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Offline DeviAchariya

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Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:30:48 »
Hello everyone! I've been lurking this message board for a while while researching what would be my best purchase for my first mechanical keyboard.

I grew up with computers in the early 90s, but I am by no means a h4x0rz. I had some pretty cool teachers who taught me how to create games, type properly, and even format stuff in Word (I suck with office softwares). I've been working as a web + print designer for 10 years now and only recently got myself a nice keyboard to make my work even more enjoyable.

A couple of years ago, I remember expressing my excitement over finding an old keyboard that made clickity noises at the thrift store, none of my friends understood my joy and neither did I, honestly. Thanks to the age of the internet, I now know what ASMR is and why these keyboards are such a pleasure to type on and listen to. I never thought there was a whole community for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts!

I'm very excited to be here!
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Offline dante

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:33:58 »
RUN!
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Offline DeviAchariya

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:42:15 »
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Offline mattycee

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:44:10 »
Quote from: DeviAchariya on Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:42:15
Quote from: dante on Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:33:58
RUN!

Why?? :(

it going to cost you an arm and a leg. Maybe some livers and stuff  :eek:
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Offline DeviAchariya

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:50:53 »
Quote from: mattycee on Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:44:10
Quote from: DeviAchariya on Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:42:15
Quote from: dante on Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:33:58
RUN!

Why?? :(

it going to cost you an arm and a leg. Maybe some livers and stuff  :eek:

I've already accepted my new fate.

:waits patiently for new orders to come in:
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Offline Snowdog993

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 11:53:32 »
It sounds to me like you discovered the IBM model M keyboard.  You just might get hooked on them.  Just don't get more than you need!  Geekhack has a way of making you think like this: "just one more and I am done..."

Riiiiight.
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Offline DeviAchariya

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:03:34 »
Probably a month in, I committed to buying a V60 on Massdrop but quickly canceled bc it wasn't financially responsible for the moment being. Besides, I already have a good board with different keycap sets coming in!

Yep, I've already gotten sucked in.
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Offline Ludovician

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 17:52:52 »
So... when you were at the thrift store, did you buy that keyboard?

Welcome.
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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:38:49 »
Quote from: Ludovician on Thu, 05 March 2015, 17:52:52
So... when you were at the thrift store, did you buy that keyboard?

And if so, are you selling it? vultures circle

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Offline DeviAchariya

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 05 March 2015, 20:50:46 »
Quote from: Ludovician on Thu, 05 March 2015, 17:52:52
So... when you were at the thrift store, did you buy that keyboard?

Welcome.

I did! But it's somewhere buried underneath a ton of junk when I found out it didn't work. I should find it again... Not even sure what keyboard it is.

Quote from: billputer on Thu, 05 March 2015, 19:38:49

And if so, are you selling it? vultures circle

^-^

We shall see once I dig it up again :P

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Offline rowdy

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 09 March 2015, 04:44:13 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

There's a thread for nearly everything around here, including thrift store finds.  If you do go back to get that keyboard, please post it here :)
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Offline DeviAchariya

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 09 March 2015, 10:53:10 »
Thank you for the welcome! I am so friggin' addicted and have been going to thrift stores in hopes of finding some good gems. And yes, I will post any good finds :)
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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 15 March 2015, 01:36:19 »
Quote from: DeviAchariya on Mon, 09 March 2015, 10:53:10
Thank you for the welcome! I am so friggin' addicted and have been going to thrift stores in hopes of finding some good gems. And yes, I will post any good finds :)

Excellent!

And if you find a few extras, don't be shy about buying them and (once you meet the forum requirements) offering them for sale in Classifieds :)
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Offline DeviAchariya

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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 15 March 2015, 14:32:16 »
Thanks! I am going to a big flea market next week and will be on the lookout for old mechanical keyboards. Hopefully I'll be allowed to post by then.
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Re: Longtime keyboard enthusiast, complete newbie to MK community
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 16 March 2015, 04:29:46 »
Quote from: DeviAchariya on Sun, 15 March 2015, 14:32:16
Thanks! I am going to a big flea market next week and will be on the lookout for old mechanical keyboards. Hopefully I'll be allowed to post by then.

You'll need to have been a member for 2 months and have at least 25 posts.
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