What Keyboard Are You Using Now?

[Eszett]

[henz]

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idd, swapped now though.

using this now

[septamber]

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idd, swapped now though.

using this now

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Wow...   :eek:

Maybe it is because I have to turn my head sideways to look at the pic but that just hurts my brain. How do you like that layout so far?

[henz]

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idd, swapped now though.

using this now

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Wow...   :eek:

Maybe it is because I have to turn my head sideways to look at the pic but that just hurts my brain. How do you like that layout so far?

10 wpm down from 65ish :) keep missing my two spaces and letters like n and y were pushed by left hand before, ultra yucky :) i think i will bring this to work when my paternity leave is over.

[Special K]

750r with MX reds. The word "Tank" is appropriate. Makes my Filco feel and sound like a turd.

Here's a little typing test. Only retaught to touch type two months ago so not blazing speed

What about it specifically makes "feel and sound like a turd"?  I've only used Filcos since I got into mechanical keyboards a few years ago and always thought they were pretty sturdy.  Now your post makes me wonder what I'm missing out on.

[Snowdog993]

I got the "e29 coincidence" keyboard back from Phosphorglow today, put the original keycaps back on it, and put the keycaps for the 1394204 back in place where they belong.  (There is a little story to this.)



Turns out the "e29 coincidence" had an LED cutout below the label!  It is kinda hard to see with the camera flash on....



So here it is with it off. 

This keyboard actually feels wonderful.  It was pretty dreadful before.  I'm so glad Maxx fixed this! 

The little story goes as follows:
My nephew had an incident with his keyboard and I let him use the 1394204 keyboard with his 1391401 controller in it's place, I put the APL keys on it because I didn't want him confused by the terminal caps.  So I sent the "e29 coincidence" keyboard with the 4204 keys on it.  The original keys for the "e29 coincidence" I put in the box for the APL set.
Everything falls back where it belongs now.

So my nephew has his 1391401 back with a new SDL controller in it.  The "e29 coincidence" keyboard has it's original keyset back on it, and a new SDL controller.  And finally, the 1394204 has it's original keys back on it too.

The APL keys are matched perfectly after ordering 3 "end" keys from Unicomp.  There was one that lined up so now that keyset is complete and not out of place.  I'm boxing it.  It may be used for something in the future.

I guess I will keep this on my desk for a while.  It's pretty cool with the LED thing.

[henz]

I got the "e29 coincidence" keyboard back from Phosphorglow today, put the original keycaps back on it, and put the keycaps for the 1394204 back in place where they belong.  (There is a little story to this.)

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Turns out the "e29 coincidence" had an LED cutout below the label!  It is kinda hard to see with the camera flash on....

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So here it is with it off. 

This keyboard actually feels wonderful.  It was pretty dreadful before.  I'm so glad Maxx fixed this! 

The little story goes as follows:
My nephew had an incident with his keyboard and I let him use the 1394204 keyboard with his 1391401 controller in it's place, I put the APL keys on it because I didn't want him confused by the terminal caps.  So I sent the "e29 coincidence" keyboard with the 4204 keys on it.  The original keys for the "e29 coincidence" I put in the box for the APL set.
Everything falls back where it belongs now.

So my nephew has his 1391401 back with a new SDL controller in it.  The "e29 coincidence" keyboard has it's original keyset back on it, and a new SDL controller.  And finally, the 1394204 has it's original keys back on it too.

The APL keys are matched perfectly after ordering 3 "end" keys from Unicomp.  There was one that lined up so now that keyset is complete and not out of place.  I'm boxing it.  It may be used for something in the future.

I guess I will keep this on my desk for a while.  It's pretty cool with the LED thing.

love it!

[LarsMarkelson]

KUL Cherry Red Tenkeyless with Blue O-rings. The Blue O-rings are really key for me, as I have RSI problems in my hands and fingers. They reduce impact of bottoming out a ton, and with the light press of the red, it's my favorite keyboard to date (for me).

[dastels]

I don't know if this thread will be relevant, but here goes...

A Sun Type-3 at home, and a Steelseries M800 at work.

[Kerry56]

Ducky 9008 G2 with white PBT keys.  This one has brown Cherry MX switches.  Made my own wrist pad...teak finished with lacquer.

http://imgur.com/SEuxwQN

[HoffmanMyster]

I bought a cheapo QFR w/ MX Browns. Threw some GMK/OG Cherry Doublshots on it.

It's actually pretty nice to type on. A lot more solid of a board than I thought it was going to be.

IMHO, the only reason to knock CM QFRs is if you hate Cherry switches or want a keyboard for bragging rights.  QFRs were recommended to me as a great first mechanical keyboard/wonderful bang for the buck, and it was great advice.  We currently have two QFRs (hubby on MX blues and me with MX Browns and Stealth caps), and my only quibble with them is the keycaps are junk (even legends started wearing off within a few months) and I prefer backlit keyboards - and their backlit keyboard gets a lot of negative feedback for LEDs dying.

One big problem for them is that they use lower quality components and assembly methods, which makes them harder to work on.  It's hard to get a definitive source on this info, since it can be subjective, but this post might be helpful if you're curious for more info or why this would be important enough for me to mention.

I don't think the QFR is a bad board, I think it's great for the cost if you simply don't care about these points, but there is a good reason to knock them other than the reasons you mentioned. 

Actually this is up for debate.

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1psskg/leopold_vs_filco/cd5qds4

Your link doesn't mention the QFR once.  Can you explain what conclusions we can draw about QFR quality from this post?

[Cafeine]

FC660C 2014 on the Mac but about to switch on the RF 55g for some gaming on the PC. #bliss

[aznairjordan]

Realforce 104UB but have a V60 with MX Clears coming in the mail!

[sorijealut]

The top one is a KUL ES87 with Linx3 thick PBTs.

The caps are really edgy and the caps lock is in the wrong profile, but it's doing alright for a few months now.

[lookitdisnub]

KMAC is gonna go though I think. Too used to the HHKB layout. I want to get some lettered keycaps for the HHKB but EK is out of stock

[absyrd]

I keep saying "one more day, please" to my wife as I use her HHKB.

[IonutZ]

Currently at work

[snoopy]

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Currently at work :D

reminds me that I wanted to swap my nightowl for a candycorn skull at work...

[CPTBadAss]

4704 was FILTHY so I had to clean the caps. Switched to the Kingsaver and it feels like I'm cheating on my little purple beast.

[Tigermelon]

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I really like this  Too bad I can't find that many novelties without a big time investment.

[Doyniish]

xpost Post your Poker!

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[cheebs]

[nickheller]

Novatouch with vortex PBT key caps. Thinking about getting doing one of the silencing mods to it.

[Khers]

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[henz]

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i feel like i  need a HHKB!

[absyrd]

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i feel like i  need a HHKB!

Everyone needs at least 1

[Doyniish]

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Yes.

[Air tree]

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I'm liking what I'm seeing.. especially on the screen....

[Ngt]

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I'm liking what I'm seeing.. especially on the screen....

Do you think he's trying to send us a message? As if he wanted to buy the Topre-Mx compatible stem to put the set on his HHKB as well ... Just saying that with no thinking behind it whatsoever ...  ::)

[Snowdog993]

xpost Post your Poker!

Wouldn't that make it on another thread in the geekhack media section?  xpost?  Does that mean you posted and posted the same thing?  I am guessing (probably) that you are using that keyboard currently?

*sigh* I think I'll go watch TV.

[HoffmanMyster]

xpost Post your Poker!

Wouldn't that make it on another thread in the geekhack media section?  xpost?  Does that mean you posted and posted the same thing?  I am guessing (probably) that you are using that keyboard currently?

*sigh* I think I'll go watch TV.

It means he posted the same photo to the Post Your Poker thread.

[Snarfangel]

Okay, I feel decidedly retro...


I actually like it. But I'm also switching between blacks, browns, and clears (on the Cherry side) and Unicomp buckling springs (at  work).

I have Cherry blues and greens on order right now through Massdrop, but seriously, buckling springs have nothing to fear so far from Cherry. Man, do they feel nice.

/I am steadfastly staying away from Model F's, because I don't want to ruin all other keyboards for me.  )
//It may be an unpopular opinion, but I really do like typing on the Typematrix.

[Snowdog993]

It means he posted the same photo to the Post Your Poker thread.

Okay.  I get kinda lost in some of the terminology here.  Thanks Hoff.

[Tony]

I have just bought a Noppoo Lolita Spyder, Kaith blue switch. It sounds good and works well until now.

[Genrilee]

Corsair K65 with ergo clears using the MX red springs. Good for typing, probably not so good for gaming.

[Usarise]

Using my KUL ES-87 with clear switches I just got in the mail the other day~
Really liking using it and wishing I had put clears in my ergodox. <~<

[sethk_]

Using my KUL ES-87 with clear switches I just got in the mail the other day~
Really liking using it and wishing I had put clears in my ergodox. <~<

The way the ergodox case is designed, you are able to open up the switches from the top, so if you buy clear switches you could swap springs and stems.

[Usarise]

Using my KUL ES-87 with clear switches I just got in the mail the other day~
Really liking using it and wishing I had put clears in my ergodox. <~<

The way the ergodox case is designed, you are able to open up the switches from the top, so if you buy clear switches you could swap springs and stems.

I had to open one of the switches on it before when I got some gunk in it and it wouldn't press proper.  Was a PITA.  I don't know if I'd have the patience to do all the switches!  (Though I will consider it for a rainy day...)

[rolkin]

Currently using an all white Leopold FC660M. love this thing.

[sethk_]

Using my Dolch w/ 62g Vintage Blues. I love the switches more and more I use it. Feel more crisp than stock blues.

[dante]

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i feel like i  need a HHKB!

Everyone needs at least 1

I've steered away from the HHKB for one main reason: Mini-USB connector.

In order of (my) preference: 1) Hardwired 2) Wireless 3) Micro-USB not on back 4) Micro-USB on back.

Since it has none of those, not going there ... :D

[ ^^^ Maybe on HHKB 3? ]

[snoopy]

My new toy. But Iso drives me crazy. And I think I have some grounding issues.

[Snowdog993]

I am currently on my 51G8572 for now.  No particular reason.

[Ngt]

My silenced Novatouch with the Hack'd by geeks set. Damn this board became so nice with all the word I have done it. I love it. The sound is just a pure melody. I should do a recording for you guys so I can share my little music to all of you.

[henz]

finnished wiring and coding for my m0116.

[rowdy]

SSK complaints left, right and centre

Using QFR with MX blacks at work, and QFS with MX greens at home.

[henz]

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My new toy. But Iso drives me crazy. And I think I have some grounding issues.

Sell it to me!

[nickheller]

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My new toy. But Iso drives me crazy. And I think I have some grounding issues.

I need one of these in my life, I thought for a second it would be nice for Unicomp to make one but I'm still waiting on them to make a SSK.

[absyrd]

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My new toy. But Iso drives me crazy. And I think I have some grounding issues.

I'm still so mad at myself for not taking tinnie up on his offer when he first found them and was bragging on IRC.

Hope you fix your grounding issue, snoop-a-loop.

[Infrared]

My White 660C