Some people won’t switch from their Blackberry to the iPhone because they say the iPhone’s keyboard is just not as efficient as their Blackberry’s. They have a good point. My iPhone typing speed is not just that great. I wish I could plug my Das Keyboard on my iPhone and type away… Keyboards are important: here is your chance to tell what desktop keyboard you are using, the one on your desk at work, at home, the one you like:
01.22.10 Update: Sean Wrona and Nate Bowen are our finalists. Dan Chen declined for personal reasons.
Congratulations to Sean Wrona and Dan Chen Nate Bowen – finalists in the nation’s first-ever Ultimate Typing Championship! Both competitors glided through the semi-final “Round of Six” which took place on Saturday afternoon.
Sean received the highest point total after finishing 1st in each of the three semi-final typing races. Dan wasn’t too far behind and finished in a strong 2nd place, though he claimed afterwards, “I’ve got quite a bit of practicing to do if I intend to have a chance against Sean in the final round.”
Sean and Dan each will receive a Das Keyboard Model S Professional keyboard to practice on prior to their March 14th head-to-head typing showdown during the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. The grand prize is $2,000, and of course bragging rights as the country’s first Ultimate Typing Champion!
Congrats as well to our other UTC semi-finalists. Nate Bowen finished in 3rd place, and will receive a free Model S Professional keyboard for his elite typing skills. Our three other semi-finalists – Noah Horn, Felice Kuan and Jack Aviado – each will receive a $50 voucher for use in Das Keyboard’s Zazzle Store.
Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Ultimate Typing Championship. We look forward to more competitions in the future. Sean and Dan, congrats again! We’ll see you in Austin this March.
Follow the UTC at www.ultimatetypingchampionship.com
After two months of fierce competition, we’re now ready for the Ultimate Typing Championship’s “Round of Six.” How about a round of applause for our six semi-finalists: Sean Wrona, Noah Horn, Felice Kuan, Dan Chen, Nate Bown and Jack Aviado.
Our goal with the Ultimate Typing Championship was to identify the country’s fastest typists-and that we’ve done. Now it’s time to move toward crowning our first UTC Champion. Our semi-final round happens this Saturday, 1/9, from which we’ll select two finalists who will compete head-to-head during SXSW in March. Stay tuned and keep an eye on www.ultimatetypingchampionship.com.
We worked hard to fix the issue with the Model S. It is now fixed. Since time was of the essence we decided to fly palettes of keyboards by air across the world. The cost was outrageous but we wanted to do this to quickly deliver customers who have been waiting patiently for their order.
We have been shipping the updated keyboard for a few days now so if you ordered it a while ago you should keep an eye on your mailbox. However, there are available in limited quantities and we deliver on a first come first served basis, so if you plan to buy one we recommend to place your order as soon as possible.
Merry Christmas to our user community and thank you for your support.
Hello Das Keyboard Fans!
Just 6 months ago we set out to build and grow a community for Das Keyboard; in that time we’ve grown to 200 Facebook fans, launched Das Earplugs, the Ultimate Typing Championship, and the Das Keyboard Model S! A lot has happened and the community continues to grow. I’ve really enjoyed my time as Community Manager, but as with most things, the time has come for me to move on to other opportunities. I’m sad to leave, but I still have my Das Keyboard and use it every day! I’ll still be a Facebook fan and participate however I can with a remarkable product and community that I love.
You may be excited to know that Daniel Guermeur, inventor of Das Keyboard will act as the Community Manager in my place starting December 1, 2009. That means you’ll have direct access straight to the top!
The community@daskeyboard.com email address, the Facebook page, everything from an external point of view will stay the same. The only change will be who is reading and responding behind the scenes. Best wishes and keep up the great community participation to make your Das Keyboard community and experience the best it can be!
- Andy Ridinger
Racking your brain for the perfect gift for your favorite geek? Look no further! Give the gift that keeps on clicking!
For a limited time (November midnight on the 26th – midnight on the 30th, Central Standard Time), we’ll be offering the Das Keyboard Professional for the rock-bottom price of $94.00, including free shipping! So avoid the lines and traffic; all you have to do is pull yourself out of your turkey coma for long enough to order the best keyboard in the world!
Many thanks to Dominic Raad at Skatter Tech. He’s been using the Model S for a few weeks and wrote an honest and fair review of the Das Keyboard Model S Professional; he even addresses the recall and the errors that caused it.
What are your thoughts on his review? Would you agree? Have you had a different experience?
How fast can you type? Do you think you’re fast enough to be the Ultimate Typing Champion?
Now you can prove it.
If the title isn’t enough for you, perhaps $2,000, a free trip to South by Southwest in Austin, TX, a free keyboard, or a few other prizes will entice you to compete.
Today we launched the Ultimate Typing Championship. At its core is TyprX, a multi-player typing game that allows players to race in real time over the internet. The idea is to help you show off your mad typing skills and/or to increase your typing speed. TyprX will keep track of all your scores when you’re signed in and enter you in the Championship.
Check it out at www.UltimateTypingChampionship.com. Good luck to everyone!
Hello Das Keyboard Fans!
As you may have heard, several of the just-released Model S keyboards were exhibiting defects that are inconsistent with our dedication to high quality and a great Das Keyboard experience. As a result, we’ve decided to issue a full recall for all versions of the Das Keyboard Model S. Please note that this recall only applies to the Model S and only affects those who already received a Model S or have ordered one. We’ve prepared the following set of questions and answers to help our customers and fans better understand the situation.
What is the issue?
Das Keyboard is immediately recalling all Model S keyboards and is offering customers who have purchased the new Model S either a replacement keyboard or a full refund.
Why is Das Keyboard recalling the Model S?
Shortly after the new Das Keyboard Model S had been introduced to the market we began receiving reports of issues that affect the Das Keyboard experience. Further investigation revealed an internal defect was causing random keys to malfunction and not register when pressed. Additionally, in some cases, keys were “sticking,” and the keyboard’s n-key rollover capability also was diminished.
Given Das Keyboard’s commitment to our customers, high quality and remarkable Das Keyboard experience, we have decided to issue a full recall of all models of the Das Keyboard Model S.
Who is affected by the recall?
The recall applies to any individual who has purchased and received the new Das Keyboard Model S. This recall does not affect the thousands of Das Keyboard fans who own a previous model of our keyboard.
How does this affect me?
If you have already received your Das Keyboard Model S you have three choices. You can:
Potential workaround: When using your Model S keyboard while waiting for your replacement, if you encounter the problem of random keys not registering when pressed, unplugging the keyboard and plugging it back in should temporarily correct the issue in most cases.
If you have already ordered a Model S but haven’t received it yet:
When will the new, updated Model S keyboards be available?
Das Keyboard currently anticipates that the new Model S units will be available by mid-December. We will provide updates on the expected timeframe for receiving new units as more information becomes available.
Can I pre-order the new, updated Model S so that I receive the keyboard immediately once it’s available?
Yes, if you’ve not yet ordered a Model S but would like to, you can pre-order your keyboard through the company’s U.S. web store and it will ship as soon as updated units become available. Please note that your credit card will not be charged until your new Model S keyboard has been shipped.
What do I need to do?
If you want to keep your Model S you don’t need to do anything.
If you want to return your Model S for a full refund or a replacement, please follow these steps:
If you want to continue using your Model S keyboard until your new unit arrives, please follow these steps:
Potential workaround: When using your Model S keyboard while waiting for your replacement, if you encounter the problem of random keys not registering when pressed, unplugging the keyboard and plugging it back in should temporarily correct the issue in most cases.
If you already ordered a Model S but haven’t receive it yet and still want it:
Your new Model S keyboard will ship as soon as new, updated units become available. You don’t need to do anything. (Your credit card will not be charged until your new keyboard is shipped.)
If you would like to cancel your order, please follow these steps:
Who can I contact if I have additional questions regarding this recall?
Das Keyboard is happy to address any additional questions that you may have regarding the recall of the Model S keyboard. Please forward any additional questions to recall@daskeyboard.com and a company representative will be back in touch with you as soon as possible.
We apologize for the inconvenience that this recall has caused and wish to express our sincere appreciation to our customers, many of whom have already shown tremendous patience and understanding. Our primary goal is to ensure that you, our customers, get the quality keyboard you expect as soon as possible.
If you have any questions relating to this recall, please contact us at recall@daskeyboard.com. You’re also welcome to use the comment field below. I’ll update the questions and answers here as new information becomes available.
What the heck is a “Zazzle” you ask? Good question!
Zazzle is an on-demand retail platform that allows us to create the Das Keyboard Zazzle Store (not to be confused with the Das Keyboard Webstore, the US website for buying your Das Keyboard.)
Simply put, the Das Keyboard Zazzle Store is a place for you to get that Das Keyboard tshirt, coffee mug, or other item you’ve been wanting. We chose Zazzle as the store platform because it also allows you to add the Das Keyboard logo and your own personalized text to just about every item they carry. So if you’ve really been craving that Das Keyboard dog shirt customized with Fido’s name, your wait is finally over.
Admittedly, the store is new and the available variety is small, but this is the fans’ store, your store! I want to know what you’d like to see there, to hear your ideas for cool products or fun phrases to go with Das Keyboard. I’m working on a contest of sorts to come up with some fun tshirt or product designs and the winning submission could win their shirt. We’ll see how that pans out.
So, what do you think about the new store? What products would you like to see, what are some funny or cool phrases to pair with Das Keyboard?
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