Functional usage

Functional usage

As we always do, a little history first. Keyboards have always been a part of computing since the very beginning. The original IBM PC came with one, the Model M, which I used as a kid. The Model M, of course, set the standard for all keyboards that came after it. There are some variations in layout, but it's all based off the 101-key Model M. The modern keyboard, thanks to Windows, now has roughly 104 keys, and depending on your location, you can have many more keys than that. Suffice it to say, keyboards are still the most efficient way of interacting with your computer, even with the great strides made in voice recognition, touch screens, and GUI optimizations. I think the chances of humans ever growing out of the keyboard are pretty slim. In the early days of personal computing the keyboard really meant something because it really was the only way to interact with the machine. Having a good-feeling keyboard was very important, at least until the mouse and GUI came along, and shifted the focus a little bit. Mechanical keyboards have always been around, though, part of the collective geek consciousness, and the enthusiasts that inhabit that world are as hardcore as their keyboards.

LED animation and macro programming

The GK71 is an excellent choice for people who enjoy adding a splash of color to their setup. Thanks to its bold and vibrant RGB lighting, this keyboard glows brightly even during the day, but it truly comes to life at night. MSI's ClearCaps, which are transparent on all sides, bring the RGB illumination to a whole new level of brilliance. The light shining through the keyboard rack produces an enthralling show that will leave you speechless. The RGB lighting on the GK71 is extremely breathtaking, and you can control it with MSI Center software (which is a lot of bloatware tbh). btw MSI Center software is modular within a framework of functionality, you'll need to install the Mystic light subpackage yourself.