Rosewill RK-9000 USB Keyboard

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Rock-solid frame and keys, Uses premium Cherry MX key switches, Discrete-click key feedback, Detachable, braided USB and PS/2 cables, Can press any number of keys at once, if used with PS/2 cable
Cherry Blue switches offer satisfying tactility with every click; cheaper than most mechanical-switch keyboards; durable braided cord; small footprint.

Cons:

Lacks extra USB ports.

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Last revision on April 4, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Rock-solid frame and keys, Uses premium Cherry MX key switches, Discrete-click key feedback, Detachable, braided USB and PS/2 cables, Can press any number of keys at once, if used with PS/2 cable
Cherry Blue switches offer satisfying tactility with every click; cheaper than most mechanical-switch keyboards; durable braided cord; small footprint

Expert reviews and ratings

Mechanical keyboards are the latest hype among gamers and rightfully so; advantages aside, the feel alone is much superior if compared to rubber dome keyboards. No enthusiast who ever used a mechanical keyboard would get back to using a rubber dome...

By VR-Zone on April 12, 2012

Rosewill's entry into "clicky"-style mechanical keyboards is a solid-feeling pleasure to type on, reminiscent of classic Northgate and IBM battlewagons—and it's a decent value....

By Computer Shopper on November 30, 2011

Today we have another item from to review – The Rosewill RK-9000 gaming keyboard. This is a mechanical style keyboard that uses to provide that ‘old school’ feel of an IBM style keyboard.There are multiple types of keyboards available today of...

By Kitguru.net on November 24, 2010

Mechanical keyboards are gaining popularity in circles that miss the tactility of the original IBM Model M, and Rosewill introduces an inexpensive version in the RK-9000. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of competitors like Das Keyboard, but...

By cnet on October 25, 2010

Rosewill’s refresh of the RK-9000 comes at a time where it is cool to be mechanical. The lineup is currently listed on Newegg for different price points depending on which type of switch is being used. Current listed prices (Feb 13th, 2012) at Newegg...

By PCPer on February 14, 2012

I know there are a lot of users out there that honestly just don't care that much about how their computing experience goes. My dad couldn't care less, as long as the mouse is reasonably responsive and he gets a recognizable picture on the screen. He's...

By AnandTech on January 26, 2012

Highly Recommended. Stuff That is Always at the End. Very special thanks to Chinny at Rosewill and to Hilbert Hagedoorn for his tireless efforts! Extra special thanks to Jason O'Connell and Melodie Myers for their recording expertise. Beer is OK?...

By Guru of 3D on October 06, 2011