I poured a cup of coffee onto my previous keyboard and got it short-circuited, so I bought this washable keyboard. Haven't verify the washing function yet, and I don't wanna verify it either.
The looking is stylish. Although I can still feel that I'm pressing on a rubber, the feeling of pressing is good compared to my previous keyboards (Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, Logitech K120).
Overall, I like this product. And I wanna have a mechanical keyboard in the future.
If you are the type of person who is always munching on food and getting crumbs stuck in the keyboard, then this is the keyboard for you. The raised key design on a flat surface means no more cracks for the crumbs to fall between. You can just sweep them off with a small brush. And if that doesn't work, you can always rinse them off.
Functionally the keyboard is pretty basic. It has all the standard buttons and the size and layout are normal. However it does lack some of the specialized keys on more expensive keyboards like controlling sound or a calculator button. Nothing critical, but if you're used to those buttons you will probably miss them.
The keys themselves are a little bit more clicky than I prefer. Which is to say they're probably about average. I like the really flat keyboards that require minimal press to register a keystroke. I'm not really a fan of the white keys because dirt shows up on them more quickly. Sure you can just wipe/wash it off with this keyboard, but why not use a color that minimizes stains?
Overall I think it's a fine budget keyboard. I'm spoiled by Logitech's higher-end keyboards, of which I have several and I really like them all (well, almost all of them). But this is still a good keyboard, especially if you are prone to spills and crumbs.
I like the keyboard and when I first saw the videos that you could wash this keyboard, I thought it was brilliant. I purchased it and the first one I got, one of the numbers didn't work on it (yes, when you plug it in, try all of the keys before you get rid of your old keyboard) so I sent it back and got another one probably 3 days later, it was a quick turn around time. What I noticed is that the keyboard is great for regular typing but it is by no means a gaming keyboard. It is not as easy to move between the keys when you are running from monsters, for instance. There is no curvature to the board or keys as a whole so if you move quickly, you can get hung up. Honestly, I will buy another one or pass this down to kids because of the fact I can wash it when spaghetti or red fruit juice is spilled on it. Acutally, all that was me so far so the washable keyboard is good for being washed when stuff is spilled on it and I game on it because it's my keyboard but I think it would be better for kids because of the washing capability or people with bad eyes (like myself) because the white keys really stand out, even in the dark (they are not glow in the dark, however).
This keyboard will solve my cat hair stuck in the keyboard problem. The keys are raised up on the base instead of imbeded into it. Most crumbs and hair shake right off. LOVE IT
I just got this keyboard today, as my last one, a much more pricey keyboard died from cocoa being spilled on it one too many times... my old keyboard was not only really expensive, it was impossible to clean, and in a house of cats, dogs, foodies... well, keyboards just can't keep up.
This keyboard was made for people like me.
When I first installed the keyboard, the F keys didn't work, particularly the multimedia volume keys which was a big deal to me... but here is the solution and it worked for me.
(( Found solution! Works in Windows 7 and 8. ))
It was Windows problem with HID search upon start (that's why everything works when you plug keyboard while working).
Go to controlpanel
Performance and maintenance
Administrative tools
Choose services...
(Shortcut to Services is to go Start Menu > Rightclick My Computer > Manage)
and scroll down to find Human interface devices
Right click and choose properties
and change startup type from manual to automatic
Reboot and your media buttons should now be working again!
It is a very utilitarian kb nothing fancy, no bells and whistles but rugged, has a good feel and you can clean it which was the selling point, as I have gone through several because something was spilled that had sugar in it and I have rescued one or two by taking it apart and using the softest cloth usually an old tee shirt to gently clean the sandwich film type contacts that are prevalant in modern kb's with 91% alcohol. The keys pop off to aid in cleaning if you happen to drop a cola or coffee or what ever and it looks well sealed even though I would never put one in a dishwasher no matter what, there is a video a gentleman put on the review that just about covers most questions. Being a gamer I prefer corded kbs and this one is the ticket with the usual Logitech quality. Nothing like having an expensive kb and trashing it because as we all know accidents do happen. The white and black contrast is another good feature easy to spot the correct key when you're in a fast action game. All around good board. Personally I made a wedge type deal that raises it up and found some foam type stuff to lay my palms on so that's a non issue.
I like the design. I love the fact that unlike my old keyboard that was nothing more than a dust collector, I am able to keep in clean and dust free! I like the feel of the keys too.
I'm a programmer for a living, and more than that I often do contract work moving from company to company, computer to computer, and of course keyboard to keyboard, so I have used a LOT of keyboards. Additionally I type 100+ words a minute. I never paid much attention to the keyboards I used, other than hating the curved ones and generally not liking laptop keyboards, but I can manage them.
I recently bought a new computer, and decided to get a new keyboard while I was at it, just so everything was shiny. :) I saw this one was washable and picking a keyboard at random, thought washable was kind of a novelty feature and what the heck; give it a try. From the moment I started typing on it I knew I would not be trying another keyboard style for a long time.
I'm not sure what it is about this keyboard.. maybe it's soft or the keys just work with my typing style. I don't know how to articulate it. I rarely write reviews unless I LOVE a product or HATE a product.. in this case it's all LOVE. This keyboard might not be for everyone, but I would definitely recommend giving it a shot. Other folks generally seem to like it based on the other reviews, and so chances are you will too.
I really like this keyboard.
I don't care about being able to wash it, I don't think I'll ever come to that.
for typing its a grate keyboard.
I Logitech make grate item and this is now one of my fav.
I got this keyboard to replace an EZ-EYES keyboard that I accidently destroyed by spilling a little water on it. I would have liked it better if the letters on the keyboard were of a larger font, but for me, the contrast between white keys and the black letters make this keyboard easier to read in low light situations than the EZ-KEYS keyboard.
At first I thought that the angle of the keyboard was just a little too low, but somehow it works for me.
The concave on the surface of these keys are more like a typewriter's keys than that of a computer keyboard's. They float above the keyboard as opposed to sitting in a grove, and they are formed as tiles instead of frustums, so it appears that it would be much more difficult to trap particles underneath or between them.
I will take the other reviewers word for the water resistance of this keyboard, however I caution you to at least consult the back of the keyboard before attempting to submerge it.
This keyboard feels solid. I expect it will serve me well for many years. What more can you ask of a keyboard?
The keys are farther apart than a normal keyboard, so you will need a few days to adjust. But its So easy to clean, really fantastic, I'm hooked. cleans in 10 seconds with a feather duster. haven't had a need to use any water cleaning in 4 months.
... Six months later, still love it, working perfectly, great board, very easy to keep clean.
I love this keyboard! I use it 10 hours a day in my home office, and am extremely satisfied with how this purchase has turned out. Let me give you a rundown on the pros and cons:
Pros:
- The resistance of the keys. They resist just enough so I can rest my fingers on them while I'm formulating a thought, but it only takes a small amount of extra pressure to get the word party started.
- The softness of the keys. They just feel good.
- The sound of the keys. No CLACK CLACK CLACK with every keystroke. Nice and quiet. Not silent (I wouldn't like that anyway), but quiet.
- Holy crap, it's as easy as can be to clean! I work a solid 10 hour day sitting at my desk, which means 2 meals are enjoyed in front of my computer. I'm not sloppy (really!), but y'know, sometimes those croissant flakes jump off the plate and onto my keyboard. Not a problem, just run it under the faucet for a second, do a quick dry with a hand towel and we're good to go.
- I don't have to worry about spilling my morning coffee on it. It doesn't matter! I can just run it under the faucet to clean it up and I'm back working as normal a couple minutes later.
- It just looks nice.
Cons:
- Wired. It would be great if this was wireless, but I'm not going to cry about it.
Definitely a keyboard I would recommend. Certainly good for extended use!
Pros
- Sleek, Cute, Minimalistic
- Lightweight
- WASHABLE!
- Good Clicks and Clacks
Cons
- NO WIRELESS
- Have slight delay (for sensitive users)
- Still not enough Clicks and Clacks
Conclusion
- Not a MUST BUY , but still a GOOD BUY
- Great for a person who occasionally eats and drinks in front of the computer
- Think Carefully if you are using a laptop ( One of your USB ports will be GONE!)
- 5 stars for design, 3.5 stars for its functionality
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