Velocifire Mini Size Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, 61-Key with Outemu Brown Switches for Copywriter, Typist and Programmer(No Backlit)

I am coming from the nice full size version of this keyboard with the ten keys included. I was buying this to use on my couch so size was important. I've also used it on a desk. Its so light that it is easily portable and stored.The keys are actually slightly larger than a regular full size keyboard. The weight is a LOT less than the full size version which was very bulky. If you use it on your lap, you may find wanting it to be slightly wider to span your knees, but it's not too big of an issue.The typing is also what you expect from a mechanical keyboard, very nice, very fast. At no point did I feel the keys were too small.The main issue is the terrible design of the arrow keys. To use the arrow keys you have to use the function button. There is no way around it. This is already quite annoying. Since I type a lot of documents I am constantly using the arrow keys combined with the control and shift keys to select words and paragraphs. Adding the function button everytime you have to do it seriously slows things down. Perhaps I will get used to it but right now it is annoying.I don't use the ctrl,alt, win buttons on the left side so I would urge the designers to offer some sort of update where the function button can be toggled to allow the arrow keys to be the default selection or simply allow a permanently selected function button.This keyboard does everything right except for that. It would have been 5 stars but the arrow keys drag it down to a 3.Edit: After a month, I can confirm the typing is very nice and the feel of the keyboard is very good. The arrow keys that need to be toggled isn't nearly as annoying. The size factor is also really nice and manageable. So the annoyance does reduce after a few weeks. FWIW, I'm considering purchasing this keyboard again.

The good:- The Brown switches allow for quiet typing and have a good feel to them. (For those new to mechanical keyboards, Brown switches will give you little physical resistance and won't click like louder switches.) This makes it a good option for people in shared office spaces or who don't want to bother their spouse with their typing.- The keycaps are good, but it's not going to impress you if you've invested in high quality keycaps. I'm into the second week of using this keyboard and have not had problems with letters wearing off.- It's a great keyboard for the price. It's small, professionally crafted, uses great switches, and there's no lag.- Plug and play. No software required and no downloads.Potential drawbacks:- To preface some of the points below: I don't really factor the "gaming" issues into my review because this deck was advertised as "designed for copywriter, programmer, typing teacher and editors." But anyone purchasing this to play games should be aware.- You can push about four keys at one time. The description provides little information about how the keyboard handles ghosting (i.e., when keystrokes are lost because the deck can't process multiple keystrokes). I use this keyboard for typing, but gamers should be aware that this deck might not handle games that require simultaneous keystrokes.- The arrow keys are fine for everyday use, but you do have to hold down the function key (Fn). Again, for gamers, that might be a dealbreaker because holding the Fn key with your pinky may cause soreness after a while (though this wouldn't be an issue for games that let you map your keys).- Cosmetically, there are few streaks of what I think is glue along the bottom of the deck, which may just be my keyboard. But I don't see when I'm using the keyboard, it doesn't bother me, and it doesn't affect the deck's functionality.

There are several reviews here that were for some previous model. It looks like Velocifire decided to update an old listing with a new product, which is definitely strange. Hopefully this will help those who are actually looking to buy the 61-key version. I was interested in this keyboard because of its price, and having tried an Anne Pro, I knew that 60% keyboards are more than enough for me (much of my review will be comparing with the Anne Pro's features). I would describe this keyboard as a base model, with wireless capability, at a very good price point.Pros:- Rechargeable.- Wireless.- Standard 60% layout allows for keycap personalization from many sets.- Works consistently and immediately connects (likely due to USB connection rather than BT).- Small form factor of 60% is always a plus (imo), with other programmed commands under the function layer- Outemu browns have a nice tactility and bounce, with an actuation force of 55g versus cherry mx browns at 45g. I like the sound and feel of the springs, and overall I wouldn't mind buying a keyboard with this switch again.- The board itself has a plastic case, but it has a good heft so it feels very solid and quality.A few cons:- No backlighting.- Non-programmable.- These do seem a little louder and you may want to leave them at home if you are heading to a library. They are not so bad in a coffee shop. The stabilizers are a little rattly, but maybe some lubricant will help quiet them (I have yet to try).- Angle is a little too flat for the high-profile keycaps. The Anne Pro strikes a good fixed angle, but this one requires a little modification, as I found myself with floating wrists while typing. A little sugru to make some elevated feet in the back and now it has a better tilt without having to use a wrist rest.- It requires a dongle, and I wish that it could just use bluetooth like my Anne Pro so that I could free up a USB slot. This brings me to my next point - there are 2 micro usb inputs in the front of the keyboard on each side, but they are for charge-ONLY. This means that if you ran out of battery, you can't just plug it into the computer to charge while using it. You need to have the dongle plugged in also to receive keyboard input. This seems to be ridiculous from a user-experience standpoint but thankfully this situation happens rarely (the battery life has been pretty good). Still, I think this should be fixed in their next iteration - so many non-wireless 60% mech keyboards use usb input.- Some keys that could be programmed into the function layer do not exist - Home, Insert, Pg Up, Pg Dn, etc. They might be problematic for some people but I do not use these that much.Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who is just starting to look at mechanical keyboards, and want to spend less than $50 dollars for something that will be consistently working. This is a simple and no frills 60% keyboard. It does well, the basic job that it sets out to do.