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AndyCr15

AndyCr15

AndyCr15

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I've had a Logitech G613 for a good few years now, but it's getting a little annoying in repeating some key presses. It used to only do this when the batteries were low, but now it seems to be becoming a more common thing.

Having just moved away from a Logitech mouse (to a Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed... and coincidentally enough I have a new Razer headset) I was wondering if I should bite the bullet and get a new keyboard.

I'd like it to be wireless and good for gaming (but I'm no Pro, so no need for a £300 keyboard!) lighting might be handy but not essential, numpad needed, USB C chargeable would be preferred and I guess mechanical (I want to be able to feel when I've hit a key, if that makes sense?).

I'd think anything below £40 was probably a bit cheap and anything over around £130 is probably wasted on me... but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!
 
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Thanks. Noob question/confirmation incoming. I assume, even though it's US layout, I just select UK/ENG in my OS and I get my £ back and " over my 2 key?
 
Righto, I went the V6 Max! Thanks. (I'd been tempted by the Keychron previously, so a few recommendations was enough to make me pull the trigger)
 
It should be noted Keychron's delivery is quite slow. Their website says 2-3 business days, so I actually waiting until Tuesday to order, as I would be out Wednesday, but 6 days later and it's only just leaving Hong Kong...
 
freddie64 said:
Think they mean they will get it in the post in 2-3 days, after that it is up to the courier how fast delivery is.
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Yeah, tbf they do clearly state it. I'd done the classic, click 'shipping' and look for a time frame without actually reading what it said.
 
It arrived today -

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I do like the typing feel, very nice indeed.

My only problem now I have 2.4ghz keyboard and mouse, they don't report in to my widget that displays battery life. Oddly, my Razer mous does and I'm reasonably sure that uses 2.4ghz...

Mind you, I've just google'd and seen I press Fn + B and it animates a battery level in the LED's behind the top row. That's rather cool :cool:
 
I'm actually wondering about getting a 65% and carry case to pair with my work laptop. Anyone have any recommendations for the small size? A K6 looks like it would fit the bill. Any thoughts on the low profile options, like a K7?
 
So I decided on the K3 (75% as I figured maybe I'd like F keys at little cost to size - nothing horizontal anyway), but in my haste/excitement I ordered the US layout. I've emailed asking if they can cancel. It's not the end of the world if they don't, but given they seem to take 3 days before packing, hopefully they can cancel and I'll order the Uk version.
 
Support did get back in touch with me and they sent me a link to pay for the change in keyboard. I did that, but now I realise with the slight delay that if it takes the same time to come as the first keyboard, it will arrive on the day I head to the airport for 5 days away! :rolleyes:
 
I'm having some intermittent problems with some keys. Not registering everytime I press them. M at the moment, was J earlier, but I removed and moved round some switches and it seemed to fix itself... but now M is doing it. Anyone else experienced this?
 
Sorry yes, the V6. I'll try the reset (exporting my macros first) thanks.

No, the switches seem fine. When I've taken them off, side by side, I couldn't tell any difference.
 
I've got it plugged in at the moment and the first couple of times I hit J it didn't respond... I'm going to try a reset now.

I did email UK support a few days ago, but no response yet.

**EDIT** Reset doesn't appear to have helped. I wonder if it might be the board, as I've changed the switch, but the J still isn't great.
 
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Well, I don't know if I shouldn't speak too soon, but I think it might have worked for me too!

About two hours ago, I got a reply from support and I sent an email with a video showing the problem. Even in typing the email, M and K failed to work three times, but right now, they all seem to be working fine. Amazing, thanks! *crosses fingers*
 
To give an update here. I'm still suffering with keys that don't register. I'm almost just getting used to it and really don't want to. Yesterday I went into the office and took my K3 to use and it reminded me how nice an experience it should be, so I'm pushing on for a resolution.

To Keychron's credit, their support has been quite good. They sent me 15 new switches, but as I swap out the 'faulty' ones, the issue remains. This morning they sent me instructions to replace the PCB board and asked if I think I would be capable of the operation. I have replied that I think I would, so I expect they will send me this next.
 
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