Page 2: Testing, Conclusion
<B>Testing</B>:
This is where things get tricky. The keyboard light always stays on if you're using, only after the computer goes idle does the light go off. So instantly, you always have to type with the light on. Something to think about.
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This is how the keyboard looks in a normal lit room. You'll notice that you can see the light from the keyboard. I also want to point your attention to the keys themselves. They are difficult to see because of the same translucent plastic that makes it cool looking.
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Here you can clearly see that the keyboard has black splotches on the back (I think it is the sensor grid). This makes reading the black text on the translucent background very hard. I even confirmed this with my Dad, Mom and a friend.
You'll notice that the keys are fairly large and flat. This is a plus, I found typing on this keyboard to be a dream. The clicks were responsive and the fact that the keys weren't so far raised was a nice touch. The keyboard would be awesome even without the EL lighting due to the way it is built. Believe me, once you try this slim keyboard (in fact, it is called the slim series), you'll wonder why others don't follow that.
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Here is how the keyboard looks in complete darkness. Those black splotches really take away from the keyboard, the keys are hard as hell to read.
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Here we have close ups in the dark of choice areas. You'll notice that the arrow keys are away from other keys as to not hit them while playing games (after all, playing games in the dark is what everyone want to do right?).
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Here is a comparison of EL keyboards. You'll notice which is much easier to read. Opaque keys are the way to go. I'd also like to note that blue is getting really old, I'm waiting for more colors please.
<B>Conclusion</B>:
Let me start this conclusion straight off that I would wait till a second version of this keyboard comes out (due very soon I'm told). You'll have your choice of key colors, opaque and all. As it stands now, if you need a full size EL keyboard, this is the only one on the market that can satisfy your needs. Prices will be dropping soon, so wait till they do and buy it then! I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.auravisionllc.com">Auravision</a> for making this review possible and stay tuned for more EL stuff!
This is where things get tricky. The keyboard light always stays on if you're using, only after the computer goes idle does the light go off. So instantly, you always have to type with the light on. Something to think about.
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</center>This is how the keyboard looks in a normal lit room. You'll notice that you can see the light from the keyboard. I also want to point your attention to the keys themselves. They are difficult to see because of the same translucent plastic that makes it cool looking.
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</center>Here you can clearly see that the keyboard has black splotches on the back (I think it is the sensor grid). This makes reading the black text on the translucent background very hard. I even confirmed this with my Dad, Mom and a friend.
You'll notice that the keys are fairly large and flat. This is a plus, I found typing on this keyboard to be a dream. The clicks were responsive and the fact that the keys weren't so far raised was a nice touch. The keyboard would be awesome even without the EL lighting due to the way it is built. Believe me, once you try this slim keyboard (in fact, it is called the slim series), you'll wonder why others don't follow that.
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</center>Here is how the keyboard looks in complete darkness. Those black splotches really take away from the keyboard, the keys are hard as hell to read.
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</center>Here we have close ups in the dark of choice areas. You'll notice that the arrow keys are away from other keys as to not hit them while playing games (after all, playing games in the dark is what everyone want to do right?).
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</center>Here is a comparison of EL keyboards. You'll notice which is much easier to read. Opaque keys are the way to go. I'd also like to note that blue is getting really old, I'm waiting for more colors please.
<B>Conclusion</B>:
Let me start this conclusion straight off that I would wait till a second version of this keyboard comes out (due very soon I'm told). You'll have your choice of key colors, opaque and all. As it stands now, if you need a full size EL keyboard, this is the only one on the market that can satisfy your needs. Prices will be dropping soon, so wait till they do and buy it then! I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.auravisionllc.com">Auravision</a> for making this review possible and stay tuned for more EL stuff!