Hi everyone,
I stumbled across your site a few weeks ago and I've been lurking since. I have used mechanical keyboards at work in the past and I am determined that my next purchase will be one. I've been using a g15 for ~5 years. It was a gift from an old friend and I don't use all the bells and whistles. The ctrl key is too compacted for gaming, but this thing has lasted some time now.
It's time to make the step to mechanical, but I just don't feel educated enough on what is out there! I know I want to start with a 87-104key white/grey case, PBT caps with MX brown switches (I'm hoping I will be happy with these for 50/50 gaming/typing). When it comes to this case color, does this leave me with a Leopold, HHKb, or a Topre Realforce? The Topre Realforce may be, for my first purchase, too pricey and something I would look at doing as my next project. HHkb 60key, too compact for my liking. So many choices! I am willing to consider alternative case colors. However, I want the performance and the looks to boot. How about convenience of acquiring caps? Finally, where do I go to find reputable places to purchase?!
Sorry for being such a novice here, I want to build on something for years to come and I don't want to half-ass it from the get go. Thanks in advance and Hi again!
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