If anyone's interested this is a T.C. Star TCK802 re-branded as Maxtek gaming keyboard for the European market:

http://www.tcstar.com.tw/tcstar/ch/htm/products/key/tck802.htm

Ah, Universal Surf Bold. Or if it's wireless you need to make sure you've got the right Ariel.

Double post... you already using this keyboard?

Just a heads up to anyone planning on using this with a mac, the anti-ghosting keys can really mess up your typing. Macs recognise it as two keys alternating so, if you're a quick typer, you'll end up with words like ththtisisisis.

Can I use this as an ordinary PC keyboard?

Can I use this as an ordinary PC keyboard?

Thanks, I was just about to order one from eBay, the cheapest deal there on this identical keyboard is £13.99 and that's without the 3 year guarantee, I'm now hoping that I don't encounter any PC Hardware conflict with this. Has anyone got one of this specific keyboard and have you encounter any hardware conflict when using with your PC?

Does anyone happen to know if this is any good?

Just a heads up to anyone planning on using this with a mac, the anti-ghosting keys can really mess up your typing. Macs recognise it as two keys alternating so, if you're a quick typer, you'll end up with words like ththtisisisis.

Fair point. But is it worth the trip to Aldi? I live in an incredibly middle class area so it's a bit out of my way.
If I happen to go past one I'll give it a go!

Thanks for posting, cheaper than the tat I buy for the office. Going to try and pick up 10 sets for the store room as long as there's not restrictions on how many you can buy. Stacy on reception will be a great test for this as she probably cracks out 10k words a day but with a three year warranty no worries.... Not forgetting it will look good to, think red will go nice for Christmas......

If your looking to spend a little more with good rating on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sumvision-Gaming-Keyboard-Mouse-Adjustable/dp/B00J2U3D7G/ref=pd_cp_147_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=11NQV8PSXQZF3XE7Y1ST

Thanks,might get one for work.

It's amazing the things people come out with when talking about technology
It's amazing the things people come out with when talking about technology!

can you order this online? or even do click and collect?

You haven't tried plugging it into the washing machine.

Double post... you already using this keyboard?

Ah, Universal Surf Bold. Or if it's wireless you need to make sure you've got the right Ariel.

Unilever Surf Bold surely.....

D'oh - of course :wink:

If anyone's interested this is a T.C. Star TCK802 re-branded as Maxtek gaming keyboard for the European market:

http://www.tcstar.com.tw/tcstar/ch/htm/products/key/tck802.htm

Reading the description it seems the mouse is also included in this purchase, even if they only last a year it has a 3 year warranty so returning them after 12 months for a refund is still a free keyboard and mouse for a year.
The only thing confusing me at the moment is its listed as Sunday 13th December, does this mean it is only available on Sunday 13th, only available from then or only available until then?

Available from Sunday 13th.

I am not, I use a standard Logitech keyboard as an avid gamer and have absolutely no problems. I steer clear of "gaming" branded products like the plague, the fact this has 18 anti ghosting keys is actually quite reassuring...

Might sell my K70 RBG and buy one of these :P

Picked up Games cheap keyboard that is £15 and listed at backlit but isnt, Think I'll pick this up and see if its any better, Rubber domes are fine for me, but I want to be able to see it in the dark.

Very cheap for a keyboard with gaming rollover keys - not sure if the Nemesis has that feature - just hope there's one left when I get there (might even resort to my next nearest.

PS. Just caught a Flamedeer here

Tempted by this.
I don't want a gaming keyboard, but I do want a keyboard that has keys with anti-ghosting/n key roll over for a decent price.

I could do without the flashy lights, but I might give this a try.

great price - hope there are some in my local aldi hot

Keyboard and mouse are separate (mouse is £9.99 also).
I thought that it was both for £9.99 initially, but it seems they've changed the website and they're now listed separately.

Thanks just picked one up they seem to be selling fast, looks like they only had about 10 in stock.

Update: Purchased blue version today (keyboard only).

The letters are simply stickers.

There is a blue backlight between the keys only - basically a gimmick.

You cannot type in the dark with the blue keyboard that I purchased, as you can't see the letters on the keys.

I'm interested to see if there might be different versions out there - and if maybe - I got a previous iteration.

It's going back.

just got it and it's quite good. especially when compared to zalman one I have with annoying and noisy keys. shame that characters on keyboard are not back-lit but it's only a tenner

Just bought the red one, keys don't illuminate as above, it's a backlight behind the keys which makes the stuck on letters on the keys difficult to read, the picture on the Aldi site makes it look as if the keyboard has illuminated keys but they aren't, they must have shone a light or taken the photo with a flash for the webpage.
The letters are just stickers and the keys aren't rubber domed as specified on the product webpage;

http://www.****.co.uk/products/?product_id=385

Shame as when I removed it from the box it looks good, going to try actually gaming with it before I make up my mind.

Edit - won't let me post the name of the website, just puts **** instead, the product code is 68393

mines going back lights up ----ytytr;.[fdbrtgo,b. s]go-9yui50k,lpfr,bnoinmv ,v,rmhtd,v ldb,nblb,,,,dg, not in the dark
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Bought the blue lit one, was impressed with the weight, doesn't feel like a tenner, pretty well made, however - the lighting - oh dear.
I have a few keyboards that are back lit, so I thought get one as a back up, in fact I was going to let my mate have this, as he has worn the keys off the Saitek one I gave him, but this is just, as previously mentioned, a light around the board.
I put a lit board in the laptop I am on now, because I could not see diddly, but they are proper etched keys, this 'Maxtrick' is a nice light, but as its so bright, (which would normally be a good thing) you need the torch Aldi have in at the mo, to see the damn keys!
I have seen ones with see through keys at least, for a fiver more, so no, the packaging and advertising are deceiving, as many would deem it to show some light through the keys, even if they had made the tampo on the keys, a brighter colour, would have helped!!

Pros -
Well made.
Light is bright
Cons
You need glow paint for the keys (if you have dimmed rooms like myself)
Doesn't do what it portrays (lights only not tried the game side)

Not bad, but useless for what I needed it for, returning it.

Can anyone post a decent photo showing the lights please?

In a dim room, in contrast is my lap board underneath....

Thanks. Yeah quite a pity as not a bad looking keyboard for the price whilst also being bright. Missed trick of having etched keys.

Anyone bought a Mouse?

To add to my previous comment, I agree the keyboard is well made. If i wasn't in need of lit characters, i would be happy to keep it for the price.

Hope that helps anyone researching this as a potential purchase.

Sorry, these keyboards aren't for the incredibly middle class! :stuck_out_tongue:

I'm using one now. It's not bad at all, though the light is around the keys and does not illuminate the lettering. pulse with 3 speeds (not constant, almost a heartbeat) on or off. windows lock key too which is handy for those with a habit of going to the start menu mid-game. Suprisingly thin and the shortcut buttons are plug-n-play effective too. The keys themselves are ok enough but can have a tendency to stick if you do not plant the key vertically and catch it at an angle. Best of all I can now use shift+ctrl+W+D without missing the W or D key now.

Shame about the (lack of) illumination. Mine is going to have to go back. Completely unable to read the keys.

great if you know the keyboard layout by heart ,cant see keys (bloody difficult in normal light dull red on black meh)
back it goes

Are these any good then? Tempted to buy and take back if it's pish..

Just bought one, the light is a bit pointless as it doesn't illuminate the letters but it's well made feels nice and positive and isn't full of crisps and peanuts like my old one. Bargain thanks Op

You can dim or switch off the illumination as well

It definitely does do the gaming anti-ghosting - some other keyboards might look better / have illuminated keys, but may lack this if they do not actually specify it, and just say "gaming keyboard".

Just bought one, I like it with a good positive action on key press although the blue on the black keys can be a bit difficult to read
Well worth a tenner

The missus picked one up today for me. No complaints for a tenner

went oos on the first day at my aldi :disappointed:

do anyone know model of a mouse ?

Yes the dark blue or red colour used for the keys, is really hard to read unless you have a light that is shining onto the keyboard, with the backlight dimmed down it helps you find keys if you know where they are but that feature is a bit crap. Keyboard itself seems ok, home and email function keys, volume and media keys, build feels quite solid.

Mouse has far dimmer lighting but unlike keyboard you can't switch it off either. Double click button, forward and reverse buttons, as well as standard scroll wheel so handy for web browsing as well as gaming.

Site that supports Maxtek is http://www.****.co.uk Gaming Keyboard & Gaming Mouse products 74276 & 68393.

Q-U-E-S-H uk website

Just a FYI, High Street, Glasgow has one keyboard and a few mice left at the reduced price of £6.99 :smiley: Picked up a keyboard earlier. Bit disappointed it doesn't light up the letters though!