How did it start?
Austin, Texas, 2005. It all started from a personal quest to improve his own typing speed and accuracy. Metadot founder and “Uber Geek” Daniel Guermeur (Twitter: @supercobra) created a blank keyboard. His typing speed doubled after just a few weeks of use. Friends, colleagues, and intrigued tech users who tested the keyboard were mesmerized, and wanted one. Das Keyboard was born.- 2022
Launching Das Keyboard 6 Professional
In September 2022, Das Keyboard launches the 6 Professional, a keyboard for the modern worker who spends their day on their computer being creative. Built with the best materials and leading Cherry MX switches. Whether you are a software developer, CAD designer, marketing SEO expert, or professional blog writer, this keyboard will be your faithful racehorse throughout your workday.
- 2022
Das Keyboard Introduces the MacTigr, a Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard for Macs
In August 2022, Das Keyboard launches the MacTigr, low-profile mechanical keyboard designed for the Mac. Made with an unibody aluminum enclosure, MacTigr uses Cherry MX low-profile linear switches, low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, and a 2-port USB-C hub. The MacTigr also features a dedicated volume knob, media controls, and a dedicated sleep button.
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- 2021
Das Keyboard Launches the Next-Generation 5QS Smart RGB Mechanical Keyboard
The 5QS Smart Mechanical Keyboard is released, the second-generation 5Q with streamlined electronics, new firmware, and new features. The streamlined electronics produce ultra-bright RGB lighting and better performance, while new features such as built-in RGB profiles, RGB profile editor, macros, and more for an improved experience.
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- 2020
The relaunch of the DK4C Professional with Cherry MX & PBT Keycaps
The relaunch of the revamped 4C Tenkeyless for improved quality and efficiency. The 4C Tenkeyless is Das Keyboard’s most compact keyboard, ideal for professionals using smaller workstations, home offices, or those that want more portability. Improvements include PBT keycaps, lubed large keys, and Cherry MX Brown Switches. Other features include full NKRO, a 2-port USB 2.0 hub, an extra long, 6.5 ft cable, and a magnetically detachable footbar that doubles as a ruler.
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- 2018
World's First Smart Keyboards
Launch of the world’s first smart, cloud-enabled, open API, RGB mechanical keyboards, the 5Q, X50Q and the 4Q, that help boost productivity through dazzling performance and the industry’s fastest electronics. They are the first keyboards that move beyond simple input devices to become the ultimate creation tool that keeps users focused on their task and operating at their highest level.
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- 2017
Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Das Keyboard stepped onto the global stage for next-generation innovation, CES, the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies in 2017. Das Keyboard received tremendous media recognition for its role in pioneering mechanical keyboards and its epitome, the smart mechanical keyboard.
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- 2016
Kickstarter success: Das Keyboard 5Q, the first cloud-connected keyboard
In June, Das Keyboard launched a Kickstarter campaign to help bring the first cloud-connected keyboard to the market. Das Keyboard fans pitched in $580K to support it. Das Keyboard 5Q is an ultra-high performance RGB mechanical keyboard with open REST API allowing its keys to be color-controlled over the Internet.
Das Keyboard introduces its Pro Gaming line Division Zero
Das Keyboard announces the launch of the new Division Zero brand, the PC gaming gear line by Das Keyboard that includes a high performance gaming keyboard with a new gaming mechanical switch, a precision gaming mouse as well as few other accessories.
As Das Keyboard is known for its high performance, no nonsense high quality mechanical keyboards, Division Zero has the same DNA: ultimate gaming gear with premium material, performance components and superior user experience.
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- 2015
Das Keyboard launches DK4C Professional & Ultimate
In January, Das Keyboard launches the Das Keyboard 4C Compact mechanical keyboard. The Das Keyboard 4C features a sleek compact tenkeyless design, dedicated Windows key-disable control, an aluminum top panel, and a USB 2.0 high-speed hub. The space saving design helps to claim some desk space back without compromising quality.
In March, Das Keyboard introduced the Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac into the market. The new mechanical keyboard offers some additions that only Mac power-users would need. In addition to standard command and Alt/Option keys, Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac offers quick, convenient access to a number of other Mac specific key functions.
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- 2014
Das Keyboard launches DK4 Professional & Ultimate
In March, the Das Keyboard 4 Professional and Ultimate are launched bringing exciting new features to the mechanical keyboard.
The Das Keyboard 4 features an aluminum top panel, dedicated media controls with oversized volume nob, and a two-port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub. It's also the thinnest mechanical keyboard in the market with it's sleek design.
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- 2013
Das Keyboard launches the Model S Professional with linear switches
The Professional Model S Quiet is launched. This keyboard reduces audible feedback to a minimum while providing one of the best tactile experience. The newest member of the Das Keyboard family sports Cherry MX Red key switches combined with a new quiet key design. It requires less force to actuate thereby providing a softer "whisper quiet" typing experience.
In October 2013, Das Keyboard released Gaming Sling, a bag designed for gamers. The Gaming Sling features dedicated compartments for a keyboard, mouse and headset plus additional pockets for accessories, flash drives, cables and other props needed to destroy competition
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- 2012
Das Keyboard launches the Model S Professional for Mac
The Professional Model S for Mac is launched. This keyboard features Mac-specific functions such as media controls, brightness controls, command and alt/option keys, eject and clear keys.
The Professional Model S for Mac is available with Cherry MX blue switches and is “plug and play” with your Mac computer. The Professional Model S for PC is updated to also include media controls and is available with Cherry MX blue or brown switches.
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- 2010
Das Keyboard launches the Model S Ultimate with tactile switches
The Ultimate Model S Tactile soft is introduced and joins its Professional Model S sibling by featuring Cherry MX brown key switches. Mac and Linux Key Caps are introduced so users can customize their mechanical keyboard to be Mac or Linux specific by replacing the Windows keys; green and red WASD gaming key caps soon follow for our gaming fans.
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- 2009
Das Keyboard launches the Model S Professional with tactile switches
Das Keyboard launches the Model S with upgraded electronics, laser-etched keys and full n-key rollover. The Model S also debuts the Professional Model S Tactile Soft keyboard featuring Cherry MX brown key switches which gives a quieter typing experience for those in environments where the blue switch is too loud.
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- 2008
Das Keyboard launches DK3
With the release of the Das Keyboard 3 Professional, which features keys with inscriptions, Das Keyboard is not just for geeks anymore. Key markings make this model ideal for anyone who appreciates productivity, comfort and quality and spends a lot of time in front of a computer.
The blank Das Keyboard 3 Ultimate is also released. Featuring a sleek new look (with a glossy finish and blue LED lights), mechanical key switches, and two USB ports, the Ultimate and Professional are designed to provide the best typing experience possible.
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- 2006
Das Keyboard introduces DK2 equipped with mechanical key switches
Equipped with mechanical key switches, Das Keyboard II, "the keyboard that clicks," is released.
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- 2005
Das Keyboard launches Das Keyboard - the Ultimate Keyboard
Das Keyboard announces the launch of a completely blank keyboard designed specifically for "über geeks." The keyboard features individually weighted keys.
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