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DROP ALT Mechanical Keyboard — 65% (67 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable Macros, RGB LED Backlighting, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum Frame (Barebones, Gray)

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Style: Barebones


Color: Space Gray


Features

  • A COMPACT LAYOUT: The ALT mechanical keyboard is a smaller take on Drops CTRL model. It features 67 keys instead of 87. Absent of function keys, it wastes no spacebut it still has a full set of arrows and numerals.
  • A SOLID BUILD: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the ALT is rock-solid and ready for any setup.
  • BAREBONES: The ALT Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The ALT is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches (not included).
  • HOT-SWAPPABLE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY: Want to switch your switches? Customize the ALT with ease thanks to hot-swappable switch sockets, which allow you to swap switches in secondsno soldering required.
  • OPTIMIZED PER-KEY LIGHTING WITH MILLIONS OF COLORS: The ALT is illuminated with fully customizable RGB backlighting and under-lighting. Set your millions of LEDs to a single color or light them up with custom rainbow wave patterns.

Brand: DROP


Compatible Devices: PC


Connectivity Technology: USB, USB-C


Keyboard Description: Mechanical


Recommended Uses For Product: Gaming


Special Feature: Lighting


Color: Space Gray


Number of Keys: 67


Keyboard backlighting color support: RGB


Style: Barebones


Brand: ‎DROP


Series: ‎ALT Mechanical Keyboard


Item model number: ‎MDX-31827-7


Hardware Platform: ‎PC


Operating System: ‎Windows NT, DOS, Windows 2000, Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows ME, Windows 8, Windows 7, MacOS, Windows 95, Windows 10, Windows 98


Item Weight: ‎1.53 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎12.7 x 4.4 x 1.25 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎12.7 x 4.4 x 1.25 inches


Color: ‎Space Gray


Manufacturer: ‎DROP


Country of Origin: ‎China


Date First Available: ‎January 2, 2020


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  • Everything I want from a mechanical keyboard
Style: Cherry MX Blue RGB Color: Black
Before I get into this, I have to mention that the first ALT I received had a broken stabilizer. I've seen this mentioned a few times, so it seems like a common problem. I have dampener rings, so I removed all the keycaps and one of the stabilizer stems came off with the spacebar, but I contacted customer service and had a new ALT less than 24 hours later. Anyway, now for the review: I've used quite a few mechanical keyboards, but this is only the second one that I've owned. My first was a Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro S RGB. I love that keyboard. I went with blue switches, and my year with it has convinced me to never use a non-mechanical keyboard ever again. I began looking for a new one. Not that the Cooler Master needs to be replaced (honestly, I have had zero issues with it, and I'm sure I'll have it around for many years), I just wanted a better-looking keyboard. I spent a lot of time researching DIY boards, trying to find something that looked great, had solid construction, and had the potential for customization. I kept coming across this keyboard as a good balance between hobby and consumer. I knew I wanted blue switches again, so the typing experience itself wasn't something I was worried about, as I already know I love these switches. What sold me on this keyboard is the aesthetic, construction, and customization. Low-profile, RGB backlight and border, aluminum (I bought the black) case, hot-swappable switches (if I ever decide I'm being too noisy with the blues), and FULLY programmable via QMK. I've been using this keyboard for less than a full day and it's basically the perfect mechanical keyboard (probably way too early to say this, but I can also edit this review later). I flashed my customizations. LED colors, added a few key changes (like swapping esc with fn+esc, for easier access to ` and ~). I really like the textured keycaps, which I've read that some people consider "cheap feeling". I disagree. A few more things: Anyone hesitating because of the duplicate keystroke issue should stay away from the cheaper switches. This issue is almost certainly caused by the switches, not the board. I haven't read of anyone having this issue with the MX switches. That's what I wanted anyway, so, yeah, it hasn't been an issue for me. I believe the Halo switches are the ones that this is happening with. If you already own this board and you're having this issue, CHANGE YOUR SWITCHES. Anyone worried about any of the scary information online about having to learn to code to use QMK for this board, ignore it. I am a programmer, so I kept seeing those comments in reviews and forums and didn't think anything of it, just figuring I'd have to read some documentation to do what I wanted. Not at all. It's very simple. If you can follow about 4 instructions, you'll be fine. You use the configurator on Drop's website to customize, you download the configuration file, you download the 2 or 3 other files the site tells you to, and then you have to type a command or two in a terminal or CMD, but there is no actual programming required. This might be a small challenge for people that have absolutely NO experience with computers, but I'm confident that basically anyone capable of reading and copying/pasting can figure it out. That's it. If it's not the aesthetic, construction, or customization you're looking for, you probably don't need this keyboard. If you're just looking for a decent mechanical keyboard, you can get some great boards under $100 (or a Cooler Master for a little over $100) with the same switches, and some with RGB. For me, this purchase is more than worth it for what it offers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020 by MP MP

  • Dope 65%
Style: Cherry MX Brown RGB Color: Space Gray
This keyboard may be the last one you ever need... if you know exactly what you want: aka a dope AF 65% keyboard. If you are looking for dedicated function keys, consider the CTRL keyboard. PROS: -This keyboard is literally and figuratively very solid. The construction and build quality is superb and has significant weight to it. -Hotswappable plate switches. Nice feature to have, but at $200+ it better be hotswappable. I bought the Cherry-MX Browns but plan on switching to Aqua Zilents in the near future. The switches themselves are good. Not gonna really comment on them cause we all know switch feel is subjective and you either you know what you want or you don't. -RGB is vibrant and downright beautiful to look at, especially the LED ring around the board. -Connects via USB-C (USB-A to USB-C) and has 2 ports so you can connect to either side of the board OR connect another device at the same time but at USB-2 speeds. -Includes keycap puller, switch remover, and adjustable feet that are magnetic. -65% keyboard so dedicated arrow keys. -Can fully program this board via QMK software. -Comes with a piece of paper that explains basic functions INBETWEENS: -Stabilizers are meh -Keycaps have a grainy/rough texture to them. While I love the feel of them, it may be off putting to some. -Magnetic adjustable feet positions may not be steep enough for some. -You can clearly make out distinct LED diodes around the board, so if you care about extreme uniformity in your RGB this won't be the board for you. CONS: -Lackluster amount of RGB profiles/effects straight out of the box. -Using and flashing QMK software to change minor things (like say the color of just one key) can become annoying very quickly. -Expensive (high in price for what it is, even if it is one of the higher-end quality boards). ****Please note if you want to get it as cheap as possible you can buy it on Drop at for ($180 + price of specific switches + price of shipping). Buying it here on amazon is essentially just paying for quick shipping on Drop.**** ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019 by duskmoonflow

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