Editing Rapoo V500

{{infobox dkeyboard
| image name   = Rapoo V500 front top.jpeg
| name         = Rapoo V500
| family       = Tenkeyless gaming
| pn           =
| fcc          = 
| branding     =
| manufacturer = [[Rapoo]]
| switch       = [[Kaihua]] yellow/black/brown/blue switch
| Switch type  = [[Linear]]
| switch mount = [[Plate mount]]
| keycaps      = [[ABS]], laser-etched
| layouts      = 87-key, [[ANSI]]
| interface    = [[USB]]
| weight       = 931 g / 2.05 lbs
| dimensions   = 351 × 142 × 37 mm<br />(13.8 × 5.6 × 1.45 inches)
| introduced   = 2014
| price        = ~ $40-70
}}

==Introduction==
'''Rapoo V500''' is an affordable [[Tenkeyless keyboard|tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard]] that is fully [[Layer|programmable]].

==Characteristics==
Among the strengths of Rapoo V500 are:
* very affordable gaming mechanical [[Tenkeyless keyboard|TKL keyboard]];
* all keys on the keyboard are [[Layer|programmable]] (every single key, combination keys and/or [[macro keys]]);
* on-board memory can save the desired configuration; and
* keyboard firmware can be updated via [http://www.rapoo.com/DownloadCenter.aspx Rapoo website]

Same as [[Rapoo KX]] or [[Rapoo V7]], Rapoo V500 comes with [[Kaihua]] yellow, blue, black or brown switches. The switches may be branded as [[Kaihua PG1511 series|PG1511]], [[Kailh]], or [[Rapoo]]{{citation needed}}. The feel and performance of [[Kaihua]] yellow switches is in between [[Kaihua]] (Kailh) Red and Black switches, but closer to [[Kaihua]] Red switches.

==Reception==
'''Rapoo V500''' ''"... is a bit of a letdown. Rapoo has eschewed the ever popular Cherry mechanical keys in favour of ‘Yellow’ switches from Kailh. Unfortunately the key action is an uncomfortable mix of shallow travel and muddy feedback"'', as  PC & Tech Authority writes<ref name="pctech" />. 

However, on the other side, the above review was written before the blue  brown and black switch variants were released and in any case it'd be a challenge to find a better gaming, fully programmable, mechanical TKL for less. In fact, Rapoo V500, as the [http://deskthority.net/review-f45/the-rapoo-v7-fully-programmable-mechanical-under-40-t1153.html V7] before it, goes beyond a typical "entry-level" mechanical keyboard while being affordable for many. 

==Specs==
{| class="wikitable"
|- 
| Dimensions: || 351 × 142 × 37 mm  / 13.8 × 5.6 × 1.45 inches
|-
| Weight:     || 931 g / 2.05 lbs 
|- 
| Available case/keycaps colors: || white/white w/blue stripe/plate; [http://www.rapoo.com/ProductShow.aspx?PID=0%2B7ZwGqZiJs%3D black/black w/orange stripe/plate]
|-
| Keycaps/legends:     || [[ABS]], laser-etched
|-
| Switch:     || [[Kaihua]] Yellow (branded as [[Kaihua PG1511 series|PG1511]], [[Kailh]], or [[Rapoo]])
|-
| Switch type: || [[Linear]] 
|-
| Polling rate (Hz): || 125, 500, 1000
|-
| Interface: || USB (DC 5V/ < 150 mA)
|-
| Cable: || Fixed (non-detachable)
|-
| Actuation force: || ~ 50 g (+/- 10 g)
|-
| Trigger: || 2 mm (+/- 0.6 mm)
|-
| Programmable: || yes, all keys
|-
|Firmware: || yes, via [http://www.rapoo.com/DownloadCenter.aspx Rapoo website]
|-
| Backlight: || no; ([https://www.massdrop.com/buy/rapoo-v500s V500'''s''' has backlight])
|-
| OS requirements: || Win XP/Vista/7/8; USB port
|-
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths=250px heights=187px>
File:Rapoo V500 front.jpeg           | Front/top view
File:Rapoo V500 back.jpeg            | Back
File:Rapoo V500 backplate.jpeg       | Back label
File:Rapoo V500 box.jpeg             | Box
File:Rapoo V500 box back.jpeg        | Box back
File:Rapoo V500 box side.jpeg        | Box side
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 1.jpeg | Keycaps, switches - yellow "Kailh"
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 2.jpeg | Keycaps, switches 2
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 3.jpeg | Keycaps, switches 3
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 4.jpeg | Keycaps, switches 4
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 5.jpeg | Keycaps, switches 5
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 6.jpeg | Keycaps, switches 6
File:Rapoo V500 caps switches 7.jpeg | Keycaps, switches 2
File:Rapoo V500 mech gaming KB.jpeg  | Mechanical gaming inscription
File:Rapoo V500 sideview.jpeg        | Top sideview
File:Rapoo V500 front top.jpeg       | Front top
</gallery>

==External links==
* APC — [http://apcmag.com/rapoo-v500-yellow-switch-keyboard.htm/ Rapoo V500 Yellow Switch Keyboard review]
* Afterpad — [https://www.afterpad.com/best-ipad-keyboards-review Review - The Best iPad Keyboards]
* YouTube — [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfyDr0whso8 Rapoo V500 Gaming Mechanical Keyboard]
* Reddit — [http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/search?q=Rapoo+V500 Rapoo V500 posts]

==References==
<references>
<ref name="pctech">PC & Tech Authority — [http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Review/400725,labs-brief-rapoo-v500.aspx Labs Brief: Rapoo V500] Dated 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2015-07-04.</ref>
</references>

[[Category:Rapoo keyboards]]
[[Category:Gamer keyboards]]
[[Category:Programmable keyboards]]
[[Category:Tenkeyless keyboards]]
[[Category:Keyboards with Kaihua switches]]
[[Category:Contemporary keyboards]]
[[Category:List of all keyboards]]