Perixx Periboard-106, Wired Performance Full Size Keyboard, Curve Ergonomic Keys, Black, US English Layout (11204)

I've been looking for retro-ish items for my desktop setup for awhile and this keyboard has been near the top of my list since then. There aren't many recently manufactured boards that so perfectly mimic the look and feel of a late 90s keyboard, I found it hard to locate any that don't resemble a typical gaming keyboard just with retro-gray/beige coloring. This keyboard was exactly what I was looking for, it reminds me of playing computer games on our old dell desktop. As for the overall sound and key-feel, the sound is clacky but dampened, so you can be assured it won't irritate anyone in the vicinity while still being satisfying to hear. The keys are easy to press and have a very enjoyable springy/gummy kind of feeling. I have no desire to take the keyboard apart to inspect it but I imagine the keys are attached to rubber spring cups like the kind on a macbook keyboard, or at least something similar. There's a very squishy feel to each key press. I am a casual pc gamer, and I can already tell this keyboard will still be enjoyable to use for pc games. As for the quality of the materials used, the casing and keys are obviously plastic, but the plastic does not feel cheap or thin like it will shatter if dropped 3 feet onto the ground. It's sturdy yet lightweight. If you're like me and love the nostalgic feeling of old tech, or if you just like the aesthetic of retro items, I highly recommend this keyboard. I only just received it, but I'm hoping it will last me for years to come, it's already become one of my favorite pieces of hardware I own. I'll be sure to update this review if I encounter any problems with the keyboard throughout regular use.

If you're looking for an old Logitech k120 but more vintage, this is your best bet in this price range. It's an amazing keyboard and the typing feel and sound is next to no mechanical keyboard I've ever seen or used. It's human and a bit flawed, but any instrument should be that way. It shouldn't feel overly perfect like every sound and stroke is the same every single time. It should feel as real and as tactile as this. Depending on how you press the key it gives such a dynamic response, while being super responsive and lovely. There are some things bringing this back that made me consider giving a 4/5, but I was able to fix it easily in just a few minutes. a few of the keys were more mushy than the others. the ?, k, and numpad 0 as well as the enter and backspace, feeling just...Off. What fixed it? Taking a butter knife, wedging the key off, and then reseating it. No joke, that fixed the normal keys feeling mushy. Just reseat it. And in the case on my board, the longer keys (enter, backspace, space bar, numpad 0, just needed to have some of the factory lube taken off, or in the case of numpad 0, *entirely*. Now all the keys feel great and this is miles better than my Razer Ornata Chroma I was using all these years. I will say also that the front page is a slight slight lie. There is no windows logo on the start menu key, which I prefer, but it's something to be aware of. Also no function key, so you'll have to remap if you have sub keybindings for the function row, just be aware of that. If you're even remotely interested in this keyboard, get it. You'll be happy you did.

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 purchased the Perixx Periboard-106M keyboard because I wanted a beige/off-white colored keyboard to add to my slowly materializing retro PC setup. I didn't just want a white keyboard; I wanted one like those I grew up seeing my parents and grandfather use. Keeping in mind it is not an exact replica, this is a perfectly fine and serviceable keyboard. With it's raised keys, it feels good on the fingers, functions as it should, and has a much more tolerable noise level as compared to a buckling spring Model M (which I also own and thoroughly enjoy, but may not be suitable for apartments with roommates or cubicle use due to it's loud auditory feedback), while still maintaining a distinctive and generally pleasant sound reminiscent of many of the rubber dome keyboards from the 90s and early 2000s. It's beige color is also similar or identical to much of the computer hardware and devices from that time period. I would be remiss, however, if I did not mention that, while my product shipped and was delivered to me without issue or damage, the keyboard I received has ALL of the function keys greyed out, as well as a few other keys, which is contrary to the product images on Amazon and the product's box. In addition, it came with two "Start" keys instead of Windows keys, again contrary to the product images. Despite my mild disappointment, this is purely cosmetic and does not affect the functionality of the keyboard in any way, and, if you happen to receive the same product I did, I am sure that you could scrounge around the internet and find replacement keys, if you developed the motivation to do so. I would also like to mention that the lettering on the keys is ever so slightly faded, or not as dark or bold as they should be, in my opinion. Nevertheless, this is a minor flaw, and almost imperceptible. Overall, however, this is a fairly faithful, modern interpretation of many of the rubber dome keyboards one would find in use throughout the 90s and early 2000s. To give you an idea of how faithful, it is practically identical in size and shape to a vintage IBM model KB-6323 (dated 1996-04) that I also own, though the IBM is a little heavier. Attached are images for you to reference, as well as video mostly meant to demonstrate the sound, though keep in mind that my phone will produce a slightly different sound than it is in person. You can also see the slight difference in lettering between the Perixx and IBM models. If you want a retro styled keyboard, especially beige - a rare color on modern keyboards - and you do not mind that it is not an exact replica and may possess minor visual differences, then this keyboard may compliment your PC setup nicely.

This is everything I was missing in a keyboard! The loud, clunky keys make all the difference. My typing errors immediately improved. Definitely recommend!

Great keyboard. I love the beige! Let's bring that back. Enough with the black or the white. Beige is beautiful. This keyboard is very satisfying to type on. These days, the trend is either laptop style chiclet keyboard or mechanical keyboards. Your basic long travel rubber dome keyboard has gone the way of Puddle Of Mudd's career. But this might still be my favorite style! Like typing into a nice finger cushioin. Chiclets can feel hard because of their lack of key travel and mechanical keyboards can feel hard because they don't have the shock absorption that rubber provides. We use rubber for tires, the soles of our shoes, and treadmills. Why not treat our fingers to the same material? I see a lot of people complaining this isn't like the IBM Model M. This is true. It's a model M in appearance only. But if you want a more faithful replica, check out Unicomp. I don't think their products are on Amazon but they're a quick Google search away. They make brand new keyboards that actually use the same buckling spring key switches as the old Model M's. They are costly though. About $200. But they're great. The only downside is they don't come in beige for some reason! But they feel nicer to type on than MX style mechanical keyboards--a nice soft landing, no harsh metallic feel.

This thing rattles a lot when you type on it. The build quality is meh. It's laser ablated, the font will rub off in a few months. If you think this is going to be like a Unicomp or IBM Model M or even a Unicomp Quiet Touch, absolutely not. When you poke the case, all the keys rattle. Build quality: Everything fits together but just. The case flexes a lot. The key caps are thin and wobbly. It will flex while you're typing on it. Ergonomics: The arc to the keys is extremely shallow compared to a Model M. But it's still more than you're going to get with mostly all of the standard mechanical keyboards besides the real Model Ms. Style: Yeah it kind of looks like a Unicomp Ultra classic. Not too bad! LEDs are on the bottom like the IBM Model Ms. Font is pretty dang good, before it starts fading. The stepped caps lock and modifier keys (Super, Alt, Menu) are different units than the real Model Ms. This is only a nitpick though. Typing experience: It's just a rubberdome board. Domes aren't too tactile. If there's anything that Perixx can do to make this board feel better is make the domes more tactile. Other Thoughts: I honestly wish Perixx made this board in a mechanical hotswap version as well so we can have a plain modern keyboard with custom switches in it. It would honestly make a HUGE difference. Also, the metal plate that the switches mount in would help with the flexing A LOT. Now if you've gotten this far in my review and are thinking, "Wow that sounds horrible!", scroll up and look at the price tag. For 40 bucks (if it's not on sale) you are getting a cheap clone of a 104 dollar Unicomp Quiet Touch keyboard. If you want something that looks classic, yet do not want to shell out 100+ dollars on Unicomp keyboard that might take 1-2 months to arrive, you don't care about typing feel, this is the perfect option for you! I recommend pairing it with a beige Cherry USB mouse. Now if you think this is a mechanical keyboard or you're going to get clickety clack buckling spring sensations on this, I'm just going to tell you now, you're not. Look elsewhere. Thanks for reading.

This is a great keyboard if you want something that looks like a Model M but without paying Model M prices. It feels great for a rubber dome keyboard, I like it better than my old Lenovo Preferred Pro II (which, unlike this keyboard, is no longer made in beige).

Dopo aver provato una tastiera economica (che costa i 2/3 di questa) con una certa delusione, trovo che questa sia decisamente superiore per qualita' meccanica e praticita' d'uso: i tasti sono precisi e la meccanica -considerato il prezzo comunque basso- e' buona, la sensazione di "tasto premuto" e' netta, la velocita' di scrittura buona; una volta rialzata con i piedini posteriori, la tastiera ha una buona ergonomicita' e non si ha la sensazione di battere le dita sul tavolo (come avviene invece con le tastiere economiche). L'unico dettaglio che cambierei e' il tasto 'Enter" che potrebbe essere piu' grande (e' largo quanto 3 tasti normali, ma alto come un tasto; trovo che una altezza doppia lo renderebbe piu' comodo). Il fornitore e' garbato e la tastiera e' arrivata con largo anticipo.

Bonito y cómodo

Buscaba un teclado con disposición USA porque trabajando en línea de comandos y programando me resulta más cómodo. Compré éste por ser barato y me ha sorprendido muy gratamente. Tanto que he encargado dos más: uno para el trabajo y otro de repuesto. Las teclas tienen buen feedback y desplazamiento, es sólido y no es muy ruidoso.

My original keyboard died and I needed a replacement quickly. It's better than I expected for the price.

Very beautiful keyboard, feels and sounds like vintage keyboard.