Pok3r is great other than no media buttons. I had two Poker2s. Got a 3 and ended up buying a second 3 because I like how solid it feels. It's really sturdy and since it's so heavy it doesn't slide around. The only downside is that there aren't media buttons but that's coming in a firmware update supposedly.
As for clears.. idk. I thought I'd like them because I like browns a lot but they're way too stiff for me. Ended up feeling a lot of fatigue. I do enjoy typing on them but I can't type for too long because it gets tiring. Hard to bottom out at least.
Am I the only using IBM Model M?
Do you play games on it?
Is this a mechanical keyboard? If so, it is the greatest keyboard I've ever owned.
I doubt it, but it really is one of the best keyboards that I've used.
Hi guys. I'm about to start grad school for computer science, so I'll be doing a LOT of typing -- are there any other programmers who might be able to recommend a great mechanical keyboard for tons of typing? I'm not concerned about gaming functionality; I usually use a gamepad with my PC.
I saw the recommendation for Cherry MX Blue in the OP, but the linked keyboard is sold-out and the post is three years old anyway.
Thanks!
I'm surprised that keyboards like the Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) isn't in the list, considering how much praise it gets, but there's a post that recommand it just below. Should I want a staggered 60%, I'd really consider it, it's a nice keyboard.
There's also a complete lack of ergonomic keyboards, as far as I can tell? (anything from Maltron to Ergodox, µTron, Truly ergonomic, Kinesis...)
So most mechanical keyboards just work with regular USB cables right?
I ask because if I ever get one I need it to probably have a 16ft cable. Right now I'm working with a 9ft cable and even that doesn't give me a lot of slack. I'm basically talking couch gaming distances here. I'm still disappointed I haven't really heard of a wireless one yet.
I guess what I really need is that new Corsair lapboard coming out. That has a splitter built-in right?
Yup, I have a supply of several of them stashed around.
Didn't even think to check if GAF had a Mechanical Keyboard thread. I have a collection of about 8 Mechs. Right now I'm at work typing on one of my favorites. It's a Leading Edge DC-2214, which has blue alps switches.
I just got a Steelseries G6 CherryMX Reds for at home and it's awesome so far. Also found a great deal on a Das Keyboard Model S Profesional with Cherry MX Blues that I'll use for work, which should arrive today. Man, the difference between these and typical rubber dome keyboards is huge.
Nice catch! Those are pretty rare, how did you get yours?
Leopold FC660C
Hey, I didn't know there was a thread for mech' keyboards here too.
This beauty arrived this morning :
My first mech' keyboard :
More shots here : http://imgur.com/a/xJrfv
How do you guys clean your keyboards? I have an electric duster that I just to blow some of the loose crap off but what do you guys use to clean the keys?
I fully understand (and feel the same). But I think that when you list good keyboards, the price shouldn't be a reason to let a good one out. Each person can feel different about the price.If only they weren't so absurdly overpriced and actually available in Europe I would get one. I can't use non 60%s anymore and I want to give Topre another try but fuck importing a keyboard for 300€+.
anyone have suggestions for wireless mechanical full keyboards
all the ones i've searched and seen seem plain and overpriced
I basically want your Leopold FC660C. . I'm new to this. Where do I buy keycaps, or did it come prepared like that (beige keys and black keyboard)?Hey, I didn't know there was a thread for mech' keyboards here too.
This beauty arrived this morning :
My first mech' keyboard :
More shots here : http://imgur.com/a/xJrfv
'Overpriced' is subjective, as it 'plain', so I can't help you. What price range are you looking for and what does 'plain' mean to you? Also wireless mechs are more difficult to find because they mostly seem a niche item these days among enthusiasts who prefer wired connections. That goes doubly so for full style keyboards that are wireless. My wireless mech for the living room is both pricey and not full.
I basically want your Leopold FC660C. . I'm new to this. Where do I buy keycaps, or did it come prepared like that (beige keys and black keyboard)?
What type of keyboards are generally used on laptops? I love the one in my DV8T. It's quick, doesn't require much force, and comfortable for extended durations.
Figured this would be the thread to ask, has anyone ever used the CM Storm QuickFire XT (Brown)?
I want a mechanical, but I don't want to spend too much. I like the minimal style and the fact that it isn't too flashy.
plain as in, i would like at least some media keys: vol +/-, forward/back, play and again, full number pad
i guess you thought plain as in design/style, i worded it bad
and, hoping for ~150 or less, but seem impossible
What type of keyboards are generally used on laptops?
Figured this would be the thread to ask, has anyone ever used the CM Storm QuickFire XT (Brown)?
Then before you know it you've dropped $70 on the Granite keyset massdrop[...]
Is this a mechanical keyboard? If so, it is the greatest keyboard I've ever owned.
I've spent about $500 on keysets alone in these last 2 weeks. No ragrets.
I answered to your PM.I basically want your Leopold FC660C. . I'm new to this. Where do I buy keycaps, or did it come prepared like that (beige keys and black keyboard)?
Also this.
Any SA/DSA keyset ? I'm waiting for a good one in PBT.I've spent about $500 on keysets alone in these last 2 weeks. No ragrets.
You see Jukebox on Massdrop? What'd you think? It's certainly unique, and I kind of like it, but I feel like it won't actually look good on a keyboard.
Any SA/DSA keyset ? I'm waiting for a good one in PBT.
What do you guys think of the Razer Black Widow?
In the near future I warnt to buy a mechanical keyboard. Most of the time I play shooters like Battlefield.
Yeah, DoubleShot PBT is still too complex for Signature Plastic at the moment.Currently I know of the following three group buys for SA/DSA sets:
Jukebox - SA profile (image)
Galaxy Class - DSA profile (image)
Modern-Selectric - SA profile (image)
Of these three I believe only Galaxy Class is PBT. Jukebox is ABS, and I don't know about Modern Selectric but it's doubleshot so probably not PBT. I also included links to the images in case you don't have a massdrop account yet.
What do you guys think of the Razer Black Widow?
In the near future I warnt to buy a mechanical keyboard. Most of the time I play shooters like Battlefield.
It isn't worth the price IMO. Razer uses kailh switches which are cherry MX clones. I've read a lot of reports of inconsistent actuation forces, sticky switches, etc. on top of Razer overpricing for their brand name. Kailh seems to just have bad QA in general so I'd personally avoid it especially at that price point.
Can you recommend me a keyboard for gaming?