Guru3D.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Channels
    • Archive
  • DOWNLOADS
    • New Downloads
    • Categories
    • Archive
  • GAME REVIEWS
  • ARTICLES
    • Rig of the Month
    • Join ROTM
    • PC Buyers Guide
    • Guru3D VGA Charts
    • Editorials
    • Dated content
  • HARDWARE REVIEWS
    • Videocards
    • Processors
    • Audio
    • Motherboards
    • Memory and Flash
    • SSD Storage
    • Chassis
    • Media Players
    • Power Supply
    • Laptop and Mobile
    • Smartphone
    • Networking
    • Keyboard Mouse
    • Cooling
    • Search articles
    • Knowledgebase
    • More Categories
  • FORUMS
  • NEWSLETTER
  • CONTACT

New Reviews
MS Flight Simulator (2020): the 2021 PC graphics performance benchmark review
Radeon Series RX 6700 XT preview & analysis
Corsair MM700 & Corsair Katar Pro XT Review
Guru3D Rig of the Month - February 2021
ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 STRIX Gaming OC review
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming review
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming X TRIO review
PALIT GeForce RTX 3060 DUAL OC review
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 AMP WHITE review
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact chassis review

New Downloads
GeForce 461.81 hotfix driver download
ClockTuner for Ryzen (CTR) v2.0 RC4 Download
SiSoft Sandra 20/21 download v31.12
Intel HD graphics Driver Download Version: DCH 27.20.100.9316
AIDA64 Download Version 6.32.5644 beta
FurMark Download v1.25
MSI Afterburner 4.6.3 Final Stable Download
Display Driver Uninstaller Download version 18.0.3.7
Guru3D RTSS Rivatuner Statistics Server Download 7.3.0 Final
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema v1.9.10 Download


New Forum Topics
Afterburner 4.6.3 Final Crash w10 defragging/trimming (both)my SSD on scheduled?w10 19042.804 WDDM 3.0 / 465.42 Windows: Line-Based vs. Message Signaled-Based Interrupts. MSI tool. MSI Afterburner .NET Class Library AMD confirms that Resident Evil Village will have Ray Tracing support on PC 11700K Retail Review Gigabyte Radeon RX 6900 GV-R69XTAORUS M-16GDhas MAX-COVERED cooling Radeon Pro win10 AMD announces Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB at 479 USD, launches on March 18th




Guru3D.com » News » Das Keyboard to Demo Cloud-Connected Keyboard

Das Keyboard to Demo Cloud-Connected Keyboard

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/29/2016 09:12 AM | source: | 7 comment(s)
Das Keyboard to Demo Cloud-Connected Keyboard

Pfffrt, who comes up with this stuff? A cloud connected gaming keyboard. E.g. keyboard software that connectes to a server. Anyway, Das Keyboard, maker of award-winning mechanical keyboards, today announced it will demo the 5Q at CES 2017. 

The 5Q is the world's first cloud-connected keyboard and the only keyboard of its kind that increases productivity by streaming information from the Internet directly to the keyboard. 

After a successful Kickstarter campaign that exceeded the company's fundraising goal by over 580%, Das Keyboard is now ready to demo the 5Q with its connected software suite called Q, allowing information like email activity, project status, stock quotes, and sports updates to be color-coded and displayed on the keyboard keys.

The 5Q software includes:
  • A dashboard for real-time keyboard key color visualization of information coming from the Internet into the 5Q. Information can be coming from IFTTT, Zapier, or any cloud applications with a public API.
  • Mode illumination, which allows the 5Q's LEDs to be individually controlled.
  • Color effects that can be applied to the entire keyboard (e.g.: wave, breathe, ripple effects, etc.)
  • Lighting profiles that can be shared with others in a community-driven marketplace.
  • A desktop REST API that allows programmers to directly control the light colors with their own scripts.

"When we launched the Das Keyboard 5Q Kickstarter campaign, we were thrilled to see how excited our community and backers were about the product," stated Daniel Guermeur, founder and CEO of Das Keyboard. "The excitement continues as we launch this ground-breaking product along with its software suite. As keyboards are traditionally used as input devices, the Das Keyboard 5Q has the capability to be an output device. It is truly innovative, and we think it will change the way keyboards are used forever."

In addition, Das Keyboard is developing a 5Q community-driven marketplace where developers can share their open source Q apps. On the hardware side, the Das Keyboard 5Q offers ground-breaking technologies including:

  • Extra-bright RGB backlighting electronics called Das Keyboard RGB+ with custom surface-mount LEDs, optimized lens and ultra-clear light guide - making the 5Q keyboard many times brighter than any other RGB keyboard currently on the market.
  • New Gamma-Zulu mechanical switch developed by Das Keyboard and Omron (Japan), with 1.5mm actuation point and can withstand 100 million actuations - 100 percent more durable than standard mechanical switches.
  • Real-Time One (RTO) analog technology detects key presses in 0.4 milliseconds and reports it to the computer in 1 millisecond - up to 45 times faster than other keyboards.
  • Oversized Q button, also a volume knob, activates the Das Keyboard Q software

The Das Keyboard 5Q is currently available for pre-orders at $229 MSRP. For more information, visit this page.

Why can't a keyboard simply be just that ... a keyboard anymore these days ?



Das Keyboard to Demo Cloud-Connected Keyboard




« Photos of GIGABYTE AX370 Gaming K3 Socket AM4 Motherboard PCB · Das Keyboard to Demo Cloud-Connected Keyboard · EK Releases Supremacy EVO 10th Anniversary Edition Cooling Block »

Related Stories

Das Keyboard Division Zero Gaming Gear Line - 01/26/2016 06:09 PM
Das Keyboard today unveiled Division Zero, a new brand and product line designed for the PC pro gaming and eSports community. ...

Das Keyboard 4 has brushed aluminium and USB 3.0 - 03/26/2014 08:42 AM
The last Das Keyboard actually alunched in 2009, so it was ready for an upgrade. The new Das Keyboard 4 features mechanical switches but it now has a brushed aluminium top panel, a pair of USB 3.0 por...

Das Keyboard Moderl S Professional in Quiet Edition - 05/16/2013 07:16 AM
Das Keyboard has introduced a Quiet edition of its Model S Professional mechanical keyboard. The new model uses Cherry MX Red keys, which lack the company's iconic clicky experience in favor of a mor...

Das Keyboard Ultimate S shipping for $129 - 10/06/2009 07:20 PM
Das Keyboard has introduced the Ultimate S, this redesigned keyboard with mechanical key switches features a USB 2.0 hub, extra-long 2 meter USB cable, and N-Key rollover to allow up to 6 keys to be p...


2 pages 1 2


Izi Cheeseborn
Member



Posts: 74
Joined: 2016-12-26

#5375906 Posted on: 12/29/2016 12:26 PM
With all that neutron crunching add-ons for a keyboard, they totally forgot about adding the ageless convenient of a tracking point nib/c-stick. Sigh~!

Mufflore
Senior Member



Posts: 12524
Joined: 2010-05-22

#5375920 Posted on: 12/29/2016 01:03 PM
Anything with cloud in its name or description should be avoided, unless you dont mind giving away control of your data.

gdallsk
Member



Posts: 83
Joined: 2014-12-23

#5375934 Posted on: 12/29/2016 01:33 PM
So, in other words, it's a keylogger that records all your key presses and sends them to someone who paid a lot.

scatman839
Senior Member



Posts: 14122
Joined: 2004-11-19

#5375948 Posted on: 12/29/2016 02:23 PM
So, in other words, it's a keylogger that records all your key presses and sends them to someone who paid a lot.


Yep, this is creepy

Abc666
Senior Member



Posts: 112
Joined: 2007-05-28

#5375962 Posted on: 12/29/2016 03:22 PM
After owning a das keyboard 4 pro i can say that will likely never spend money on their products.

The das 4 was:
Premium price, very hyped.

What i got was very low quality, much lower than keyboards that cost half.

2 pages 1 2


Post New Comment
Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.


Guru3D.com © 2021