Unfortunately there are no dip switches or ways to change the layout internally, so you will need third party software if you want to make changes, such as putting CTRL where God intended it (Caps Lock position, obviously.) Still, the standard layout and key sizes will be very familiar to the vast majority of people. The Prime 13 has a standard ANSI US layout. Having crazy setting could be a turn-off for a lot of the potential buyers for a keyboard as focuses towards professional use as much as the Prime 13 does. Personally, I think this benefits the keyboard. The per-switch lighting can be turned on and off with adjustable brightness settings, but no programmable or crazy effects are present. My sample unit had MX Browns, a light tactile non-clicky switch. The Prime 13 utilizes Cherry MX switches. The modifiers with stabilizers felt nice, with no rattle coming from any of the stabilizers, something that is actually pretty rare for stock keyboard. The Prime 13 utilized Cherry style stabilizers, making cap removal a breeze. It isn’t a huge issue and is something that all MX boards with LED’s have to deal with. This is a common issue due to where the LED is placed, and can really only be completely solved by switches like Logitech’s Romer G with a lightpipe going right up the middle of the switch.
This definitely comes down to be more of a personal preference than anything though, and it does benefit from being quite easy to read.įor the keys on the number row and number pad with top and bottom legends, the bottom legends are only 1/2 as bright as the top legends, giving a slightly inconsistent look. It’s not bad, it just looks someone had the BOLD setting on when designing the keycap font. The font isn’t an awful stylized gaming font, which is a huge plus, but it does kind of remind me of my grandmothers large print library books. The keycaps are what you would expect from most stock caps. No poorly translated instructions here, something I see far too often. The instructions are short, but well written and extremely easy to follow. It came with the keyboard, nicely held in place by some foam, and a keycap puller and manual. The extras are pretty sparse with the Das Keyboard, but there isn’t a lot of extras you really need.
The mostly black box features information about the switches, lighting, and layout, as well proclaiming the Prime 13 is “The Ultimate Experience for Badasses.” I’m not exactly sure how this directly relates to the Prime 13 (I’d think the ultimate experience for badasses would be a trip to the moon, swimming with sharks, etc), but it’s a good bit of fun on the box, and I can dig that. Das Keyboard has always known this and has kept the Prime 13 packaging simple and classy. I think it really sets the tone for the rest of the keyboard and is imperative to making a good first impression. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a sucker for good packaging. Fn layer with media controls and sleep mode access.Notable features of the Prime 13 include: I’m testing out a model with Cherry MX Browns, a non-clicky tactile switch, and definitely put the board through some rigorous testing at home at work.
The Prime 13 utilizes classic Das Keyboard design elements, classy white backlighting, and a USB hub. I’m happy to announce that Das Keyboard have returned to Cherry MX switches with their new Prime 13 keyboard, instead of the Greetech switches used in a few past models. It was one of the first non-vintage mechanical keyboards that I ever bought, and a board that really helped solidify my interest in mechanical keyboards as a hobby. I got my first Das Keyboard Ultimate when I was in my Dvorak stage and loved it. In the late 2000’s, the Das Ultimate keyboards (unlabeled variants) were one of the more popular choices along among enthusiasts, along with Filco boards. Das Keyboard is a company that has managed to carve a very unique market out out of the mechanical keyboard industry.
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