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Combining the perfect storm of RGB backlighting, brushed aluminum, and floating keys, the E-Element RGB Keyboard is a new take on an extremely popular keyboard style—at an optimal price point, to boot. And it's now hot swappable, allowing you to change your key switches without the hassle of soldering Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downTKOP
47
Apr 12, 2015
So, these look ridiculously a lot like Corsair keyboards. I can't really see why I should get these over theirs.
Rath
85
Jul 5, 2015
Agreed. I still say it's impractical though. The K70 advertises 16.7m colors. I doubt that it actually works out to quite that many actual discrete colors visually, but even if it was only equivalent to 16bit, that's still 65535 presses per key to attain all possible colors.
Incidentally, there is apparently an unofficial Linux driver available for the k70 now on github.
Incidentally, there is apparently an unofficial Linux driver available for the k70 now on github.
TofuWarrior
14
Jul 5, 2015
Not at all, I don't feel you were harping on anything. I agree with you that the description can be misleading.
Interesting, I simply assumed that everything was saved in the software. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, the K70 is much higher end than the E-Element. I see what you mean by not looking back and forth. I was referring to the fact that onscreen you have a visual representation of the color scheme, but you still have to look at the keyboard from time to time to make sure the colors are pleasing to the eye once you have it layed out. Either way, I think we can both agree that the software route is better for more technical aspects and doing layouts quickly, whereas the method used on the E-Element is more tactile, as you see the colors change as you press them. As for the screen, it's purely an eventuality thing. You may not ever need to, but it's a nice feature to have. I could say the same of a heavy duty braided cable on something that rarely moves in most circumstances, but that's just me. :)
I agree with that. While I have seen that the Corsair software is extremely confusing compared to something like Razer Synapse, it has vast capabilities.
Interesting, I simply assumed that everything was saved in the software. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, the K70 is much higher end than the E-Element. I see what you mean by not looking back and forth. I was referring to the fact that onscreen you have a visual representation of the color scheme, but you still have to look at the keyboard from time to time to make sure the colors are pleasing to the eye once you have it layed out. Either way, I think we can both agree that the software route is better for more technical aspects and doing layouts quickly, whereas the method used on the E-Element is more tactile, as you see the colors change as you press them. As for the screen, it's purely an eventuality thing. You may not ever need to, but it's a nice feature to have. I could say the same of a heavy duty braided cable on something that rarely moves in most circumstances, but that's just me. :)
I agree with that. While I have seen that the Corsair software is extremely confusing compared to something like Razer Synapse, it has vast capabilities.
A community member
Jun 3, 2017
To new people, don't get this. The switches are NOT hotswappable (I destroyed a switch trying to pry it out) and people have been reporting you can't switch to regular switches anyway since the metal contacts on the bottom of the switches are in a different configuration than all other switches but the ones that come on this board.
I will be selling mine. The lights are fancy and OK but i find it more distracting than anything.
Also I don't know who leads this drop, but the stems I got were not ALPS, but Cherry MX stems. Which is better, since you can customise the keycaps much more easily or cannibalize the board for the nice see-through keycaps.
I will be selling mine. The lights are fancy and OK but i find it more distracting than anything.
Also I don't know who leads this drop, but the stems I got were not ALPS, but Cherry MX stems. Which is better, since you can customise the keycaps much more easily or cannibalize the board for the nice see-through keycaps.
A community member
Jun 5, 2017
you are the person on amazon who commented that they did this didn't you?
madscientist
23
Jun 5, 2017
yanju
29
Apr 13, 2015
I would be nice if someone versed in Chinese could take a peek here and tell us if there is any useful information
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-b.w8861576-10475894178.6.0uMiJq&id=43873826579&rn=b28e4e05deb75316aab559fa84080b10&abbucket=1
edit: found a video messing around with the backlighting too http://cloud.video.taobao.com/play/u/1766124240/e/1/t/3/p/2/23493996.swf
edit: found a video messing around with the backlighting too http://cloud.video.taobao.com/play/u/1766124240/e/1/t/3/p/2/23493996.swf
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Data
Apr 13, 2015
Thanks for the info. It's interesting that they're claiming doubleshot key caps. Can anyone at Massdrop confirm? I see sample photos of the caps but they don't show deep enough into the cap to tell if it's a true doubleshot or not.
Edit: I see now. It looks like the entire underside of the cap including the stem is doubleshot with the same material as the legend. Interesting.
Edit: I see now. It looks like the entire underside of the cap including the stem is doubleshot with the same material as the legend. Interesting.
justinmega1
64
Apr 15, 2015
Guys, I found it on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047FBLAC/ref=pd_ys_hud_orders
I bought one with Prime and it should be here by Thursday, so I should let you guys know how it operates before the drop closes. If there's something specific you want me to test, let me know by replying to this comment.
I bought one with Prime and it should be here by Thursday, so I should let you guys know how it operates before the drop closes. If there's something specific you want me to test, let me know by replying to this comment.
viper474
59
Jun 28, 2015
For those that have received your keyboard from previous drops, can any of your comment on the build quality of these?
Sartorialism
44
Apr 12, 2015
I've found some more photos:
ceugene
4
Apr 12, 2015
Where does Outemu stand in the pantheon of Cherry MX clones thatt includes Kailh, Gateron, Greetech, Gaote, etc?
RoughRunner
3
Jun 2, 2015
ceugeneI think they are made by Gaote. This review: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/330awt/eelement_rgb_keyboard/ claims they are almost identical to the MX Blues but are louder, some other comments and this test: http://imgur.com/a/VUqVE claims it has slightly higher force actuation (which I'm hoping for if i end up bending and taking the $80 plung) This thing's got killer looks and a great price, very tempt to make it my first mech keyboard.
justinmega1
64
Apr 18, 2015
It's up everybody!! I'm going to continue adding stuff though, so make sure to check back sometime. After all, there are still five more days. If there's anything else you want me to talk about, just reply to this comment so I can add in all the specific questions that people have also asked me previously, at the same time.
Link: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/330awt/eelement_rgb_keyboard/
Link: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/330awt/eelement_rgb_keyboard/
Makami
4237
Apr 12, 2015
Funny that you mention the wrist rest, but not showing a picture. Must be a pretty shy one :-)
Looking at the keyboard, they're inspired a lot by Corsair, which isn't bad, even better they're using "standard" bottom row.
The switches, no comment, this will be left for others.
The switches, no comment, this will be left for others.
Kataklism
9
Apr 6, 2016
For those who are still looking for this keyboard, it is available on Amazon under a different brand name (it's the same exact keyboard). I just bought the 80% version on amazon.ca. Both sizes are available in black or white with blue switches. Thank me later.
Full length - $69.99 + Free Shipping => http://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVGXJ6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1459947516&sr=8-4&keywords=MechanicalEagle+z-77
80% length - $39.99 (Free Shipping with order over $49) => http://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1459947447&sr=8-10&keywords=z-77 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Canadians Full length - CDN$92.99 + Free Shipping => https://www.amazon.ca/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVGW4C/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459947377&sr=1-11&keywords=z-77
80% length - CDN$52.99 + Free Shipping => https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=twister_B01DCYRG3O?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDIT: After a bit of research I found that the 80% lenght version has fixed backlight colors. It still has effects but you can't change the color of any key. The full lenght version though is fully customisable (you can change the color of every key individually and it as all the usual effects.) So keep that in mind if you are interested in buying the 80% lenght version.
Full length - $69.99 + Free Shipping => http://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVGXJ6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1459947516&sr=8-4&keywords=MechanicalEagle+z-77
80% length - $39.99 (Free Shipping with order over $49) => http://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1459947447&sr=8-10&keywords=z-77 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Canadians Full length - CDN$92.99 + Free Shipping => https://www.amazon.ca/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVGW4C/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459947377&sr=1-11&keywords=z-77
80% length - CDN$52.99 + Free Shipping => https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=twister_B01DCYRG3O?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDIT: After a bit of research I found that the 80% lenght version has fixed backlight colors. It still has effects but you can't change the color of any key. The full lenght version though is fully customisable (you can change the color of every key individually and it as all the usual effects.) So keep that in mind if you are interested in buying the 80% lenght version.
sadbug12
2
Apr 10, 2016
Yes, I agree VERY strongly with that statement. I was really excited for a $40 RGB keyboard for my budget gaming build as an actual luxury in my setup, not for a regular mech keyboard without any RGB lighting as endorsed. I was REALLY bummed out, but I am getting the more expensive version for the RGB lighting to impress my friends. I hope you like the other one you get!
Threshold
2
Apr 13, 2016
My wife owns the the full size and it's the same as the mass drop one. My daughter owns the 80% and it is not a true RGB, each row is a different color and stays the same.
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