What Keyboard Are You Using Now?

[davkol]

I'm back to TypeMatrix 2030 from Kinesis Advantage. I'm torn.

I don't like the kinesis (I need Ctrl and AltGr all the time, but it's too far there), nor do I want to let TM's ABS keycaps shine and the skin makes typing slow. Meanwhile, my ErgoDox is basically work in progress once again, because I've grown tired of MX Clear switches. I don't want to go back to staggered layout either...

Hehe, problem solved. I brought an armchair to my desk and use the kinesis on my lap. It feels much better. I've remapped Caps Lock to AltGr and it's better than nothing, but I need to find a new spot for Esc now.

[Dr Xav]

I am using a filco majestouch TKL (brown), with a custom case and red braided USB cable

[aref]

Realforce 87UBW with 55-gram key switches.

[charlaph]

I am using a filco majestouch TKL (brown), with a custom case and red braided USB cable

That is one lovely looking keyboard. Well done sir.

[elttaboi]

Rosewill RK-9000RE
Random SA caps from crap-bag. Modded the indicator LEDs to RGB.
This is the oldest mech keyboard I have, so the red switches are buttery smooth.
Definitely my favorite keyboard to type on.

I'll post pics later.

[Dr Xav]

I am using a filco majestouch TKL (brown), with a custom case and red braided USB cable

That is one lovely looking keyboard. Well done sir.

Thanks much appreciated, it is my first stab at customizing keyboards

[babuinix]

Only mech I ever had was hiding in my garage for 20 years!

Just got reunited and im loving it!

[mougrim]

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Only mech I ever had was hiding in my garage for 20 years!

Just got reunited and im loving it!

Nice one - very clean and pristine-looking!

Probably you're from USA too? *sigh* So much good thing hidden in garages there...

[EvillePanda]

I currently use a Typematrix 2030 at work and I just ordered a TECK with blues from MassDrop's Bazaar for home.  I know, I know, crummy customer service,  etc., etc.  But due to an old injury that didn't heal right, I really need the non-staggered layout.  I have tiny hands and the Matrix layout feels so nice on my joints.

I was considering buying a Corsair K70 Vengeance for my boyfriend's gaming computer, but after what I've read here, I think I want to get him a Ducky Shine III, but they're all sold out except for the gold edition and the yellows and I think the man might kill me if I put one of those on his desk.

[snoopy]

Don't know why, but can't stop using this guy:



mx black, internal dampening, lubed and stickered, 62g korean springs


I didn't touch my SSK or HHKB since quite some time. 

[mapple]

I currently use a Typematrix 2030 at work and I just ordered a TECK with blues from MassDrop's Bazaar for home.  I know, I know, crummy customer service,  etc., etc.  But due to an old injury that didn't heal right, I really need the non-staggered layout.  I have tiny hands and the Matrix layout feels so nice on my joints.

I was considering buying a Corsair K70 Vengeance for my boyfriend's gaming computer, but after what I've read here, I think I want to get him a Ducky Shine III, but they're all sold out except for the gold edition and the yellows and I think the man might kill me if I put one of those on his desk.

that's great news that there are other than my wife girls on earth who thinks as you:)

[EvillePanda]

I currently use a Typematrix 2030 at work and I just ordered a TECK with blues from MassDrop's Bazaar for home.  I know, I know, crummy customer service,  etc., etc.  But due to an old injury that didn't heal right, I really need the non-staggered layout.  I have tiny hands and the Matrix layout feels so nice on my joints.

I was considering buying a Corsair K70 Vengeance for my boyfriend's gaming computer, but after what I've read here, I think I want to get him a Ducky Shine III, but they're all sold out except for the gold edition and the yellows and I think the man might kill me if I put one of those on his desk.

that's great news that there are other than my wife girls on earth who thinks as you:)

I replaced his monitor last year.  This year his complaint is with his crappy Razer rubber dome POS.  I just started learning about mechanical keyboards and I've been researching.  Thankfully, I talked him out of the Razer 2014 Ultimate with the cherry knockoffs.

If anyone knows where I can get a Shine 3 with green LED and reds, I would much appreciate it.  Or suggest a good alternative until the Shines are available.

[mapple]

I currently use a Typematrix 2030 at work and I just ordered a TECK with blues from MassDrop's Bazaar for home.  I know, I know, crummy customer service,  etc., etc.  But due to an old injury that didn't heal right, I really need the non-staggered layout.  I have tiny hands and the Matrix layout feels so nice on my joints.

I was considering buying a Corsair K70 Vengeance for my boyfriend's gaming computer, but after what I've read here, I think I want to get him a Ducky Shine III, but they're all sold out except for the gold edition and the yellows and I think the man might kill me if I put one of those on his desk.

that's great news that there are other than my wife girls on earth who thinks as you:)

I replaced his monitor last year.  This year his complaint is with his crappy Razer rubber dome POS.  I just started learning about mechanical keyboards and I've been researching.  Thankfully, I talked him out of the Razer 2014 Ultimate with the cherry knockoffs.

If anyone knows where I can get a Shine 3 with green LED and reds, I would much appreciate it.  Or suggest a good alternative until the Shines are available.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/
amazon
ducky distibutor in singapur -> they are responding each few minutes on facebook page and they send stuff so it's cool.
ebay:)
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?minorcatid=101&manufactureid=4689

[EvillePanda]

Thanks for the fast reply. Mechanical Keyboards are all pretty much sold out on the regular Shine 3s.  Amazon too and I don't have the cash for the gold edition.  I'll check ebay and the other sites you mentioned. Thanks.

[Dubsgalore]

Don't know why, but can't stop using this guy:

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mx black, internal dampening, lubed and stickered, 62g korean springs


I didn't touch my SSK or HHKB since quite some time. 

****ttt

looking good

[babuinix]

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Only mech I ever had was hiding in my garage for 20 years!

Just got reunited and im loving it!

Nice one - very clean and pristine-looking!

Probably you're from USA too? *sigh* So much good thing hidden in garages there...

Nop :P , its in my intro

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"Greeting from Lisbon, Portugal! My name is José and im a recent lurker in this amazing forum.

What brought me here was the recent discovery that my father had kept my very first keyboard in the basement for arround 20 years.

Talking about bulky IBM Model M from 1990. I was so glad just to see it, brought back so many good memories!! (My dad looked at me like if I was an alien:])

Anyway enough talking, heres some pics taken while cleaning this old beast:

[mougrim]

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Only mech I ever had was hiding in my garage for 20 years!

Just got reunited and im loving it!

Nice one - very clean and pristine-looking!

Probably you're from USA too? *sigh* So much good thing hidden in garages there...

Nop :P , its in my intro

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"Greeting from Lisbon, Portugal! My name is José and im a recent lurker in this amazing forum.

What brought me here was the recent discovery that my father had kept my very first keyboard in the basement for arround 20 years.

Talking about bulky IBM Model M from 1990. I was so glad just to see it, brought back so many good memories!! (My dad looked at me like if I was an alien:])

Anyway enough talking, heres some pics taken while cleaning this old beast:

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Ohhh, geek porn :) But still - nice condition for something lying in the garage :) But a pity there was only one :)

[zeroni13]

Sadly I'm stuck with my Razer Black Widow with MX Blue's, I bought this because I'm mostly gaming on my computer and I wanted a gaming keyboard. That said I'm not really pleased with it, and I'm now in the progress of getting parts for my first real keyboard wich is a custom phantom.

[mougrim]

Sadly I'm stuck with my Razer Black Widow with MX Blue's, I bought this because I'm mostly gaming on my computer and I wanted a gaming keyboard. That said I'm not really pleased with it, and I'm now in the progress of getting parts for my first real keyboard wich is a custom phantom.

I bought mine because if was only mechanical keyboard available in my vicinity... before I discovered wonders of Internet shopping

That glossy case... brrrr...

[zeroni13]

Sadly I'm stuck with my Razer Black Widow with MX Blue's, I bought this because I'm mostly gaming on my computer and I wanted a gaming keyboard. That said I'm not really pleased with it, and I'm now in the progress of getting parts for my first real keyboard wich is a custom phantom.

I bought mine because if was only mechanical keyboard available in my vicinity... before I discovered wonders of Internet shopping

That glossy case... brrrr...

I feel the same about the gloss! Not pleasing at all.

[mougrim]

Sadly I'm stuck with my Razer Black Widow with MX Blue's, I bought this because I'm mostly gaming on my computer and I wanted a gaming keyboard. That said I'm not really pleased with it, and I'm now in the progress of getting parts for my first real keyboard wich is a custom phantom.

I bought mine because if was only mechanical keyboard available in my vicinity... before I discovered wonders of Internet shopping

That glossy case... brrrr...

I feel the same about the gloss! Not pleasing at all.

It could be pleasant only for someone who is fascinated by his own fingerprints
Well, my BlackWidow now tucked away in the box It's the proper place for it. Still, switches weren't that bad.

[1pq]

Don't know why, but can't stop using this guy:

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mx black, internal dampening, lubed and stickered, 62g korean springs


I didn't touch my SSK or HHKB since quite some time. 

Wow this is awesome!
Did you paint the case? Also how did you internally dampen it?

[blackbox]

I have an dell AT102W with alps black. I have plans to upgrade to something with mx greens.

[histevenhere]

RF87u with 55g... from a variable weight RF

[1pq]

RF87u with 55g... from a variable weight RF

Was it a silent variable? When I have the dough, I plan to buy a white silenced variable and swap the stems and domes with my 87UB 55g to create a ghetto 55g "type-s."

[Darkleaf84]

After much digging on the internet looking at pictures I have a micro innovations membrane keyboard..../shame. But I have ordered a filco MJ2 - brown switches this will be my first mechanical I have high hopes.

[Pacifist]

back to the 11900. waiting for moz to send stickers so I can finish up this mod....right now its still 1/2 clear 1/2 black

[1pq]

Started using my old Model M again. It's the first mech I ever used. After a couple days of use my ergo clears feel mushy and way too light
This thing is amazing, but the lack of a windows key (which I use as alt on mac) is a pain in the a**. I've forgotten how nice clicky boards are, and I can't wait to try the Omnikey from akimbo's blue alps tour.

[rowdy]

At home I seem to be alternating between HHKB and Model M.  Using the HHKB early in the morning and late at night when others are sleeping, and Model M during the day, like now.

[aref]

A just-purchased TKL Filco M2/MX Black keyboard.

[1pq]

A just-purchased TKL Filco M2/MX Black keyboard.

And...how do you like it?

[Kliee]

Right now, my daily driver is my Realforce 104UB. Maybe next time I'll switch keyboard I'll go for my Customizer 101...

[hwood34]

Can't stop using my new Pure w/ MX greens

[VesperSAINT]

A just-purchased TKL Filco M2/MX Black keyboard.

You got that thing for real real cheap (if it was the white one on ebay).  I almost bid on it but decided not to Congrats either way!

Black switches are so solid

[blackbox]

My daily keyboard is an Dell at102w but I am planning on buying a wasd tkl iso v2

[lowmagnet]

One Truly Ergonomic 109 blank key model.
One Poker II green LED.
Both Browns.
I also have a Unicomp something or other as well.

I love browns. I tried reds briefly, and while I loved their linearity, I wanted some feedback.
The stabilizers on the Poker are really nice. Lack of arrow keys is meh though. Fn-wasd is alright.

[Smasher816]

HHKB Pro 2 Type-S.

Someone save me before I throw more money at a 55g topre.

[blackbox]

HHKB Pro 2 Type-S.

Someone save me before I throw more money at a 55g topre.

No one can save you from doing that on GH

[missalaire]

KMAC LE (MX Clear)

[Dubsgalore]

KMAC Winkeyless (MX blacks)

[aref]

A just-purchased TKL Filco M2/MX Black keyboard.

And...how do you like it?

I'm really enjoying the Filco M2/MX Black keyboard. I may sell my 87U/55-gram. MX Black switches really suit me.

[1pq]

A just-purchased TKL Filco M2/MX Black keyboard.

And...how do you like it?

I'm really enjoying the Filco M2/MX Black keyboard. I may sell my 87U/55-gram. MX Black switches really suit me.

Nice! Glad you like them. You should get your hands on some vintage blacks—they're much smoother than stock blacks. I'd recommend picking up a G80-3000 with OG doubleshots if you can find one. Most of those are old enough to have vintage blacks.
I love linear switches as well, and will probably be putting some vintage blacks (with brown springs) in my JD40...once it comes.

[wharrislv]

HHKB Pro 2 (not S because I work in my own office and I don't care about noise    ) at work on my desk, HHKB lite on the KVM in the server rack because I like the layout and needed something small, a Filco majestitouch with blues on my test station, 1993 Model M at home on my desktop, a logitech wireless scissor switch thing with a track pad for my HTPC, Pure Pro in blue with Browns and rainbow gradient PBT caps from qtan in my bag with my laptop, multitool, spare battery for charging usb stuff, pen and mini moleskin, gym stuff and a RIA 1911 with spare magazines for on the go.  Those are the ones I use on a daily basis, and currently the only things I have in the mail are a jdcarpe 40% with honey40 caps, and ergodox with clears and aluminum top plate.   Still haven't decided on the caps for the ergodox, but I will probably get some blanks for now until the next groupbuy that I like comes along.  I should have ordered some of the honeywell caps for it, I wish I could still get hyperfuse!  Someday I'll get a gon built board in 60%, but that is really the only thing on my radar besides maybe a red colored topre brobot or two to balance out my red escape keys.

[blingcaps]

filco minila brown at home.  pure pro red with o-rings at work.

[ajunakey]

HHKB Pro 2 here. I've made a huge mistake going non-printed caps

[rowdy]

HHKB Pro 2 here. I've made a huge mistake going non-printed caps

Welcome to Geekhack1

You can get a set of printed keycaps for HHKB at EK: http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,toprekeys

[riotonthebay]

I'm using a blue Alps Duck Mini V2 that I finished up yesterday

It's the first clicky keyboard that I seriously love.

[ajunakey]

HHKB Pro 2 here. I've made a huge mistake going non-printed caps

Welcome to Geekhack1

You can get a set of printed keycaps for HHKB at EK: http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,toprekeys

haha thanks rowdy. so tempting but my wallet doesnt seem to agree lol

[1pq]

I'm using a blue Alps Duck Mini V2 that I finished up yesterday

It's the first clicky keyboard that I seriously love.

You don't seriously love your Model M?

Can't wait for that blue alps tour though

[riotonthebay]

I'm using a blue Alps Duck Mini V2 that I finished up yesterday

It's the first clicky keyboard that I seriously love.

You don't seriously love your Model M?

Can't wait for that blue alps tour though

The M is good, but form factor is important for me. Blue alps also give buckling spring over membrane a serious run for their money.