It’s official! The third generation of Das Keyboard is now available for pre-order at www.daskeyboard.com. The new Das Keyboard is a complete redesign that focuses on providing the best typing experience. I think we succeeded but our users will have the final word on this.
The new Das keyboard comes in two models:
- Das Keyboard Ultimate: the blank mechanical keyboard
- Das Keyboard Professional: with inscriptions
Here are some feature highlights:
- Mechanical key switches
- USB hub
- Blue LEDs
- Glossy black enclosure
- extra long USB cable
Check it out at www.daskeyboard.com.
I already preorded mine can't wait until it ships. Quick note though you might want to redo the front page. It's hard to tell that the only difference between the two is that the keys are blank.
When will it ship?
Will it still have variable pressure across the keyboard like the original keyboard did?
When will you guys start making a split keyboard?
i ordered, but received nothing about a ship date.
Does this retain the scalloped home keys of the DKII?
uhm guys, your keyboards are getting worse (no offense) with each version.
you can't beat the grands in slicky lines (logitech diNovo Edge™?) and blue LEDs (Deck keyboard?), you need something very special.
i liked Das Keyboard for its weighted keys feature, liked Das Keyboard II for its scoop keys and reference look, but this one is kinda disappointing…
mechanical key switches are good, but we need something serious to show how geeky we are. in addition to blank keys and clicky sound =) i dunno, give us back weighted keys, add inner memory and ability to be programmed (i LOVE R2 Mark III Omnimouse fot that), but please don't be yet another keyboard maker offering blank keys as option.
Do you have plans to offer a Mac layout keyboard?
if you had an ergonomic keyboard layout I'd buy it. My microsoft 4000 keyboard sucks, but I'm used to the layout. I know there's no proof ergonomic is better, but that's what I'm used to.
Blue LEDs?! Please tell me you are joking?? That's the kind of techies joke about: "yeah throw in some blue leds to make marketdroids happy". It's the digital equivalent of Britney Spears. Seriously. It's hard on the eyes and just silly.
Looks Great! When will it be shipped?
I do think they should change the names.
Das Keyboard III
(and)
Das Keyboard III with Paint ;^)
I can't find the picture of 105 euro layout keyboard. Anyone?
Just pre-ordered mine, can't wait. Haven't had a Das Keyboard before so I can't really compare these to the old ones.
I will say though, that I ordered the unlabeled one, for two reasons-
– Geekery
– Aesthetics
The typeface chosen on the key labels on the Professional model (looks like Bank Gothic or something similar) is just plain ugly, especially for a keyboard that prides itself on simplicity. Use Helvetica!
Gotta admit the red logo also kinda clashes with the blue LED's (grey would be more ideal). Definitely preferred the look of the previous Das Keyboards better, but I'll still be happy with this!
The Das Keyboard Ultimate (or Über Keyboard) is fantastic! I pitty the poor, weaklings who can't handle a blank keyboard!
Typing on my new Das Keyboard! Really liking it so far, only been using it for about 5 minutes. Whee!
I've been enjoying my new Das Keyboard Ultimate for a week now. Compared to the second edition (which I happily used for nearly a year), I think it's even better.
– It's a little quieter.
– It just "feels better", from a tactile/feedback point of view.
– The smaller footprint is nice.
– It's heavier. Nice solid heft.
– I prefer the glossy finish to the matte of the previous edition.
– The blue LED's are in good taste.
– I doubt I'll use the USB ports, but it's cool that they're there.
I've got my Ultimate today. It's great keyboard! =)
Thank you for this product!! 🙂
"It's thing to make your fingers happier!"
j.erik, use the Windows keys. I use them for < / > and Compose; this way I can write UTF-8 with American layout, or change to Norwegian layout without loosing any keys!
American keyboards are so much better than European.