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I would love a backlit Razer gaming keyboard, but I use a keyboard for so much typing. Guys, give one the ergo split, okay?

Great keyboard, I had one for 2.5 yrs until it died a week ago. Only problem is that an $80 keyboard only lasted 2.5yrs after normal use. So I can only imagine how long a refurb one will last.

@carmispicer: Perhaps you should check my comment more closely. I was advising @pocketbrain that he wouldn't find a backlit ergo-split keyboard for this price.

@daviddmyers: I've had mine for coming up on 3 years (refurbed) and haven't had any problems with it. I'd say they're trustworthy enough, especially for the price.

Purchased one off Woot about 3 months ago, refurbished.

These ones are still prone to the issue where certain keys will randomly stop working. There was a fix, which required removing one of the screws retaining the touchpad that controls the media button, and it did REDUCE the frequency of it, but did not eliminate it completely. The problem is random, and the keys that stop working are random.

Still, it is worth the $35 simply for the backlight and the feel of the keyboard. But you should expect to have to disconnect and reconnect the USB plug periodically. For me, it happens maybe once a week or so.

If Logitech would only come out with a backlit keyboard like this that did NOT have laptop-style keys and was wired, I would get rid of this thing in an instant.

Bought it off woot couple months ago, and sold 1 week later on craigslist. It was the best looking keyboard I ever bought, but in regards to playing FPS games, it was the worst. I would of preferred playing with any low end keyboard than this junk. Save your money and buy a gaming mouse instead. If you are looking to improve your online gaming experience a gaming mouse would be the wise choice.

Stay far, far away from this. I got this keyboard and it quit after a few hours. Spend the extra few bucks and get a quality board.

I am using the exact keyboard as I type this. I love it, certainly notice its better response and don't have a single regret in my purchase.

For the love of god, stop advertising this keyboard!
I'm a victim of the Lycosa keyboard that was sold on Woot months ago... I hate this thing. I am never buying Razer products again because of this keyboard. The only Razer product I've owned that has worked well was their simple 3 button mouse.

These keyboards are garbage, random keys stop functioning, media keys do nothing. Bad keyboard.

this again? give it up guys!!!

@claytron4000: Don't give up on Razer entirely. I just got their Vespula mouse pad and it is every bit as awesome as they say. I wish you could know how quickly and accurately I just clicked on the submit button.

I own the razer krait mouse and have had no problems with it, but I have begun to doubt razer's quality in it's lower-range builds over the past year or so. If you look at their product line, among their higher-end pieces there are often two tiers of the same basic product, one being the 'standard' (but still very pricey) edition and the other being a 'special' or 'ultimate' (and even more pricey) edition that has extra features. An example is the recent BlackWidow keyboard: http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/DisplayCategoryProductListPage/categoryID.35156900

I'm not knocking Razer as a whole, but I do doubt a company's quality when it begins to market an under-performing product for a exorbitant price, like many of the peripherals made special for transformers or starcraft. On a more positive note, I am still very excited about the good work they appear to have done with the Razer Onza (though it's another one of those with two tiers of quality and price).

Love Razer mice, but don't care for this keyboard. Had nothing but problems since I received mine. Tech support's suggestions never solved the random key failure problem.

Sold mine at a yard sale for $5. Never a Razer keyboard again.

Bought one of these on sellout.woot.com on 5/27/11 and haven't had any of the horror story issues others have posted. I've actually really enjoyed the feel of the keyboard but that's up to anyone's personal preferences.

Wasn't this just $25 a couple of days ago on the woot birthday game? Disappointing. I'd buy it for $20.

Funny, I didn't know "refurbished" meant that I would be getting a keyboard that was:
1: All Scratched up
2: Had keys on backwards
3: Had soda spilled in it
4: Had food in it (Pizza or Indian food, couldn't tell)
5: Had bits of fingernails in it

So very not impressed with my first woot purchase!

Who does the warranty on this mine is junk.

A random key will stop working periodically throughout the day. I have to unploug, then plug back in. I'm assuming refurbished is bought as-is. Anyone try calling their customer support yet?