Powercool MECH1 Mechanical Feel Keyboard with 7 Colour LED Metal Backplate

Having been using mechanical keyboards for several years, I chose to purchase this keyboard, which from my personal viewpoint actually does succeed in simulating the experience of using a mechanical keyboard .There is not the usual frictional wear and tear associated with this product as is the case with mechanical keyboards, as it uses a silicone substitute in place of the mechanical elements and creates an experience on a par with using a mechanical one. (I speak from the perspective of one who used IBM typewriters in the days before the appearance of word processors and was obliged to include regular servicing, purchase of carbon ribbons etc. into costs associated with my professional writing projects.)The price is amazing also and the backlit keys add an additional valued facility, especially for those who do not touch type.I was so impressed by this product, that I also purchased a further one for my father-in-law as a birthday present to replace his existing membrane keyboard, the letters on which are fast beginning to diminish with the effect of everyday usage.Consequently I would heartily recommend this product on the basis of my own experiences with it.For those, such as myself, who intend to use it mainly as a word-processing tool, please do not be put off by the on box description of "gaming keyboard" (although I am certain that it will suit gamers equally as well, due its excellent level of responsiveness.)

connections got weak after about a year. deteriorated over two weeks until totally unusable. screws are made from a very weak alloy - i could barely get in to try to fix it (stripped heads). mechanical feel is decent, some good functions. worth more like £10 or less.

Good sturdy keyboard, however the keys are incredibly loud, so much so that someone in my house could hear them downstairs as the sound was travelling through my table and the floor. Not recommended if you'll be using Skype or Teamspeak while gaming as keys are more than audible.The LEDs were impressive and were visible even in light and the keyboard has a great weight and feel to it.My main quarrel with the keyboard was that the keys would not register unless fully pressed down, which is annoying as the keys need a fair bit of force to push them down in the first place.

I have owned this keyboard for just under a year. After about 3 months, the coating on the keys started to wear off. Now, several of the keys have totally worn out. I am now seeking to return it under warranty, as I feel this is unacceptable. The keyboard feeling is pretty good, mimicking the feel of mechanical. But as mechanical keyboards have come down in price I question is this option is a good choice. It would have four stars from me, but the worn out keys make it a no go.

Some of the positives:- Really good feel and quite like that of a genuine mechanical keyboard.- Made to last especially with the sturdy aluminium back.- A selection of colours.- A pulse type of backlighting for each individual key.One negative (mostly personal opinion:- The backspace "delete" key is not the same length as traditional backspace keys.- The keys are louder than expected but that is nothing to worry about.For the price, this is a perfect long lasting keyboard that I am sure that all users will enjoy. Would definitely recommend this keyboard to casual users or gamers alike.

Very sturdy and attractive keyboard, very heavy due to metal base plate. Keys have a nice clunky feel, something that I have missed with previous keyboards that I have owned. I have given it four stars because some of the keys could have better definition in terms of labeling. There is a little bit of paint bleed onto the transparent key labels that allow the back lighting to show through. Overall the keys are easy to identify with or without back lighting. All the key functions appear to work. Keys can be removed easily and it,s open design will allow you to keep the keyboard clean with an air duster. The keyboard has two legs that can be retracted or extended to prop the back of the board up. Overall, this looks like a great purchase at a reasonable price.

The keyboard itself is a decent weight. Metal back and nice soft keys.Did find it odd that the # key was above enter and meant the backspace was shorter. Different to my standard keyboards but easy enough to live with.Tl;Dr Overall it's top quality and can't really go wrong for £19.99 I've spent more on worse keyboards.

This thing is a beast keyboard for the price. Even though it came with a lose key, I could fix that by just putting it on again. I've had this for a week now and it works like a charm. Very good remake of the mechanical feel, it feels as if it really is a mechanical keyboard.