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I've tested hundreds of keyboards and the 20-year-old classic Das Keyboard has held up better than any - how do modern ones compare?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.eurogamer.net/tech-this-20-year-old-das-keyboard-paved-the-way-for-modern-mechanicals-but-how-does-it-hold-up-in-2025

You know you're back in the office for the day when you bring in your #DASkeyboard again. Clickity clack!

#mechanicalkeyboard #mechcanialkeyboards #brownswitches

Don't get me wrong, I'm a #DasKeyboard fan—heck, I'm typing this on a Das Keyboard—but I'm mystified and amused by the fact that they just sent me a "How did we do?" survey about a customer support ticket that was filed and resolved _nearly nine years ago_.
That's a pretty impressive screw-up. I wonder how many other people they sent those emails to.
The amazing thing about computers is how dramatically they expand the scope of things that could go wrong.
#tech

Don't get me wrong, I'm a #DasKeyboard fan—heck, I'm typing this on a Das Keyboard—but I'm mystified and amused by the fact that they just sent me a "How did we do?" survey about a customer support ticket that was filed and resolved _nearly nine years ago_.
That's a pretty impressive screw-up. I wonder how many other people they sent those emails to.
The amazing thing about computers is how dramatically they expand the scope of things that could go wrong.
#tech

Been using it for a while now. As a #daskeyboard user, I have to say this is the best one yet for me. Not as “clicky” but still a well constructed and rock solid build. https://mastodon.social/@appleinsider/113082700971893806

Been using it for a while now. As a #daskeyboard user, I have to say this is the best one yet for me. Not as “clicky” but still a well constructed and rock solid build. https://mastodon.social/@appleinsider/113082700971893806

I bought a Das Keyboard 4 last month, and I’m loving it!

There is one feature that makes me smile every time I use it: the sleep button. Never thought it would be so useful with a PC, specially with my system consuming <2W during sleep. Also the USB hub is quite handy.

It definitely made me use my PC more

#daskeyboard

I bought a Das Keyboard 4 last month, and I’m loving it!

There is one feature that makes me smile every time I use it: the sleep button. Never thought it would be so useful with a PC, specially with my system consuming <2W during sleep. Also the USB hub is quite handy.

It definitely made me use my PC more

#daskeyboard

Apparently this was *intentional* from DasKeyboard??

#DasKeyboard #keyboard

Apparently this was *intentional* from DasKeyboard??

#DasKeyboard #keyboard

So, update. This might not be a #Gnome problem at all. Rather it seems that the right Super key is just dead on this #DasKeyboard Pro 6. I installed Input Remapper and couldn't get anything from record, so I did libinput debug-events and also got nothing at all when I pressed it. How weird.

So, update. This might not be a #Gnome problem at all. Rather it seems that the right Super key is just dead on this #DasKeyboard Pro 6. I installed Input Remapper and couldn't get anything from record, so I did libinput debug-events and also got nothing at all when I pressed it. How weird.

Love that compact design of it. Didn’t expect it to be so heavy as its it visibly smaller then the 4PRO version. #Apple #MacStudio #DasKeyboard #MacTigr

Love that compact design of it. Didn’t expect it to be so heavy as its it visibly smaller then the 4PRO version. #Apple #MacStudio #DasKeyboard #MacTigr

Little weekend upgrade for my #Apple #MacStudio. The #DasKeyboard #MacTigr as an upgrade to the previous model, 4 PRO.

Mechanical, low profile, RED switches QWERTY version.

4 PRO will be used on my secondary work setup

Little weekend upgrade for my #Apple #MacStudio. The #DasKeyboard #MacTigr as an upgrade to the previous model, 4 PRO.

Mechanical, low profile, RED switches QWERTY version.

4 PRO will be used on my secondary work setup

Holy crap, I think I'm in love! Earlier this week I had a somewhat disappointing experience with the #ModelM #keyboard, and after repeatedly being encouraged to try out a smaller form factor than the #tkl or #tenkeyless (no numeric keypad), I decided to use my lunch break to visit the local gear shop. It's located way to close to my place of work, which in itself is a curse. Anyway, I was jonesing for a small keyboard, possibly wireless as well, that would fit in my work bag and perhaps be programmable. I've been looking at #Keychron keyboards a couple of times, but so far I've only had a #DasKeyboard TKL 4C and a #Vamilo va88m. Those, unfortunately, are not programmable in any way. I was unsure to get smooth red switches or brown tactile ones, but this is what I ended up with: the Keychron K6 Pro with prelubed Keychron K Pro Mechanical Brown switches, and by Cthulhu's tentacle beard, this keyboard is beyond delicious. More in thread.

Holy crap, I think I'm in love! Earlier this week I had a somewhat disappointing experience with the #ModelM #keyboard, and after repeatedly being encouraged to try out a smaller form factor than the #tkl or #tenkeyless (no numeric keypad), I decided to use my lunch break to visit the local gear shop. It's located way to close to my place of work, which in itself is a curse. Anyway, I was jonesing for a small keyboard, possibly wireless as well, that would fit in my work bag and perhaps be programmable. I've been looking at #Keychron keyboards a couple of times, but so far I've only had a #DasKeyboard TKL 4C and a #Vamilo va88m. Those, unfortunately, are not programmable in any way. I was unsure to get smooth red switches or brown tactile ones, but this is what I ended up with: the Keychron K6 Pro with prelubed Keychron K Pro Mechanical Brown switches, and by Cthulhu's tentacle beard, this keyboard is beyond delicious. More in thread.

So #MechanicalKeyboard enthusiast and #Linux people in EU-land. How many of you would buy these - 1.25U #Tux Logo - if in the EU (German) #DasKeyboard shop. (They need a minimum order, details later).

So #MechanicalKeyboard enthusiast and #Linux people in EU-land. How many of you would buy these - 1.25U #Tux Logo - if in the EU (German) #DasKeyboard shop. (They need a minimum order, details later).

The #DasKeyboard Professional 6 *product* is fantastic. The quality control and support are sadly lacking. Despite being marketed for #Linux, they only release firmware updates for Windows. The cable connection went bad on my original one and my replacement came in damaged. The box wasn't damaged. It appears to have come from the warehouse like this. 😬

For the top tier price, they really need to step up the support and QC on these.

The #DasKeyboard Professional 6 *product* is fantastic. The quality control and support are sadly lacking. Despite being marketed for #Linux, they only release firmware updates for Windows. The cable connection went bad on my original one and my replacement came in damaged. The box wasn't damaged. It appears to have come from the warehouse like this. 😬

For the top tier price, they really need to step up the support and QC on these.

As much as I love typing on the #DasKeyboard Professional 6, their quality control really needs some improvement. #keyboard #mechanicalkeyboard

This is how my replacement arrived:

UPDATE: They're sending me a replacement volume knob part.

As much as I love typing on the #DasKeyboard Professional 6, their quality control really needs some improvement. #keyboard #mechanicalkeyboard

This is how my replacement arrived:

UPDATE: They're sending me a replacement volume knob part.

Update on the #DasKeyboard replacement. They strongly suggest that RMA orders should be sent via UPS as USPS "loses packages". UPS has lost my replacement keyboard. In fairness, DasKeyboard was quick to send out the replacement and these things happen. I'm more annoyed that they closed the ticket before I got my replacement so that I had to file a new one over the same issue, since there's no way to re-open tickets.

Update on the #DasKeyboard replacement. They strongly suggest that RMA orders should be sent via UPS as USPS "loses packages". UPS has lost my replacement keyboard. In fairness, DasKeyboard was quick to send out the replacement and these things happen. I'm more annoyed that they closed the ticket before I got my replacement so that I had to file a new one over the same issue, since there's no way to re-open tickets.

My #DasKeyboard issue ended up not being firmware related, but hardware - the cable connection is now such that I have to readjust the angle of it every morning with a well placed coffee cup if I want The keys from 0 to . to work. I'm hoping for a smooth RMA process because I otherwise absolutely love this keyboard.

My #DasKeyboard issue ended up not being firmware related, but hardware - the cable connection is now such that I have to readjust the angle of it every morning with a well placed coffee cup if I want The keys from 0 to . to work. I'm hoping for a smooth RMA process because I otherwise absolutely love this keyboard.

Had this keyboard for about 7 years now. Been my main work keyboard for about 6 with 4.5 of those in the office. Some keys so worn I could see the imprint of the stalks.

Finally put new key caps on, and removed the years of grossness.

New key cap feeling! #keyboard #mechanicalkeyboard #keyboardrevival #daskeyboard

Gizmodo: Cherry Goes After Copycats With a New Generation of Mechanical Keyboard Switches https://gizmodo.com/cherry-new-generation-mechanical-keyboard-switches-mx2a-1850775328?utm_source=regular #computerperipherals #keyboardtechnology #computerkeyboards #cherrybrowns #gateronbrown #hotswapping #daskeyboard #jimfoster #cherryag #keycap #switch #razer #mx

Did not need to type on my #laptops #keyboard for a REALLY long time (years).

Now I have to, thanks to vacation/workation/...

Oh gosh I HATE it. Really do. And it's a good one, actually (Lenovo).

First day, and I soooooo miss my #DasKeyboard.

Did not need to type on my #laptops #keyboard for a REALLY long time (years).

Now I have to, thanks to vacation/workation/...

Oh gosh I HATE it. Really do. And it's a good one, actually (Lenovo).

First day, and I soooooo miss my #DasKeyboard.

If you are a #Linux user, as a caveat emptor, despite #DasKeyboard advertising Linux support for the 6 Professional #keyboard, they do not support Linux (or MacOS) for firmware updates.

From support:
"The firmware updater can only be run from a Windows computer or VM. I'm sorry we do not have an installer program that will run on a Linux distro."

This doesn't mean it won't work out of box, but you won't have access to bug fixes that might impact you.

If you are a #Linux user, as a caveat emptor, despite #DasKeyboard advertising Linux support for the 6 Professional #keyboard, they do not support Linux (or MacOS) for firmware updates.

From support:
"The firmware updater can only be run from a Windows computer or VM. I'm sorry we do not have an installer program that will run on a Linux distro."

This doesn't mean it won't work out of box, but you won't have access to bug fixes that might impact you.

Ah, that's better. #Fedora #DasKeyboard #keyboard

Ah, that's better. #Fedora #DasKeyboard #keyboard

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Ooo, #DasKeyboard!!

@SolusSpider

Ooo, #DasKeyboard!!

@sfierbaugh @rlegg
I used an early gen #DasKeyboard years ago and definitely was impressed. Unfortunately at this point I’ll never spend anywhere near $100 or more if it’s not a hot swap board. I can’t ignore the value add of hot swap switch sockets. My #Womier was around $70 and it’s a hot swap board, with RGB, that came with keycaps and switches.

@sean @rlegg #DasKeyboard for me.

This #DasKeyboard Professional 6 is the #keyboard typing equivalent to writing with a really nice #fountainpen.

This #DasKeyboard Professional 6 is the #keyboard typing equivalent to writing with a really nice #fountainpen.

DIY-Reparatur einer defekten Tastatur

Meine heißgeliebte "daskeyboard 4 Root" Tastatur habe ich mir 2018 gekauft. Das war das erste mal, dass ich bewusst Geld in das Stück Peripherie gesteckt habe, das ich nahezu den ganzen Tag an den Fingern habe. Und den Kauf habe ich bis zum heutigen Tag nicht bereut. Und sie zeigt auch noch la

https://www.commander1024.de/wordpress/2022/10/diy-reparatur-einer-defekten-tastatur/

#Blackpill #daskeyboard #DIY #Mikrocontroller #QMK #STM32 #Tastatur

Review: Das Keyboard’s MacTigr is a snappy, but limited, Mac mechanical - Enlarge / Das Keyboard MacTigr mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon H... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1872213 #mechanicalkeyboards #daskeyboard #gadgetology #keyboards #tech