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Something to note with this. When I first reviewed this, it cost around 50 dollars. That made this a good introductory keyboard type. Currently this is at 100 dollars, which means that you it would be more run-of-the-mill as far as keyboards are concerned. Keep the pricing point in mind when considering the keyboard. The Omen is the 17th mechanical keyboard I have tried out, and I like the look and feel to it. This has been tested for 10 days currently, and it is still going through testing. I wanted to give some initial impressions, and I will update them if need be. I will also add a video on this eventually. It will be added to Youtube since this system currently compresses videos with any length down to about 240P or less, which does not give you a good idea of what it is. Truth be told, I was initially interested in the name of the device, the Omen, because it sounded almost horror-themed, and I was also curious about the HP name association. At one time, that would have been currency on its own, but these days, well... An interesting thing with the design here is that the name is not very prominent, and that initially gave me pause. The reason I note that is because there are a lot of substandard keyboards out there and they are basically interchangeable, with the nameplate basically changing. That was not the case here, but I note that because a model like that will have key issues and will have key rubbing over time. That is a big reason to make sure you research the brand and check reviewers you feel you can trust on that. So, why a mechanical keyboard? A simple answer is for better response and timing. This is boiling the subject down considerably, but your basic keyboard uses springs to relay commands. You see "gaming models" using better springs with that, but the problem with a spring is that it has a small response delay. Additionally, you can have issues with button hits you do not want, or multiple buttons might respond at varied durations. A mechanical keyboard uses switches, and the switches respond VERY fast. You can tell the difference with gaming, but you can also tell it when using specific types of programs. I like them for photograph work and for specific program types, and since you grow accustomed to the response, for a lot of basic uses. Someone noted the noise to this, and it does have a clacking sound. This is what you should have with blue mechanical keys - there are a couple of designs that integrate and onboard memory design that cut down on this, but by and large this is what you should expect. Additionally, the other designs are newer and they are not perfected. These are tried and true and they work. Now, as far as design goes, this is a good layout for a mechanical keyboard. There are a few out there, and the low profile ones are the hardest for me to use, so the raised profile here helps me out. I also like the fact that it has a classic layout; the spread layout makes it harder for me to use because I am accustomed to that particular layout. That is subjective, however, and I would recommend anyone thinking of using a keyboard a lot go and try out what feels better when you situate your hands. As far as the buttons are concerned, the blues are working out well. You can do some reading on the different types of buttons, but these are solid. I like testing response to specific games like Cave Blazers, with a lot of repeat jumps and dual key motions. If they work with that type of play, then the multiple keys are responding. I also play a lot of other games; currently I am going back to older titles like Teleglitch, I play a lot of Nuclear Throne, I have around 500 hours in The Forest, and on. I do NOT play a lot of FPS, but a precursory trial of this showed some good responsiveness. If this is a specific gaming type you use, I would recommend making sure you check into a few more reviews for that, because that is not my forte. Another thing with keys is the design of the keys themselves, and I have to say that these seem like they will hold up. What I mean by that is you do not have any rubbing off or fading - I have had that with a lot of cheaper boards, and when that happens, it is VERY annoying. If it does happen, I will update. I will probably use it for a month, all told, and then coat the keys to ensure no wear, so any comment will be based on a month's total use. As far as backlighting is concerned, this is backlit in red. I think it fits the name with this, but I personally would have liked some control over that. Backlighting is nitpicking, however, and does not impede functionality or design. Adding - the lack of being able to set button functionality is not bothersome at a introductory pricing point, but this at 100 dollars is not a good thing. The cording on the keyboard is good, with it having a tight braid to it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpPOKFlU_QQ