Lysrin
Well-known member
The Everest Max (black with MX Browns) arrived today and I set it up. I know my initial impression of the ASUS ROG Strix II 96 Wireless was positive and over time I ended up buying this... but I think this one is a keeper! 
I have the say even though I wasn't able to get used to the 96 layout of the ASUS keyboard, that is my only complaint about. The build quality, weight, and switches in that keyboard I think are excellent.
For the Everest Max:
- It is a slightly lighter keyboard base than the ASUS, but still feels like a quality build. If I listen closely I can hear a little bit of a springy sound, not sure how to describe it, when typing. Very slight, but I'll see what happens with that over time. I think that may be something people put other materials into the base to combat.
- The MX Browns are as I'd expect and I think still my favourite. Also all the keys are well stabilized, space bar is quiet with a consistent sound, etc. A very good overall typing experience.
- The software, Base Camp, is easy to use. It runs, goes away when I want it to, and generally just stays out of the way. Very refreshing lol
- Anyone who knows about this keyboard already knows about the media dock, detachable numpad, and the macro buttons. But I have to say they work great and were a selling point for me. Complaint, I would like the numpad to attach more securely. Perhaps I'm missing something but the way it is attached now I wouldn't want to lift the keyboard up with it in place. It would fall off I think and potentially damage the connections.
- I'm using the wrist rest. Don't normally but this one is a reasonable size and a nice texture.
- The magnets to change the keyboard and numpad height - again clever.
- Packaging... I know it's a box, but it deserves an honourable mention! It is very well done. The drawer that pulls out with all individually packaged accessories. That is pretty neat.
So, so far so good! And the purchase through Amazon.ca delivered the real thing even though Mountains own site was out of stock.
I have the say even though I wasn't able to get used to the 96 layout of the ASUS keyboard, that is my only complaint about. The build quality, weight, and switches in that keyboard I think are excellent.
For the Everest Max:
- It is a slightly lighter keyboard base than the ASUS, but still feels like a quality build. If I listen closely I can hear a little bit of a springy sound, not sure how to describe it, when typing. Very slight, but I'll see what happens with that over time. I think that may be something people put other materials into the base to combat.
- The MX Browns are as I'd expect and I think still my favourite. Also all the keys are well stabilized, space bar is quiet with a consistent sound, etc. A very good overall typing experience.
- The software, Base Camp, is easy to use. It runs, goes away when I want it to, and generally just stays out of the way. Very refreshing lol
- Anyone who knows about this keyboard already knows about the media dock, detachable numpad, and the macro buttons. But I have to say they work great and were a selling point for me. Complaint, I would like the numpad to attach more securely. Perhaps I'm missing something but the way it is attached now I wouldn't want to lift the keyboard up with it in place. It would fall off I think and potentially damage the connections.
- I'm using the wrist rest. Don't normally but this one is a reasonable size and a nice texture.
- The magnets to change the keyboard and numpad height - again clever.
- Packaging... I know it's a box, but it deserves an honourable mention! It is very well done. The drawer that pulls out with all individually packaged accessories. That is pretty neat.
So, so far so good! And the purchase through Amazon.ca delivered the real thing even though Mountains own site was out of stock.
