Refurbished status, but feels and performs like a brand new keyboard

I'd have to say that this purchase to save over $60-$90 has been well worth the refurbished status. I don't feel anything wrong with this keyboard. It's short travel is exactly what I wanted in a mechanical keyboard. I type a lot and the cherry keyboard from Corsair was nice, but eventually tired out my fingers. The software that comes with this G910 is okay, I don't really care about all the fancy lighting. I just wanted a mechanical keyboard that offered back-lit keys. The software offers customization of the color, which is a bonus (not needed but it's NICE to have). I ended up customizing many of my key colors to how I use the keyboard. Initially the left-arrow key was making a slight noise when you press down on the key, like a spring that is creaking. I just ended up pressing the arrow key multiple times over until the noise went away. It's a large keyboard, and has the "not-necessary" G keys. I don't game to where I need the G keys, but I actually ended up configuring it for a combination of keys for work. This actually has become pretty useful. Many people online I have read dislike the keys, but I love it. I don't feel any awkwardness to using the keyboard and my fingers feel much better when typing long period of time. I think if you prefer typing on a laptop keyboard then you will like using this keyboard. I tried using o-rings on my Corsair K70 keyboard but it feels mushy even though it did shorten the travel. Corsair K70 is otherwise one of the best mechanical keyboard in my opinion. The palm-rest is weird and you really can't remove it completely. You can remove the "cover" of the palm rest but the frame structure beneath it is not removable. Oh, I prefer keyboards with rocker-style volume control. Pros: - Seriously, perfect travel keys. My fingers do not get tired when typing for a long period of time. - Lights are pretty and can be customized, great for those who are into that kind of thing. - Quality of the keyboard is excellent. The key caps feels solid and the typing feel is consistent across the board. Unlike my Corsair K70, where the "Backspace" key felt like it traveled deeper than other keys and not the same consistent travel. - Rocker-style volume control. Cons: - Did not come with key caps removal tool. Not that you need them, but I like to see what's underneath the caps and have the ability to modify it necessary. - LARGE keyboard with what I consider AWKWARD palm rest. - Missing USB ports. - The ARX Dock Release is pretty useless if it does not charge any device. If you place your iPhone on the dock, it has to be placed sideways in order for a charger cable can connect. - No braided power cable. - No detachable power cable. This mechanical keyboard is recommended for those who love laptop keyboards but want to use a mechanical keyboard.Read full review

Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished