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Starting at 350? Isn't that a bit steep for a mechanical keyboard? I got a Leopold that I'm really happy with for nearly 1/3 of that.

defective 5y ago
$399 if you'd like keys on your keyboard.
bombcar 5y ago
According to the site the original Model F retailed for $395 in 1980 - almost a grand if adjusted for inflation.
- kube-system 5y ago
  This was also a time when those keyboards were made in USA, and you plugged them into a computer that cost as much as two new cars.
eatonphil 5y ago
These do look pretty nice. But yeah my Das Keyboard was $200. Lasts a long time too, I've had it for 6 years now.
- lproven 5y ago
  Longevity is relative. The M I'm typing on turns 31 in 17 days from now.
- zdragnar 5y ago
  I think mine is going on 8 years now. I have tried a number of mechanical switch keyboards, but nothing has ever compared to the comfort and joy of using my Das.
vzidex 5y ago
I'm very happy with my Leopold with Cherry MX Clears, having come from a Model M as my first board. Alternatively, at this price point one could put together a very decent custom from a kit + switches + keycaps.
FreezerburnV 5y ago
Keep in mind this thing is made basically entirely out of metal (it’s extremely heavy for a keyboard) and uses a different mechanism for keys than current mechanical keyboards. Look up what a “buckling spring” keyboard is. Like I said in another comment I managed to get one of these (after a VERY long time from ordering) and it’s definitely not the same as mechanical keyboards you’d buy elsewhere. Satisfying to type on, but super loud (which I like), and a little bit of a weird layout which I think is because of replicating the original Model M/F. If you’re happy with your keyboard there’s no reason to buy this one.
- onemoresoop 5y ago
  I wasn't aware that this is entirely metal but still the steep price would make me think twice before buying it. I imagine it's built like a tank and it will last forever but so will a Leopold, though it's top facing case is plastic. Perhaps if I played on one and really fell in love I'd shell out that kind of money.
jazzyjackson 5y ago
Anything cheaper is mass produced, and there's not a big enough market to mass produce these, so we are stuck with bespoke prices. Not many choices if you want a steel case!

defective 5y ago

$399 if you'd like keys on your keyboard.

bombcar 5y ago

According to the site the original Model F retailed for $395 in 1980 - almost a grand if adjusted for inflation.

kube-system 5y ago
This was also a time when those keyboards were made in USA, and you plugged them into a computer that cost as much as two new cars.

eatonphil 5y ago

These do look pretty nice. But yeah my Das Keyboard was $200. Lasts a long time too, I've had it for 6 years now.

lproven 5y ago
Longevity is relative. The M I'm typing on turns 31 in 17 days from now.
zdragnar 5y ago
I think mine is going on 8 years now. I have tried a number of mechanical switch keyboards, but nothing has ever compared to the comfort and joy of using my Das.

vzidex 5y ago

I'm very happy with my Leopold with Cherry MX Clears, having come from a Model M as my first board. Alternatively, at this price point one could put together a very decent custom from a kit + switches + keycaps.

FreezerburnV 5y ago

Keep in mind this thing is made basically entirely out of metal (it’s extremely heavy for a keyboard) and uses a different mechanism for keys than current mechanical keyboards. Look up what a “buckling spring” keyboard is. Like I said in another comment I managed to get one of these (after a VERY long time from ordering) and it’s definitely not the same as mechanical keyboards you’d buy elsewhere. Satisfying to type on, but super loud (which I like), and a little bit of a weird layout which I think is because of replicating the original Model M/F. If you’re happy with your keyboard there’s no reason to buy this one.

onemoresoop 5y ago
I wasn't aware that this is entirely metal but still the steep price would make me think twice before buying it. I imagine it's built like a tank and it will last forever but so will a Leopold, though it's top facing case is plastic. Perhaps if I played on one and really fell in love I'd shell out that kind of money.

jazzyjackson 5y ago

Anything cheaper is mass produced, and there's not a big enough market to mass produce these, so we are stuck with bespoke prices. Not many choices if you want a steel case!