Glowtype Virtually Indestructible Keyboard Illuminated Silicone Flex USB 109KEY

by GrandTec

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 8 x 1.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009B0H08
• Item model number: GLW-1000
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

GrandTec GLW-1000 Glow Type Keyboard GLW-1000 Keyboards & Keypads

Customer Reviews

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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great keyboard for those of us who like them, August 22, 2007

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M. Elaine Murphy (Daly City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I'm on my third one. I wore the first one out(not an illuminated one). It took about two years, all day every day use. The second regular one got moved to another workstation when I found this illuminated one. I would have given it an unqualified five, but it does occasionally turn its illumination on and off by itself -- a kind of whimsical quirk. It's quiet, it gets moved out of the way on my desk when I'm not using it, and I like the illumination (when it decides to let me turn on the switch). I have a piece of thin plexiglass cut to its exact size underneath it so I can slide it under my monitor easily. I am a touch typist, and a pretty fast one; but once I got used to the touch of this keyboard, I didn't have the problems other people talk about in these reviews. And, when it gets dusty and dirty, I just unplug it and go run it under the faucet to clean it, and rub it dry with a towel. Since I eat at my desk, this gets done more often than you'd imagine.

77 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I guess you love it or hate it., February 8, 2007

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S. Howard (Minneapolis Mn) - See all my reviews
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I can't believe the negative reviews of the Grandtec keyboards. I have been using the regular edition for over a year. It's a real steal for the current price too, I bought it locally and spent a lot more. Anyway I just ordered the glow version for another computer and it's basically the same with the glow feature added which can be turned off or on. Many times people complain about products (mice,keyboards,software,etc.) which cause all kinds of nightmares on their computers when in reality they have a messed up computer which needs to be wiped clean and windows reinstalled. That's way to much trouble for many people so they would rather put up with constant issues and curse a lot. I've used the regular edition on all three of my computers without ANY problem. A friend hooked up one of these keyboards and had it not respond at first but I advised them to simply unplug the USB cable and then plug it back in while Windows is running and from then on it worked perfectly and they also now love it as much as I do. Be warned anything this radically different will have a learning curve since it lies very flat and does have a different feel for sure. I got used to it quickly and think the pressure is designed to feel just right. Since it't made from silicone the board I've had for over a year still looks brand new and can be easily cleaned and of course is spill proof etc. I think it's kind of like the split ergo keyboards in that you have to get used to it and maybe it's a love it or hate it thing. I suspect many give up on this keyboard before giving it a chance.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I love this keyboard, February 23, 2007

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J. Werline (San Mateo, CA) - See all my reviews
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I think another reviewer stated it correctly when he said you either hate it or love it. I love it, yet my partner hates it. But, my partner types at up to 170 wpm and I type at about 35-40 wpm. If you type really fast, it will slow you down, making sure you hit each key with enough pressure. But, if you are a slower typist, like me, that's not a big deal. I also like the illumination, even during the day. Much easier on the eyes. And yes, you can easily and quietly type in the dark. I would have given it 5 stars, but knocked it down one star for my partner. :)