Is the space bar much louder than any other key?
798896
The space bar is louder but still very quiet compared to a mechanical keyboard
798897
Actually I wondered that myself when I got it and it's a little quieter go on their website www.steelseries.com and I forgot what colors the keys are in the color chart but that chart is !really! Accurate. But as an over all keyboard I love it and all around (sorry for the Grammer doing this off my phone)
798898
The space bar does make a slightly different noise when typing from the other keys, guessing caused by it's size, but I wouldn't say it is much louder.
798899
Yes, but its no where near as loud as a mechanical keyboard. *MUCH*? not really, but it is louder.
2039499
No. The keyboard has a volume control. The keys make the same sound no matter the touch pressure.
1469782
It does not make a loud clacking noise but it does make noise. The keys are softer than the traditional desktop keyboards I have used. When I was typing, my friend did hear the keys over the phone and he said it's audible like a regular keyboard.
1557698
The Fellowes Microban Split Design does not have stiff keys like most keyboards. I will admit that I like to feel like I am pressing something as well and thus far it is great when it comes to this preference. As far as noise level, it isn't super quiet if you're looking for a quiet laptop when you press the keys.
1334607
I have had my Toshiba for 6 months. Have not had ANY problem with the space bar.
1740915
It really is quite quiet, but if you type with nails hitting the keys first, it will still make noise. But the keys feel solid with the click feel that you would expect from a regular keyboard
550389
Interesting question. The sound of mine opening is barely perceptible, so I would have to say no, it's not supposed to open loudly.
1812873
Neither loud nor quiet. It's not as noisy as a Model M or as soft as a laptop keyboard. I think it is appropriate for shared offices (I use it in one).
429538
Yes - spacebars press easily. Keys feel just like normal - positive feel when pressed and not stiff. The keyboard is great - everything is normal - it's just a much more natural arrangement for your hands, tho the change in position takes a little getting used to.
2085715
The keys, while not completely silent, make very little noise while typing. I have never had an issue where people could hear my keys though the microphone.
1565171
I'll add to the others who commented on the quietness of the keyboard. It's the only keyboard I've used that is at least as quiet as my Dell laptop's keyboard. Others have frequently commented on the sound of my typing on other keyboards (like the Logitech MK520, which is much louder), but I haven't heard anything at all with this one.
1945378
I use blues, but I don't smash the keys, so the sound is more about clicking than banging. I work next to a guy pounds a rubber-dome board all day, and he's definitely louder. For the amount of typing I do in the office, blues are the best choice, but a lighter sound might be appropriate, depending on the background noise.I have used quieter cherry switches. They were quieter, but not much.
1490154
I would say around average. It isn't quiet but I have heard worse. If you are doing a lot of chatting, and quiet is your main selling point. I would probably look for another. Still like the keyboard, but I don't have many worries on how noisy it is.
600740
It's no louder or quieter than any other PC workstation. I only really notice the sound when I log into the unit, reboot it, or access files on it.
321282
It is not particularly quiet. It is a nice keyboard though. Has a heft to it and an on-board volume control for computer music and sounds. Very handy and convenient. I am glad I bought it.
529377
The space bar also has a much louder hit due to its size, but I find this keyboard quiet enough in terms of keypress.
932376
I have no suggestions, but I do have an issue with the noisy keyboard. My space bar is especially "clack-y".