Unpopular Keyboard Opinions

[Steezus]

When did this become the unpopular monitor thread?

[xtrafrood]

Here is an unpopular keyboard.

[Connly33]

Here is an unpopular keyboard.

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Not an opinion but that is a disgusting keyboard.

[xtrafrood]

Here is an unpopular keyboard.

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Not an opinion but that is a disgusting keyboard.

I will try to stay on track next time, thank you for that.

[Connly33]

With how off topic its gotten with other things i dont think anyone would care

[bocahgundul]

Here is an unpopular keyboard.

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How the hell did you find this ugly keyboard?

[andysun]

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How the hell did you find this ugly keyboard?

If I had to guess, I'd say it is one of those keyboards with the big ass legends for old people who can't see very well :P

[iLLucionist]

Here is an unpopular keyboard.

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WHAT IS THAT

[iLLucionist]

When did this become the unpopular monitor thread?

Since you need a monitor to see what you're typing. Or do you still use matrix printers for the output?

[hullo8d]

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i picked one of these up at a goodwill for 3 dollars. it's ugly as ****, but it is weirdly mechanical.

edit: on closer inspection the one i got is different, but looks really similar.

[xtrafrood]

Here is an unpopular keyboard.

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How the hell did you find this ugly keyboard?

If I had to guess, I'd say it is one of those keyboards with the big ass legends for old people who can't see very well :P

Hehe, my keyboard looks the same, it just doesn't have the yellow key caps and giant legends. The Adesso keyboard I have now uses a slider and giant rubber dome combination. No springs, and the key caps are the sliders, while the board mimics a switch housing. Very strange indeed.

[iLLucionist]

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How the hell did you find this ugly keyboard?

If I had to guess, I'd say it is one of those keyboards with the big ass legends for old people who can't see very well :P

Hehe, my keyboard looks the same, it just doesn't have the yellow key caps and giant legends. The keyboard I have uses a slider and giant rubber dome combination. No springs, and the key caps are the sliders, while the board mimics a switch housing. Very strange indeed.

Do you use it?

[Connly33]

I know there are a lot of older keyboards that have big bright lettering and key's that are designed for either young children or older people with eye problems that use white alps.

But i'm pretty sure this specific one is one of the as seen on tv keyboards that they were selling for quite a few years for like 15- 20 USD and the build quality was horrible with horrible rubber domes, but there are some decent boards out there that look similar.

[hkf]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

[xtrafrood]

I know there are a lot of older keyboards that have big bright lettering and key's that are designed for either young children or older people with eye problems that use white alps.

But i'm pretty sure this specific one is one of the as seen on tv keyboards that they were selling for quite a few years for like 15- 20 USD and the build quality was horrible with horrible rubber domes, but there are some decent boards out there that look similar.

I didn't know they were an as seen on tv product, but now that I think of it, that makes total sense. I couldn't understand why wholesalers where selling lots of ten at a time (the yellow key cap boards). The rubber domes in mine will shift if you shake the board or drop it, very annoying, but I needed something to replace a broken board asap. Upgrading is going to be a experience

[livingspeedbump]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

[xondat]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

[hkf]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I actually just don't like the grainy feel!

[Connly33]

I know there are a lot of older keyboards that have big bright lettering and key's that are designed for either young children or older people with eye problems that use white alps.

But i'm pretty sure this specific one is one of the as seen on tv keyboards that they were selling for quite a few years for like 15- 20 USD and the build quality was horrible with horrible rubber domes, but there are some decent boards out there that look similar.

I didn't know they were an as seen on tv product, but now that I think of it, that makes total sense. I couldn't understand why wholesalers where selling lots of ten at a time (the yellow key cap boards). The rubber domes in mine will shift if you shake the board or drop it, very annoying, but I needed something to replace a broken board asap. Upgrading is going to be a experience

Here is the one im thinking of, im pretty sure there are a few revisions, i found a few at a dollar store last year but didn't even consider getting one.... maybe i should have for $1

[livingspeedbump]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

[xtrafrood]

I know there are a lot of older keyboards that have big bright lettering and key's that are designed for either young children or older people with eye problems that use white alps.

But i'm pretty sure this specific one is one of the as seen on tv keyboards that they were selling for quite a few years for like 15- 20 USD and the build quality was horrible with horrible rubber domes, but there are some decent boards out there that look similar.

I didn't know they were an as seen on tv product, but now that I think of it, that makes total sense. I couldn't understand why wholesalers where selling lots of ten at a time (the yellow key cap boards). The rubber domes in mine will shift if you shake the board or drop it, very annoying, but I needed something to replace a broken board asap. Upgrading is going to be a experience

Here is the one im thinking of, im pretty sure there are a few revisions, i found a few at a dollar store last year but didn't even consider getting one.... maybe i should have for $1

Haha, ok so the kids get the keyboard, a rubber dome is shifted around so a key wont register and the parents RMA the board. Nice 

[iLLucionist]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

[ideus]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

[xtrafrood]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

Does it ever feel clean though? The texture abs caps develop over time is what usually bothers me

[Shaussman]

I honestly like the texture on ABS caps, even after a good bit of use

[Geroximo]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

Yes, mostly because people like the profile, not the ABS. There just are no PBT SA caps and GMK does not produce PBT sets. In my oppinion, the OG Cherry thick PBT caps are superior to the ABS (OG Cherry or GMK) caps.

[ideus]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

Does it ever feel clean though? The texture abs caps develop over time is what usually bothers me

The OG Cherry sets I own have smooth surface that do not keep too much dirty, while PBT ones tend to keep along with the oils of your hand, so I think ABS is far better in that regard; at least, in my experience.

[livingspeedbump]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

Does it ever feel clean though? The texture abs caps develop over time is what usually bothers me

The OG Cherry sets I own have smooth surface that do not keep too much dirty, while PBT ones tend to keep along with the oils of your hand, so I think ABS is far better in that regard; at least, in my experience.

Totally agree. My personal experience is much the same.

[bocahgundul]

Thanks god that I don't have a sweaty hands 

[hwood34]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

This is one thing I'll never understand. Shine on ABS makes it feel like absolute dog****.

[swimmingbird]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

This is one thing I'll never understand. Shine on ABS makes it feel like absolute dog****.

I have this old desko set with 100% shine and no texture - its ****ing awful to the touch

[falkentyne]

I think the Ducky Year of the Goat with MX Browns, 262,144 BRIGHT colors (64 levels of R, G, B per channel maximum, 8 levels by tapping once=512 colors), and SPARKLING BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL lovely colors on those doubleshot white keycaps with the reflections is the BEST KEYBOARD in the world!

Nothing lights the world up like COLORS do.

Top that!!

[xondat]

I think the Ducky Year of the Goat with MX Browns, 262,144 BRIGHT colors (64 levels of R, G, B per channel maximum, 8 levels by tapping once=512 colors), and SPARKLING BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL lovely colors on those doubleshot white keycaps with the reflections is the BEST KEYBOARD in the world!

Nothing lights the world up like COLORS do.

Top that!!

You must be lying. You didn't mention that the keyset should be rainbow caps.

[iLLucionist]

I honestly like the texture on ABS caps, even after a good bit of use

But that is the funny thing.. after a good bit of use there IS NO texture LEFT!

[ideus]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

This is one thing I'll never understand. Shine on ABS makes it feel like absolute dog****.

I have this old desko set with 100% shine and no texture - its ****ing awful to the touch

I'd be very happy to "adopt" it and to pay for its shipment to its new "home" if you really cannot use it. 

[FoxWolf1]

Pad printing > laser etching.

If it's done halfway decently, it doesn't wear off or fade even after more than a decade of use. Laser etching, on the other hand, usually starts to fade within a week.

Also: Getting really sick of minimalism as an aesthetic. It doesn't look good, just bleak, depressing, and inhuman. Enough with it already!

[Altis]

Pad printing > laser etching.

If it's done halfway decently, it doesn't wear off or fade even after more than a decade of use. Laser etching, on the other hand, usually starts to fade within a week.

Also: Getting really sick of minimalism as an aesthetic. It doesn't look good, just bleak, depressing, and inhuman. Enough with it already!

Pad printing can definitely be very durable.

Minimalism isn't always done very well... for example, the HHKB Pro 2 has empty bottom corners. Many claim it's "minimalist" because of this but waste (space) goes against the fundamental principles of minimalism.

[Darkshado]

Gotta agree about the durable pad printing, enough that I wonder what some of you people do with your boards

The pad printed, Chicony-made, scissor board on my Clevo show no visible wear on the pads after three and a half years of intensive use. The ABS, on the other hand, shines quite a bit on frequently used keys.

[Bromono]

Pad printing > laser etching.

If it's done halfway decently, it doesn't wear off or fade even after more than a decade of use. Laser etching, on the other hand, usually starts to fade within a week.

Also: Getting really sick of minimalism as an aesthetic. It doesn't look good, just bleak, depressing, and inhuman. Enough with it already!

It is just that pad printing is usually on thin abs *yuck*

[FLFisherman]

I like DSA a lot more than SA. 

[theoriginal123123]

I like DSA a lot more than SA. 

I'd actually have to agree with you on that one...

[Touch_It]

I know there are a lot of older keyboards that have big bright lettering and key's that are designed for either young children or older people with eye problems that use white alps.

But i'm pretty sure this specific one is one of the as seen on tv keyboards that they were selling for quite a few years for like 15- 20 USD and the build quality was horrible with horrible rubber domes, but there are some decent boards out there that look similar.

I didn't know they were an as seen on tv product, but now that I think of it, that makes total sense. I couldn't understand why wholesalers where selling lots of ten at a time (the yellow key cap boards). The rubber domes in mine will shift if you shake the board or drop it, very annoying, but I needed something to replace a broken board asap. Upgrading is going to be a experience

Here is the one im thinking of, im pretty sure there are a few revisions, i found a few at a dollar store last year but didn't even consider getting one.... maybe i should have for $1

free mouse!

[xondat]

I like DSA a lot more than SA. 

See you on reddit

[axtran]

Vintage Black switches are better than Purple Tactile Zealios? That's about all I got.

[xtrafrood]

I know there are a lot of older keyboards that have big bright lettering and key's that are designed for either young children or older people with eye problems that use white alps.

But i'm pretty sure this specific one is one of the as seen on tv keyboards that they were selling for quite a few years for like 15- 20 USD and the build quality was horrible with horrible rubber domes, but there are some decent boards out there that look similar.

I didn't know they were an as seen on tv product, but now that I think of it, that makes total sense. I couldn't understand why wholesalers where selling lots of ten at a time (the yellow key cap boards). The rubber domes in mine will shift if you shake the board or drop it, very annoying, but I needed something to replace a broken board asap. Upgrading is going to be a experience

Here is the one im thinking of, im pretty sure there are a few revisions, i found a few at a dollar store last year but didn't even consider getting one.... maybe i should have for $1

free mouse!

Ha!

[bocahgundul]

Vintage Black switches are better than Purple Tactile Zealios? That's about all I got.

Wait wait, vintage black are linear and zeal purple are tactile

[falkentyne]

I think what he means is that that's how some of the logic in this thread has gone on a random illogical tangent...

[bocahgundul]

I think what he means is that that's how some of the logic in this thread has gone on a random illogical tangent...

Oh hahaha

[axtran]

[davkol]

ABS >= PBT

*ducks*

A lot of us agree with this. I mean GMK and SP SA caps are some of the most popular ones out there. 

I was going to say this, I prefer it because of how flexible it is keyset wise.

I generally think they feel and look better than PBT.

But..but... the shine!

The shine on OG ABS double shots are like aging for a good wine, it just makes them far better.

This is one thing I'll never understand. Shine on ABS makes it feel like absolute dog****.

Easy. Any too old wine tastes like piss too.