Quoting djmeph

I enjoy using the low-profile keys, they are even more comfortable than my laptop keys. My main reason buying the keyboard wasn't for the extra features, but for the light-up low-profile keys. Honestly this would have been a great keyboard if not for the poorly designed touch interface. I don't use the macros and I don't program keys, I'm not even much of a gamer. As I said, my main beef is with the touch interface and how it interferes with normal operation.

That being said, I'm in the market for a new keyboard. Based on my criteria, anyone have any suggestions?

For a solid, functional, good looking KB, you can check this offering out:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20illuminated

It goes on sale quite often with an additiona $15-20 promo code, so keep an eye out and subscribe to Newegg if that price bothers you. I got mine for $40, its been as low as $35 in recent weeks AR. Rebate was pretty fast for me, came in about 6 weeks which is good for Logitech.

As for the KB, its tiny, low profile but very sturdy and deceptively heavy given its sleek appearance and tiny footprint. Has laser etched LED illuminated keys that aren't overly gaudy or flashy. Keys use those precision scissor mechanisms and low keystroke travel common in laptop keyboards, very similar to their Logitech DiNovo offerings.

Some problems I've read about include certain key blocking combos (very hit or miss, some claim problems with fast apostrophe combos, I had ctrl-A combo problems, some claim no problems at all. Could be a QA or firmware issue not sure. Also no USB ports on the KB itself, some also have complained about serious power draw on this KB to the point its not compatible with certain mobo.

As for gaming vs. non-gaming keyboards, my take on it is if you use the programmable functionality in games, they're great. If not, they're mostly overkill.