Reviewed :: Clueboard 66% Mechanical Keyboard, San Diego Mechanical Keyboard Meetup: June 2018, Modified :: KB Paradise V80 & TEX TKL with Matias Quiet Clicks. Add To Cart (3.7 on 3) Matias FK403 Ergo Pro … Simplified Alps weren’t as refined as their complicated brothers, and within about a decade, Alps discontinued manufacturing switches all together, eventually turning production over to Gold Star Alps in Korea, and Forward Electronics in Taiwan. I just ordered one of these bad boys. I’ve also read that Matias is working to fix those issues, and that switches produced in 2017 are better than those produced in prior years. The Matias Quiet Pro Keyboard for Mac combines the satisfying "clickety-clack" feeling of a mechanical keyboard, the quietness of a regular, non-mechanical keyboard, and the sophisticated look of an Apple … And while it gives you a good tactile experience, it comes with almost no auditory feedback, which I consider a pro for those who work in a shared space. I’m actually typing on a Mini Tactile Pro–it’s much louder cousin. Condition is "Used". Model Number: FK302Q Matias Quiet Pro Keyboard for Mac US From Japan. They don’t sound too quiet in the video; they sound just right! Matias is a Canadian manufacturer of (mostly) computer keyboards. The Quiet Pro by Matias is marketed “the world’s quietest mechanical keyboard,” and that might be true, depending on your definition of what a “mechanical keyboard” is. The Matias Quiet Pro Keyboard is built from the same premium keyswitch technology that Apple used in its original Apple Extended Keyboard, widely viewed as the best keyboard Apple ever made. Based on our award-winning Tactile Pro keyboard, the Mini Tactile Pro is smaller, and also built from the … The benefits to choosing Quiet Clicks are they provide a much longer lifespan and a more consistent key feel in the long run. The more I use this keyboard, the more I started to appreciate the feel and all the little details that make it a great keyboard. But I wouldn’t spend so much time on it if I didn’t love it so. $139.95. Keyboard Name: Matias Quiet Pro By extension, one might assume (as I did) the Quiet Pro—with dampened tactile Alps-like key switches—is therefor a reincarnation of the Apple Extended Keyboard II. Bottom line, it sounds slightly louder in the video. They’re better known today for keeping the simplified Alps switch technology alive, and for producing the Tactile Pro keyboard, loosely based on Apple’s original Extended Keyboard. This is very useful, especially for someone like a copywriter, graphic designer, or anyone trying to locate the “∞” or the “æ” characters for example. Matias achieves the lack of sound via a rubber dampeners on each side of the plastic slider, which are shaped like an hourglass, illustrated below. After using the Quiet Pro for over two weeks—and I’ve really thought long and hard about this— they’ve succeeded in creating a mechanical key switch that feels like a very tactile dome with slider key switch. The case design is a little outdated unless you’re a big fan of  Apple keyboards from the 2000’s. The keys are mounted on a black metal backplate. The Mini Quiet Pro uses Matias’ new Quiet Click mechanical keyswitches. Submit your e-mail address to receive free updates and promotions. Matias claims that because the lettering is lasered, it won’t wear off. In a really awesome move, Edgar picked up where Apple left off and started producing Alps mechanical switch keyboards, and later, keyboards using Matias’ own mechanical switches, which are essentially simplified Alps clones. The rubber dampeners manage to make bottoming out tolerable. Add To Cart (5.0 on 1) Matias FK303QPC Mini Quiet Pro PC TKL Mechanical Keyboard. It’s very comfortable to type on for extended periods of time. There’s also a really good article describing Alps key switches on Deskthority Wiki. Neither joint venture lasted long and by 2012 (sadly) Alps key switches were no longer in production. Based on our awarding-winning Quiet Pro keyboard, the Mini Quiet Pro gives you all of the tactile feedback, greater comfort, and faster typing speeds of a mechanical keyboard... but QUIET and … Ergonomically, the curved profile and key profiles does make the the Quiet Pro very comfortable and easy to type on. There’s no such thing as too many USB ports, so having three right on your keyboard is really useful and convenient. Switch options: ALPS Quiet Click. Condition: New. For those looking to use a mechanical keyboard in a hushed office this might be the keyboard for you. But if you purchase the Quiet Pro, thinking you are buying a modern-day Apple Extended II, the you’ll be sorely disappointed. Wireless + compact. Maybe my ears aren’t sensitive enough to pick up on the “mechanical” sounds. MechanicalKeyboards.com ©Copyright 2020 Mechanical Keyboards Inc   -. I remember hours typing away on AOL instant messenger or some random BBS, listening to the wonderful, rhythmic sound they produced. It looks like Matias uses the same condensed font that Apple did in their USB keyboards from the 2000s, only they opted for the regular typeface, rather than italics. "The best keyboard Apple ever made" rises again. I wonder if Matias simply paints the black PC case silver when making the Mac version. Going to the Tactile Pro is like going to the complete opposite end of the noise spectrum, and I think it would be great if Matias offered a keyboard somewhere in the middle. It’s a very recent modification too. Matias Mini Quiet Pro Keyboard for PC $191.00 Listening to an interview of Edgar Matias it sounds like he was probably a fan of Apple’s keyboards during the 80’s and 90’s (as many of us were) and took notice (as many of us did) when Apple initiated the cheapification process of their keyboards. The Quiet Pro keyboard uses Matias’ Quiet Click switches, which isn’t the best name in my opinion since they don’t actually have click leafs in them. I own a 2016 model and it has an attached USB cable instead. But unlike other keyboards with dampened Alps-style switches, Matias managed to design the key caps and key switches in a way that prevents the keycaps from striking the key switch housing, or switch plate, effectively making them “float,” even when bottomed out. It was all good stuff. A very special thanks to DESKTHORITY for providing photos of Alps switches that I used in this review. One final thing on Matias’ Quiet-Click switches I thought I’d mention: There is a lot of discussion on message boards talking about some quality control issues with Matias’ key switches, like key chatter and switches basically going dead. To others, Topre switches are just astronomically overpriced rubber domes and therefor not mechanical. Matias FK302Q Quiet Pro for Mac Mechanical Keyboard. Strangely enough, if you listen to the video at the end of this review on my typing demonstration, it actually sounds like an Apple Extended Keyboard II. It’s a really cool idea and I wonder how difficult (or maybe easy) it would be to type using only one hand. Availability: In Stock. * Free shipping applies to standard continental US orders. The Quiet Pro by Matias is marketed “the world’s quietest mechanical keyboard,” and that might be true, depending on your definition of what a “mechanical keyboard” is. Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click (simplified Alps-clone) Alternatively, if Matias reduced the tactility of the leaf, it might make the springs feel more adequate, and prevent bottoming out. KeyChatter.com - Mechanical Keyboard News, Reviews, and more 10,655 views Also, Matias prints the main character for each key as well as the alternate characters or symbols that require the Option key for the bottom right character or Option-Shift key combination for the top right character. They’re very sturdy and once engaged, they create a very comfortable typing angle. The smoothness and tactility of Matias’ Quiet-Click switches is light years better than anything Cherry or it’s “Clones” produce. The case is made from a sturdy plastic that looks like it’s been painted silver. On either side of the Quiet Pro is a USB 2.0 port, with a third USB 2.0 port on the back. Second, Matias used gold-plated contacts in the switch plate, upping the lifespan to 50 million keystrokes. They deliver a feel that’s unmatched for comfort — without sacrificing the tactile feedback you need to type really fast. Admittedly, I’ll be sad to move on to another keyboard for my next review. The (wired) Mini Quiet Pro for PC and Bluetooth Laptop Pro for Mac are tenkeyless units that use the same modified ALPS "Quiet Click" switches that we found on the Quiet Pro. The keycaps are piss-poor thin for a keyboard that costs over $100. At that point, Matias decided to develop their own key switches, based on the simplified Alps design. There’s a Function key next to the Home key, where the Help key used to be on old Mac keyboards and there’s also an Eject Key in the function key row, which seems a little unnecessary nowadays. To my ear the Quiet Pro actually sounds more like a rubber dome keyboard than a mechanical one. My very first keyboard was an Apple Extended II and I remember my best friend had an Apple Extended. A mechanical keyboard that uses a silent mechanical switch newly developed by Matias. Sorry, but your browser does not support iframes. Switch options: ALPS Quiet Click. “Complicated” Alps were given their nickname due to the high number of parts used in each one, (typically 10-13 pieces). All this brings us to Matias’ current switch offering: Click Switches, Quiet-Click Switches, and Quiet-Linear Switches. Matias Wired Aluminum Tenkeyless Keyboard for Mac $115.00 . It's really quiet. $119.95. Those of us who are old enough to remember using Alps boards hold them in high regard for their smoothness, tactility, sound and serviceability. In any case the silver does look pretty cool and because it’s matte, it’s good at hiding fingerprints and dust. Matius Quiet Pro - Mac. Retail Price: $139.95 There’s high quality cardboard, beautiful color photos and they also include a plastic handle to carry it around. Paid expedited and International options are also available. Everything about the packaging says high quality. For some really good videos explaining the evolution and mechanics of SKCL/SKCM mechanical key switches are on Chyrosran22’s Youtube channel. Matias Laptop Pro Typing Test (Matias Quiet ALPS) - KeyChatter.com - Duration: 0:30. First, they’re laser-printed white lettering on black plastic. the tactile switches that are anything but clicky). Featuring a standard layout of the primary keys and standard key spacing, the … Bottom line, I would recommend the Quiet Pro for someone like a copywriter, programmer, someone who does data entry or anyone else that does a shit-ton of typing all day. The Quiet Pro uses Matias' new Quiet Click mechanical keyswitches. Your email address will not be published. Mac and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft. 95 $129.95 $129.95 Introduced around 1983, Alps SKCL/SKCM mechanical switches were the choice of many keyboard manufacturers in the 80’s and early 90’s. The Mini Quiet Pro keyboard by Matias is a high-performance compact keyboard for desktop (i.e. It’s an interesting design, and for my money, I think it’s a little too quiet. I think this is a really cool feature and a nostalgic nod to old Alps keyboards. There’s also the wonderful Apple-inspired numpad with the small-ass Addition key and also an Equals sign, which is way more convenient than pressing the Equals key next to the Delete key. They’re basically clones of Apple Pro Keyboards (model M7803) introduced in the 2000’s. The detachable USB cord is awesome, and the fact that Matias chose micro-USB rather than mini-USB means you have a lot more after-market cables to choose from. While the keycaps are cheap and (frankly) the weakest link on this keyboard, they do have a couple of notable features. They deliver a feel that is unmatched for comfort, and provides the tactile feedback you … Matias produces some of the highest quality keyboard packaging I’ve seen. Item Information. I’m a big fan of function keys and the Quiet Pro gives you 18 of them. In fact, it’s very difficult not to bottom on the Quiet Pro because of the strong, initial tactile bump. Below is a video of me typing on the Matias Quiet Pro. Price: US $205.48. They Quiet Pro has some heft at 2.81 lbs. Quiet Pro, Mini Quiet Pro, Laptop Pro, Matias, and the Matias logo are trademarks of the Matias Corporation. Some would call Topre switches “mechanical,” and Topre makes some super quiet … The keyboard is really quiet as well, but I have a feeling I could type faster on the Matias… For reference I have a Matias Mini Quiet Pro, and I've tried the nopoo with Cherry blues. Details about Matias Quiet Pro Keyboard for Mac US From Japan. Details about Matias Quiet Pro - Mac Mechanical Keyboard. It took me a while to get that concept out of my head. But even that didn’t prevent Forward’s Alps production from ending in 2012. Overall construction is fairly good for a keyboard made in 2017. I hope to give it a try one day but they’re extremely expensive at $595 USD. Using your mouse … It took Matias two years to develop their own cloned version of Alps and they improved Alps’ design in a number of ways. Matias Wireless Aluminum keyboard with Backlight $225.00 . You can use your own cables, in case you have a nifty braided one, but a word of caution: some of the aftermarket cables I own don’t work well with this keyboard for some reason, and I can’t tell if it’s the cable or the keyboard. Matias Mini Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac. A keyboard enthusiast who writes about keyboards for the Mac. First, they made the switch housing from clear plastic which permitted light to shine through to the key cap. Lastly, it’s a little too quiet in my opinion. Matias cites that the keys are laser etched so the symbols on the keys will not wear off with continued use. Matias FK303 Mini Tactile Pro USB Wired Tenkeyless Keyboard with Built-in 3-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub - Compatible with Mac 4.2 out of 5 stars 76 $119.95 $ 119 . The function row has Apple’s media keys for brightness adjustment, volume control, mission control and more. Maybe changing the tooling is just too expensive, or maybe they really like that design. Matias markets the Tactile Pro as a resurrection of the Apple Extended Keyboard, but I consider that a bit of an exaggeration, and not exactly true (I’ll talk about that more in my review of the Tactile Pro 4). In the end, they developed something described on their website as “truly unique…” and a “tactile, yet quiet mechanical key switch.” And I think that’s a fairly accurate description. So overall, what do I think about the Quiet Pro? The Matias Mini Quiet Pro (MQP) is my first mechanical keyboard with Matias switches. They deliver a feel that's unmatched for comfort - without sacrificing the tactile feedback you need to type really fast. Rather they have a tactile leaf and rubber dampeners. Matias FK302 Quiet Pro PC Mechanical Keyboard, Matias FK302 Tactile Pro PC Mechanical Keyboard, Matias FK302 Tactile Pro Mechanical Keyboard. The Quiet Pro uses Matias' new Quiet Click mechanical keyswitches. The case is generally well made, with the exception of some minor flaws in the paint. The Matias Mini Quiet Pro Keyboard for PC uses Matias' Quiet-Click mechanical switches, over 2 years in the making. Share your opinion with others, be the first to write a review. Equally notable is Edgar Matias’ conception and production of the “Half Keyboard,” a keyboard that only requires one hand to use. Availability: In Stock. But that’s not how Matias markets this keyboard so it’s a little unfair to compare it to the Extended II. They were founded in 1989 in the parents’ basemen of Edgar Matias, one of the company’s main founders. Third, Matias used better materials and production methods, reducing the “pinging” of simplified Alps, and creating a more refined, more reliable product. I’ve heard many rubber dome keyboards that are significantly louder than the Quiet Pro. Maybe a heavier spring would prevent the bottoming out effect. It looks like the Matias logo has a silhouette of the Half Keyboard behind it (pictured below), and my guess is the Half Keyboard is a very special product to Matias (or at least Edgar). “The best keyboard Apple ever made”. It’s odd that Matias cloned an Apple keyboard almost 20 years ago, and then essentially froze the design it in time, never giving the case a refresh. There isn't much jiggle. Matius Quiet Pro - Mac. It has a great layout for Mac users. They deliver a feel that's unmatched for comfort - without sacrificing the tactile feedback you need to type really fast. The Quiet Pro ships with two 90 degree angle USB to micro-USB cables, one that goes left and that goes right. Keycap thickness: .91 mm. I think this is a big improvement—I never really cared for Apple’s choice of italics on their keyboards, except for the ones from the 80’s and 90’s. Some would call Topre switches “mechanical,” and Topre makes some super quiet ones, like their silenced ones. As such, Alps developed a “simplified” version of their switches, using fewer parts, and therefor lowering costs. Matias spent 2 years developing the Quiet Pro key switch, experimenting with click leaf shapes, springs, lubricants, dampening mechanisms and more. To answer that question I first need to take a step back and talk about Matias’ Tactile Pro keyboard. Matias relied on Alps for their keyboards and later, Forward Technology. If you’re the kind of person that needs a little more auditory feedback, then the Quiet Pro might be a little too quiet. I opted for the Quiet Pro so I type away without driving others around me insane. Compact … Anecdotally, I purchased a Quiet Pro keyboard in 2016 and at least 2 keys that went bad on me. Off-center key presses are literally no problem, and Matias switches handle those with absolutely no key binding. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on … If you put the two side by side, type on one and then the other, the first thing you notice is that the QuietPro is probably three times quieter… Add To Cart. Matias’s latest offering, the $170 Laptop Pro keyboard, answers these challenges by being considerably smaller than its siblings and by connecting using Bluetooth. Shipped with USPS First Class. Thanks for reading my review. ... $139.95. The USB cable is detachable, and I’m glad to see Matias did this. It feels solid and has very little flex. As production dried up, Matias then committed to an order of one million switches to keep production going. The Quiet Pro Keyboard uses Matias' new Quiet Click mechanical keyswitches, which were over 2 years in the making. They deliver a feel that is unmatched for comfort, without sacrificing the … It’s the kind of box you’d want to hang on to and actually reuse. An eleven minute video about a damn keyboard. Quiet Click key switches are weighted at 60g, and because of their tactility I wonder if 60g is too light. Just something to be aware of. This model has a standard ANSI Mac layout with 107 keys in total. The keycaps are thin (.91mm), black ABS plastic with laser-printed white lettering. I decided to try the keyboard out with all of my Macs: a 2010 13” MacBook Pro running High Sierra, a mid-2011 Mac Mini still running Sierra, a 2012 13’ MacBook Pro running Mojave and even my 2009 Mac Pro … Better known keyboards that used complicated Alps switches were the Dell AT101 “bigfoot” and Apple’s “extended” keyboards. This allowed Matias switches to be tactile or clicky, AND backlit, something Alps key switches weren’t capable of. It’s only when pressing down on each key very slowly, that you can feel a second tactile bump, somewhere in the middle of the down stroke, presumably when the slider clears the tactile leaf, but it’s almost imperceptible during normal typing. Currently there are no reviews for this product. They keys on the Matias are amatuerish compared to this one. Both Quiet Pros I own have small paint blemishes where you can see the black plastic underneath. On it’s own merits, I think Matias has successfully produced an extremely quiet mechanical board with good tactility an a smooth key feel. The 3 USB 2.0 ports are super useful. The Quiet Pro feels and sounds nothing like the Apple Extended Keyboard II which is disappointing at first. Also, there’s no Matias on the top of the board, which I think is kinda cool. That’s more than in a typical Cherry or buckling spring switch, but it was definitely worth it, considering the wonderful typing experience they produced. I’m not so sure that’s true. … Matias Mini Quiet Bluetooth Laptop Pro Keyboard for Mac, USA - FK303QBT-US. Matias Quiet Pro - Mac Mechanical Keyboard. And there IS something in there that feels mechanical, but it’s subtle. It took me a while to figure out where I’d seen the shape of Matias’ keyboards before and then it dawned on me. If you still want a mechanical keyboard but are concerned about the noise, consider the Mini Quiet Tactile Pro, which is effectively the same product, but has quieter keys, about as loud as … Sure, most rubber dome keyboards have the consistency of soggy monkey spunk, but there are some really high quality rubber dome keyboards that achieve very good tactility and key feel. Alps key switches come in many different colors, each one signifying different tactile and auditory qualities, ranging from linear, clicky, tactile, locking and more. Doh! Note: for this review, I not only used this keyboard exclusively for 2 weeks prior, I also used this keyboard to write the review itself. First and foremost, the keys are really really nice. Part Number Brief Description Price Buy; Mechanical Keyboards - UK: DASK4MACCLI-UK: UK Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac Audible Click : £153.60 : DASK4MACSFT-UK: UK Das Keyboa The end result is the Quiet Pro has a slightly outdated appearance that you can’t quite put your finger on, until you realize where it came from. The model I’m currently reviewing is from mid-2017 replacement and has been working flawlessly so far, so maybe there’s some truth to it. Some people may consider that derisive, but I disagree. There are two small rubber pads, to prevent the keyboard from sliding on your desk, and two clear plastic flip out feet that look like they were stolen from an Apple keyboard from the 2000s. If you’re going to clone an apple keyboard however, why not copy the gorgeous Apple Extended or Apple Extended II? Keycaps: ABS with laser-printed legends Although it is quiet… The overall quality isn’t as good as keyboards made in Japan, but it’s damn near close. Condition: Used. Key detailMechanical key switches for maximum comfort and speed. 108 Key ABS Double Shot Keycap Set - Black Translu... MX Switch Top Removal Tool (Set of 2) (MK). Matias became the de facto modern day Alps key torch bearer and kept the dream alive, which is fortunate for those of us who love the Alps design. One advantage of having an hourglass dampener on the slider as opposed to Cherry’s very basic o-ring mod, is that it dampens sound on both the downstroke and upstroke. I wanted to try it for two reasons. As requested by several viewers, a TDXL of Matias Quiet Click switches (i.e. On the back of the keyboard is a sticker with the serial number and model number, along with an 800 number for Matias’ customer support. I do love the crisp feel of the these, so I hope I’m not too disappointed. One frustrating thing about Alps keycaps is that they’re damn near impossible to find Mac layout custom ones. non-portable) applications. The Tactile Pro is marketed as “ ‘The best keyboard Apple ever made’ rises again,” and is compared to Apple Extended Keyboard. So comparing the Quiet Pro to a high quality rubber dome isn’t exactly a negative to me. There are several benefits that come with a compact, wireless keyboard... More free space on your desk, and no wires to clutter it. I’ve seen black laser-printed lettering on white keycaps but the inverse is more uncommon. I hope it was informative, helpful and enjoyable. Thank you Edgar!!! They should probably be called Quiet Tactile switches to be more accurate, but maybe that doesn’t quite have the same marketing ring to it. In the 90s and early 2000s, manufacturers looked for ways to make inexpensive switches. Like rubber domes, Quiet Clicks have a tactile bump at the top, and then a quick drop to the bottom. Lastly, the Caps Lock key has a LED light window that allows light to shine through the keycap. goes on a diet. Condition is "Used". The key switches aren’t nearly as refined or smooth as the original dampened Cream Alps, the key caps are much thinner and aren’t PBT, the case isn’t as sturdy, and in general there’s nowhere near the typing experience. Cherry MX Rubber O-Ring Switch Dampeners 40A Hardn... Fullsize Leather Wrist Rest with Gray Stitching (M... 108-Key PBT Doubleshot Keycap Set - Horizon (Hardc... Blank White PBT Keycaps - 120 Keycaps (Gateron). If I had to chose one keyboard as my daily driver for the next 6 months, the Quiet Pro would be on or near the top of my list. I've only ever used an Alps switch once - on an Apple Extended Keyboard II a very long … The layout is really good and is one of the best features of the Quiet Pro. Mac … Item Information. ... Matias Mini Computer Keyboards & Keypads, Matias … Regardless of your definition of “mechanical” I would even venture to say the Quiet Pro is one of the quietest keyboards available, period. The only switch I can think of that is smoother or that sounds better is Topre, but Topre boards are typically weighted at around 45g or less, so you don’t get quite the same tactility. Weight: 2.81 lbs/ 1.27 kg The QuietPro is just as it says, a quiet version of the Mac mechanical twin. Welcome to my auction for the item Matias Quiet Pro Keyboard for Mac Quiet Mechanical Keyboard US FK302Q Japan! 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