If you forgo the RGB variant, you can honestly just use the keyboard just fine without the software, even the knob works, as long as you do not want to change any layout settings or the knob function, and I might actually suggest that. It is a shame because it is possibly the only blemish on this otherwise amazing product. And since the keyboard does not integrate into any other lighting solution at all, I ended up just selecting solid white, and decided I might revisit the software in the future. On top of that, despite the software launching on boot, you still need to open your task drawer and open the software window proper to get your lighting to come back on after a reboot. After many attempts, studying the multitude of examples they provide, I still don't have the slightest idea on how to actually make these effects work. Setting up your own lighting effects is even worse. ![]() But getting lighting to work, especially with 0 actual documentation or help, was a bit of a nightmare. As far as changing key layouts and even applying macros I think it works fine, and is self explanatory enough. The software is, unfortunately, just not very good. I did purchase an RGB keyboard, meaning if I wanted to control the lighting, I needed the proprietary software. My one complaint, though, is the software and drivers. The form factor of these keyboards is also by far one of my favorite I've ever seen, sticking near 100% in a 12 inch form, factor. Everything has a nice weight to it, and it honestly feels relatively luxurious. The general build quality, despite being all plastic, is honestly very good. They are nice, thunky, tactile switches that end up being very accurate for both typing, as well as gaming. ![]() I went with the Skyloong Chocolate Rose Switches, though, and am actually very happy with them. In fact, I intended to most likely swap the switches out immediately. Initially I was a little bit iffy on purchasing w/ the Skyloong brand switches, as there was very little talk about them online. Right out of the box, the thing is ready to go. This is the first time I've bought what I might consider to be a prebuilt keyboard on a little more of the budget side, and I am rather impressed.
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