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Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 14 January 2011, 12:51:56

Howdy guys!

I was just wondering what your guys opinion is on this keyboard:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHERRY-ML4100-Ultraslim-PS-2-Keyboard-G84-4101SPAUS-/160436248876?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item255abee12c (http://cgi.ebay.com/CHERRY-ML4100-Ultraslim-PS-2-Keyboard-G84-4101SPAUS-/160436248876?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item255abee12c)

It is a Cherry ML4100 Ultraslim... According to Cherrys website this one has mech keys... What do you guys think?

Jason

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 14 January 2011, 12:56:22

And where might I find the "Start Here" wiki?

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Lanx on Fri, 14 January 2011, 15:45:14

decent small mech keyboard. Maybe can be called cheap starter mech keyboard, great for traveling since it's small and portable (over a 222$ HHKB) but imo not great as a daily driver, better than rubber domes tho.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: woody on Fri, 14 January 2011, 17:33:35

Quote from: Lanx;278688

better than rubber domes tho.

Much better.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: gore on Fri, 14 January 2011, 18:13:17

I quite like these, I have 3 of them, typing on one right now. As other people have said they are quite good as a portable board, but probably not the best thing for a main keyboard.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: wanabe on Fri, 14 January 2011, 19:29:29

Ripster - how about a review?

I like my ML board, it's what you might think of if someone made a laptop w/ a mechanical keyboard.  It has a short travel with a slight, but noticeable bump.  I like the keyfeel, but the layout isn't really good for a daily driver.  It's pretty darn cramped and the modifiers are tiny.  There are better options unless you want something light that's easy to carry around.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: iMav on Fri, 14 January 2011, 19:49:33

Quote from: wanabe;278790

Ripster - how about a review?

I like my ML board, it's what you might think of if someone made a laptop w/ a mechanical keyboard.  It has a short travel with a slight, but noticeable bump.  I like the keyfeel, but the layout isn't really good for a daily driver.  It's pretty darn cramped and the modifiers are tiny.  There are better options unless you want something light that's easy to carry around.

Hey wanabe - how about a review?

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: wanabe on Fri, 14 January 2011, 19:58:32

uh ok i guess i touched a nerve there...i was asking ripster for a review on his dealextreme board that gets mentioned every so often . call me curious jeez

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 14 January 2011, 21:06:51

Quote from: ripster;278758

Can't get much more portable.

AND it's fullsize, unlike the Cherry ML4100

Show Image

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5294730354_7edeb408cc_z.jpg)

What kind of keyboard is this ripster? Awesome looking!

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: keyboardlover on Fri, 14 January 2011, 21:07:53

Would you believe it only cost $19?? Ripster thinks it's an HHKB killer :D

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 14 January 2011, 21:11:18

Well where in the world can one buy such a keyboard? I want one... NOW!

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 14 January 2011, 21:30:36

Ok I go ahead and ordered one of the ml4100 for $29 with free shipping... I really am wanting a super small keyboard for one of my computers at work... :) We will see how it is... :)

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: keyboardlover on Fri, 14 January 2011, 22:04:52

Quote from: Jasonszion;278819

Well where in the world can one buy such a keyboard? I want one... NOW!

Apparently DealExtreme has them...not sure what they're called. You'd have to ask ripmeister. He was begging someone to buy it forever until he finally gave up and got one himself.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: iMav on Fri, 14 January 2011, 22:13:33

Quote from: wanabe;278804

uh ok i guess i touched a nerve there...i was asking ripster for a review on his dealextreme board that gets mentioned every so often . call me curious jeez

Nah, just teasing.  Sometimes it seems GH contributions are a full time job for ripster.  Give him some time off!

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: wanabe on Fri, 14 January 2011, 22:40:35

fair enough.. take your time, but hurry up?  kidding!

here's the link for those that were looking

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44378

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Jasonszion on Sun, 16 January 2011, 06:42:15

sweet! just ordered one! :)

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 16 January 2011, 07:59:06

Awesome! Now you're the second! :D

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: imsto on Sun, 16 January 2011, 08:17:57

I love Cherry ML switch.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: sequencius on Sun, 10 April 2011, 14:05:45

What about this one? http://www.amazon.com/Genius-LM-i200-Compact-Multimedia-Keyboard/dp/B003YGVDDU

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Oqsy on Sun, 10 April 2011, 15:35:57

I have a couple of extra ML boards with trackball to sell if anyone is interested. PM for more info. FWIW my least favorite thing about these boards is the layout, not the switch. I can never adapt to "enter" being one key further to the right. I'm keeping one, but the other two are up for grabs. Oh yeah, trackball has been upgraded from cheap light plastic ball to heavier "marble" type ball.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: iMav on Sun, 10 April 2011, 21:45:00

Quote from: Oqsy;328083

I have a couple of extra ML boards with trackball to sell if anyone is interested. PM for more info. FWIW my least favorite thing about these boards is the layout, not the switch. I can never adapt to "enter" being one key further to the right. I'm keeping one, but the other two are up for grabs. Oh yeah, trackball has been upgraded from cheap light plastic ball to heavier "marble" type ball.

Pics???

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Eclairz on Mon, 11 April 2011, 03:37:22

The trackball version is probably the ML G84-4400 or maybe the newer G84-5400 (slightly different layout), of course we don't have a clue about the quality and the look of the new trackball marble

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Ekaros on Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:25:58

Quote from: Oqsy;328083

I have a couple of extra ML boards with trackball to sell if anyone is interested. PM for more info. FWIW my least favorite thing about these boards is the layout, not the switch. I can never adapt to "enter" being one key further to the right. I'm keeping one, but the other two are up for grabs. Oh yeah, trackball has been upgraded from cheap light plastic ball to heavier "marble" type ball.

My issue was the right shift, just couldn't hit it for some reason... Strange as it is...

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: The Solutor on Mon, 11 April 2011, 08:46:20

I've never touched a g84, but because I'm curios i bought one of them (a 4100 one) for  few bucks and I'm waiting its arrival.

If I like it i will buy a 5200 one: i like a lot its layout.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:04:24

Quote from: wanabe;278853

fair enough.. take your time, but hurry up?  kidding!

here's the link for those that were looking

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44378

Sorry for the stupid question - Is this board MX ML based?

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: The Solutor on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:08:16

Quote from: BucklingSpring;328476

Sorry for the stupid question - Is this board MX ML based?

Look at the link it's  scissor switch based.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:25:36

Quote from: The Solutor;328478

Look at the link it's  scissor switch based.

:redface: shame on me :redface:
It even comes with a nice fat picture.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Oqsy on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:32:34

iMav I'll put up some pics when I get home from work ;)

btw, I didnt intend to threadjack, I'd just given up on anyone else taking interest in ML switches.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: Oqsy on Mon, 11 April 2011, 13:35:35

Images attached.  These are the units with the better trackball instead of the light plastic garbage included from Cherry.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: woody on Mon, 11 April 2011, 14:03:14

Cool marble idea. I wonder whether I can find something similar around.

Title: Cherry ML4100 question
Post by: en2009 on Sun, 15 January 2012, 07:25:24

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