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Das Keyboard Prime 13 Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Switches, Clean White LED Backlit Keys, USB Pass-Through, Aluminum Top Panel (104 Keys, Black)
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Brand | Das Keyboard |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
Connectivity Technology | USB, USB 2.0 |
Keyboard Description | Gaming |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Special Feature | Lighting |
Color | black |
Number of Keys | 104 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | Single Color |
Style | Minimalist |
About this item
- NO-NONSENSE FEATURES TO GET THE JOB DONE - The Prime 13 is a minimalist, beautiful, and rock-solid keyboard that seamlessly connects the user to the machine for maximum creativity and productivity. Focus on the task at hand and let the keyboard disappear from your mind, seamlessly connecting it to your work displayed on the monitor.
- PREMIUM TACTILE EXPERIENCE - Best-in-class Cherry MX Brown mechanical key switches provide tactile and audio feedback so accurate it allows you to execute every keystroke with lightning-fast precision. Factory lubricated stabilizers on large keys for smooth typing with bumps on the F and J keys. Enjoy the tactile experience you love from a mechanical keyboard, with just enough sound to satisfy you - and not annoy your coworkers!
- UP TO 50 MILLION KEYSTROKES - Laser-etched keycaps for maximum durability are paired with Cherry MX Brown switches, giving your new mechanical keyboard life up to 50 million keystrokes. High-performance, gold-plated switches provide the best contact and typing experience because, unlike other metals, gold does not rust, increasing the lifespan of the switch.
- FULL N-KEY ROLLOVER - Fast typists, productive professionals and gamers will appreciate that Das Keyboard Prime 13 mechanical keyboard supports full NKRO over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Just press shift + mute to toggle to NKRO (works with both Windows and Linux).
- 2 PORT USB 2.0 HUB & MORE - The convenience to charge USB devices and simultaneously upload content through USB is now right at your fingertips. Extra long 6.5 ft (201 cm) USB cable with single USB type-A connector. Dedicated Windows key disable-control for better gaming. Media and special function keys. White LED backlighting.
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From the manufacturer
Das Keyboard Prime 13 White LED Soft Tactile MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard
Minimalist Design
Start with pure lines, sculpted in aluminum, add clean white backlit keys with a modern font face, and you get an incredibly efficient tool that helps get the job done.
Connecting Users to the Machine
The Prime 13 is a minimalist, beautiful, and rock-solid keyboard that seamlessly connects the user to the machine for maximum creativity and productivity. Focus on the task at hand and let the keyboard disappear from your mind, seamlessly connecting it to your work displayed on the monitor.
Product Details:
- Minimalist design with anodized aluminum top panel
- German-engineered, gold-plated, Cherry MX Brown mechanical key switches
- White LED backlighting
- Full n-key rollover (NKRO)
- USB pass-through
- Extra long, 6.5 ft (201 cm) braided cable
- Quick access media controls and sleep mode via function keys
- Laser-etched keycaps with keycap puller
Das Keyboard Prime 13 Features
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German Engineered Cherry MX Brown SwitchesDas Keyboard incorporates a product of the highest-quality German engineering: The Cherry MX Brown switches with a soft, tactile bump about halfway through the key press. With gold crosspoint technology, these switches ensure high-precision electrical contact and last over 50 million keystrokes. |
White LED BacklightingThe Das Keyboard Prime 13 wields white LED backlit keys with 7 levels of brightness. Plenty-enough settings even for desks located in challengingly-dark environments. |
Connect any Device with a USB Pass-ThroughConveniently plug a mouse, thumb drive, headset, or phone directly into the keyboard's USB pass-through. |
Aluminum Top PanelFeaturing a minimalist design, Das Keyboard Prime 13 has been designed with a clean looking and incredibly sturdy anodized aluminum top panel. |
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Sidelit Media ControlsWe rotated the LED switches to be front facing so that even the media controls icons located on the side of the keycaps are backlit. The best way to explain this is to create this new word, sidelit. |
Improved Cable ManagementWith the extra-long braided cable and its rectangular shape, the Prime 13 keeps you knolling more then ever. |
Full N-key RolloverProgrammers and fast typists will love to hear that Das Keyboard 4 supports full n-key rollover (NKRO) over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Just press Fn + F12 to toggle NKRO; lock LEDs will flash once for On and twice for Off. |
Built-in Energy Saving FeaturesSleep Control Function: Das Keyboard was one of the initial company to incorporate a computer sleep control to its keyboards. Having a computer sleep when not in use will make it stop burning unnecessary energy. LED Auto-Dim: The Prime 13 backlighting automatically dims after 10 minutes of inactivity. Even keyboards like naps. |
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Switch Type | Omron Gamma Zulu Soft-Tactile with gold plated double cross-points | Omron Gamma Zulu Soft-Tactile with gold plated double cross-points | Cherry MX Blue (Clicky) or Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts | Cherry MX Blue (Clicky) or Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts | Cherry MX Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts | Cherry MX Blue (Clicky) or Brown (Soft Tactile) with gold contacts |
Switch Lifespan | 100 million | 100 million | 100 million | 50 million | 50 million | 100 million |
Keycap Type | Double Shot | ABS Plastic | Professional: Laser-Etched | Ultimate: Blank | root: Laser-Etched | UV Hard Coat-Protected | Laser-Etched | Professional: Laser-Etched | Professional for Mac: Laser-Etched |
(NKRO) N-Key Rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover | Full n-key rollover (with included PS2 adapter) or 6 keys with USB |
USB Ports | - | - | Professional | Ultimate: 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub | root: 2-Port USB 2.0 Hub | 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub | 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub | 2-Port USB 2.0 Hub |
Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Dedicated Media Controls | Quick Access Media Controls | Quick Access Media Controls (Not available over PS2) |
Top Panel | Detachable Wrist Rest | Black Anodized Aluminum | Detachable Silicone Wrist Rest | Black Anodized Aluminum | Detachable Soft Touch Wrist Rest | Black Anodized Aluminum | Black Anodized Aluminum | Black Anodized Aluminum | Glossy Black |
Works With | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux, Chrome | macOS | Windows, Linux, Chrome | Windows, Linux |
System Requirements | One 2.0 USB Port, Optional 3.0 USB Port for Enhanced Brightness Mode | One 2.0 USB Port, Optional 3.0 USB Port for Enhanced Brightness Mode | One 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 USB Port | One 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 USB Port | One USB Port - (optional) Second USB Port for Pass-Through | One USB Port, Optional Second USB Port for Hub |
Key Backlighting | RGB+ with Q Notifications | RGB+ with Q Notifications | - | - | White LED Backlighting | - |
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Quality of material | 4.6 | 3.7 | — | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Brightness | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Ergonomic | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 3.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | — |
For gaming | — | 4.1 | 3.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Das Keyboard Store | Amazon.com | Keychron Direct | Keychron Direct | CHERRY AMERICAS | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | USB, USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C | Mini USB | USB-C, USB-A |
number of keys | 104 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 104 | 104 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | bluetooth | — | — | usb |
compatible devices | Gaming Console | PC | Laptop, Tablet, PC, Smartphone | Laptop, Mac, PC | Laptop | Gaming Console |
keyboard description | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming |
operating system | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux operating Systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X 10.14 | Linux,Mac,Windows | Linux,Mac,Windows | — | Mac OS |
Product Description
The Das Keyboard Prime 13 focuses on minimalists needs to awesome typing experience for maximum efficiency and minimum distractions. It begins with the solid, clean lines sculpted with the sleek anodized aluminum top panel and continues with each defined keystroke against the ambient White backlighting. Without all the excessive frills, this superior quality keyboard focuses on just the typing. It's the tool that connects you to the machine.
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Technical Details
Brand | Das Keyboard |
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Series | Prime 13 |
Item model number | DKP13-PRMXT00-US |
Hardware Platform | PC, Linux, Chrome |
Operating System | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux operating Systems |
Item Weight | 2.9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18.03 x 6.77 x 1.22 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.03 x 6.77 x 1.22 inches |
Color | black |
Manufacturer | Das Keyboard |
ASIN | B01L9X1TRE |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 7, 2016 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #12,211 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #944 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
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Customers like the backlighting, feel and appearance of the keyboard. For example, they mention that it has a few levels of backlight brightness, the MX Brown switches provide a good tactile feel and satisfying click, and the appearance is elegant and professional. They also like the comfort, and value. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and noise.
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Customers like the backlighting of the keyboard. They say it is great, has a few levels of backlit brightness, and is dimmer-able. They also appreciate the background, which is nice and not excessively bright. The lumen level is perfect, and the keyboard has an adequate lowest lighting level setting.
"...The backlighting is even and strong – much more so than the VM01. The steel faceplate is cool to the touch and very solid...." Read more
"...The key cap lighting does apparently have an adequate lowest lighting level setting, so that I'm not distracted by bright flickering LED lights...." Read more
"...For example, it has six levels of white backlighting, controlled using the Fn key with F2 & F3...." Read more
"...Uneven BacklightingThe backlighting on the primary letters is perfect (same with the sides on the top row of function keys)...." Read more
Customers like the feel of the keyboard. They mention that the MX Brown switches provide a good tactile feel and satisfying click. They also love the tactical feel when typing, and appreciate the smooth action and surest touch. Customers also say that the Cherry MX browns feel great and don't give their work colleagues a headache.
"...The keycaps feel nice, have a clear and professional-looking font to them, and have very little wiggle which is a nice change from my VM01...." Read more
"...Nice soft (brown) key switch actuation, noticeably softer than the blue key switches...." Read more
"...No, Cherry MX Brown was chosen by the mfr, rather squishy, no click and minimal tactile feedback, medium 55 cN force to actuate: 3*..." Read more
"...The Cherry MX Brown switches provide a good tactile feel and satisfying click...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the keyboard. They mention that it is clean, well-designed, elegant, and professional-looking. Some appreciate the minimalist design and the intuitive layout. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The keycaps feel nice, have a clear and professional-looking font to them, and have very little wiggle which is a nice change from my VM01...." Read more
"It's a Das keyboard. It isn't overly ornate or flashy. The background is nice, and not excessively bright...." Read more
"...The keyboard looked just fine, but when I started using it I noticed the space key was not working every time...." Read more
"...This thing is solid, well-designed and has a nice feel while typing; the MX brown switches aren't too noisy...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that the whole unit has a comfortable weight that feels like it'll last. The keyboard is sturdy and heavy enough that it does not move around. The keystrokes feel perfect and are natural fits with medium-sized hands. However, some customers report that the keyboard is a little loud.
"...Amazon Price: $129 + taxThis is a sturdy, heavy keyboard (anodized aluminum top panel) that feels well built...." Read more
"...Otherwise, the keyboard is now fantastic. Very sturdy, and it feels great to use. No space bar problems at all this time around! The keyboard..." Read more
"...This guy is staying strong. It's quite comfortable and makes for easy typing." Read more
"...For the most part, they're very nice. It's very comfortable to use, has a wonderful bottoming out sound that isn't so loud as to be annoying, and..." Read more
Customers like the value of the keyboard. They mention that it's well worth the money, a fine intermediate priced keyboard, and a perfect daily driver.
"...The overall look and feel of the keyboard itself is very high-end and professional looking...." Read more
"...The price was right for me at $129, compared to the $169 I was considering shelling out for the Das Keyboard 4 Professional...." Read more
"...-shy because of the price, but after receiving it I feel it's absolutely worth it...." Read more
"...It's worth the extra money for good quality peripherals." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the keyboard. Some mention it has a really good build, the keys make the whole unit feel really solid, and the body is rugged and beautiful. However, others say that the keys are wobbly, poorly engineered, and rock ever so slightly. Some say that it has finicky space keys and that the shifted symbols do not get well highlighted.
"...The keys pop back up in a satisfying and strong way. The sound is nice and clacky without being *completely* over the top...." Read more
"...Nothing has broken on this keyboard and has recently survived being washed in the bathtub after a milk-based drink spill into the key areas...." Read more
"...A. Sturdy constructionB. High quality Clicky keys requiring significant pressure to actuate in order to prevent misfires, specifically Cherry..." Read more
"...This is not a real bother, except that the shifted symbols do not get well highlighted. I use a higher setting to see them...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the noise of the keyboard. Some find it not too noisy, with a subtle click sound and clacky feel, while others say it's extremely loud and clunky. The keyboard also rattles and produces a metallic echo as they type.
"Cherry MX brown switches have a great feedback feel but are to loud when they bottom out...." Read more
"...The keys pop back up in a satisfying and strong way. The sound is nice and clacky without being *completely* over the top...." Read more
"...backspace button or the spacebar, which I tend to do a lot, it rattles pretty loudly...." Read more
"...The Cherry brown switches in the Prime 13 are quiet and there's no problem using it in an office environment, though I'm using mine at home...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the key quality of the keyboard. For example, they mention that the large keys stick, the space bar key on this model sticks, and the keys are not mapped per the layout. Some customers also mention that there are issues with random keys doing random things. They also say the labeling for multi-purpose keys is odd, and some keys start to produce multiple characters per key stroke. Additionally, some customers also report that the number and special character keys are backwards.
"...This key cap is entirely backwards and somewhat assume the engineers had to do so, in order to make the key cap lighting work?..." Read more
"...I find it a little irritating that number / special character keys are backwards...." Read more
"...There’s a very satisfying buoyancy to the keys (for lack of a better word). It’s a genuine joy to type on...." Read more
"...I was hitting fairly off center, and the key was not coming back up to the proper position. The stabilizer bar at the bottom was not rebounding...." Read more
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The backlighting is even and strong – much more so than the VM01. The steel faceplate is cool to the touch and very solid. There’s no noticeable flex, even when I press very hard down on the center of the keyboard or pick it up and twist the corners away from each other.
The keycaps feel nice, have a clear and professional-looking font to them, and have very little wiggle which is a nice change from my VM01. That’s a difference that $75 will get you. I may still need to put O-ring dampeners on the keys. We’ll see how loud the keyboard actually sounds once I get it set up in my office.
I don’t notice the audible “PING!” when releasing larger keys such as the space bar and backspace buttons that annoyed me with the VM01. That’s a level of quality I expected – but it’s nice to see that my trust in the Das company wasn’t unfounded. This is definitely one of the nicest premium keyboards I’ve ever used – if not the best period.
One very minor criticism – on keys that have two legends on them (like the number/symbol keys along the top and the bracket/curly brace keys on the side) the backlight only illuminates the top symbol and not the bottom. This is probably due to the fact that Cherry switches have their LED on the top of the switch…but it would have been nice to have both light up still.
I don’t know if it’s just my unfamiliarity with the Cherry MX Brown switches, but I notice myself adding a lot of extra spaces in my writing. I’ll have to see if that goes away with more regular use. It could be that the space bar on my old Velocifire VM01 was just less sensitive and I’m used to really banging it to get it to actuate. Haha. The large buttons on this keyboard do require what seems like a lot less pressure to register than I’m used to on the VM01. I’m not sure if that’s real or imagined.
Although I was assured when I bought the VM01 that the OUTEMU off-brand brown switches were comparable to Cherry MX Browns – I’m going to have to disagree. There’s a decidedly different feel to these branded Cherries on the Das. Again, this may just be confirmation bias since I paid almost twice as much for this keyboard as the VM01 – but I feel like the Cherry switches are just smoother, and require less actuation force.
This is the closest feel I’ve found in a post-Model-M keyboard to the buckling spring monster I used back in the day. The keys pop back up in a satisfying and strong way. The sound is nice and clacky without being *completely* over the top. The overall look and feel of the keyboard itself is very high-end and professional looking. I see some of my coworkers bringing in high-end VGA keyboards and realize that the “gamer” aesthetic isn’t really for me. I would feel juvenile using a board with multi-colored lights on it like some twenty-something’s sports car.
The cord is braided, which you’ll either love or hate. I personally like the look and feel of it myself. It terminates in 2 USB 2.0 plugs – one for the keyboard and one for the USB pass-through port on the top right of the keyboard. I like to use this for my wireless mouse receiver. It’s discreet and keeps it out of my way.
This was my first purchase from Das, and I don’t believe it will be the last. It took me a long time to be able to justify the price to myself but now that I’ve used it first hand I don’t know that I’ll be willing to go back to squishy ten dollar membrane keyboards again. Das may well have ruined me for them.
A nice functioning and overall sturdy basic keyboard.
This is my second DAS mechanical keyboard, and fourth/fifth mechanical keyboard purchase. This is my first lit key cap keyboard, as I'm typically frightened by distractor' such as overly bright or flashing LED lights.
PROS
1) Nice soft (brown) key switch actuation, noticeably softer than the blue key switches. (I well notice I can type more characters in a day using the brown versus blue key switches.)
3) No more gimmick magnetized ruler on the underside of the keyboard for elevating and angling the rear of the keyboard.
4) No volume control knob, I rarely use as I and most other power users are connected to home stereo audio system via digital S/PDIF or HDMI cabling. The keyboard does have volume controls, using the FN key + Function keys. (Keyboard volume controls are likely intended for laptops and computers having all-in-one sound card with included amplifier.)
5) Long USB cable. NOTE: This keyboard has two USB cables, one for the keyboard and the other for USB ports.
CONS
1) They reversed the positions of the shifted characters labeled on the key caps for the keyboard! Example, instead of the number one "1" on the bottom row of the key cap, the number one character is labeled on top with the exclamation mark on the bottom row. This key cap is entirely backwards and somewhat assume the engineers had to do so, in order to make the key cap lighting work? I sympathize with those just learning to type, and note the number pad are the only key caps not having this shifted lettering character anomaly or reversal.
2) The key cap lighting does apparently have an adequate lowest lighting level setting, so that I'm not distracted by bright flickering LED lights. However at night or within dark rooms, the lowest LED lighting level is still too bright and does somewhat still flicker. I'm betting if the current lowest lighting level were halved or were a 50% level of the lowest current light setting, then the resulting light level would then be more than likely adequate for use within dark rooms or at night. But dimming LED lights tends to further induce flicker. Few LED lights are currently on the market with dimming features, while boasting stress free reading light. (Remember, the LED lighting around the keyboard is within the field of vision of the user while typing.)
2) The shifted characters (eg. !, @, #, cursor number pad keys, ...) are not lit.
3) Some different icons are used for key cap lettering, such as a double-ended arrow for the TAB key lettering, upward pointing arrow instead of CAPS LOCK lettering. If you're half blind and just learning how to touch type while looking at the keys, it might be a better system. But for children or those with eye sight, learning a keyboard will likely be far more easier seeing/reading "Enter", "Caps Lock", "Shift" on the key caps. The remainder of the less commonly utilized keys (eg. CTRL, INS, HOME, DEL, END, ...) are spelled-out, likely due to not having a common icon. I remember when the power icon first arrived within software several years ago, it took me several years to learn what the circle with slash really stood for as this power icon was rarely seen prior within software and far less likely hardware. One would rationally think, fewer and fewer non-typing older people with poor eye site will exist within future years, while commonly children typically see extremely well and are more apt to learn to type nowadays. Since I can type, this becomes a moot point, but if you're learning to type, you're likely going to want to study a keyboard layout with these keys spelled-out instead of attempting to comprehend these new icons.
So far, the only time these reversed unshifted/shifted lettering and unusual icons become distracting, is when I look down at the keyboard rather than typing without looking. For a second, I'm stumped as this looks extremely odd, then I just switch to typing from memory rather than trying to discern what I am typing. (eg. "Use the force Luke!")
2021.08.09: Still using this keyboard 4+ years after purchasing, and especially now after recently shopping around the past day or so trying to find a better typist specific typing keyboard. Nothing even comes close to this DAS keyboard, having a standard full-sized non-wireless/USB keyboard with gentle back-lighting. As of 2021, everything on the market is still not geared to the typing profession, but to playing games! My keyboard is primarily used on Linux based operating systems. Nothing has broken on this keyboard and has recently survived being washed in the bathtub after a milk-based drink spill into the key areas. Just wish they had a sensitive scissored key switch model, or something similar to an electronic typewriting experience!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
A nice functioning and overall sturdy basic keyboard.
This is my second DAS mechanical keyboard, and fourth/fifth mechanical keyboard purchase. This is my first lit key cap keyboard, as I'm typically frightened by distractor' such as overly bright or flashing LED lights.
PROS
1) Nice soft (brown) key switch actuation, noticeably softer than the blue key switches. (I well notice I can type more characters in a day using the brown versus blue key switches.)
3) No more gimmick magnetized ruler on the underside of the keyboard for elevating and angling the rear of the keyboard.
4) No volume control knob, I rarely use as I and most other power users are connected to home stereo audio system via digital S/PDIF or HDMI cabling. The keyboard does have volume controls, using the FN key + Function keys. (Keyboard volume controls are likely intended for laptops and computers having all-in-one sound card with included amplifier.)
5) Long USB cable. NOTE: This keyboard has two USB cables, one for the keyboard and the other for USB ports.
CONS
1) They reversed the positions of the shifted characters labeled on the key caps for the keyboard! Example, instead of the number one "1" on the bottom row of the key cap, the number one character is labeled on top with the exclamation mark on the bottom row. This key cap is entirely backwards and somewhat assume the engineers had to do so, in order to make the key cap lighting work? I sympathize with those just learning to type, and note the number pad are the only key caps not having this shifted lettering character anomaly or reversal.
2) The key cap lighting does apparently have an adequate lowest lighting level setting, so that I'm not distracted by bright flickering LED lights. However at night or within dark rooms, the lowest LED lighting level is still too bright and does somewhat still flicker. I'm betting if the current lowest lighting level were halved or were a 50% level of the lowest current light setting, then the resulting light level would then be more than likely adequate for use within dark rooms or at night. But dimming LED lights tends to further induce flicker. Few LED lights are currently on the market with dimming features, while boasting stress free reading light. (Remember, the LED lighting around the keyboard is within the field of vision of the user while typing.)
2) The shifted characters (eg. !, @, #, cursor number pad keys, ...) are not lit.
3) Some different icons are used for key cap lettering, such as a double-ended arrow for the TAB key lettering, upward pointing arrow instead of CAPS LOCK lettering. If you're half blind and just learning how to touch type while looking at the keys, it might be a better system. But for children or those with eye sight, learning a keyboard will likely be far more easier seeing/reading "Enter", "Caps Lock", "Shift" on the key caps. The remainder of the less commonly utilized keys (eg. CTRL, INS, HOME, DEL, END, ...) are spelled-out, likely due to not having a common icon. I remember when the power icon first arrived within software several years ago, it took me several years to learn what the circle with slash really stood for as this power icon was rarely seen prior within software and far less likely hardware. One would rationally think, fewer and fewer non-typing older people with poor eye site will exist within future years, while commonly children typically see extremely well and are more apt to learn to type nowadays. Since I can type, this becomes a moot point, but if you're learning to type, you're likely going to want to study a keyboard layout with these keys spelled-out instead of attempting to comprehend these new icons.
So far, the only time these reversed unshifted/shifted lettering and unusual icons become distracting, is when I look down at the keyboard rather than typing without looking. For a second, I'm stumped as this looks extremely odd, then I just switch to typing from memory rather than trying to discern what I am typing. (eg. "Use the force Luke!")
2021.08.09: Still using this keyboard 4+ years after purchasing, and especially now after recently shopping around the past day or so trying to find a better typist specific typing keyboard. Nothing even comes close to this DAS keyboard, having a standard full-sized non-wireless/USB keyboard with gentle back-lighting. As of 2021, everything on the market is still not geared to the typing profession, but to playing games! My keyboard is primarily used on Linux based operating systems. Nothing has broken on this keyboard and has recently survived being washed in the bathtub after a milk-based drink spill into the key areas. Just wish they had a sensitive scissored key switch model, or something similar to an electronic typewriting experience!