Author Topic: Ever buy the same keyboard again? (Read 11544 times)

Karura · « **on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 15:56:50 »

Hello, just curious how many of you have duplicates of the same keyboard? Or keyboards very similar that they are essentially the same. Or even different keyboards but same switches.

I know model M collectors would love having multiples to play with, but what about Filcos and what not?

I've owned a Filco Linear R TKL from a few years ago, loved it so much that I just got a Filco Ninja TKL with Red switches, essentially the same thing! I love my MX reds.

Just curious if any of you guys are weird like me and have duplicates of something, and let me know why!

absyrd · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 15:58:16 »

Have a QFR w/ MX blues at both home and office.

Got them both for less than $60. SO well worth it to double up on these rather than buy a single Filco or other for $120+.

oscillik · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 16:03:29 »

just bought my second HHKB Pro 2

Grim Fandango · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 16:08:21 »

I did it twice. Once with Filcos with browns and once with Realforce Topre. For me it is because I have keyboards in different locations and I spend a lot of time typing on all of them.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 16:13:52 »

I have bought backups 2-3 deep on some of my favorites.

On a couple of occasions, I have sold a keyboard, regretted it, and replaced it.

Outside the concept of the original post, but parallel:

Many times, in collecting "used" stuff, whether it be books, records, tools, vintage electronics, coins, keyboards, or anything else, you try to, or have to, upgrade incrementally.

You buy another copy of something, compare it to the one you already have, keep the better one and sell the lesser one.

I have done that regularly for years. That is a cornerstone of collecting.

Novus · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 16:19:38 »

I always HHKB Type S

daerid · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 17:00:40 »

I've bought keyboards, sold them, then re-bought the same model again numerous times.

dante · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 17:06:07 »

Yes. After my keyboard quest I ended up with two Topre Type Heavens.

dorkvader · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 17:06:37 »

Usually I'll try to get two when I get a good KB for a good price. That way I'll have one to use and one to fix up / restore / convert to USB / and sell.

terrpn · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 17:25:39 »

which time?

Karura · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 18:04:47 »

So I'm guessing most of us buy seconds for a different location/computer. Fair enough!

Puddsy · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 19:01:15 »

yes

and I'm close to getting a second KUL as well

rush340 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 19:01:58 »

I bought a second HHKB Pro 2 when I started working remotely occasionally. Now I always work remotely, so one goes unused. I haven't really desired any other keyboard since I got my first HHKB.

calavera · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 19:22:55 »

Bought a few filcos and realforces in the past.

bueller · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 19:30:09 »

Yup. Got two KBT Pures and I'll probably buy more, they come up for sale so rarely that I can't help but buy them.

Grim Fandango · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 19:40:00 »

Quote from: daerid on Sun, 10 August 2014, 17:00:40

I've bought keyboards, sold them, then re-bought the same model again numerous times.

Did you just miss them after a while ?

osi · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 19:58:23 »

I need another hhkb pro 2. Will get one eventually

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:03:38 »

Sold HHKB to grab Fc660c , bought another HHKB about a month later.

Own a v60 and poker II, wouldnt be against picking up another one of each in different switches. Especially if that matias v60 ever happens

fohat.digs · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:09:17 »

Quote from: Karura on Sun, 10 August 2014, 18:04:47

So I'm guessing most of us buy seconds for a different location/computer. Fair enough!

Yeah, right.

When you prefer Reagan-era iron, you feel the need for backups, since your favorites may not be easily replaceable.

Modern commodities induce less paranoia, if all it takes is a little cash to start over fresh.

ShawnMeg · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:28:40 »

I doubled up on a Model F XT so that I can use one at work and the other at home. I debated about keeping my Model M for the sake of owning one, but I don't think I'd use it much. I've decided to sell it. I like/love the M, but I LOVE the F. I'd also like to sell some of the other keyboards I have to thin the herd.

saturnotaku · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:35:05 »

I did it with my old MS Sidewinder X6, a couple Filco MJ2s with MX browns and reds, and now that I've converted to Topre, I'll be picking up at least one, if not two, more Realforce 87Us.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:53:55 »

Quote from: ShawnMeg on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:28:40

I like/love the M, but I LOVE the F.

Everybody should have a Model M. Tweak it, bolt-mod it, get it just the way you want.

That really is the standard by which everything else is measured. And yes, the Model F might go well over that "100" mark for feel.

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:58:37 »

I have 3 Poker X's. I find using the same KB at work, home, and on the go helps with muscle memory.

ShawnMeg · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 21:09:48 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:53:55

Quote from: ShawnMeg on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:28:40
I like/love the M, but I LOVE the F.

Everybody should have a Model M. Tweak it, bolt-mod it, get it just the way you want.

That really is the standard by which everything else is measured. And yes, the Model F might go well over that "100" mark for feel.

Space is a premium for me. If I end up selling the rubber domes first and the M doesn't sell, then I may keep the M.

rowdy · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 21:32:00 »

I have two Ducky Shine with MX blue, one with red backlighting and one with green. Bought a few months apart.

I have two Model M, one with all keycaps and one with some missing (and also in need of a bolt mod). Purchased together.

I have QFR MX black and QFS MX green (technically the same thing). Bought many months apart.

And just one of everything else.

dorkvader · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 22:07:57 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:09:17

Quote from: Karura on Sun, 10 August 2014, 18:04:47
So I'm guessing most of us buy seconds for a different location/computer. Fair enough!

Yeah, right.

When you prefer Reagan-era iron, you feel the need for backups, since your favorites may not be easily replaceable.

Modern commodities induce less paranoia, if all it takes is a little cash to start over fresh.

Plus it's a lot cheaper / easier to mod two keyboards at the same time than it is to mod them on separate occasions.

In some cases I have spares so that I can combine them into working ones. This is why I have so many hall effect. The switches are highly modular, and can be combined to make more "reasonable" layouts.

bueller · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 22:14:33 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:53:55

Quote from: ShawnMeg on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:28:40
I like/love the M, but I LOVE the F.

Everybody should have a Model M. Tweak it, bolt-mod it, get it just the way you want.

That really is the standard by which everything else is measured. And yes, the Model F might go well over that "100" mark for feel.

Honestly I'm not a fan of buckling spring, had like five different SSK's and just couldn't get into it. Felt like the key travel was way too high to type quickly.

Unless the Novatouch turns me Topper I dare say I'll be using Ergo-Clears for the rest of my keyboard requirements.

Findecanor · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 09:47:57 »

I once used to be a Key Tronic user, wearing them out and replacing with the same model, until they stopped selling them over here.

I found my favourite switch in Cherry MX Clear. Have two kbs plus one in the mail and one to be built.

Bought two IBM M2, trashed one in an attempt to make in TKL. Don't use any buckling spring kb anyway.

Vaii · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 09:53:05 »

Some keyboards are worth having more than once, just for having a backup etc.

So yeah would definitely buy like multiple hhkb

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 09:54:02 »

Hm...I think I have multiple IBM Model Ms and Dell AT101Ws. And I've bought multiple Apple M0116 keyboards.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 09:56:11 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 10 August 2014, 16:13:52

I have bought backups 2-3 deep on some of my favorites.

On a couple of occasions, I have sold a keyboard, regretted it, and replaced it.

Same.

spiceBar · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 13:08:42 »

I have two Filco MJ2 TKL, one with browns, one with blues.

I have two Pure Pro, one with browns, one with reds.

I have three Realforce: two identical RF87U (ANSI, light touch), and one RF88UB (ISO, firmer). I have silenced all of them myself.

I have two Pokers which are really close, even if they are not the same model. One Poker X and one Poker 2, both with reds. They are similar because I have programmed them with the same layout (GuiFN). The main difference between the two is that the Poker X has no metal plate.

I also have a GH60 which is virtually identical to the Pokers, and programmed with the same layout. It has Cherry MX brown. In my 60% collection, this is the one I prefer.

I tend to have pairs of identical keyboards because I have two workstations in my office: one Mac Pro and one Linux box (actually two Linux boxes connected to a KVM). When I switch keyboards (which I do quite often), I prefer to put identical keyboards of both workstations.

The only worthy keyboards I don't own in pairs are the HHKB Pro 2 type-S and the FC660C (on which I'm typing this post).

Grim Fandango · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 13:15:43 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 10 August 2014, 20:09:17

Quote from: Karura on Sun, 10 August 2014, 18:04:47
So I'm guessing most of us buy seconds for a different location/computer. Fair enough!

Yeah, right.

When you prefer Reagan-era iron, you feel the need for backups, since your favorites may not be easily replaceable.

Modern commodities induce less paranoia, if all it takes is a little cash to start over fresh.

I can understand that when something is hard to come by, you may want to purchase while you have the chance and keep it as a backup.

Personally, I have never bought anything as a backup, though some things may rotate into being a backup if they are replaced. Every keyboard I own except for one is sitting on a desk somewhere.

ShawnMeg · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 22:56:49 »

Quote from: Vaii on Mon, 11 August 2014, 09:53:05

Some keyboards are worth having more than once, just for having a backup etc.

So yeah would definitely buy like multiple hhkb

That was sort of my motivation to get a second Model F because I enjoy it so much. I'm paranoid about it breaking down in the future, and not being to get another (or that it will be too expensive). My thought is, "get it while it is reasonably priced and available". I'm selling some of my boards off to offset the cost, as there is no need for them to collect dust and take up space. Plus, maybe I've become a mechanical keyboard snob.

jw339seo · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 00:31:24 »

Well I sold my whitebody filco to a friend then regretted it :/ Then bought it back lol. I LOVE whitebody keyboards and they are so rare nowadays.

hcry4 · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 01:24:05 »

Quote from: Karura on Sun, 10 August 2014, 15:56:50

Hello, just curious how many of you have duplicates of the same keyboard? Or keyboards very similar that they are essentially the same. Or even different keyboards but same switches.

I know model M collectors would love having multiples to play with, but what about Filcos and what not?

I've owned a Filco Linear R TKL from a few years ago, loved it so much that I just got a Filco Ninja TKL with Red switches, essentially the same thing! I love my MX reds.

Just curious if any of you guys are weird like me and have duplicates of something, and let me know why!

Never...

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 03:25:27 »

I do have multiple same model keyboards, only reasons why I'd gotten them was because I wanted either different switch types, or case colors....

Daspartic · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 04:34:47 »

Quote from: PadawanGeek on Sat, 16 August 2014, 03:25:27

I do have multiple same model keyboards, only reasons why I'd gotten them was because I wanted either different switch types, or case colors....
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Sick collection PadawanGeek, much jelly. :thumb:
Personally, I'm all about the switches, so I would rebuy the IBM displaywriter (best switches I've used so far), the IBM XT to mod (second best switches I've used), and the Topre Realforce 55g (3rd best switch).

coreXeon · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 04:37:16 »

I wouldn't buy an identical keyboard with the same switches and everything, but I would buy the same model with different switches.

Roibhilin · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 09:32:12 »

i've seen lots of people with more than one QFR

bianco · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 09:52:25 »

after assembling my first light saber...
i got another kit for the light saber v2 (and extra 3 PCBs)

halfkiller · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 09:53:05 »

I don't think I will ever have this temptation.... First board was a Blackwidow Ultimate...

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 09:58:32 »

I've bought a few duplicate boards and I have sold boards then bought the same type of board later.

remdell · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 12:29:21 »

I got another Realforce 87U 55g because I wanted to keep my other 87U silenced for night-use.

aref · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 12:54:31 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sat, 16 August 2014, 09:58:32

I've bought a few duplicate boards and I have sold boards then bought the same type of board later.

I've bought keyboards, sold them, and re-purchased the same keyboard. The most recent is an87UB/55-gram; but this time the 87UB is here to stay.

johndavis33 · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 15:25:23 »

I have a ducky premier with greens and a ducky banana edition with whites.

Different, but very similar. Dye-sub vs. engraved legends, backlighting, color, and quieter switches are the only real change

Lu_e · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 19:18:31 »

I would buy another QuickFire Rapid if they still made them with blacks. Still kick myself for not grabbing one before they were discontinued. Were only 69.99 on amazon

limitz · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 19:23:41 »

Bought my 2nd CODE in Clear for a friend's gift. However, will probably try a KUL in Clear for my father's gift.

I don't really have any of the issues with pinging that people mention all the time. Either that, or I just don't notice it. I really like the simplistic, white backlit look of the keyboard though. I replaced the keycaps, and I'm big fan of the underglow look.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 19:40:36 »

I've bought a few QFRs when they were ultra cheap, am contemplating buying another hhkb or 2 novatouches when they hit and I've bought realforces at separate times to try/resell.

MJ45 · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 16 August 2014, 20:27:08 »

I also bought my fair share of QFR's, four so far. I have modded them and used parts for other keyboard projects. The QFR cases work great for Phantoms as long as you remove the rubber coating and refinish them.

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Author Topic: Ever buy the same keyboard again? (Read 11544 times)