Question 1

Is the cord really 66ft long?

Accepted Answer

The cord is 2 meters long which is approximately 6.6 ft. 
https://www.calculateme.com/length/meters/to-feet/2

Question 2

Does this computer have protrusions so you can fell where the home keys are? I can't tell if the images are renders or photos.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does have the standard home key guides.

Question 3

Is this particular model compatible with Mac?

Accepted Answer

I have yet to see a modern PC keyboard FULLY compatible with the Mac. Fully compatible means that keys work during startup so you can boot into safe mode, switch to a different drive, reinstall the operating system, run disk utility, reset PRAM, etc. I was burned when I bought a "fully" Mac-compatible keyboard that wasn't. Now I must keep an Apple keyboard nearby for startup tasks.

Question 4

Should I buy this keyboard or a keyboard like the Corsair K70?

Accepted Answer

I had a K95 RGB that bit the dust, IMO backlighting is a toy that's a bit overrated. (Something for me to fiddle with when I'm bored, but more an indication of needing to get outside instead of sitting around some more in front of a computer). Also I looked up trying to fix a water-damaged Corsair, what a nightmare.

I ended up buying this Das keyboard from my local MicroCenter, same price, and could just pick it up and take it home. They also offer a no-questions-asked warranty, which in my use-case (I love coffee and will typically drink it in the early morning while I work at the keyboard) is really important!

Lastly the Corsair isn't nearly as solid-feeling as this unit is. For a similar price, this Das 4 Professional has a great volume knob (the Corsair's is an awkward 'roller' that I never used). I never used the Corsair's programmable function keys (may be of interest to gamers but not for me). Also Corsair's software for lighting (iCue) was enormous - believe it or not, it is 456MB large! Insane - this keyboard needs no software, it is plug-and-play, immediately recognized by W10 and I'm told is fine for Linux as well.

ASIN	B00JG01QTY
Additional Features	USB Hub
Antenna Location	Gaming, Programming
Best Sellers Rank	#697 in Computer Keyboards
Brand	Das Keyboard
Built-In Media	USB Cable
Button Quantity	104
Color	Soft Tactile - Cherry MX Brown Switches
Compatible Devices	Laptop, PC
Compatible Operating System Family	Linux, Windows
Connectivity Technology	USB-C
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,043)
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Generation	1st Generation
Global Trade Identification Number	00855800001432
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Item Dimensions L x W x H	18"L x 6.8"W x 1.3"H
Item Type Name	Das Keyboard 4 Professional Soft Tactile MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard (DASK4MKPROSIL)
Item Weight	2.9 Pounds
Keyboard Backlighting Color Support	Single Color
Keyboard Description	Mechanical, QWERTY
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Manufacturer	Das Keyboard
Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model	Cherry MX Brown
Mfr Part Number	DASK4ULTMBRN
Model Name	4 Professional Cherry MX Brown
Model Number	DASK4MKPROSIL
Number of Keys	104
Number of Sections	3
Power Source	USB powered
Series Number	4
Style Name	Professional w/ USB 3 Hub
Switch Type	Tactile
Theme	Technology, Gaming, Programming
Total USB 2.0 Ports	2
UPC	855800001494 855800001432
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	1 year limited manufacturer warranty

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