NACODEX AK510 Retro RGB Mechanical Keyboard 104 Keys Anti-Ghosting - PBT SA Spherical Keycap - Customizable RGB Backlit - Programmable Macro Function (RGB Black Switches)
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Erik White
Greater than one weekKeyboard went Johnny 5, and became incorrectly responsive. had to disconnect, and I now use a a hammer in situations that require a hammer.
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Luke
> 3 dayReally like this keyboard. The only difference from the the one on here and what I received is there wasnt an image on the space bar, which was fine with me. Otherwise everything was exactly as advertised. Has a great color scheme, functionality is great. Very happy with the vintage style and keyboard in general.
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Kara
> 3 dayThis keyboard is amazing, the clicking sound is satisfying and the reaction time is quick! 10/10 would recommend.
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Pansy Blanda
22-11-2024I ordered the brown switches on this keyboard as i figured the blue switches would be too loud for my taste. when it arrived it had blue switches. I returned it and was sent a replacement that ALSO had blue switches. I specified in my return request what the issue was. Very frustrated because otherwise the keyboard seemed great. Just upset that they advertised brown switches when those were unavailable.
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Robert Posey
> 3 dayI love this keyboard. I made a mistake when I didnt get one with clicking keys, but I will continue to use this one because it looks and feels great. Quality build.
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Ngrinsky
> 3 dayIts a hefty boi, feels nice and solid. Its a bit thick, which I like but I could see others not enjoying, might want to add a wrist rest. Colors look great, with RGB off the retro feel is perfect. I bought a super cheap blue switch board as my first mech board and upgraded to this with browns to be a bit quieter and am very pleased thus far. Side lights serve no purpose but look cool. Key shapes are not quite so squared off as others, took a sec to get used to but now feel great and feel good.
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Kaleb Van Gerpen
> 3 daySleeper keyboard: it looks like an unassuming, 1990s keyboard on the outside but upon closer inspection you’ll find mechanical keys and customizable lights, which I think is pretty cool. Nothing fancy in the way of gaming capability or ergonomics but I don’t think that’s what the were going for nor is it what I bought it for. It’s a classic no frills keyboard that gets the job done. Only thing I don’t like is that it does not have keys for volume controls.
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Qoph
> 3 dayThe nice thing about reviewing a keyboard is that I can write said review using the product in question. This keyboard is wonderful. It is made in China, but the company is based in China, so you know they arent outsourcing. With a little research, I determined that my Commodore Amigas keyboard has Cherry MX Black switches, and so I selected the black switches for my AK510. Comparing them side-by-side, they have a nearly identical feel. Beige was my primary criteria for purchasing a new keyboard, and it is very beige. Of course, I opted for the one with three orange keys. It was a tough desision, as I liked both. Mine actually came with all beige and grey keys attached, and the three orange keys were in the box so I can switch between them. I dont believe the item description mentioned that, so it was a pleasant discovery. People have complained about the font thats used on the keycaps, because it leaves some of the letters and numbers with weird vertical breaks. This and the fact that the shifted characters are printed to the right instead of above the non-shifted characters is a little strange, but I dont think its a problem. A lighted keyboard was not something that I needed or particularly wanted, but the lighting modes are pretty fun. As of right now, I have my lights turned off, but there is a nice array of modes to choose from. Including five gaming modes which are pre-programmed, but fully customisable. Meaning you can select the colour of each key that you want lit in this mode, and save it to one of the five slots available. I might try this for Starcraft II. For the minor annoyances, there are three. First, when my computer goes to sleep, the side lights on the keyboard flash incessantly. I hope that they release an update to stop this madness. Either I unplug it or stick it some place where the flashing cant be seen. Second, the key combinations to alter audio volume are Fn+F4 and Fn+F5 for up and down, respectively. Maybe this makes sense on Chinese computers. I dont know. Third, the keys seem to activate a little soon for my liking. That is, they dont need to be pushed in enough before the key is pressed. After an acclimatisation period, as is necessary with almost any new keyboard, I am not having much trouble with this issue, and I believe I have had it long enough at this point to say that it doesnt ruin my enjoyment of the device. For this one issue, however, I would shave off half a star. Since I am only given full star increments, I will not reduce my score. If you like beige and if you enjoy lighting effects on your keyboard (or even if you dont), then do a little research on the key switch options to determine which ones best suit you and spring for this keyboard. Ajazz did good work on it, and I hope to see them gain in popularity in the future.
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Lindsey Mysse
> 3 dayKeyboard is not repairable, has all sorts of custom garbage / locked down screws.
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Matt
> 3 dayI am not all that old but I grew up with traditionally style keyboards, and going back to something like this has really helped my work flow. People get a kick out of how old school it looks and that is has lights.