provide a tactile and audio click that makes typing a pure joy.
Wicked-fast response time gives YOU the edge, whether it's gaming, beating a co-worker to the punch with a report or coding that last bit of work for the afternoon. Your fingers (and ears) deserve a keyboard that works with them. After all, what else do you touch for hours each day?
Precision crafted for reliable operation and long life, Das Keyboard is designed to last up to 10 times longer than traditional keyboards. This premium quality product is recyclable which minimizes its environmental impact versus disposable keyboards.
Key Features
German-engineered Mechanical key switches
High-performance, mechanical, gold-plated key switches help maximize typing speed and accuracy.
USB 2.0 hub
The high-speed USB hub allows you to sync and charge your iPhone, iPod or any USB compatible devices.
Extra-long USB cable
Das Keyboard sports a 2-meter (6.6ft) cable that goes through your desk grommet to keep your workspace neat and tidy.
N-key rollover
Model S allows full n-key rollover with a PS2 adapter, and 6 keys with USB. Great for fast typists and gamers alike.
Product Description
Whether you're looking for speed, precision, comfort or just the pleasing sound of world domination at your fingertips, this is the keyboard for you. Its high performance, mechanical key switch lets you know immediately that you've hit your mark, while the addictive crunch sound it gives you spurs you on to greater heights of genius. Das Keyboard compares to the legendary IBM Model M. Its best-in-class, mechanical, gold-plated key switches provide a tactile and audible click that makes typing a joy. Wicked-fast response time gives YOU the edge, whether it's gaming, beating a co-worker to the punch with a report or coding that last bit of work for the afternoon. Your fingers (and ears) deserve a keyboard that works with them. After all, what else do you touch for hours each day? Precision crafted for reliable operation and long life, Das Keyboard is designed to last up to 10 times longer than traditional keyboards. This premium quality product is recyclable which minimizes its environmental impact versus disposable keyboards.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Scott
Amazon Verified Purchase
When I first heard about mechanical keyboards I couldn't believe that someone would spend $100+ on a keyboard. However, after using the Das Keyboard I can see what all the hype is about.
The keys are very responsive and give you great feedback (both audible and tactile) to let you know that keys have been pressed. That being said, this is not a good choice for somewhere where you might be bothering others. Personally, I love the sound that is made on each keystroke and that is one of the reasons I choose this version (instead of the "quiet" version they make).
The keyboard itself feels very sturdy. It is a solid design with a nice glossy finish. It doesn't feel cheap or plasticy like most of the other keyboards I have used.
I have only had the keyboard for a few weeks now, but I know that it is one that will last me for many years to come.
The keys are very responsive and give you great feedback (both audible and tactile) to let you know that keys have been pressed. That being said, this is not a good choice for somewhere where you might be bothering others. Personally, I love the sound that is made on each keystroke and that is one of the reasons I choose this version (instead of the "quiet" version they make).
The keyboard itself feels very sturdy. It is a solid design with a nice glossy finish. It doesn't feel cheap or plasticy like most of the other keyboards I have used.
I have only had the keyboard for a few weeks now, but I know that it is one that will last me for many years to come.
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
First off, this review is for the DAS keyboard model S silent professional. Amazon is unclear as to which model is which. So are all of the reviewers. I'm pretty sure the other one listed by Amazon/JR is actually the "silent" model as it is listed at $6 more, but nobody who reviewed it there noticed this, so I'll just put this review here. I would have ordered from Amazon if this issue were more clear; instead I purchased direct. The Silent has the latest firmware and isn't quite as loud (though it is still plenty loud). It also supposedly has better keys on the silent professional model.
The good: the keyboard is very good. It takes no getting used to; I was immediately much faster than using the standard issue "timex sinclair" chiclet key imac keyboard. It seems sturdy, and I suspect I'll have it a long time. Is it worth it? It certainly is to me. I spend most of my waking hours with my fingers on a keyboard. Me using the junky keyboards that come with modern computers is like an auto mechanic using a Swiss army knife to work on his Ferrari. This is a very good tool for the professional. Despite it being the "silent" model it still has plenty of click. I suspect it wouldn't bother people in the cube next to you, but I work from home. FWIIW, the switches are Cherry browns. The regular louder switches on the "non silent" model are Cherry blues.
The bad: the only bad thing I have to say is that the thing requires two USB ports to use. If they're going to do that to me, the least they could do is give me three USB out ports. Sure, you wouldn't be able to draw full power on all of them. So what? Also, if you use a mouse with your left hand, the placement of the USB ports will annoy you. Yes, I wish I spent less, but for the price of a night out on the town, I have a super great keyboard which will likely last for many years of hard use. Someone suggested making it out of aluminum... I'm not buying it. I would have preferred matte plastic though.
My desktop is an imac. This creates some difficulties with this keyboard: mostly, the volume control. There's a system manager gizmo out there which is supposed to remap the default behavior of the function keys, but it didn't work. I ended up using F2:F4 as volume keys, using some free software called "keyboard maestro" to get it to work. If you don't do this, the keyboard will annoy the hell out of you. Some reviewers have stated that this keyboard is all but useless for OS-X for this reason: I differ. The sound buttons are the only mac specific keys I ever used. I find it more annoying OS-X doesn't allow you to remap F10-F12 in this way.
I'm a bit worried about what people have said about the letters wearing off the keys in earlier models. Supposedly the Silent Professional model uses engraved keys, which should prevent this issue. I'll be weighing in on this review a year from now to let folks know how this has gone, and if I've found other problems with the thing over time.
Should you purchase this keyboard? If you're a software engineer hammering on emacs all day, or a writer, I'd say this keyboard will make your life significantly better. I may have used a better keyboard in the past (somehow this Z-19 in Hamerschlag hall remains a little better in my mind, though it's likely just nostalgia, as the memory is 20 years old now), but I have certainly never owned a better keyboard. This is the Samurai sword of computer keyboards: precise and well made.
Edit add: 1 year later, there is no fading on the letters on any of the keys: I guess the engraved keys turned the trick.
The good: the keyboard is very good. It takes no getting used to; I was immediately much faster than using the standard issue "timex sinclair" chiclet key imac keyboard. It seems sturdy, and I suspect I'll have it a long time. Is it worth it? It certainly is to me. I spend most of my waking hours with my fingers on a keyboard. Me using the junky keyboards that come with modern computers is like an auto mechanic using a Swiss army knife to work on his Ferrari. This is a very good tool for the professional. Despite it being the "silent" model it still has plenty of click. I suspect it wouldn't bother people in the cube next to you, but I work from home. FWIIW, the switches are Cherry browns. The regular louder switches on the "non silent" model are Cherry blues.
The bad: the only bad thing I have to say is that the thing requires two USB ports to use. If they're going to do that to me, the least they could do is give me three USB out ports. Sure, you wouldn't be able to draw full power on all of them. So what? Also, if you use a mouse with your left hand, the placement of the USB ports will annoy you. Yes, I wish I spent less, but for the price of a night out on the town, I have a super great keyboard which will likely last for many years of hard use. Someone suggested making it out of aluminum... I'm not buying it. I would have preferred matte plastic though.
My desktop is an imac. This creates some difficulties with this keyboard: mostly, the volume control. There's a system manager gizmo out there which is supposed to remap the default behavior of the function keys, but it didn't work. I ended up using F2:F4 as volume keys, using some free software called "keyboard maestro" to get it to work. If you don't do this, the keyboard will annoy the hell out of you. Some reviewers have stated that this keyboard is all but useless for OS-X for this reason: I differ. The sound buttons are the only mac specific keys I ever used. I find it more annoying OS-X doesn't allow you to remap F10-F12 in this way.
I'm a bit worried about what people have said about the letters wearing off the keys in earlier models. Supposedly the Silent Professional model uses engraved keys, which should prevent this issue. I'll be weighing in on this review a year from now to let folks know how this has gone, and if I've found other problems with the thing over time.
Should you purchase this keyboard? If you're a software engineer hammering on emacs all day, or a writer, I'd say this keyboard will make your life significantly better. I may have used a better keyboard in the past (somehow this Z-19 in Hamerschlag hall remains a little better in my mind, though it's likely just nostalgia, as the memory is 20 years old now), but I have certainly never owned a better keyboard. This is the Samurai sword of computer keyboards: precise and well made.
Edit add: 1 year later, there is no fading on the letters on any of the keys: I guess the engraved keys turned the trick.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Let me say this first of all. If you do not like noisy tactile keyboards this one is not for you. If you have used a IBM model M or one of the old Northgate keyboards you will love this keyboard. I have had computers since the old Heath kits and then bought a Northgate computer with the state of the art Intel processor - a 386DX and with the computer came a Northgate Omni keyboard. I loved it. Thats all thats ledt of that old system. Long tossed but kept keyboard.
The Model S Professional is the keyboard I purchased. It is the one with the lettered keys. They make one without lettering so be sure of what you want. I have had it now for a couple of weeks now. It has the feedback that I like. You know when you press a key, you hear the key-press as well as feel the positive feedback. It seems to be very well made. It is not ergonomic as there are no wrist rests. It is not a media keyboard but I do not use those features anyway. I have owned a Logitech Wave and K350 keyboard and a Microsoft media keyboard (6000). I just don't like the feedback from these membrane keyboards.
Oh yes it is a wired keyboard with a two port USB hub located on the side. To get the full benefit of the unlimited n-key rollover you need the old style PS2 port and in addition a USB port so that the USB hub on the keyboard will function.
Very expensive but well worth the price.
The Model S Professional is the keyboard I purchased. It is the one with the lettered keys. They make one without lettering so be sure of what you want. I have had it now for a couple of weeks now. It has the feedback that I like. You know when you press a key, you hear the key-press as well as feel the positive feedback. It seems to be very well made. It is not ergonomic as there are no wrist rests. It is not a media keyboard but I do not use those features anyway. I have owned a Logitech Wave and K350 keyboard and a Microsoft media keyboard (6000). I just don't like the feedback from these membrane keyboards.
Oh yes it is a wired keyboard with a two port USB hub located on the side. To get the full benefit of the unlimited n-key rollover you need the old style PS2 port and in addition a USB port so that the USB hub on the keyboard will function.
Very expensive but well worth the price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Had my Das for 2 semesters now
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Published 4 days ago by D. Far
3.0 out of 5 stars
mechanical keyboards not worth it
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Published 21 days ago by john
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed in quality
I bought this keyboard on 9/30/11 based on reviews on Amazon and other web site reviews, thinking I was buying a quality built keyboard, meaning the keyboard will have a long life... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Clay Phelan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great keyboard if it were the right on!
DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT KEY LAYOUT FOR MAC and even when I made sure of the number. Using it anyway as I needed a keyboard.
Published 1 month ago by Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love the click click sound and feel
It has been too long since my last mechanical keyboard died and i replaced it with a string of cheap computer store models. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Active Shooter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great keyboard for typing - BUT THAT IS ALL
I have had this keyboard for about two months and can honestly say that it is great. The feel, the response, and the build quality are all top notch - better than any keyboard I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome keyboard
Feels completely different than any keyboard I've used before. (first mechanical keyboard) It takes some getting used to. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good craftsman doesn't blame his tools
A good craftsman doesn't blame his tools, but he does know to select the proper one for the job. I do a lot of typing and my laptop's keyboard, while okay for hammering out a quick... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kevin P. Griffis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to type accurately
I like the crisp feel and auditory feedback, although the noise sometimes bothers others in the room. It's easy to type accurately. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Coral
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the only way to type
If you are looking for a keyboard with positive feedback then this is it. I like how it feels under my fingers.
Published 4 months ago by brad t cahoon
