Perixx PERIBOARD-106M, Wired Performance Full-Size USB Keyboard, Curved Ergonomic Keys, Classic Retro Gray/White Color, US English Layout

I needed keyboards to meet 2 criteria; (1) "mechanical" keyboard and (2) 1" of space above the function keys. I've always like the feel of the old Microsoft and IBM mechanical keyboards (full height keys, responsive, and the sound of the keys being depressed). The "quiet" keyboards don't have alot of travel and therefore don't have a good "feel" in my opinion. Also, the Escape and function keys on quiet keyboards are so small, I can't tell if I'm pressing them.All keys are in the classic layout (ESC is set away from other function keys, backslash is where it should be (above the enter key). normal size Enter key, cursor keys are positioned in the classic keyboard style). You can press the spacebar anywhere and there's no binding. Same thing for the Enter and Plus keys on the numeric keypad. The curve is very ergonomic and doesn't make your hand or fingers uncomfortable.I needed the 1" space because I still have a Wordperfect function key template that I use with WP 12. Most of the new keyboards don't offer any space to tape my template.If you're looking for a classing corded keyboard, this is the ticket.

I can't go away from perrix, they simple are the best quality, I tried Logitech and after a few months it went to crap so back to the sturdy perrix, quality products and the og IBM replica is super fun to use especially with how clicky clacky the keys are, it's so satisfying to use and type on

This is the keyboard I needed. I had to replace my old Dell Quietkey w/the PS2 connector a few years ago because I switched to a KVM w/USB. I had used it so much the typing position bumps on F and J were worn down smooth. That keyboard is kind of my standard I gauge everything against. The newer HP and Dell keyboards I used for the past couple of years were just too mushy and didn't last for me. I don't like the chiclet keyboards either. I thought about converting my old IBM model M to USB, but I think that clicking would drive me crazy.The Perixx Periboard-106 has the same shape as my old Dell Quietkey and simliar the Model M. It is considerably lighter than those, but is well made. It only has 1-position pop-out feet on it instead of 2-position like on the Dell. But they are the right position for me. They do not have rubber on the bottom, but the base of the keyboard has rubber feet. I use a piece of yoga mat underneath to keep the keyboard and mouse pad from slipping. The keys have good resistance, but not too much, with a clean and distinct press. It's quiet, but not silent. The keys have a nice texture on them as well, and so far the lettering is showing no signs of wear. The cupped keys are exactly what I wanted. Time will tell how durable it is, but I've been using it every day for a month now. I don't need fancy colored lights, but dimmable led lighting under the lettering would be a nice feature.Overall, very pleased with the keyboard, it's the right shape, had the right feel, and is well made.

I grew up in the golden age of computing. I learned to type on an IBM Model M and still use a Unicomp Model M. My favorite keyboard from the 90s was probably a Packard Bell that had BTC dome with sliders. For a long while, my daily was an Apple Magic Keyboard, but I wanted more tactility, like the Model M, but quiet to avoid waking the family at night. This led me to a Keychron with Gateron browns. I love all of these keyboards. They each have their own unique characteristics that make them a joy to type on.When I started developing carpal tunnel syndrome because the work-issued HP/Dell membrane keyboard gave so little feedback that it would force me to type with more heavy-handedness to ensure that keys would register, I went looking for an affordable keyboard that would give better tactility and have no problems replacing if it were stolen from my office. It had to also be relatively quiet given the office environment. This led me to the Perixx Periboard 106, which I learned about from keyboard enthusiasts on YouTube.The Periboard has a very nostalgic design. It looks and feels the Keytronic keyboards from the late 90s. While I used a Keytronic back then, I was not a fan at the time, as I was into more clicky keyboards. It was however very quiet. This Periboard does feel more tactile than I recall the Keytronic being. In fact, it has more tactility than the Gateron browns on my Keychron. The Gateron browns feel linear to me, likely because I am used to high actuation force keyboards like the Model M. That said, the Periboard does require higher actuation force than the Gateron browns.In testing my typing speed on the Periboard, I am able to achieve 98wpm at 98% accuracy, comparable to the Keychron w/Gateron browns. This is up from my 87wpm when typing on the Unicomp Model M. What this tells me is that the Periboard's actuation force, while higher, is not so high that it slows me down, but gives me more tactility. And in using the Periboard for a month now at work, I find it has indeed relieved my wrist pain.I can highly recommend this keyboard and I would easily buy it again if I ever lost mine. It is the least expensive keyboard I own, but does not feel cheaply made, has an excellent balance between tactility and actuation force requirements, has a very pleasant typing sound / sound signature, and also has wonderful nostalgic value for people who grew up during the earlier days of computing--before the Internet became widespread.Update 7/1/2023:I came to like my white PERIBOARD so much, that I was sure that this keyboard would be my end-game keyboard. I decided to buy another one for home, to replace my Keychron (which is still too light for my taste). This time I bought a black one. The black one I received is a disappointment. The actuation force requirements for the black keyboard is much higher than the white. Whereas the white keyboard I received was absolutely perfect for me and relieved by wrist pain, the black one is giving me wrist pain.I do not know if the black model is somehow designed to be different from the white in ways other than color, or if this is a sample variance. That two keyboards of the same model could be so different is unfortunate. I am docking a star for this reason. I may return the black model and trying my hand at another white model to see if it is the same as the first one I bought. It is harder to recommend this keyboard if copies can vary so much from one to another.

A highly nostalgic option for those seeking a retro style keyboard. Typing this review with it actually. It's a great, simple option. I would recommend lowering the price to $29.99, however. I feel that is a more suitable price for this keyboard though I quite like it so far. The keys are very responsive and satisfying to type with. Has decent weight to it, and the plastic feels more sturdy than anticipated. It sits evenly on my desk, and grips securely to it. Love the color scheme. Overall, a respectable, no-nonsense, oldschool keyboard great for PC gaming, serious typing, office work, etc.