/mkg/ Mechanical Keyboard General

Whats the best keyboard for $60-$80?

>>51464804

Rumor has it, a Chinese keyboard with hotswappable switches will show up on massdrop soon for somewhere around $30-60.

I'd wait for it if this is gonna be your first keyboard. That way you don't find out after a a few weeks of usage that you hate the switches you bought.

>>51464748
>Switch Guide: Switches are subjective. Try a switch tester. Ignore all "switch guides".
Here's a real switch guide
>I prefer linears
Get Gaterons
>I prefer clicky
Get buckling springs
>I prefer tactile
Get Topre

>>51464874
>linears
Zealios/Gaterons
>clicky
Alps, buckling springs
>tactile
Topre, jailhouse blues if you don't want click

>>51464874
>>51464955
>>51464748

>4 total posts in the thread
>3 different views on what switches are for what

Though to be fair, these are actual good descriptions compared to most guides that are like ARE YOU A 1337 GAMER? GET REDS!

Anyone like Royal Kludge? Thinking of picking this one up.

http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Kludge-Backlit/dp/B013YICD6S/ref=sr_1_69?ie=UTF8&qid=1448172808&sr=8-69&keywords=mechanical+keyboard+blue+switch

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Anyone here got the WASD V2?

What's it like? looking to get it maybe? hows the key roll over? Can someone with it Do the whole THE LAZY DOG JUMPS... test.

>>51465578
WASD has shitty keycaps bruh

they ain't worth the money

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>>51464748
Where can I buy an ergodox? There was a Massdrop a couple months ago, with a super high-tech one, LCD displays and all. But I missed it because I was too poor.

Is it coming back anytime soon?

Also I'm interested in the Preonic from OLKB (pic related). Does anyone know when we'll be able to buy it? I've always found the Planck too small, this seems like a perfect compromise.

>>51467004

The Ergodox Infinity (screen) SHOULD be getting another drop as soon as they finish sending out the current one (they have been syaing that for awhile though).

The old ergodox (no screen) must also be assembled. But you can order one assembled for around $225 from Falbatech. You can also order the parts for around $150 from someplace like mechanicalkeyboards.com (or falbatech actually, probably easier to order from falbatech cause you can order it all from one site and they will do a partial or even full assembly for you. Obly issue is they are slow because it is two guys running a site for fun. Estinated 2-3 weeks from order to ship) and do it yourself.

What mechanical keyboards have good Linux compatibility?

Would I be fine if I got one that didn't have a million LEDs and gaymer shit?

>>51467030
>falbatech
Thanks man, this site looks great! If there's no new drop coming anytime soon, I'll get my parts from there.

http://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129002

I used to have this keyboard, really liked it. However, I want one that has lights. Anyone know of something that is close to this but with lights?

>>51467155
So basically the QuickFire Rapid-i?

Can i get something for ~€80 in europe? Possibly backlit, fullsize and with cherry mx (brown, black or red). Should i look into €100 keyboards?

>>51467069
Pretty much almost all of them. The only things that don't work out of the box are the 00 and = numpad keys AFAIK. Even then, you can bind them using software.

I just cleaned my mech for the first time ever, it was a fun experience but i fucked up the paint on some of my cheap key caps in the process.

But holy shit the amount of cat fur and sand that was under there man, it was inane. Now it feels brand new, cherry switches really are quality

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>>51464804
Cherry G80-3000 is in that price range. (It has to be G80, G81/G82 is rubber dome)

Has anyone ever ordered from GON? Experiences? I'm considering getting his TKL case.

>http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housings-and-related-parts/82-acrylic-housing-for-nerd-tkl.html

>>51465578
Get the barebones and provide your own keycaps. The board itself is fine, but WASD's stock caps are notoriously flimsy.

>>51467809

Site looks overpriced as fuck.

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>>51468001
If you know somewhere else to get an acrylic TKL case in custom colors for cheaper, please point me there.

>>51467560
>them humongous bezels

at this point you should just get a unicomp or model m

>>51464840
>Rumor has it
Where can I read more of this rumor? I've been curious about the flaretech switches ever since I first heard of them.

Hoping to buy a good keyboard. Is it really worth it to buy a mechanical keyboard? Would buying one make me not use normal keyboards anymore?

>>51468409
yes. yes.

>>51468278

This is not the flaretech switches. This is a company producing boards that can hotswap normal cherry and gateron switches.

Reddit.

Someone imported one, tried to organize a group buy. And then massdrop expressed interest.

I just ordered a custom board, so I lost interest in the thread.

>>51468559
>This is a company producing boards that can hotswap normal cherry and gateron switches

Now that's really sweet.

This thing here perhaps?
http://world.tmall.com/item/44379383954.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.zLvNHu&skuId=81671566993

I recently bought my first unicomb to check out buckling springs.

I really want an SSK now

>>51468760

No, this one:
>http://imgur.com/a/jYjz9

>>51469034
>Weight and size of keycaps, price and whatnot
>no indication of where it can be purchased

god I hate people like this.

At least it seems to be the same company that I'm looking at.

>>51469378

The thread said it.

Baobao.

But it should be on massdrop if the deal goes through.

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I love my cheesy rgb gayman keyboard senpaitachi

Is a CM Storm QuickFire TK worth $50? I'd prefer reds but I'll settle for browns for a good deal.

Coming from old alps switches

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>>51469378
You can find order it here or using a taobao proxy.

http://world.tmall.com/item/524142355125.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.p11cYE&sku_properties=5919063:6536025

What I'm most interested is whether the hotswappable housing is capable of utilizing other cherry clones so I won't be SOL if the stock knockoff switches die

>>51470573
Judging by those pictures, I'd be inclined to believe that you can swap it with any cherry mx clone. Though you'll need translucent housing to make the backlight work.

Going to order one next month. Only 40 bucks, damn son.

>>51470013

Yes.

>>51468065
Winkeyless.

>>51470573
Is this board using SMD leds?

>>51471406
Yeah, you can see it in the red circle.

>>51471463
So you will actually need cherry rgb or this knock off switches, right? Regular cherry, gateron, kailh, outemu, etc dont have the little cut on the bottom housing to fit the SMD.

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Just looking into getting a mechanical keyboard. Settled between Cherry MX Red or Brown switches. (Why don't you guys at least outline the differences between the switches in a switch guide...?) I'm sure it's up to personal preference at the end of the day, but have you all tried the brown for gaming? Was it too annoying?

Is this a waste of money? http://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Keycap-Cherry-Sampler/dp/B00E71W4O8/ (There's one with more switches for double the cost, but I'm confident I only want to compare red and brown.)

>>51471500
Also, how is this switch getting backlit? It has a white housing, shouldnt it block the light from the led?

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>>51471509
you sound really fucking annoying for starters

but here's a better switch guide

>>51471500
>Regular cherry, gateron, kailh, outemu, etc dont have the little cut on the bottom housing to fit the SMD.
Hrm, that's a good point. I don't know.

>>51471516
I thought the bottom was translucent.

>>51471509
>Why don't you guys at least outline the differences between the switches in a switch guide
Because the guides tend to fall into the trap of "REDS ARE FOR GAMING, BLUES ARE FOR TYPING, BROWNS ARE BALANCED".

what are some good numpads to go with my poker 3?

>>51471584
http://www.geekkeys.com/leopold-fc210tp-21-key-numpad-grey/

>>51471509
Yes, keycap samplers are a waste of money most of the time because the only way you can have a more precise feel of the switches is to try them out on a keyboard yourself

Also, avoid browns and blues because they are soft and mushy with unsatisfying tactility and clickiness compared to their heavier counterparts (clears and greens respectively)

>>51471584
Frankly, there are a dearth of good numpads. They tend to have one or more significant faults, like:

- Nonstandard layout
- Wrong scancodes
- Expensive compared to actual keyboards

If you don't care about the scancodes being sent, >>51471598 is a good option.

>>51471568
Why thank you! Yeah, I've found guides elsewhere and that's how I settled on Red or Brown. Just seems silly that the OP just says it's subjective and doesn't talk about them being tactile or not or anything like that but >>51471578 makes sense.

>>51471613
Noted. Why do you prefer the heavier switches?

>>51471647
I heard the NPKC numpad and the GoldTouch numpads have the correct scancodes

I have the GoldTouch one myself and it's proven to be pretty nifty, if not pricey. Gonna change out the brown switches to blacks

>>51471713
Nevermind, you said why I'm just an idiot

>>51471713
Heavier tactile or clicky switches have a more precise bump/click to them compared to their softer versions

>>51471713
why would you want browns or reds tho?
even blacks instead of reds, or clears instead of browns would make more sense to me.
>muh satisfaction

>>51471786
Lower actuating force seems better to me. Seems as though theoretically they could allow for more faster typing than their counterparts.

>>51471598
>>51471647
ty lads

>>51471732
>NPKC numpad
It's not a full case - the PCB is fully exposed on the bottom. Really, it's a switch tester - it comes with a variety of switches.

>GoldTouch numpad
It's got that stupid double-zero thing. If you like that, more power to you.

>>51471814
it's all preference, but it could cause more mistakes too for sure. i have a board with reds, and i am pressing the wrong key more often, i think. i could just be a retard though, that's most likely it :^)))

>>51471815
np

>>51471860
Hm, noted. I don't think my finger will accidentally slip and press the wrong key, I think if I'm pressing the wrong key it's because I'm unaware of where my fingers are and they're just over the wrong one. I just wish I could test out a keyboard with different switches for a few days, or at least a couple hours just to find out what I like.

>>51471850
You can buy the NPKC switch tester in parts to assemble for relatively cheap from taobao you know?

The exposed PCB thing is for the default switch tester. Someone on taobao made custom clear acrylic cases for the PCB

>>51471915
i would still recommend getting a switch tester not sure why the other anon said not to get one, it should give you a pretty good idea of what typing with them will feel like, and they're pretty cheap. some keyboard manufacturer's will give you the price you spent on the switch tester off of the keyboard if you buy from them, not sure about WASD tho.

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-6-key-cherry-mx-switch-tester.html

>>51471936
It didn't seem like it was really any cheaper over getting one of their programmable knockoffs, like the mpad.

My first keyboard had browns.

My second keyboard has clears, which I consider the best switch.

I think if I were to go back in time and wouldn't have the choice of clears, I would tell myself to get reds or blacks. Browns literally feel like reds with some dirt stuck in the middle.

>>51472678
You sound like someone who would enjoy 55g Topre. Some consider it to be the ultimate in tactile switches with a nice bit of resistance similar to clears.

>>51464748
First time posting in /mkg/

What do you guys think of DasKeyboard?

I'm looking to get a professional (not gaming) keyboard for my battlestation. What options are good? I was looking at the Model S Ultimate, but open to any suggestions.

>>51473041
>What do you guys think of DasKeyboard?
Expensive for what it is.

Get a quickfire rapid and replace the caps.

>>51473041
I would have a look at the Code Keyboard on Massdrop. It's backlit, but you can turn them off and it looks nice and clean that way. It also has good switch options.

>>51473127
Looks decent. I guess one thing I liked about the DK were the usb ports and the media controls. Perhaps that's asking too much.

Is the major criticism of DS the price point? Is there any sort of notorious issue with quality or other little things. I remember back in the day I would make keys shiny pretty quickly (maybe oily fingers), which irked me. Are there some new boards that don't have this fault?

>>51473376
>usb ports
Buy a hub if you're running out of ports.

>the media controls
Bind your unused keys with AHK. The Das uses shit switches for the dedicated media keys, anyway. Plus, the Model S isn't the one with media buttons.

>Is the major criticism of DS the price point?
Yeah, it doesn't really offer anything that you couldn't get with a cheaper, better board.

>Is there any sort of notorious issue with quality or other little things.
They moved to a worse OEM and use cheaper switches in some of their boards, but retained their high price point.

>Are there some new boards that don't have this fault?
It's pretty inherent with ABS caps, which most boards come stock with. If you like blank caps, you can easily pick up an aftermarket PBT set.

>>51473479
or he could just get the DS lol

"don't buy this keyboard with the stuff on it you want, buy a different keyboard and buy more things that the keyboard you want already has"

>>51473479
Fair point. So you'd consider the Quickfire Rapid the best contender for a professional mechanical keyboard?

>>51473349
I'll check this out, too.

>>51473526
He gave fair criticism. I'm just very new to the options, so I'm clearly kinda lost.

>>51473570
>So you'd consider the Quickfire Rapid the best contender for a professional mechanical keyboard?
It all depends on what you mean by "professional". I suggest the QFR because it is the go-to entry-level keyboard, as it is cheap and well-made. Really, the only dumb thing about it would be the terrible font, but that's what aftermarket caps are for.

The Code is also a good option.

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>His keyboard doesn't even have room for a heatsink

>>51473654
>his keyboard needs a heatsink

>>51473613
By professional I mean sleek looking, discreet, media functions (for home use in that case), no flashy gaming stuff.

>>51473005
Cheers, I've been thinking of getting a topre once I go holidays to Japan.

Maybe I'll give the royal kludge a try to get a feel for gourmet rubber domes.

>>51473708
I wouldn't consider dedicated media buttons to be professional, but that's just me.

Stuff with minimal branding is always good, like my NovaTouch. You could always go for a more classic look and get a Unicomp or Realforce.

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anyone else pick up a unicomp during the last drop? mine arrived yesterday

where can i get board with gateron reds or blacks

Are ergonomic keyboards just memes?

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got it for $7, did i do good?

>>51474013
no

>>51474092
yes

>>51473995
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=soldering+iron

>>51473856
how's the build quality?

I was considering one for ages but I've heard their molds have been going to shit over the past few years. I've built my dream keyboard anyways now one. I dont need such soft, loud switches anymore so I can't see myself getting one now.

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>>51473654
>his keyboard doesn't fill up all the empty space with more keys
If only it didn't have cherry brown switches, way too fucking soft. At least it was free and the keycaps are nice.

Anything to keep in mind if I'm going to buy a Corsair K70 keyboard that's on a sale currently?

From what I've read they seem like solid keyboards for their price.

>>51474746
They look like ass and you'll get laughed at in this thread.

>>51474605
What do those buttons actually send?

>>51474746
>From what I've read they seem like solid keyboards for their price.
you read wrong. they're a very decent at best, entry level keyboard for a premium price. also this >>51474789

Should I get the filco m2 ninja on sale on ncixus for under 100?

>>51474932
Where does one look for a keyboard that has:
>MX Blue
>Backlight
>Wrist-rest
>Standard layout
>Full N key rollover (USB or PS/2 doesn't matter)

Nice bonuses that are not necessary:
USB-hub
Mic/Headphone jack

>>51475031
do you want fullsize or tkl?

>>51474931
a mix of numbers or function keys with modifiers
no sequential order unfortunately. It actually has an internal usb hub (with no external ports) so I was thinking of dewiring those switches add back in with a teensy and give them some useful functionality but the keyboard just wasn't a good fit for me, so I can't see myself wasting any time on it.

>>51475051
>Standard layout

I want a numpad and all other keys that are to be expected on your average keyboard.

>>51475031
>wrist-rest
why just buy a separate one all the attached ones are shit plastic

>>51475124
I've been using 2 different keyboards with their own wrist rests the last 6 years and I think they work great. I also like the fact that they attach directly to the keyboard rather than being a seperate part that can move around on it's own.

>>51475160
get the corsair gaymen keyboard when it on sale or the razer gaymen keyboard they had a 50% off entire store sale last black friday

>>51475160
Get a cherry mx board 6.0

>>51475354
I find it hard to justify when it costs approx twice as much as the K70 where I live. I mean I guess it will have better build quality than a K70 but I'm not really gonna use my keyboard as a sledge.

Also, it's rather ugly in my opinion.

>>51475417
ur mums ugly u kek

>>51475417
Yeah, the cherry mx board is horribly overpriced.

Detects keystrokes really fast though.

>>51474476
the plastic feels a little flimsy in certain spots, but overall very nice to type on

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>>51475031
if you want the keyboard then get it, but don't ask questions you dont want to know the awnser to. :^) i have a K65 which i no longer use, but did for about 7 months. and it's exactly how i described it.
>they're a very decent at best, entry level keyboard for a premium price

>>51475897
Well the thing is that I don't live in the US so I don't exactly have a huge selection to pick from to start with and the keyboards are more expensive than in the US. Finding models that has all of the features I mentioned isn't that easy.

>>51475930
if you don't have any other options then i'd say it's not a bad pick at all. i still like mine alright.

>>51464840
What size of keyboard is expected? I've been wanting to pick up a 60% but didn't want to spend ~$80 or cheaper for a complete shit one. Hot swappable switches sounds amazing, that thing could last me a lifetime.

>>51473708
I chose a wasd blank wth a keycap set of my choice. No markings other than the letters on the keys and you can get media buttons (although at the expense of the menu-button, which bothers me a bit, since i didn't check this beforehand). At home I have a CMStorm Trigger (all dem functions, plus macro keys and an extra USB port for the mouse), I gave it new keycaps though, as I didn't like the font either. Looks nice now, as the rest of the keyboard is pretty sleek, apart from the font on the default keycaps.

>>51476025
Read the thread, there's one that's TKL, and it's around $40 from taobao

>>51471509
>why don't you at least outline the switches

Because it biases people.

Our threads are full of people who have a hatred for browns because the switch gude commonly posted makes them sound like the ultimate in tactile feedback.

They end up buying it as a first keyboard without ever trying them. Then they absolutely hate it because they are really nothing more then a mushy mess with a small bump to peopl.e

>>51467155
quickfire rapid-i or wasd code

>>51475031
>Standard layout

K70 does not have standard layout

>>51477222
What makes the K70 not have a standard layout?

Legit curious.

>>51471814
trust me, clears aren't that stiff. I have a wasd code with clears, and they're perfect, not to stiff, not too light

>>51471814

Holy shit.

Buy a switch tester.

You have no fucking idea what you are talking about.

>>51477237
non standard bottom row

>>51473376

A Filco board has all those and isn't shit quality.

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>>51477237
>>51477262
>pic related

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>>51477262
>>51477300
This.

>>51476025

TKL I believe.

Can order from taobao now if you can figure it out.

Otherwise wait for massdrop.

>>51477204
I guess I should head down to fry's to try them out.

>>51474476
>>51473856
Didn't get the massdrop version but I got an ultra classic direct from them almost a month ago. It's excellent. Very loud, and this is from someone who doesn't think greens are "that" loud. I have to turn up the volume on my speakers when typing. It's a large heavy keyboard. It's excellent. I love it. Though I've been switching back to my clears and greens cause I'm getting up the morning really early and don't want to wake the roommate.

TLDR get a unicomp. Nice tactile typing response. It feels great. Types great. I love it.

>>51477319
The genius who's responsible for this should have at least gotten the black caps.

>>51473705
>his keyboard hasn't been overclocked

>>51471713
why thank you........... wow

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20 bucks

>>51479383
is it better to get the classic or ultra classic?

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>>51477237

Is the Rosewill RK-6000 decent? It’s only $35

>>51481167
Reviews are unfavourable.

What's the most sleek, minimalist mechanical keyboad available on the market?

>>51481977
What format?

>>51481987
Tenkey, but tkl is also an option. I'm looking for something to fit my home office, that will sometimes be seen and used by outsiders.

>>51482010
>Tenkey
Just saying "tenkey" means you want a standalone numpad, but I can infer that you mean fullsize.

Get a KUL, if you can find stock.

>>51482058
Yeah, sorry, full size, but I'd also take compact recommendations, certainly.

>>51482099
>DAS
>WASD V2
>Ducky Shine 3/4/5
>Ducky Zero
>HHKB Pro 2

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>>51481977
>minimalist
But seriously I don't know what you mean by this? like size? i feel like people say any keyboard with blank keycaps is now "minimal"

are there any alternatives to cherry mx clear switches without the fucking spring ping?

help me out senpai, which switch is the least straining for an all day typing?

I have carpal tunnel so the less is strains the forearms, the better.

Not sure if browns or reds (lower actuation force) are better here.

I can only get here quickfire rapid brown/red or storm brown.

I have a thinkpad t420 if somebody could make a force comparison.

>>51482502
None of the switches are really comparable to the old thinkpad keyboards since their travel is so much further. Even the fairly light switches like blues require a fair bit more force to actuate than the thinkpad

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any chance of another drop coming for the tex yoda?

>>51482474
Zealios :^)

>>51482502
Go with a low-profile chiclet keyboard or MS natural 400 and reposition your elbows to be more ergonomic.
Or you can disregard my advice and go for a ricer cramped 60% with black switches and a $60 hardwood wrist rest because you ain't no pussy nigga.

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>>51482534
The total travel distance may be bigger, but the actuation distance is not.

He just has to learn how to type properly, withou bottoming out.

>>51482502
Get browns and, as I said, learn how to type without bottoming out. Reds are lighter, but as they have no tactile bump, its very hard to feel if you have already passed the actuation point or not.

If you want a really light switch with a tactile bump, get Noppoo EC108-Pro 35G. I have a 45g one and holy shit, this thing is light. I cant even think how the 35g would be.
There are also topre 30/35g, but I think they are harder to find.

>>51482251
I mean stuff without GAYMEN logos and weird backlights all over it.

I don't even mind backlights, but the colors can be annoying.

Black keyboard without fancy accents, I suppose.

>>51482170
Thanks. I'll check some of those out. I assume the DAS is a Das Keyboard?

>>51482828
>without bottoming out
>properly

Sure bud.

>>51482828
>very hard to feel the actuation point
>implying you muscle memory doesn't exist
>implying your hamhands won't just bottom it out anyway

>>51471786

I feel like the only people the recommend blacks are people that have never used them:

I would shoot myself in the face if I had to use black all day.

>>51475031

Closest you'll find is the Azio MGK with Kailh blues.

>>51483657
maybe you should consider doing that anyway

>>51483706

Maybe you should actually try having first hand knowledge of a product first, before you comment or make a recommendation; instead of just shitposting about it and feigning expertise in the subject matter being discussed?

>>51483741
#roasted

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>>51483741

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>Washing keycaps in sink
>See this
What the fuck
I'm not in 'straya, why am I finding animals in my sink?

>>51483911
You have been visited by the keyboard fairy that lived in your keycaps. Now make a wish and all your computer peripheral dreams will come true, anon.

>>51470573
How would someone DIY connectors like the ones between the switches and PCB? I considered using normal pin sleeve things (not sure the name of them) but the pins on the switches aren't long enough.

>>51484839

If you poke around reddit someone tried doing it.

Sounded like a pain in the ass to be honest.

>>51482547
>tex yoda
dam that shit looks sexy af

Massdrop is having a giant sale right now is the das keyboard with clears worth $150?

>>51485375
So I noticed. I'd imagine the only reason to get them is for the dedicated media keys and volume knob. Otherwise I'd get a Code.

serious question,
why do so many of you people who really care about cool things like this still use fucking retard baka qwerty?

>>51485425
Because I'm used to qwerty and I need to type a bunch of shit everyday so its hard to just change

>>51485425

I am forced to use keyboards that aren't my own almost daily.

I don't want to muddle it up with an alternate layout for a insignificant increase in speed.

>>51485492
You might actully go pretty fast like +20wpm

>>51485492
>>51485526
It's not about speed.
It's not even about hand health/RSI/comfort.
It's about fucking logic and reason.
I use Dvorak because I appreciate the thought that went into it.

Don't even get me started on staggered rows...

>>51485567

There is logic behind qwerty, it is just outdated.

No reason to fix what isn't broken. Full worlwide conversion would cause more problems then it would fix.

>>51485596
Is this like the US and the imperial system?

>>51485425
>why do so many of you people who really care about cool things like this still use fucking retard baka qwerty?

Because only an autistic dipshit would go to the effort of forcing himself to learn a new keyboard layout, completely unlike every keyboard he'll ever see on another person's computer, a phone, a kiosk, etc.

I've been typing Dvorak since about 2002. I made the change in an effort to deal with the intense tendinitis that was killing me.

Switching to a decent mechanical keyboard, particularly the Kinesis Classic, did a million times more for me than Dvorak ever did.

I still type Dvorak. I can get pretty fast, into the 110 - 115 WPM range, but I'll never be as fast as I was on QWERTY. Also, I can switch between touch typing both layouts within a couple of seconds, but I can't tell you where any of the letters are, it's just muscle memory.

>>51485567
>I use Dvorak because I appreciate the thought that went into it.

This is your brain on autism.

>>51485425
Because if I started learning Colemak and used it at work, people would think I'm autistic. Not that I'm not.

>>51482832
>I don't even mind backlights, but the colors can be annoying.
>Black keyboard without fancy accents, I suppose.

Get a Ducky Shine 4 and turn the backlight off when you don't need it.

Looks sexy as fuck if you slap some vortex doubleshot translucent pbt+pom caps on it too

>>51464748
They don't look especially ergonomic desu.

CM rapid-i, or CM Novatouch?

LOGITECH K280e, Is this shit good for 10 bucks?

>>51487398
No.

>>51486880
Dead leds vs gourmet rubber dome. Cant you choose anything else?

>>51487605
What about Logitech K120?

>>51487605
im after a brown switch tenkeyless. any others?

>>51487690
You don't want browns.

>>51488025
why? give me more info here

>>51488050
They seem like the ultimate middle-ground switch, but they're too light and not really good at anything.

>>51488050
Browns are babbys first switch and considered shitty unless you ask /r/gaming. If you want god-tier tactile switch get clears.

>>51488091
>>51488139
i just want something good for a lot of fast typing, that is also tenkeyless

>>51488254

Greens.

>>51488544
recommendation of brand/model?

>>51464955
jailhouse blues are so much fucking effort why would you bother

My keyboard sounds and feel so incredibly crisp, I just want to keep typing on this thing all day.

>>51464748
So my Corsair K70 (yes i did buy it) died on me and yes it's just after 2 years, therefore i need a new keyboard.

I already looked into it and i want one of the following:
CM Storm Quickfire TKL 100€
Ducky Shine 3 Slim 140€
Das Keyboard 4C 150€

But honestly i don't really think that the extra 40-50€ are worth it. The Ducky is tempting, but as i said, i don't see the point.

Has anyone experience with these keyboards and can tell me if the +40€ for the Ducky are worth the money?

>>51487615
anyone

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What do you think about this design? Should I order it like this?

WASD v2 keyboard.

>>51489786
The duckies are fine choices if you want fancy backlighting. Though I'd get a Shine 4 over a Shine 3

>>51487615
It's just a rubber dome keyboard. Nothing special about it.

Which clear tkl should I get?
DAS
CODE
KUL
They are all around $150

>>51490776
>CODE
>KUL
Either of these two, preferably the KUL

>>51490750
Problem is that i want a TKL keyboard. I haven't found an EU TKL version of the Shine 4, yet.

>>51490948
>shit enterkey

>>51490948
>TKL version of the Shine 4
Doesn't exist.

Also, unless you use special keys and modifiers all the time and know their position on the layout which you are accustomed to, get ANSI. It'll give you a far larger choice of aftermarket keycap sets.

>>51490948
Get a zero

>>51491113
zero is shit it has shit build and a fixed cable

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>>51464748
based kinesis

>>51490683
I'm not sure I dig the black media keys. Maybe re-use the red from ESC on the arrows?

>>51491113
Zero is one of the more strudy built boards
>fixed cable
When have you ever needed a detachable cable?
Travel?
Oh you'll still need your cable.

>>51491408
kinesis is pretty great, but I can't understand why they still use the shit rubbery top row keys

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>>51470792
different anon, but will winkeyless' cases work with any TKL/filco-like board? I have a CODE.

>>51491931
I don't worry about it too much.
capslock can be my escape.

>>51491963
the switches and/or debouncing are so shit that I can barely make myself alt-f4 for fear of nuking extra windows.

but yeah, I have Esc mapped to Tab and Tab mapped to Caps Lock, so it's not a continuous issue.

>>51492028
Ah. I use cmd + w and cmd + q (osx and linux)

>>51492177
I know there are various alternatives and workarounds, but my point stands that the f-keys on the Advantage are close to worthless.

a bigger issue than the alt-f4 is accidentally double-stepping in a debugger actually, and it just gets annoying having to remap things around.

>>51464748
Hey /mkg/!
I recently got a broken Poker II from a friend.
The USB connector is shot, and I've already ordered a replacement and everything.
The point is, he doesn't have the original keycaps anymore so I'm completely without keycaps.
What are some cheap, yet decent keycaps I can get? I've been looking around and I can't find any I like under $40, and I'm kind of broke.

>>51493050
Pick something up on Massdrop if you don't mind waiting a bit. I think there are some nice tai hao caps dropping.

>>51473856
four of those left on massdrop if anyone is interested

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What are your thoughts on cherry profile keycaps?

Might be interested in buying this set from [CTRL]ALT

>>51464804
The Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid in MX Blue, Brown, or Red seems to be a solid choice, and they seem to float around the $80 mark.

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>>51493765
Best profile. ABS is shit tho.

>>51481167

As long as it is a new one, with the redesigned connector, you'll be fine.

The earliest one had issues with the usb port.

>>51488773
Order a pcb out of korea and assemble yourself.

>>51491932
No.

>>51493765
I can't really tell the difference between cherry and OEM profile, to be quite honest. Not in any way that matters.