Lenovo GY40T26478 Legion K500 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 3 ZONE Full-size Keyboard, 7 user Programmable Hot Keys; 16.8 Million Colors, 50 Million-Click Red Mechanical Keys, Detachable Palm Rest

I had a basic Dell usb multimedia keyboard with two usb passthru ports, but I didn't like the typing experience on the low profile keys.What I did want was a full size keyboard with larger (perhaps mechanical) keys, a usb connected, backlit, with a usb passthru port(s) to connect the receiver for my mouse. I didn't want a bluetooth keyboard because I run two computers through my monitor's built in KVM switch and the connection would be undependable or delayed. As a casual gamer, I was also interested in what features might be helpful there.While shopping, I quickly realized that the keyboards that met my criteria were mostly all $100-$250 gaming keyboards and I wasn't going to spend that. Besides, most of them were on the bleeding edge with buggy features or required talking to the cloud to use, ugh. None of them seemed like a good value to me, even Logitech of which I am a general fan.By chance, I ran across this Lenovo Legion K500. I must tell you that I am a former IBM product designer and have a soft spot for the ex-IBM brand. And we will never forget those perfect IBM keyboards of old. So the potential and aesthetics of this product immediately caught my eye - clean, high tech, understated elegance with superior ergonomics. It was usb connected and offered backlighting (even in custom colors). It also included multimedia keys. But no usb port - oh well. Last but not least, it was a full sized keyboard with mechanical keys that would deliver the superior typing experience. All at about $65. So I gave up a usb passthru port to save $100+.I have to tell you, it has fully met and exceeded expectations., even the software makes sense and works great. Although it's all plastic, it's a quality build that looks and feels much more expensive. It's a beautiful addition to my desktop. I've fallen in love with it. It's a tremendous value.Pros and ConsPro -Tasteful, understated designVery ergonomicGood typing feel & quietPlastic, but heavy, very solid buildLots of grip on the deskWorks style wise in a business environmentSoftware is very easy and good for what it doesSoftware works on both Windows 7/10Remembers customization settings locallyBacklit keys with 2 levels of brightness and offWorks great in a dark environmentDedicated multimedia keysGame mode can disable certain keysFlat or tiltComes with an easy on/easy off palmrestNice quality braided cableNumlock/Capslock indicatorsCon -No USB or headset passthruOnly one color at a time/one color per profileCustom macros are a little clumsyVery slightly lite on the key pressure, but okayMultimedia keys don't light upDoesn't light up numbers on top, just symbolsPoor instructions in the boxNo mention of software or where to get it(Google - Legion Accessory Central)Color gimmicks are a useless distraction

Bought this keyboard remanufactured. Have had zero problems. I like the way the keys feel and respond. It doesn't clack like other mechanical keyboards, so it is nice and quiet. The software it comes with makes it easy to customize your colors, make macros and disable certain keys or key combos. It is a full size keyboard but is still smaller than my last keyboard by a long ways. All in all I would recommend this keyboard.

I use the keyboard for WFH purposes and personal use (non-gaming). I've now used the keyboard over three years while trying out over a dozen different high end gaming keyboards. This has the best feel, the best sound and the best response of all the keyboards I've tried. I can't comment on its gaming capabilities, but for everything else, this has been the best keyboard I've tried.

I almost could not believe I found a corded keyboard that is full size and has mechanical keys that I actually like. The Microsoft curve that I loved for over 20 years is no longer made and I'm having to get used to something else, but I don't want a keyboard that they forgot to put the case on and everything I've tried up to this point is just a tiny bit smaller than full size. (Just enough to squish the keys closer together so you can't help but fat finger everything.) This keyboard being full sized is soooo much better. I like the backlighting and the ease of changing the color of the backlighting. I also like the feel of the keys and the fact that you can actually feel the key press. It is a lot noisier than most other keyboards I've used, but I think that is because it is mechanical rather than membrane.The only thing I can criticize about this keyboard is that it can't take even the slightest bit of abuse. I can be rather heavy fingered sometimes and apparently the feet stands are very week. Not only that, but Lenovo doesn't sell replacements. Also when the keyboard takes a fist all the keys go flying. When I used to game and really abuse my keyboards the Microsoft keyboard could take a serious pounding. I got so mad at one that I decided to break it and get a new one. Didn't break! Still kept working. This keyboard...I'm afraid if I really pounded on this one it would break in half. For sure every key would fly off.

This keyboard is a fun and attractive addition to my home office. I was skeptical to order a "wired" keyboard but the wire that attaches this keyboard is pretty substantial and tucks away nicely (if you want it to - using the small velco cord condenser). I have a Lenovo desktop so it was very easy to install; I did download the software and it is very user-friendly. I love all the different color combinations available and the programmable key function. Little things like this make the work day a little more fun. I'm not a gamer so I cannot speak to the more "technical" functionalities of this keyboard. But, I am very pleased. Note: this keyboard does feature the old-school 1980's "click clack" sound so sometimes I feel like I'm working at the reception area in a hospital or the DMV but the sound doesn't bother me. It reminds me of a typewriter but I think it's pretty cool.

Great keyboard for a decent price. Love the sound it makes when I type.

Feels very well made, it's beefy and not light at all. The software is great. Probably the best keyboard I've ever owned. With the software you can program macros to different key combinations, adjust LEDs, etc. Best money spent for me, I'm glad I didn't go with other Amazon special kind of keyboards. As for the cons, not a con to me but some may not like how loud the key presses are. Well, it's a mechanical keyboard, so it not going to be quite. I feel like I can use this keyboard as a hammer and it won't break. Go Lenovo!