Peripherals Mechanical Keyboards

Boards don't tend to lose too much value tbh - maybe knock off 10% or 20% if you wanted a fast sale

 

They revised the Goldtouch pads when Windows 7 was released, grab a later model or YMMV.

 

Think I may opt for a shiny new board then! Any good suggestions for a full (non giant macro sections ala Corsair K95) Brown switch board? Was looking at the current Ducky boards, but they use these weird feet now.. And the Shine 5 RGB looks great, but it has the same casing!

 

My Rapid-i has lost it's first LED. Looks like this is a common fault with them.

Debating whether to RMA or just crack it open and replace the damned thing to avoid buggeration. I know it'll kill the warranty, but I fecking hate waiting for RMAs.

[edit] stuff it, I have spare boards lying around - I'll use one of them and return the thing.

 

Is this CM skimping on component quality? Shame on them, especially on such a high-end and expensive board!

 

Filco? Pricey but awesome

 

this. I've not looked back since i got my filco with browns. it was relatively expensive but i'm quite heavy handed (clumsy) and it's more stable than anything else i've tried.

 

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-filco-majestouch-2-nkr-tactile-action-keyboard.asp

 

I've been using a tenkeyless Corsair thing with reds for a long time now. Quite like it to be fair. I still have a das keyboard pro, but haven't used it in ages as the space on the desk was key. I'd like a filco myself.

 

Oooh.. Affordable! (Well, compared to some I was debating) Only thing is that doesn't have any media keys.. (Thinking Volume +/- and Mute, dont use anything else.. But they're lifesavers at times!)


But on the other side, I could have some nice custom keycaps and the case is VERY nice.. Tempting!

 

Quick question for you experts. I've got a CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with blues and Massdrop has some ABS double-shot keycaps for a pretty reasonable price. I'm on the fence about picking up a set, just to change things up. Are the ABS keycaps compatible? They say they work with all cherry switches, but I just want to double check before I pull the trigger.

 

ABS is just the material the caps are made from - The caps will fit MX switches no problem.

I've had a couple of sets of the DS caps from Massdrop - they're fine as long as you have an ANSI layout.

 

@Spreadie, cheers for the quick response! Upon further inspection they're all sold out unless you pay extra for the boxed versions. At least for next time I'll know.

 

Seems like Geekhack won't be online for a few days...

 

Yup, that's pretty annoying.

 

Bro Caps Cosmos Sale is up!

 

I entered - has anyone heard anything yet?

 

Nope, you can check your ticket on the website. If you didn't win it will just say "Submitted"

 

Yeah - I didn't get anything I really want a Brobot for my IBM board/s...