First post here, saw a good deal (imo) and decided I'd share it.
The Gamdias Hermes Lite version of this keyboard was posted here a few days ago at £55 something. The Ultimate version is cheaper (comes with a detachable wrist rest and 13 macro keys compared to the lite version).
These are the MX blue switches and IIRC, they come with removable O pads to dampen the sound. If you aren't keen on them, easy to take out with the provided key remover tool.
All comments (24)
Python1100
8 Nov 15#1
I'm thinking of getting this deal. Does anybody have any experience with this keyboard and/or CCL?
Voted hot nevertheless, it's £25 more on Amazon.
Optimus_Toaster to Python1100
8 Nov 15#2
Ccl were really good for when I bought my case from them. Free delivery arrived within a day and customer support was top notch. They offered to replace after I broke a USB port on it.
gowingnator to Python1100
9 Nov 15#16
CCL not too bad, had 2 cases off them, first one panel was broken, 2nd one, same problem, think it was supplier issue, they were more than happy to replace the whole case for free!
Python1100
8 Nov 15#3
Cool! I ordered it. :smiley:
Optimus_Toaster
8 Nov 15#4
Nice one. If this is your first mech then be prepared to spend a few hours mashing keys for the sound and feel alone.
loveextasy
8 Nov 15#5
Nice find. Had the lite version a month ago and happy with it. Only negative is quite noisy however at home would not bother too many people.
ftahir192 to loveextasy
9 Nov 15#8
Don't the O rings help with the noise or are they pretty rubbish (haven't purchased this particular keyboard).
LoveHdukNotReally to loveextasy
9 Nov 15#13
If you are referring to the click of the blue keys, then some people who love their keyboards find this reassuring as it gives them positive feedback. The old IBM PS keyboards had this trait and are highly sought after.
Stabilized
8 Nov 152#6
I do that still and I got my first mechanical keyboard back in 2013 :stuck_out_tongue:
Python1100
8 Nov 15#7
I had a K70 RGB before with Cherry MX Reds. However, after four replacements because the LEDs kept failing, I had to get a refund. I loved it so much. :disappointed:
ftahir192
9 Nov 151#9
Went up in price so have expired the deal.
Python1100 to ftahir192
9 Nov 15#11
I'm glad I got it while it was on sale!
maxwell689
9 Nov 15#10
**** was about to order it!
Bizness
9 Nov 15#12
Ridiculous backspace key positioning.
Would've bought if not because of that (and yes, I'm being serious)
lechiffre to Bizness
9 Nov 15#14
Not sure what you mean about the positioning, since that is where the backspace key is on most, if not all keyboards.
However, it is worth bearing in mind that the item pictured is the US layout (smaller Enter key with the backslash positioned between the Enter and Backspace keys).
The version you will receive is the standard UK layout (larger Enter key with backslash positioned between the Left Shift and Z keys).
johnthehuman
9 Nov 15#15
Still not a bad price tbh.
nomnomnomnom
9 Nov 15#17
So annoying that as soon as a CCL deal pops up on here, they increase the price - every, single, time.
VimesUK
9 Nov 15#18
Does that mean the "" and £ keys etc are where they should be on a UK layout, along with the @ sign...?
lechiffre
9 Nov 151#19
Yes, in the Q&A section of the product page on CCL, they state that their stock is the standard UK layout, so all the keys should be where you expect them to be.
The only pictures of the UK layout design I can find are in this review:
yeah I agree with you, just a reminder to those who really care about the sounds, or intend to use in an office environment....actually I love it :smiley: got noise isolation rubber rings across the whole keyboard so only one "click" now which would represents a mechanical keyboard8)
loveextasy
9 Nov 15#21
yeah I agree with you, just a reminder to those who really care about the sounds, or intend to use in an office environment....actually I love it :smiley: got noise isolation rubber rings across the whole keyboard so only one "click" now which would represents a mechanical keyboard8) I'm not sure about this one, but the lite one didn't come with the 'O' ring. I bought seperately and put them on the whole keyboard. However as blue switches you'll still get one "click". The 'O' rings will prevent from the big noise of stroke hitting the metal base of the keyboard. Not recommended in an office, but could do at home, especially in your own room.
Bizness
10 Nov 15#22
Thank god. Well, in that case...
Bizness
10 Nov 15#23
Does it only have red backlights?
Nippy_Kangaroo
12 Nov 15#24
Yes, only red led backlights, they have 4 levels of brightness and a breathing mode.
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Opening post
The Gamdias Hermes Lite version of this keyboard was posted here a few days ago at £55 something. The Ultimate version is cheaper (comes with a detachable wrist rest and 13 macro keys compared to the lite version).
These are the MX blue switches and IIRC, they come with removable O pads to dampen the sound. If you aren't keen on them, easy to take out with the provided key remover tool.
All comments (24)
Voted hot nevertheless, it's £25 more on Amazon.
Would've bought if not because of that (and yes, I'm being serious)
However, it is worth bearing in mind that the item pictured is the US layout (smaller Enter key with the backslash positioned between the Enter and Backspace keys).
The version you will receive is the standard UK layout (larger Enter key with backslash positioned between the Left Shift and Z keys).
The only pictures of the UK layout design I can find are in this review:
http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/gamdias_hermes_ultimate_review,4.html
I'm not sure about this one, but the lite one didn't come with the 'O' ring. I bought seperately and put them on the whole keyboard. However as blue switches you'll still get one "click". The 'O' rings will prevent from the big noise of stroke hitting the metal base of the keyboard. Not recommended in an office, but could do at home, especially in your own room.