What Keyboard Are You Using Now?

[TopreFan333]

this one

[KYLETS8]

Not the greatest picture, but been using my Shine Mini for the past year. In love with this keyboard!

[wigz81]

KUL ES-87 Limited w/ WASD caps

[MEEPhouse]

Currently typing on a HHKB Pro JP which I picked up yesterday from a fellow member over at /r/mk. First torpe board I have owned & must say I am very much loving it! 

[hammelgammler]

My lovely SSK, until the xwhatsit arrive. Then maybe my modded AT.
Hopefully my blank keycaps will arrive soon.

[Ngt]

KUL ES-87 Limited w/ WASD caps

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Really cool color theme! I like it.

[wigz81]

Its to go with this once i finish the build

[CPTBadAss]

Does anyone still use these keyboards?

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I'm required to use these as part of my job. It really sucks. I can't even bring in my DT35 to replace it. And the one I was using was extremely dirty too. Digusting :(.

[TopreFan333]

Does anyone still use these keyboards?

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I'm required to use these as part of my job. It really sucks. I can't even bring in my DT35 to replace it. And the one I was using was extremely dirty too. Digusting :(.

Hilarious how it sports that RSI injury warning, when pounding on a sh!tboard like that has to be the source of so many people's injuries...

[gloyz]

I am planning the purchase of my first mechanical keyboard really soon and have no idea what I am doing. Am thinking about a Ducky Mini. I want something that would be a good first purchase and that is backlit but other than that am not sure what I should be looking for. The more I read on the boards the more confused I get . . . there are just so many options. I would welcome any suggestions for a good, relatively inexpensive "starter" keyboard. Thx.

[pichu23]

Muh GON NerD

[pr0ximity]

Just got done losing in CSGO.

[pichu23]

Just got done losing in CSGO.

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Is that a Razer Krait?
If so, old school mice mate. Very nice.
The first razer mice I've owned. Too bad after a few years the infamous double clicking happened.
Nice board too btw, love the keycaps :D

[njbair]

I am planning the purchase of my first mechanical keyboard really soon and have no idea what I am doing. Am thinking about a Ducky Mini. I want something that would be a good first purchase and that is backlit but other than that am not sure what I should be looking for. The more I read on the boards the more confused I get . . . there are just so many options. I would welcome any suggestions for a good, relatively inexpensive "starter" keyboard. Thx.

I would recommend getting one without backlighting for a starter.  Backlighting is overrated IMO, and you're better off spending your money on a better-built board.

[gloyz]

I am planning the purchase of my first mechanical keyboard really soon and have no idea what I am doing. Am thinking about a Ducky Mini. I want something that would be a good first purchase and that is backlit but other than that am not sure what I should be looking for. The more I read on the boards the more confused I get . . . there are just so many options. I would welcome any suggestions for a good, relatively inexpensive "starter" keyboard. Thx.

I would recommend getting one without backlighting for a starter.  Backlighting is overrated IMO, and you're better off spending your money on a better-built board.

The reason I am looking particularly for backlighting is because I am making artisan keycaps and I want to be able to make some of my monsters eyes glow - LOL!

[njbair]

I am planning the purchase of my first mechanical keyboard really soon and have no idea what I am doing. Am thinking about a Ducky Mini. I want something that would be a good first purchase and that is backlit but other than that am not sure what I should be looking for. The more I read on the boards the more confused I get . . . there are just so many options. I would welcome any suggestions for a good, relatively inexpensive "starter" keyboard. Thx.

I would recommend getting one without backlighting for a starter.  Backlighting is overrated IMO, and you're better off spending your money on a better-built board.

The reason I am looking particularly for backlighting is because I am making artisan keycaps and I want to be able to make some of my monsters eyes glow - LOL!

Well that's a good reason.

You mentioned a Ducky Shine Mini. Are you settled on a 60% layout? If so, a Pok3r is pretty popular.

[gloyz]

I am planning the purchase of my first mechanical keyboard really soon and have no idea what I am doing. Am thinking about a Ducky Mini. I want something that would be a good first purchase and that is backlit but other than that am not sure what I should be looking for. The more I read on the boards the more confused I get . . . there are just so many options. I would welcome any suggestions for a good, relatively inexpensive "starter" keyboard. Thx.

I would recommend getting one without backlighting for a starter.  Backlighting is overrated IMO, and you're better off spending your money on a better-built board.

The reason I am looking particularly for backlighting is because I am making artisan keycaps and I want to be able to make some of my monsters eyes glow - LOL!

Well that's a good reason.

You mentioned a Ducky Shine Mini. Are you settled on a 60% layout? If so, a Pok3r is pretty popular.

No, I am not settled on anything yet . . . I will definitely check out the Pok3r. Thank you for the suggestion.

[ideus]

this one

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Chuckle!

[ideus]

Pink and gray make the greatest combination.

[pr0ximity]

Just got done losing in CSGO.

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Is that a Razer Krait?
If so, old school mice mate. Very nice.
The first razer mice I've owned. Too bad after a few years the infamous double clicking happened.
Nice board too btw, love the keycaps :D

Close! OG Diamondback! Favorite mouse ever, aside fron my WMO 1.1 ;)

[Cicada88]

Grabbed a HHKB Pro2 with white blank caps + carrying case for $150 shipped on eBay

[neverused]

Grabbed a HHKB Pro2 with white blank caps + carrying case for $150 shipped on eBay

Awesome find

[b3Rz3Rko]

Compac MX-11800 with MX Browns.

I would easily recommend this board to any new MK enthusiast who is looking for a good and cheap mechanical keyboard, Browns felt kinda weird in the beginning coming out from blues given that they felt more linear than tactile, but once I got used to them it became easier to feel the bump. And the keyboard take a little less space on the desk.

[dante]

The Dell KB522 [rubberdome] has currently displaced all my mechanicals.   

[Data]

Phantom-based homebrew, mix of Greetech browns and Cherry MX clears.



It was a super fun build. 

[katushkin]

Phantom-based homebrew, mix of Greetech browns and Cherry MX clears.

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It was a super fun build.  :D

I really like those cases. Looks really good foundation to start a steampunk-esq board

[hammelgammler]

Just got done losing in CSGO.

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Could I ask what a case you are using with the keyboard? Looks very nice. :)

[CommonCurt]

Just got done losing in CSGO.

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Could I ask what a case you are using with the keyboard? Looks very nice. :)

That should be a OTD 356 mini.

[djkib]

At home: Currently NMB RT8255C+ but usually Unicomp UB40446. At work, only an IBM Model M 1391401, grey label, bolt modded... born 02-jun-1988...

[pr0ximity]

Just got done losing in CSGO.

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Could I ask what a case you are using with the keyboard? Looks very nice. :)

That should be a OTD 356 mini.

 :thumb:

[saturnotaku]

Trying out a KBParadise V80 with MX reds. It's currently missing an F6 key because as I was cleaning the caps, it fell down my garbage disposal. 

Not a huge deal as I'd be replacing the caps on this anyway, probably with the Ivan PBT4 set I have ordered. Aside from that, it's a pretty solid board. I really like typing on reds even though I'm not as accurate on them as I am my 55g Realforce.

[FoxWolf1]

I realized recently that, despite having a whole collection of keyboards, I do most of my serious typing on my laptop's built-in keyboard. Even when I'm at home, and my desktop system, with a full sized monitor and everything, is right there. Like now.

I dunno, maybe I actually like scissor switches better, so long as they're not coming to pieces. Or maybe it's just that I get too annoyed by all of the problems my other keyboards have. Mechanicals, reliable? Hah!

[ideus]

I realized recently that, despite having a whole collection of keyboards, I do most of my serious typing on my laptop's built-in keyboard. Even when I'm at home, and my desktop system, with a full sized monitor and everything, is right there. Like now.

I dunno, maybe I actually like scissor switches better, so long as they're not coming to pieces. Or maybe it's just that I get too annoyed by all of the problems my other keyboards have. Mechanicals, reliable? Hah!

This comment belongs to the thread on unpopular keyboard opinions. Good grief!

[TopreFan333]

I realized recently that, despite having a whole collection of keyboards, I do most of my serious typing on my laptop's built-in keyboard. Even when I'm at home, and my desktop system, with a full sized monitor and everything, is right there. Like now.

I dunno, maybe I actually like scissor switches better, so long as they're not coming to pieces. Or maybe it's just that I get too annoyed by all of the problems my other keyboards have. Mechanicals, reliable? Hah!

I find my Macbook's keyboard pretty decent to use as well, so long as I have Keyclick running to give it some audio feedback.

[dante]

I realized recently that, despite having a whole collection of keyboards, I do most of my serious typing on my laptop's built-in keyboard. Even when I'm at home, and my desktop system, with a full sized monitor and everything, is right there. Like now.

I dunno, maybe I actually like scissor switches better, so long as they're not coming to pieces. Or maybe it's just that I get too annoyed by all of the problems my other keyboards have. Mechanicals, reliable? Hah!

My brother from another mother?

One day I realized that I was trying so hard to make my mechanicals feel and sound like rubberdomes / scissor switches.

The ultimate path to nirvana is DIY membrane sheets and chiclet/scissor keycaps.

[chiefgrillz]

I realized recently that, despite having a whole collection of keyboards, I do most of my serious typing on my laptop's built-in keyboard. Even when I'm at home, and my desktop system, with a full sized monitor and everything, is right there. Like now.

I dunno, maybe I actually like scissor switches better, so long as they're not coming to pieces. Or maybe it's just that I get too annoyed by all of the problems my other keyboards have. Mechanicals, reliable? Hah!

heretic! burn them!

but seriously you actually prefer it? even with no proper feedback from them?

[blahlicus]

self made terminus with gateron whites

[ezpeze]

Just starting out with a Majestouch 2 TKL...

[FoxWolf1]

I realized recently that, despite having a whole collection of keyboards, I do most of my serious typing on my laptop's built-in keyboard. Even when I'm at home, and my desktop system, with a full sized monitor and everything, is right there. Like now.

I dunno, maybe I actually like scissor switches better, so long as they're not coming to pieces. Or maybe it's just that I get too annoyed by all of the problems my other keyboards have. Mechanicals, reliable? Hah!

but seriously you actually prefer it? even with no proper feedback from them?

Not sure currently. Could be that I just wind up subconsciously tending towards using the laptop just because none of my mechanicals have fared very well over time-- of the ones that still work, one seems to get more and more chatter-y over time, and the other has all kinds of glitches with keys or clusters of keys dropping out even when used over its native PS/2 (among other problems). Maybe when (perhaps with my luck, I should say "if") I'm back on something that's working at 100%, I'll find myself using it more often.

Then again, scissor switches don't have to feel bad. With the right domes, you get a definite tactile sense followed immediately by a soft landing. Admittedly, there aren't any scissor switch keyboards that I would consider buying for my desktop, but "feel" is at most a secondary reason for that.

[pr0ximity]

I find my Macbook's keyboard pretty decent to use as well, so long as I have Keyclick running to give it some audio feedback.

Oh my god why am I so excited to try this at work. That + Blacks should be interesting..

[hwood34]

kmac, but uh... it's got this cool new lindy cable...

[Charizard]

Filco MJ2 TKL MX Browns
Topre Realforce 87U Uniform 55g

[rowdy]

Just starting out with a Majestouch 2 TKL...

Welcome to Geekhack!

That's a good solid board to start with.

What switches has it got?

[trenzafeeds]

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self made terminus with gateron whites

Love it!  :thumb: That's hella sexy

[Tactile]

Right now I'm using one of these:

http://www.tg3electronics.com/product/backlit-bl82-series

I have/have had other keyboards with MX Blacks but nothing else feels like this keyboard. I removed the plastic sheet/splash guard & installed O-rings. I really like the way this keyboard feels.

[gabamnml]

Now current using Pok3r Black with Brown MX, stock caps

[invariance]

Set aside my Model M to pull out a NIB Digital LK46W-A2 to see how it feels.


For a rubberdome it feels reasonable; firm key travel and landing without much noise.
It's kind of fun getting used to some of the key placements, in particular the LCtrl is beside the caps lock, and finding where PrtScr is: Alt+F18.
A new one to me is Alt+F19: toggles the arrow keys to scrolling in Excel.

[blahlicus]

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self made terminus with gateron whites

Love it!  :thumb: That's hella sexy

i'd prefer a split keyboard but i do not have the space for it, matrix layout boards are interesting and are pretty good to game on (especially with stuff like starcraft or spammy MMORPGs)

[GL1TCH3D]

Typing on my Mobik in class right now

[raymogi]

Back on my KUL with clears cause I just got GMK Cyrillic on it and it felt awesome!