my friend have the original version of this keyboard and after use it for a few day , I fall in love with it . this be the absolutely best keyboard I have ever type on . the key strike smoothly but give enough resistance that you can be sure you hit the key . I be also a Linux user , so even after use it for only a short time , I know this be the perfect keyboard for editing in Vi -lrb- a text editor -rrb- . the two usb port on it be a real convenience to use other device . my only gripe with it , be that the usb port be NOT usb 2.0 compliant , so they will not work with power device such as a external cd-rom drive , or hard drive . other than that , the keyboard be really easy to use , and a great investment . I look forward to many year use this keyboard . note about seller user SIDE : I screw up my first seller feedback , and Amazon will not let you edit seller feedback , so I will leave it here . I give USER SIDE a 5 out of 5 rating for they fast shipping . package be estimate to arrive in October , but come about two week early . I have a issue with the usb port , but it turn out to be my own dumb error . call user SIDE customer support and they inform I that the dip switch in the keyboard be set to have the usb downstream port on by default . I mess that up . Service rep be very friendly , and very helpful . I would definitely buy from USER SIDE again when I need another happy hacking keyboard Lite 2 . I hope they never stop sell they .