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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: TechWonV on Sun, 20 February 2011, 04:43:39

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: TechWonV on Sun, 20 February 2011, 04:43:39

Hey guys I'm a total newb when it comes to keyboards. I am going to purchase a keyboard in the near future. I did a lot of research and it came down to this.

Keyboard that i want
-Non clicky, i actually love the deep thud noise more than the clicky keyboards
-a very clean feel to the fingers when key is pressed. non mushy a firm w/ a little bump so i know it is pressed.

Im thinking about purchasing the Realforce topre 103ub 55g or the stealseries 6gv2. I mostly play starcraft 2 and type a lot so if you guys have any better suggestions on any other keyboards i would appreciate. Thanks

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 20 February 2011, 05:02:39

Welcome to geekhack!

I wouldn't recommend black switches (Steelseries 6gv2) because they are linear, and don't have a bump to tell you when the switch has actuated. A Topre might be a good solution for you if you can afford them. Instead of MX blacks, I would recommend MX browns as the other option. They have a tactile bump (although very subtle) to tell you when the switch has actuated.

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: runeazn on Sun, 20 February 2011, 05:16:04

non clicky but with a bump???
not many options..
MX brown..

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: db_Iodine on Sun, 20 February 2011, 05:40:45

Quote from: runeazn;298158

non clicky but with a bump???
not many options..
MX brown..

Not many, but MX brown isn't the only option here. Topre is certainly a solid option, but there's also MX clear.

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: bugfix on Sun, 20 February 2011, 05:43:05

Quote from: TechWonV;298154

i actually love the deep thud noise more than the clicky keyboards
-a very clean feel to the fingers when key is pressed. non mushy a firm w/ a little bump so i know it is pressed.

Get the Topre.

 /end thread

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: Tony on Sun, 20 February 2011, 05:48:37

A Filco, Ducky, Choc mini or Leopold with mx brown switches is a good bet.

For old keyboards, you may try to get a Compaq MX 11800 on ebay or GH classifieds.

(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9458/compaqmx118002.jpg)

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: TechWonV on Sun, 20 February 2011, 06:07:20

I am looking at the noppoo choc mini w/ mx browns which website has the fastest shipping anyone know?

Title: Advice on Keyboard purchase
Post by: J888www on Sun, 20 February 2011, 06:30:17

Quote from: TechWonV;298154

...Im thinking about purchasing the Realforce topre...... Thanks

Quote from: TechWonV;298175

......noppoo choc mini w/ mx browns...

With your resources, you have great amount of options so do not just jump to any suggestions but make comparisons to be sure you have chosen correctly/suitably.
If you can afford it and prefer a Mini format, wait a little longer to see the details/reviews on the 356 Mini, hopefully it will be produced soon. It is a high-end keyboard which you make it your own.

I had to wait 6-7 Months to get my suitable keyboard.......