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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: captainkai on Thu, 18 July 2019, 01:05:26

Title: New Vortex Race 3! Suggestions for a cable?
Post by: captainkai on Thu, 18 July 2019, 01:05:26

(https://i.imgur.com/DjDoGLI.jpg)

Got my first "legit" mechanical keyboard earlier this week and am absolutely loving it.  Vortex Race 3 with MX Silvers.  Got custom keycaps on the way as well.
Prior to this, was using a Corsair K70.  It worked well but took up way too much space on the desk and was a bit of an eyesore.

Since this keyboard connects via a (flimsy) Micro USB, I've seen several people suggest using a magnetically connected cable.  I bought one from Amazon and am really unsatisfied with how it looks (it just looks cheap and bulky).  Anyone have suggestions on a really low-profile, 90-degree / Right angle magnetic Micro USB that doesn't look like cheap garbage?  Scoured the internet and haven't really found anything suitable.

Title: Re: New Vortex Race 3! Suggestions for a cable?
Post by: AJM on Thu, 18 July 2019, 13:50:10

I'm a big fan of these magnetic cables. I use "NetDot 7th Generation Nylon ..." cables and they don't look cheap at all - at least the ones in all black. But I think they don't have angled versions.

Title: Re: New Vortex Race 3! Suggestions for a cable?
Post by: Argan12345 on Thu, 18 July 2019, 21:11:48

I gave up looking for a magnetic cable after being disappointed with the one i got much like you were.

I instead got this off ebay or alibaba. Fast and simple to use, and keeps the keyboard port from being used up.

(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1dxSCXrSYBuNjSspfq6AZCpXa0.jpg)