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Offline ThereminGoat

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Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« on: Sun, 06 December 2020, 09:48:30 »
Hey all,

While I can't quite believe that it's already been another two weeks and its time to post a review, I can honestly say I've not been this excited to get the word out about some switches in quite a long time. This week, I review the recently released and barely discussed Alpaca V2s. Trust me when I say that these new mold changes definitely surprised me, and I'm sure they will surprise you as well. Take a look at the new Alpaca V2 switches from the links below:

Website Link: https://www.theremingoat.com/
Alpaca V2 Switch Review Link: https://www.theremingoat.com/blog/alpaca-v2-switch-review
Scorecards GitHub: https://github.com/ThereminGoat/switch-scores
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theremingoat

As always, hope you all enjoy and appreciate the continued support and love!

Cheers,
- Theremin

Offline fantasyrunner

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 17 December 2020, 10:10:15 »
Very interested in trying these. Great write up with a lot of detail and great photo comparison. Thank you

Online Rob27shred

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 17 December 2020, 10:24:42 »
Awesome write up as always! :thumb:

Offline knam316

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 19 January 2021, 10:07:07 »
Excellent! Thanks for the great info.

Offline Prelim

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 19 January 2021, 10:11:06 »
thanks! great review, as always  :thumb:
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Offline yqqdrasil

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 19 January 2021, 17:36:25 »
Nice review.

I've been reading your blog quite a bit these days, I really appreciate the depth you go into.  :thumb:

You gave the V2 Alpacas a pretty high rating, makes me wanna try them

Offline sup3r170va

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 23 February 2021, 18:19:08 »
Thanks for the review. Can I ask, which has a deeper/“thockier” sound - alpaca v2 or cherry MX blacks (eg hyperglides)?

Offline Kira

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 18:34:53 »
Thanks for the review. Can I ask, which has a deeper/“thockier” sound - alpaca v2 or cherry MX blacks (eg hyperglides)?

MX Blacks 100%. Alpaca V2s are the smoothest switches I've ever felt but they can never sound as good as good ol' vint/retooled blacks

Offline Iksion

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 15:38:06 »
Thank you for a review :thumb:
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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 12 May 2021, 14:37:14 »
I have a pile of these which I keep stalling on putting in a board because i need to find the “RIGHT” board.

Offline MIGHTY CHICKEN

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Re: Alpaca V2 Switch Review
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 13 May 2021, 22:45:14 »
I have a pile of these which I keep stalling on putting in a board because i need to find the “RIGHT” board.
there will never be the right board

You just buy more switches and multiple boards and go broke