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Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 02:43:17

I just cant seem to decide what to use which keyboard for!  If anyone has a realforce with variable weights or a cherry mx brown board how do you like to use it?  I find they are both just awesome at everything and i dont like going through the hassle of changing keyboards all the time, but then again i want to use both of them since they are both great!   :P

Title: I am torn!
Post by: spearson on Thu, 10 February 2011, 03:05:31

I am in the exact same boat as you, lol.  Currently using the MX Browns since last week.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 03:25:31

its a good problem to have and one that many geekhackers would not mind having i am sure.   :P    I still wish i could at least find a good place to set one of the boards so that i could switch them out without unplugging either one ever.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: Tony on Thu, 10 February 2011, 03:38:51

I want to be an octopus so that I can use a lot of keyboards at the same time.

You can toss a coin and let it decide for you...

Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 03:40:47

the problem is that i have both and i dont know which to use since they both do everything well for me.   :P

I am not deciding on which to buy lol

Title: I am torn!
Post by: calavera on Thu, 10 February 2011, 03:55:23

Well, at one point I had three keyboards connected so I can switch whenever I like. Now I have two connected and I go back and forth. Unless you have a very small desk, why not just leave them both connected? :)

Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 04:10:53

i have nowhere to put the other one while they are both connected lol   :P   maybe i can clear up some space or put one on the tower....  hmmmm

Title: I am torn!
Post by: Tony on Thu, 10 February 2011, 04:54:45

Your left hand can be on one keyboard while your right hand can be on the other.

Trouble will happen when you want to press shift lol

Title: I am torn!
Post by: iMav on Thu, 10 February 2011, 06:33:47

Rotate monthly.  Gives you something to look forward to month to month.  

Do you work from home, or is having one at work and one at home an option?

Title: I am torn!
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 10 February 2011, 06:49:33

I have both Cherry browns and a variable-weight Realforce.  I just swap out when I get all nostalgic for the other 'board.  Now with the Noppoo, I'll type on the RF for about 5 minutes, and switch back to the Noppoo.  The Cherry browns always reel me back in.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: theferenc on Thu, 10 February 2011, 08:56:24

I have space under my monitor to hold either my customizer or my hhkb, whichever I'm not using. I do tend to leave both plugged in when I'm home, though the hhkb does travel with me.

They sit on the stand of the monitor, and on the Customizer, the monitor bezel sits over the number row, if that tells you how far it sticks out onto my desk. My desk isn't particularly deep, but it still feels like enough room to me.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: stuiees on Thu, 10 February 2011, 10:44:19

I used to switch between keyboards depending on what I was doing.  It became a hassle, and when I would change out boards for gaming it always seemed to take longer to warm up.  Since, I have decided to stick with my RF for everything.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 10 February 2011, 11:21:32

Currently own a Noppoo Choc with Browns and Realforce variable weight 103UB.  I'd say that I much more enjoy gaming with the Noppoo Browns over the realforce, however, I love typing on the realforce.  So, if I had to categorize them:  Noppoo Browns for gaming, Topre/Realforce for typing.  I also love blues for gaming...

Title: I am torn!
Post by: bugfix on Thu, 10 February 2011, 11:32:09

Why would one drink vodka? It doesn't even taste good.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: Reaif on Thu, 10 February 2011, 12:06:28

Quote from: bugfix;292874

Why would one drink vodka? It doesn't even taste good.

You don't drink vodka for the flavor... or lack thereof.

That being said, I would recommend bringing one to work, assuming you have a desk that someone else isn't likely to use. If that isn't the case, I would recommend setting up some usb extensions that end up right underneath your monitor, so that switching keyboards is quick and painless. I just started doing that because I have the same problem, but on the other end of the spectrum. I have two places to use a good keyboard, but only one keyboard to use, so I have been bringing it to and from work.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: pitashen on Thu, 10 February 2011, 12:48:48

You want to sell one once you decide which one to stick with?
if not just keep them and switch from time to time. Thats what getting mech kb is about :P

Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 13:36:16

alright, i think ill go with iMav's idea of switching every month or so.   That way i am not switching the boards too often and i still get to enjoy both of them equally   :)

Title: I am torn!
Post by: woody on Thu, 10 February 2011, 16:55:39

Quote from: ripster;292872

Put a bottle of Vodka on your table.  Drink liberally and frequently.

The first keyboard you spill on will get fried and the problem is solved.

This is called "Russian Keyboard Roulette".

Harharhar. About to go to bed, and this guy cracks me up.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0F30hveV1mg/TGT3OQIbY4I/AAAAAAAAANQ/PgHTFT9AxyE/s1600/russian-roulette.jpg)

Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 17:20:35

Quote from: woody;293061

Harharhar. About to go to bed, and this guy cracks me up.

Show Image

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0F30hveV1mg/TGT3OQIbY4I/AAAAAAAAANQ/PgHTFT9AxyE/s1600/russian-roulette.jpg)

lol, you know that 2 kids had to go to the hospital because they were playing Russian roulette with a semi-automatic pistol?  Too bad neither of them died, would have rid the world of some stupid for a change.   :madgrin:

Title: I am torn!
Post by: stuiees on Thu, 10 February 2011, 17:29:55

Quote from: hfcobra;293074

lol, you know that 2 kids had to go to the hospital because they were playing Russian roulette with a semi-automatic pistol?  Too bad neither of them died, would have rid the world of some stupid for a change.   :madgrin:

lol wtf?  2 kids?  after the first one shot himself, the second was like "what are the odds of another round being chambered?" duhh its a semi auto...?  that is natural selection at its finest.  too bad it failed to complete the job.

Title: I am torn!
Post by: hfcobra on Thu, 10 February 2011, 19:10:23

that is exactly what i said, almost verbatim    XD