Workstream by Monoprice Brown Switch Full Size Mechanical Keyboard, Black, Backlit
Product # 33539
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What are the six backlight patterns?
A shopper
on Oct 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi, the backlight patterns are: 1. Solid Backlight, the default and probably most useful setting in low light conditions. 2. Fade-in/Fade-out, like the lights are breathing. 3. lights are off and turn on momentarily for keys that are pressed. 4. Lights are on and turn off momentarily for keys that are pressed. 5. lights are off and turn on in a cascading manner, starting from the pressed key, towards the sides. They look like randomly flashing lights when typing fast. 6. Backlight wave, moves from left to right, one row at a time starting from the top and are not affected by key presses. Hope this helps.
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- Irv S Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi, the backlight patterns are: 1. Solid Backlight, the default and probably most useful setting in low light conditions. 2. Fade-in/Fade-out, like the lights are breathing. 3. lights are off and turn on momentarily for keys that are pressed. 4. Lights are on and turn off momentarily for keys that are pressed. 5. lights are off and turn on in a cascading manner, starting from the pressed key, towards the sides. They look like randomly flashing lights when typing fast. 6. Backlight wave, moves from left to right, one row at a time starting from the top and are not affected by key presses. Hope this helps.
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- Irv S Staff on Oct 9, 2018
Also, using Fn - and Fn +, you can adjust the speed of some of those functions.. For example the #4, you can have it keep that key light for about 1.5s, and as short as about a quarter second. #6 goes from about 4 seconds to go over the entire keyboard to about 12.
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- Mike D on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2018
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Are there retractable feet that raises the keyboard ?
New User U
on Jan 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, these keyboards do have the retractable feet. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, these keyboards do have the retractable feet. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 16, 2019
I have the 10-keyless one and it does have retractable feet so I'd assume this one does too.
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- Jimmy T on Jan 16, 2019
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Will this work with a KVM?
Ed N
on Jul 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This is a USB keyboard so if the kvm accommodates USB then yes...
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- Brian C on Jul 29, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This is a USB keyboard so if the kvm accommodates USB then yes...
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- Brian C on Jul 29, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2020
I use mine with a Dell D6000 hub and it works great.
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- M R on Jul 29, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 11, 2019
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Does anyone else hear an internal echo with each keystroke they type?
A shopper
on Mar 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yeah, that's the metal backboard vibrating when you tap a key somewhat heavily. That actually happens on most mechanical keyboards, but it's much louder on this keyboard than any other that I've used. Probably this keyboard's biggest drawback in my opinion.
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- 10pies on Mar 13, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yeah, that's the metal backboard vibrating when you tap a key somewhat heavily. That actually happens on most mechanical keyboards, but it's much louder on this keyboard than any other that I've used. Probably this keyboard's biggest drawback in my opinion.
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- 10pies on Mar 13, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 21, 2020
Not me, tho I'm not very sensitive to such things.
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- Roy P on Mar 13, 2021
- Purchased on May 7, 2020
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The user guide specifies "full anti ghosting keys". Does this mean full n-key rollover, and if not, what anti-ghosting mechanism is used?
A shopper
on Oct 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi, you are correct about full n-key rollover. It's probably overkill for most applications, but these keyboards are spec'd for full n-key rollover. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi, you are correct about full n-key rollover. It's probably overkill for most applications, but these keyboards are spec'd for full n-key rollover. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Oct 9, 2018
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What types of keycaps does this keyboard have? Are they PBT, ABS, or another type?
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on Oct 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi, these Workstream Mechanical Keyboards have double shot ABS keycaps. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Oct 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi, these Workstream Mechanical Keyboards have double shot ABS keycaps. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Oct 18, 2018
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What is the base made out of? What is the total weight of the keyboard?
Jessie M
on Jan 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, the switches are mounted on a steel plate base, but the whole keyboard is enclosed in plastic housing. The keyboard weight is approximately 2.6 lbs. Hope this helps. Thanks.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, the switches are mounted on a steel plate base, but the whole keyboard is enclosed in plastic housing. The keyboard weight is approximately 2.6 lbs. Hope this helps. Thanks.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 16, 2019
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Who manufactures the key switches? (Cherry, OUTEMU, etc...)
A shopper
on Jan 16, 2019
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Does the keyboard come with a wrist guard?
A shopper
on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, no wrist guard with this model. We do have product 16361 for a Gel Keyboard Wrist Wrest if you are interested in getting one separately. Thanks.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, no wrist guard with this model. We do have product 16361 for a Gel Keyboard Wrist Wrest if you are interested in getting one separately. Thanks.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 18, 2019
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what is the exact width of this keyboard (Product # 33539)? I need it to fit inside of a 17.5" cubby on my desk.
William B
on Jan 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, this product, as well as products 33537 and 33538, measures 17.4" x 5.9" x 1.45". You can check the linked Dimensions Diagram on the bottom of the product pages for more details. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi, this product, as well as products 33537 and 33538, measures 17.4" x 5.9" x 1.45". You can check the linked Dimensions Diagram on the bottom of the product pages for more details. Thanks for checking.
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- Irv S Staff on Jan 21, 2019
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Does this keyboard have a Function Lock capability so the multimedia and calculator keys can be single-press?
Don B
on Jan 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately I am not entirely sure what you mean by function lock but all the functions of the keyboard can be found in the quick start guide: https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/33539_QIG_180515.pdf
Unfortunately I am not entirely sure what you mean by function lock but all the functions of the keyboard can be found in the quick start guide: https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/33539_QIG_180515.pdf
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately I am not entirely sure what you mean by function lock but all the functions of the keyboard can be found in the quick start guide: https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/33539_QIG_180515.pdf
Unfortunately I am not entirely sure what you mean by function lock but all the functions of the keyboard can be found in the quick start guide: https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/33539_QIG_180515.pdf
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 10, 2020
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What is the latency of this keyboard?
A shopper
on Jan 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: 120 microseconds, except at higher altitudes, in which case it is 95 usec, due to reduced barometric resistance. Just kidding...? I actually care less than I know about keyboard latency. All I can say is that if the manufacturer is outsourcing technical support you might consider an alternative supplier. That said, it’s a nice keyboard with a really loud-but-trendy clacky sound.
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- John B on Jan 25, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: 120 microseconds, except at higher altitudes, in which case it is 95 usec, due to reduced barometric resistance. Just kidding...? I actually care less than I know about keyboard latency. All I can say is that if the manufacturer is outsourcing technical support you might consider an alternative supplier. That said, it’s a nice keyboard with a really loud-but-trendy clacky sound.
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- John B on Jan 25, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2019
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What type of stabilizers does it use?
A shopper
on Feb 13, 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5
not great, definitely better similar priced budget keyboards out there
The keys don't fit well on the board so they rattle and make weird sounds when bottoming out or coming back up; this is especially noticeable on the spacebar and shift keys as they produce a squeaky sound. Double o-rings on each key help only minimally and obviously make the keyboard feel less mechanical.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very capable/comfortable--good value
Been using this as my daily driver for about 9 months now--no complaints. I love that the keycaps come off for deep cleaning (I am an eat-at-my-desk type person). Good feel, pretty clicky but not so much that my family complain about it.
Not a gamer, but I do spend 8+ hours/day at my computers, so I've given it a lot of use.
Only bad things I can think of are:
- I don't love the font on the keycaps--would prefer something a bit less stylized
- I would prefer it if the Fn key were pressed by default, so I could e.g., control computer volume just with the F2/F3 keys.
Not a gamer, but I do spend 8+ hours/day at my computers, so I've given it a lot of use.
Only bad things I can think of are:
- I don't love the font on the keycaps--would prefer something a bit less stylized
- I would prefer it if the Fn key were pressed by default, so I could e.g., control computer volume just with the F2/F3 keys.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great
This keyboard is great. Properly clicky and fast to use. The LED lighting is pretty nice, and its got lots of customization.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Nice Keyboard for WFH
Was wanting a mechanical keyboard since I'm full-time WFH now. Would have been too loud to have in the office. This keyboard works great, but I wish the keys were a little more "clicky". My early career was working on IBM mainframes, and I miss those old keyboards. This one is close, but not exactly there.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Shotty Quality
Broke within a month. The R key became finnicky, to the point that typing or gaming on it was impossible. Thankfully it was so bad that it broke within the first 30 days, so I could get a replacement.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Love it!
Love it!! Totally hate the regular keyboard from now on. Would buy another just so i have a spare!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Very good budget keyboard
Very solid for the price, would buy again.
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Rated 4 out of 5
I like it so far, but...
If you are wondering why the "FN" key doesn't work, check to see if it's been swapped with the "ALT" key like mine was from the factory. Thankfully it comes with a keycap puller, so it's easy to resolve. Not as loud as my Model M, and a little softer in bottoming out when compared directly with the Model M. The backlight mode that leaves a light on after a keypress is neat, not sure if I'll leave that on or use a different mode.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Mostly good keyboard
Nice cheap keyboard that feels like a mix between blue and red switches. Has a subdued back light colour. My backspace key squeaks and my space-bar makes a different springy noise and, a greater amount of noise than the rest of my keyboard.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Couldn't ask for better at any price
Great keyboard... the more I use it, the more I love it!
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