No.

Generally speaking, problems only happen on boards using Standard LED (the one that looks like nipple).

K70 uses SMD LED that is hidden somewhere under the switch.

*Edit: By the way, Strafe RGB has nicer lights than K70 RGB. Difficult to explain, but you can compare both side by side & see what I mean.

This post has been edited by [davey.havok]: Jan 5 2016, 05:14 PM

PM'ed you

The spacebar looks like it has some sort of hobbit growth disorder

Gamers Hideout got demo unit, can go there & molest a bit

Can be ordered from Taobao

Are you sure you want it? It's a good product but:
- No dedicated on/off button
- No option to connect via USB (the cable is just to charge the battery)
- Some people have unsolvable issues with pairing

Personally I would wait another 1-2 generations until they improve it

This is available to purchase once again

Anybody getting?

If you don't have one, you can't officially graduate from beginner to pro

I think the whole idea is to force yourself to get used to it...

pics pl0x


justnits pinjam you? So nice

Nice

I prefer the look of your top plate over the current Massdrop one

Don't those tall bolts get in the way? I'd personally choose screws that are flush with the top plate

As for keycaps... Looks like Ergodox users got very limited choice: either blanks or Granite zzz

Anything particular in mind? SA GB for ergodoxian kit always seems to miss the MOQ zzz

cancerous.... buzzword of the day?

Whenever I see this guy's post I dunno whether to laugh or cry

you not in that FB group...?

Err... bro... Cherry MX Board 2.0 is considered cheap


Don't know? Maybe he likes bumble bee

The most overkill is Armageddon

It's cheap & it has Cherry MX but the branding really teruk

He's talking about the Model M, not about you

umm, bro, not that wise to advertise your airsoft collection in your signature

Short Review: E-Element TKL Mechanical Keyboard

Specs:
• Tenkeyless 87-key ANSI layout
• Outemu blue switches
• Aluminum top plate (silver) with white plastic body
• White backlighting
• White doubleshot ABS keycaps (OEM profile)
• 21-key rollover with USB, N-key rollover with PS/2 (converter not included)
• Standard bottom row layout, ideal for replacing keycaps unlike the Razer Blackwidow or Corsair Strafe

Pros:
• Sufficiently solid build quality. I tried twisting the keyboard with both hands but couldn't make it flex.
• Simple and clean rectangular design, does not have weird corners & edges like the Redragon K6 and is not obnoxiously branded like the Armageddon MKA-3.
• Aluminum top plate has a nice brushed finish and reflects the backlight well. It's a pleasure to use in the dark.
• ABS keycaps are grippier compared to Razer's or Corsair's soft-touch satin caps. They don't trap fingerprints either.
• 9 different lighting modes (scanning, breathing, reactive), plus 8 preset backlight modes, plus another 2 slots for user presets. That's a lot.
• Remembers your last-used lighting preset/mode upon restart.
• Beginner-friendly and quite easy to use. Just plug and play, no need to mess around with software.

Cons:
• Non-detachable USB cord.
• Ugly keycap legends.
• The LEDs on my F9 & F11 keys are slightly dimmer than the other LEDs. Seems like a quality control issue.
• Some of the backlight presets are redundant.
• The stabilizers used are really horrible and prevent the Backspace, Enter, RShift, LShift and Spacebar keys from bottoming out properly. In other words, the key travel is somewhat shortened and ends in a muffled thunk instead of a clack. I will look into getting the stabs clipped, but 2mm O-rings should help for the short term (so all the keys will at least feel consistent).
• Some might feel that the asking price is quite high (USD80 all-in from Massdrop, or ~RM260 from certain local sources) given that backlit Lingyis can be found for below RM200.

Outemu Blue Switches:
• The Outemu blue switches here are made in China and have a nice transparent top housing.
• They have a noticeably louder click than Cherry's blues. This is a definite plus for me, but other people might dislike it.
• The pitch of the click (in the musical sense) seems lower than Cherry's blues.
• They seem to have a higher click/actuation point than Cherry's blues, although I am not 100% sure about this observation.
• If you place your finger on a key and gently rock it from side to side, you'd notice the stem wobbling more compared to a stock Cherry switch. This is a good example of how German manufacturing still reigns superior. Anyway, the flaw can be rectified by stickering the switches, but it might not be worth the effort given the entry-level position of the product.
• On a positive note, I did not notice any inconsistencies in terms of switch feel across the keyboard.

Conclusions:
• This E-Element TKL board would be a great choice for beginners looking for their first mech, assuming they do not have the ~RM400 budget for a Filco or Rapid-i.
• Experienced users looking for a cheap secondary/backup MKB might want to consider this as well, especially if you manage to find a used unit for under RM200. It's definitely better than buying a Cherry MX Board 2.0.
• Having said that, I cannot get used to the poor stabilizers which are affecting my typing rhythm. It's just like driving at 90km/h and encountering a speed bump - not only does your WPM drop, you lose concentration as well. I intend to get this sorted out ASAP.


Original post: 4th Feb / 14:18 / Initial impressions after using for ½ a day
Edit 1: 4th Feb / 23:55 / Additional thoughts after using for ~1 day
Edit 2: 12th Feb / 22:30 / Final version

This post has been edited by [davey.havok]: Feb 12 2016, 10:39 PM

Sure thing bro, let me use it for a couple more days and I'll post a finalized one

TQ big boss. Waiting for you to bring in more keycap sets