Does it have a good key response? I know it's not a mechanical one, but I like the mechanical, how does this compare?"
644694
It feels mechanical. Clicky clacky! And yet, not too loud. It's a pleasure to type with.
644695
I really like the feel of this keyboard, very positive engagement and I can type my full 60 wpm with this thing. I'm quite surprised. It isn't perfect (a bit odd spacing to the return key), but it is very, very good.
2149320
Yes, the re-key feature works well and still is after months of use. I suggest watching the YouTube video it's pretty good with the instructions especially if you are the visual type.
981556
IMO, this is one of the better Macally keyboards. It's a compact size, keys are smooth (not clacky-sounding like another keyboard I had)... Regarding the guy who said it was a "cheap piece crap": Disregard that (probably just needs his meds). It's truly a great value. You can't go wrong with this. I've been using Mac keyboards for decades--this is a good one.
682806
The keyboard is very responsive. That is the best thing about this particular keyboard is that it is very fast. It is slightly slower than my laptop keyboard, but still very quick and way better than all of the other ones out therer that I have tried (the silicone molded keyboards).
323162
It's not super loud and clicky. But it's not silent, either. I'd say average for a keyboard. Can you hear your current keyboard? I'd test that with someone to get a baseline.
1556514
i would say yeah its similar,but they are not pressure sensitive,so no matter how hard you push the keys,the tone will be the same...
205150
Hmm... Typing on it now, I'd say that the keys have a very small amount of resistance. I like it, enough to feel like you're pressing a button, but not at all difficult to do so.
1267491
In terms of function, yes, going from soft keys, took some getting use to, but quickly adapted. Smaller, but portable, and really like it.
687090
For me, this keyboard has a medium to light touch. It isn't silent but makes less noise than others I have used.Even thought it is sort of old technology due to the way it connects to your tower, I like this keyboard better than most of the newer ones available. The seller is an excellent company to do business with.
160934
I bought this for my kid, so I'm not the one playing it. But, I did notice that the keys feel more like a piano than an old Casio keyboard I had. My old Casio was like a "switch", either on-or-off, and you could feel that mechanism as you pressed the key. This new Casio is more like a piano, but I don't recall if the loudness works like a piano (soft if you hit the key soft, loud if you hit the key hard)... I want to say it does.
1512841
No, I guess they're not mechanical switch keys; Steelseries would specify that on their site for this keyboard if it were I'm pretty sure. The feel is very good, so some people think it is mechanical; I can't tell by using it. I recommend you find a Bestbuy that has one and check it out; you can probably even get them to hook it up to a pc so you can try it. Then thank them for their time and buy from Amazon for the better price :)
1999953
Think of a laptop keyboard; very quiet. Super responsive. I have had no problems with this keyboard and I've had it for about 3 months now. Definitely more than I expected.
1180273
Any mechanical keyboard is going to be louder than the typical laptop keyboard. This one is perhaps a little quieter than the one it replaced, but I have had keyboards that were quieter, I think. I'm no good with 1-10 questions, but the other answer you have received (from Alex Haack) sounds good to me.
1856211
I'd say the sound quality is pretty decent for a small keyboard. I find it useful as something portable when I need a keyboard, but am away from my piano, and for adding synth sounds to compositions, but I wouldn't use it for, say, piano lessons - not enough keys, and the touch is not like a real piano - doesn't have that "weighted" feeling. All in all, though, a very handy little keyboard.
295981
The click isn't that much different than the "click" on a laptop's keyboard. I personally like the touch & feel of the keys, having purchased & returned other keyboards without a solid keystroke feel. The "click" is part of the keystroke design, not just a sound that can be turned off like on your smartphone.
2004511
Yes it is, its a pretty good key board keys are a little stiff for my liking but good for a cheaper back lit key board. Also I spilled a drink on it and it still works once it dried out so its pretty tough to.
716526
The sound serves a purpose - to give feedback that you pressed a key. Mine is not loud.