Peripherals Mechanical Keyboards

Looks awesome Ivan, you're persuading me in to white on black doubleshots now.

 

Finally:
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=257428

 

Have replied

 

Here is how I managed to find out about the CC / Brobot sale before the newsletters

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41052.new#new

 

seriously, you're going to tell ALL ghers?

 

That's cool. Now to wait for the reactions.

 

If I only posted it here it would get posted over there too very quickly, unless everyone already does it? I haven't ever seen anyone discuss it but I see people allude to it regularly.

 

Anyone know if there's a full keycap set with the same design as the techkeys dice set?

 

Not yet but it will happen soon I would imagine.

 

Yeah I imagine it is only a matter of time before someone makes a groupbuy for full polycarb doubleshot sets. There were some poly full sets around last year from some Asian source in blanks.

 

pmed you about a few keys.

 

Hi guys, so my new pc doesn't have a ps/2 connector so I have been reduced to using a nasty flexible keyboard for gaming on TF2. Obviously it is rubbish and is killing my hand!

I was about to buy an MS Sidewinder X4 but are there any cheap mechanical ones for not too much more money I should consider picking up in the UK? Maybe around the £60 mark?

 

Any particular requirements for it? e.g. Full size or tenkeyless (TKL), backlighting (probably not for £60), type of switch etc. For about that money your best best would either be:

One of the CM Storm TKL range from scan - link ~£60-70 (you'll need to filter by Coolermaster)

Steelseries 6Gv2 from ASDA (full size) - link £50

One of the full size Duckys from CCL - link ~£70

Personally I'd go for the CM Storm Quickfire with Reds for that sort of money (this one)

GK

 

Get the Ducky Zero if you need the numpad, or the Quickfire Rapid if you don't. I recommend browns as a starting switch.

 

Tenkeyless would be fine as I don't use the number pad really although probably not too compact. Not bothered by backlighting either, plus I know they get expensive when you add that! Thanks for those links that is extremely helpful +rep

Thanks, I haven't even typed on a mech before. I have no idea about the switches, only that I wouldn't want them to be too loud.

Been looking through this thread a bit. Loving the Iron Man caps! I take it you could switch out caps in the future if required on any of those boards?

Thanks.

 

Just a note on the quickfire rapid that George linked, it will be a UK ISO layout rather than the US ANSI in the picture as I don't believe there are any official product images for the UK layout.

I am not sure what the status of the branding is on the boards with a black case. I know the ones with a grey case have significantly toned down the branding to look something like this http://i.imgur.com/WXYIf.jpg?1

Edit: excuse the horrific picture it is from my now antique HTC Desire, I got some awesome green PBT keys. They are a pretty unusual green, almost have a glow to them in the light.



This pic makes them look really minty but they are much greener than that in flesh plastic.

 

At the risk of sounding like a troll (not my intention), is there a practical application for those HHKB type of boards over a TKL or full board; other than "cuteness factor"?

TKL makes perfect sense if you're struggling for space, or have no need for a numpad; but going smaller seems like a compromise too far - I'm thinking of additional keystrokes/key combos for run of the mill things like cursor and F keys.

 

Portability is a big factor. Also, since pokers are pcb mount they're much easier to modify than plate mounts.

 

For me, I love 60% as I almost never use the function, cursor, etc keys anyway so I don't miss them at all. Occasional use of Fn layer is no bother. I'm primarily gaming and just straight up typing. Also I get to have my mouse that much closer which I find most comfortable.

 

That. I'd never go back to anything larger than a 60% now.