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Offline isntitabeauty

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« on: Sat, 22 September 2012, 23:09:26 »
Hello. I'm isntitabeauty. I'm tentatively looking for a switch to two TKL mechanical keyboards. I want a TKL Cherry MX Red for my FPS obsession. I'm also looking into a a TKL keyboard for typing/programming that I can bring to work or hook up to my laptop, which I believe is easy with the USB interface. I'm also looking into a gamepad for my significant other to hook up to her laptop for some GW2 or D3 fun.

Otherwise I'm looking into some custom keys for specific functions that I don't need to read on occasion. Like creeper for the delete key, Soviet Hammer & Sickle for escape key, arrows for WASD, Grenade for G, and a few other ideas.

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Re: New Member
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 23 September 2012, 00:02:26 »
Hello there,

Welcome to GeekHack. You'll definitely want to check the classifieds for the keycaps.As for a board, let us know if you have a hard time deciding on one. I'm currently using a TKL Leopold FC700R with reds.
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« Reply #2 on: Sun, 23 September 2012, 17:13:35 »
Welcmoe to Geekhack!

A TKL is definitely easier if you plan no carrying it around, in terms of size and weight.  You might also want to invest in a keyboard carrying bag to avoid damage.

Suggestion: get one MX red keyboard and see how you like it.  If you have not tried MX reds before you might find them a bit too light.
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Re: New Member
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 23 September 2012, 18:10:46 »
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Re: New Member
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 24 September 2012, 12:29:53 »
You may find that reds are just fine for typing as well. Make sure you give yourself a decent amount of time to get used to them before abandoning them for typing usage.  If you find yourself wanting a bit of tactility after that, you should try browns. Do you definitely need two boards to start out with?

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Offline isntitabeauty

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Re: New Member
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 29 September 2012, 20:30:25 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 23 September 2012, 17:13:35
Welcmoe to Geekhack!

A TKL is definitely easier if you plan no carrying it around, in terms of size and weight.  You might also want to invest in a keyboard carrying bag to avoid damage.

Suggestion: get one MX red keyboard and see how you like it.  If you have not tried MX reds before you might find them a bit too light.

I've tried the MX Red boards several times at Microcenters and Fry's. I'm really into FPS'es so I'm set on how quickly I can double tap or spam the F key! I wasn't so sure about MX Blues. I would have to try them out more after having my Reds for a while. Where should I find a keyboard bag?

Quote from: absyrd on Mon, 24 September 2012, 12:29:53
You may find that reds are just fine for typing as well. Make sure you give yourself a decent amount of time to get used to them before abandoning them for typing usage.  If you find yourself wanting a bit of tactility after that, you should try browns. Do you definitely need two boards to start out with?

Welcome to GH!

Well, I don't need two, but I do want one for typing at home/work and one for gaming!

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Re: New Member
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 29 September 2012, 23:08:13 »
Best bet on a keyboard bag for a fullsize board is the noppoo bag i got mine through qtan on the forum.
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« Reply #7 on: Sun, 30 September 2012, 05:21:50 »
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"Because keyboards are accessories to PC makers, they focus on minimizing the manufacturing costs. But that’s incorrect. It’s in HHKB’s slogan, but when America’s cowboys were in the middle of a trip and their horse died, they would leave the horse there. But even if they were in the middle of a desert, they would take their saddle with them. The horse was a consumable good, but the saddle was an interface that their bodies had gotten used to. In the same vein, PCs are consumable goods, while keyboards are important interfaces." - Eiiti Wada

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Re: New Member
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 05 October 2012, 12:54:49 »
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