This gave me panic. I hated my Royal Kludge 60%, because some arcane key combinations were constantly switching what the k/b does and I had to look it up from the manual, which absolutely ruined the workflow.

[This binary keyboard](https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4q0eb1/fully_custom_binary_keyboard/) is another one to consider

<div class="md"><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4q0eb1/fully_custom_binary_keyboard/">This binary keyboard</a> is another one to consider</p>
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Finally, an endgame keyboard I can afford.

<div class="md"><p>Finally, an endgame keyboard I can afford.</p>
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This reminds me of texting on a flip phone

<div class="md"><p>This reminds me of texting on a flip phone</p>
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Can someone send me a link for a 1%keyboard

<div class="md"><p>Can someone send me a link for a 1%keyboard</p>
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Must be an apple keyboard.

One key. Millions of possibilities.

<div class="md"><p>Must be an apple keyboard.</p>

<p>One key. Millions of possibilities.</p>
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What this sub is heading towards (credit to @plip.works on TikTok)

 Speaking of which, the software link in the amazon product information seemed sketchy because its a direct download of a zip file and does not send you to a official product site. Upon extracting the files, they are legitimate. When installing one of the software installers are in Chinese (firmware I think? doesn't install unless keyboard is connected via usb-c cable) and then the other is in English (the actual keyboard software). The software seems to work only when the keyboard is connected via usb

Risk and Reward

ROYAL KLUDGE RK61

I went from being a loyal buyer of two dozen plus Logitech peripherals ever since the original MouseMan and hand scanner to a happy user of Royal Kludge tenkeyless off Amazon where the keys don’t rub or or get oily within weeks.

Am not sure if it's a global issue or just for products sold in India but every Logitech G device I have bought has malfunctioned within it's warranty period. The pro is that Logitech is the only company that is giving 2 year warranty so I have been saved most of the times but my current 2 devices the G613 and G603 have both failed. The keyboard (613) is actually a replacement product. The mouse (603) is a new device and my earlier 603 had also failed.

Now you may ask why do I still buy Logitech products. Well 

1. Their warranty .. Don't think any other company gives a 2 year warranty
2. Lack of options

Reason for putting this in a logitech forum is to see whether it is just a country specific issue. Another reason is if it is faced by many others I want to know what are the alternatives. I don't mind buying from newegg and paying delivery and import duties as long as I get a device that lasts !

I've had a 602 before this and other logitech products and the mouse on all logitech products gives way on left and/or middle clicks (basically keys you use regularly). Keyboard was a real shocker for me

<div class="md"><p>Am not sure if it&#39;s a global issue or just for products sold in India but every Logitech G device I have bought has malfunctioned within it&#39;s warranty period. The pro is that Logitech is the only company that is giving 2 year warranty so I have been saved most of the times but my current 2 devices the G613 and G603 have both failed. The keyboard (613) is actually a replacement product. The mouse (603) is a new device and my earlier 603 had also failed.</p>

<p>Now you may ask why do I still buy Logitech products. Well </p>

<ol>
<li>Their warranty .. Don&#39;t think any other company gives a 2 year warranty</li>
<li>Lack of options</li>
</ol>

<p>Reason for putting this in a logitech forum is to see whether it is just a country specific issue. Another reason is if it is faced by many others I want to know what are the alternatives. I don&#39;t mind buying from newegg and paying delivery and import duties as long as I get a device that lasts !</p>

<p>I&#39;ve had a 602 before this and other logitech products and the mouse on all logitech products gives way on left and/or middle clicks (basically keys you use regularly). Keyboard was a real shocker for me</p>
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Sick and tired of Logitech G products .. Any alternatives?

 The stabilizers on this board are surprisingly good and not too rattle-y. I might lube them in the future but they're good stock. The battery life so far has been excellent, and the RBG seemed to work fine when I tried although I always keep the LEDs off to save battery. The removeable frame is very nice although it is ever so slightly warped so there's a visible gap as a result of the center parts bowing out slightly

 The battery life so far has been excellent, and the RBG seemed to work fine when I tried although I always keep the LEDs off to save battery. The removeable frame is very nice although it is ever so slightly warped so there's a visible gap as a result of the center parts bowing out slightly. I used this on windows but I tried the mac mode and it seemed to map the keys correctly for macs. Overall this board is definitely worth the $80 I paid for it and with the switches I put in (Gateron Kangaroo Inks) and some thicker PBT keycaps its the best typing experience I've ever had

 I used this on windows but I tried the mac mode and it seemed to map the keys correctly for macs. Overall this board is definitely worth the $80 I paid for it and with the switches I put in (Gateron Kangaroo Inks) and some thicker PBT keycaps its the best typing experience I've ever had.  Update: I've modded this keyboard a bit now and have some additional feedback. These stabilizers have a lot of potential, once you clip and lube them and add tape or band-aids to make the fitment tighter, they sound really good

Great board with even better potential [Updated}

 I have using it for two weeks on 2.4 wireless coming from a full charge. Lighting mostly off except for a few hours a night when it was on the 2nd lowest brightness. When I connected to my Chromebook to test Bluetooth just now it said the battery was at 70% after 2 weeks!  I considered giving it a 4 star review because of the software but since it is optional that seems unfair

4 connection, I've only used Bluetooth for testing).  I'm not a huge keyboard enthusiast but this keyboard feels nice to type on. Although they claim the same actuation force, the brown switches are a bit more stiff compared to the gateron browns that I came from. The board has a nice weight to it

 Lighting mostly off except for a few hours a night when it was on the 2nd lowest brightness. When I connected to my Chromebook to test Bluetooth just now it said the battery was at 70% after 2 weeks!  I considered giving it a 4 star review because of the software but since it is optional that seems unfair. It is functional and from what I can tell, not malware. However the updates are iffy

Ignore old reviews! This is a great buy as of May, 2021!

) - I know the RK84 Pro has it but I wish this regular RK84 comes with the aluminum frame as well. It would have made this board feel even more high quality. (I would get the RK84 Pro but I like the 2 USB pass-through ports that this regular RK84 has). - To fully mod this board, as I did with mine, would cost you an additional $100-150

 - The RGB LED on this keyboard is north-facing so there might be some keycap interference (depending on what kind of keycaps you're using. The Glorious Aura V2 Keycaps that I use for this build has no interference issue at all.) - I know the RK84 Pro has it but I wish this regular RK84 comes with the aluminum frame as well. It would have made this board feel even more high quality

 Anyway, I digress. I would highly recommend this keyboard over any other "budget" keyboard because it has the correct hot-swappable feature for anyone looking to dip their toes a bit into the world of custom mechanical keyboards and modding them in the future. I say "correct hot-swappable" because this keyboard's PCB actually can support numerous brands of switches like: - Gateron switches - Cherry switches - Durock switches - Novelkeys switches - Kailh switches - and etc. Unlike other budget keyboards that only support one type of hot-swappable switches

Royal Kludge RK84 - A Good Stock 75% Keyboard, Modded To Be Even Better

Keychron has a model that should fit your needs. It’s hotswap now too.

<div class="md"><p>Keychron has a model that should fit your needs. It’s hotswap now too.</p>
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MX Keys is the best fit IMO; I've used it in very similar use-cases for over a year. At least it doesn't have the function key where Lenovo laptops place it :-(

<div class="md"><p>MX Keys is the best fit IMO; I&#39;ve used it in very similar use-cases for over a year. At least it doesn&#39;t have the function key where Lenovo laptops place it :-(</p>
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I am looking for a wireless keyboard that meets the following criteria:

1. It should work with multiple devices and you should be able to press a button to switch between devices. The main devices should be MacOS and iOS.
2. Should be comfortable for all day use at home. 
3. Should be good quality so it lasts for a long time. 
4. Ideally, it should have a Numpad and Dedicated Page/Down keys. 
5. Ideally it should have a function key near Control and Shift, as I want to use the function key with Macro software. 

Any suggestions?

From my research it seems only Logitech make Keyboards where you can press a button to switch between devices. 

Their MX KEYS meets most of my requirements, although it is quite pricey and it does't have the function key near Control and Shift.

Their K380 is more reasonably priced, but it is a travel device so I am not sure if it will work well for all day use at home. It also doesn't have a numpad or page/up down keys.

<div class="md"><p>I am looking for a wireless keyboard that meets the following criteria:</p>

<ol>
<li>It should work with multiple devices and you should be able to press a button to switch between devices. The main devices should be MacOS and iOS.</li>
<li>Should be comfortable for all day use at home. </li>
<li>Should be good quality so it lasts for a long time. </li>
<li>Ideally, it should have a Numpad and Dedicated Page/Down keys. </li>
<li>Ideally it should have a function key near Control and Shift, as I want to use the function key with Macro software. </li>
</ol>

<p>Any suggestions?</p>

<p>From my research it seems only Logitech make Keyboards where you can press a button to switch between devices. </p>

<p>Their MX KEYS meets most of my requirements, although it is quite pricey and it does&#39;t have the function key near Control and Shift.</p>

<p>Their K380 is more reasonably priced, but it is a travel device so I am not sure if it will work well for all day use at home. It also doesn&#39;t have a numpad or page/up down keys.</p>
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Best wireless keyboard for long term use that works with multiple devices

pros: keyboard looks great -decent customization -good feel to it -no deck flex -small and compact  cons: 2.4 ghz dongle has absolutely no range unless you plug it into a usb extender( i don’t know why but it worked once i plugged it in to a usb 3.0 or 2.0 extender no i can go a couple feet from it ) -software is well pretty useless the keyboard has all the short cuts that do everything the software does - i have yet to try the bluetooth but if the dongle doesn’t work well i can imagine the bluetooth will -i have gotten a replacement with the same issues so it’s not that i just got a bad keyboard or something like that because it had the exact same issue (not a con but just something i felt should be noted) -customer service is non existent(sent an message to them through amazon and got no response so i went though amazon’s support) - also weirdly enough the replacement worked even worse (now i have to send the replacement back and i’ll probably just deal with the usb extension even though that’s really not what i wanted to have to do)

For those planing to use the 2.4 ghz dongle

 Also there's no INSERT key shortcut anywhere that I can find.  If you aren't going to make use of the two wireless modes and don't mind the slightly dim backlighting, get this board. The price is really hard to beat! You've got the hot swappable switches (works with cherry), per-key RGB backlighting, software that offers full remapping on every key, macros (via software), detachable USB-C cable and a two port USB hub?? Definitely something the larger companies aren't offering, and even if they did, it'd be three times the price (maybe more).

 Looks just fine in the dark however, which is when the lighting is really needed.  Tiny nitpick - the Mac toggle would be better if the WIN/ALT keys also had command and option labels underneath, no extra caps came with the board to help with this either. Also there's no INSERT key shortcut anywhere that I can find.  If you aren't going to make use of the two wireless modes and don't mind the slightly dim backlighting, get this board

 The price is really hard to beat! You've got the hot swappable switches (works with cherry), per-key RGB backlighting, software that offers full remapping on every key, macros (via software), detachable USB-C cable and a two port USB hub?? Definitely something the larger companies aren't offering, and even if they did, it'd be three times the price (maybe more).

Royal Kludge RK84

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