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Rapoo V500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Black Switches US $15 (AU $19) Delivered @ Joybuy.com

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Rapoo V500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Black Switches US $15 (AU $19) Delivered @ Joybuy.com
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altomic on 05/08/2017 - 09:47 joybuy.com (2846 clicks)
Last edited 05/08/2017 - 11:13

Joybuy.com is the english front end of JD.com

very inexpensive mechanical keyboard.

this keyboard uses Rapoo black switches. rather then yellow, blue or brown.

what are the differences in switches? I hear you ask.

Rapoo V500 Black Blue Brown Yellow Switch Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Rapoo Black Switches
Tactile :NO
Clicky: NO
Actuation Force: 60±20G

Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming.
When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you're going to be bottoming out anyway.
So these give you a very smooth feel.

Rapoo Blue Switches
Tactile :YES
Clicky: YES
Actuation Force: 50g

Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing.
The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.

Rapoo Brown Switches
Tactile :YES
Clicky: NO
Actuation Force: 45g

Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and "gaming" switches.
They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated.
This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch.
The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point & actuation point are close enough together
than you can "float" at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.

Yellow Switches:
Tactile :NO
Clicky: NO
Actuation Force: 50g

Yellow switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, very silent.
Suitable for typing and gaming.

Computing Rapoo V500

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  • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2017 - 09:57
    +5

    Customer review:

    Delivery 2 months. With delivery a few keys fell off. Left shift sometimes jams, pressed badly, apparently defective switch.

    • dm01 on 05/08/2017 - 10:13
      +15

      That's what you get buying a keyboard with with 'poo' in its name :(

      • joelmuzz on 05/08/2017 - 10:41
        +4

        Rat Poo even worse.

  • CandyMan on 05/08/2017 - 10:10

    One review 2 stars

    • CandyMan on 05/08/2017 - 11:26
      +3

      2 negs! Ouch

      Here's the full review

      17-04-02 Доставка 2 месяца.При доставке несколько клавиш отвалились. Левый shift иногда заедает,нажимается плохо, видимо бракованный переключатель.

      • altomic on 05/08/2017 - 14:14
        +2

        it's all Greek to me

        • Vampyr on 05/08/2017 - 21:19

          It's all Geek to me..

        • NiteMice on 06/08/2017 - 12:17
          +1

          Actually it's Russian.

        • altomic on 06/08/2017 - 13:59

          @NiteMice: The joke is etymological….

      • Candour on 06/08/2017 - 12:16

        its russian to me

      • NiteMice on 06/08/2017 - 12:17

        Google Translation:

        17-04-02 Delivery 2 months. When delivery several keys fell off. Left shift sometimes jams, pressed badly, apparently defective switch.

  • Beerforkids on 05/08/2017 - 10:13
    +2

    Bought the Yellow V500 for a mate 3 years ago and its still going strong.
    Guy uses it everday in 3D animation.

  • Avacardooo Rayy Mee on 05/08/2017 - 10:13

    Liking the deal, but for most people you prob should find the AUD out

    • altomic on 05/08/2017 - 11:02

      AU$19

  • samelight on 05/08/2017 - 10:16

    $15 can't even buy a set of keycaps on ebay, low quility thats obvious.
    good deal if u looking for replacement keycaps or switches.

  • Baebs on 05/08/2017 - 10:26

    Reviews

  • Ausperleo on 05/08/2017 - 10:26

    joybuy.com not JD.com, misleading.

    • Nukkels on 05/08/2017 - 10:37

      I think it's the same company - this is the global shipping site.

      • altomic on 05/08/2017 - 11:01

        it's the same company. joybuy is just the English front door. I have corrected the title. thanks

      • Ausperleo on 05/08/2017 - 11:18

        Oh, thanks, learnt now.

  • Avatar on 05/08/2017 - 10:49
    +1

    I had a rapoo mechanical from msy (maybe this model) but with diferrent switches. It was fine. Lasted about a year & most def worth $15.

  • geebee on 05/08/2017 - 11:07

    Is Joybuy ok to deal with?
    I have a 2 or 3 year old V500 and once the key pressure evened out (noticeable but no effect on use) it has been great, huge improvement over non mechanical.

    • altomic on 05/08/2017 - 11:11

      I've bought a few things from them in the past. everything was good. no hassles. standard chinese shipping like banggood, aliexpress, etc

  • Diji1 on 05/08/2017 - 11:11
    -3

    60±20G

    That's sorta shocking lol. So a key may require 40 grams of force and the key next to it may require 80 grams - 100% more force to make the key move!

    • yoyomaster123 on 05/08/2017 - 13:37
      +1

      You know nothing about keyboards or statistics your comments are literal cancer.

      http://cherryamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/EN_CHER…

      • ecatsuj on 07/08/2017 - 12:19

        So because cherry makes it to the same specs he/she is an idiot?

        If you actually think about what Diji said, it makes perfect sense. Just because its an "industry standard" acceptable tolerance doesn't mean Diji is wrong..

        All you had to do was say that this tolerance is normal over a variety of manufacturers and its nothing to worry about.

        also… dont be a prick

        • yoyomaster123 on 07/08/2017 - 13:30

          Diji is wrong, I bet he wouldn't have posted the same comment on a Cherry MX board with unlisted specs. Clearly shows hes unable to either a) tell the difference or b) is unaware of it being an industry standard aka ignorant.

          Statistically the possibility of any key being 100% different in actuation force is most likely in the 10^-(3-6) order of probability (more ignorance)

          All he had to do was not post a stupid comment but unfortunately it happened, so no.

  • Tehcookiemonsta on 05/08/2017 - 11:24

    Guess its worth it if the item comes in one piece?

    But i have a laptop so i dont need this.

    But this is ozbargain…

    Ill pass, i think

    • bodo on 05/08/2017 - 17:14

      Thanks for your insight

  • Jackal on 05/08/2017 - 11:55

    What's tactile actually mean? (clicky makes sense)

    • JMC on 05/08/2017 - 12:10
      +2

      The the resistance of the key gets stronger
      then weaker (like a 'bump' you need to push past) at the point of actuation. 'Linear' switches are completely smooth until they bottom out, you can't feel the point at which the switch actuates.

      • Jackal on 05/08/2017 - 12:43

        So the resistance is at the beginning of the key press?

  • jayz on 05/08/2017 - 14:55

    Might give this a go for $19.

  • geebee on 05/08/2017 - 15:17

    I think I might grab one for a spare even though mine shows zero signs of dying :)
    Always handy for trouble shooting other PC as well.

    Thanks OP.

  • 10101010101 on 05/08/2017 - 22:44

    Ordered one to try out. Presume it'll be better than typing on a laptop keyboard anyway

  • BuyNow Think Later on 05/08/2017 - 23:52

    Do the keys have lights?

    • Nukkels on 06/08/2017 - 07:24

      No, but there are some cheap boards with LEDs - just not this cheap…

      • geebee on 06/08/2017 - 10:32

        I order one of these as well to check out, cheapest real backlit I have ever seen (there are dodgy ones that don't shine through the keytops) $11.96 usd.
        https://www.joybuy.com/1007097.html

        There is a backlit version of the V500 called the V500S but it is around $90 to well over $100.

        • Nukkels on 06/08/2017 - 11:40

          That's not a mech keyboard…

        • geebee on 06/08/2017 - 11:56

          @Nukkels:

          No but it is backlit and cheap, I didn't see mech specified.

          I personally wanted to see if there was much advantage to a backlit board, if I like it I will keep an eye out for a reasonably priced backlit mech board.

  • Russ on 06/08/2017 - 07:17

    When trying to create account, Joybuy's website says "Our system does not support Yahoo mail registrations".
    They do accept 10minutemail.com though (temporary email provider). But if you do this, you won't get email confirmations for future orders, and Joybuy won't let you change the email address.

    • geebee on 06/08/2017 - 11:21

      Setup a gmail account if you buy from them again and start a new account.
      You can go into your account on Joybuy and check progress without your email for now.

      • Russ on 06/08/2017 - 15:12
        +1

        Thanks for the advice, but I already have a gmail account, I just don't give it out to websites that might send me spam. I use one of my Yahoo email aliases for new registrations.

        I wish Gmail supported proper email aliases. I know they have the "name+extension" option, but it is too easily rendered useless by spammers.

        Do any of the good free email providers have a good email alias system, so it is possible to have a different email address for every website you sign up to?

  • -.- on 06/08/2017 - 12:29

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a specific mechanical typing keyboard?

    • brocky2006 on 07/08/2017 - 18:06

      i have been using a razor blackwidow for a couple of years now, and find it a lot better than any generic keyboard. took a bit of getting used to with the noise, but its much nicer feeling. but this is the V1 keyboard, V2 uses rasor made switches and i cant comment on those :P

  • burkey on 06/08/2017 - 13:00

    Out of Stock

  • Major Packer on 07/08/2017 - 08:16
    -1

    I had this keyboard and it's pretty good for typing

    • altomic on 07/08/2017 - 08:44
      +2

      If you like that type of thing….

  • dheywood on 07/08/2017 - 14:00
    +3

    Looks like the price has gone up to $25.80

  • geebee on 22/08/2017 - 14:43
    +2

    Just received my keyboards today, fast shipping, well packed and as described.
    I will buy from them again!

  • samlor on 07/09/2017 - 10:35

    Happy using it not for gaming but just as a compact keyboard with full-sized keys and no number pad. Been looking a long time for such keyboard at a reasonable price as they all seem to be mechanical gaming or specialised point-of-sale. Thanks OP.

  • IceCreamBandit on 12/09/2017 - 08:33

    Anyone still waiting for delivery in Sydney? A bit concerned seeing as it's been a month and others have received their orders already…

    • samlor on 12/09/2017 - 08:41
      +1

      Yeah, received mine in Sydney.

  • Major Packer on 12/09/2017 - 09:26
    +1

    Received mine last week in Melbourne

  • tempting on 12/09/2017 - 19:22

    Haven't received mine yet..

    Tracked my tracking number:

    2017-08-24 17:17 Belgium, Parcel is handled

    Almost 3 weeks ago.. Might have to message joybuy

    • 10101010101 on 13/09/2017 - 22:05

      Yep haven't received mine either. I'm in Melbourne. Just messaged them.

    • tempting on 18/09/2017 - 16:53

      Just received mine today. Kinda disappointed about the 2 week delay from their ETA but for the price it's acceptable. I'm just happy it was delivered in good condition.

  • IceCreamBandit on 15/09/2017 - 15:37
    +1

    Mine was delivered in Sydney. Hope those still waiting get them soon.

  • 10101010101 on 18/09/2017 - 21:46
    +1

    Got mine today too. Extremely happy with it especially given the price. First time using a mechanical keyboard and loving it.

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