SeekerDas Keyboard 4Q Mechanical Keyboard
The Das Keyboard 4Q carries on the mechanical-keyboard company's hardware legacy, but it's the RGB lighting, not the quirky "Q" alerts software, that will justify the price premium for most of the Das faithful.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- THE ULTIMATE SMART COMPUTING EXPERIENCE - The Das Keyboard 4Q is the smart RGB Cherry MX version of the iconic industry standard Das Keyboard 4 Professional. It is the ultimate innovation tool that keeps programmers focused on creating software and operating at the highest level of concentration. No more unwanted interruptions.
- FULLY PROGRAMMABLE RGB KEYS - Instead of relying on snooze-able momentary alerts from different devices, Das Keyboard 4Q ambiently tracks the most important information directly on its RGB keys. Users can configure for their needs: If your site is down or you've been assigned a new task or if the software build fails, Das Keyboard 4Q will change color & let you know. With 16.8M Colors, the Cherry MX RGB will ensure that notifications can be received in every possible color on every possible key.
- UP TO 50 MILLION KEYSTROKES - With industry-leading soft tactile Cherry MX RGB performance-tuned switches, the Das Keyboard 4Q brings together the best in tactile feedback you can feel and gaming-grade performance. Type at the speed of thought, instinctively moving words directly from your brain to your computer. Gives your new mechanical keyboard life up to 50 million keystrokes.
- FULL N-KEY ROLLOVER - Fast typists, productive professionals and gamers will appreciate that Das Keyboard 4Q mechanical keyboard supports full NKRO over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Full n-key rollover (NKRO) scans each button press individually - every key press is recorded, even if you press a bunch of keys simultaneously. Plus anti-ghosting.
- PRE-BUILT Q APPLETS AND MORE - The Q Software uses downloadable applets from Q marketplace to light up the 4Q smart keyboard with user-defined notifications—all color-coded and displayed right on the keyboard. Das Keyboard 4Q has a convenient 2 Port USB Hub for transferring files and connecting devices. No more reaching to the back of your computer. Rugged black anodized aluminum top panel and dedicated media controls: Q button, and OVERSIZED VOLUME KNOB.
PROS
+ Aluminum top plate.
+ Dedicated media controls.
+ Nifty RGB lighting.
CONS
- Q software can be frustrating to use.
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By PCMag on February 08, 2019
The Das Keyboard 4Q carries on the mechanical-keyboard company's hardware legacy, but it's the RGB lighting, not the quirky "Q" alerts software, that will justify the price premium for most of the Das faithful.
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