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Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Noregrebt on Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:35:26

I just got my first mechanical today. A Black Widow Ultimate. I know it's not considered as good as many others but the price was right (120cad after tax and shipping). This thing is even better than I expected. I don't want to stop typing and I'm dreading going back to my rubber dome at work tomorrow. :(

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Orphagn on Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:36:49

Welcome to Geekhack!
Take your keyboard with you.
Better yet, buy another mechanical keyboard for work.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Noregrebt on Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:39:18

Quote from: Orphagn;316482

Welcome to Geekhack!
Take your keyboard with you.
Better yet, buy another mechanical keyboard for work.

I actually just might buy another. Is there any keyboards with browns that I can buy in canada other than the Das silent? I think I might annoy my coworkers with the blues :p

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Orphagn on Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:42:30

Off the top of my head I don't know which sellers ship to Canada, but this (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Geekhack+WorldWide+Shopping+Links) might be able to help you.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Noregrebt on Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:55:56

Looks like elite keyboards might be the way to go. Guess I'll have to get a tenkeyless soon. :)

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Orphagn on Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:58:22

I'd suggest getting a Leopold with Browns for a tenkeyless.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Noregrebt on Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:05:03

Yeah. They look nice. Will probably go with the Otaku version. I like the price too!

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Orphagn on Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:13:56

Otaku looks cool, but it can be difficult getting used to if you're not used to knowing where all the special characters are.
Best to pre-order one now, price might go up later.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Noregrebt on Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:22:32

Well, I probably shouldn't have but I just ordered one. lol. I hope I like it as much as the blues!

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Orphagn on Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:50:20

Browns are a bit lighter than Blues and with a more subtle "bump", also they're quieter.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: eugenius on Thu, 24 March 2011, 06:18:22

Initially you'll like the blues more, after you use them for a while, you'll probably keep the browns. :)
If you want a real clicky keyboard for home, buy a model M mini.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: NimbleRabit on Thu, 24 March 2011, 08:08:31

Congratulations!  I've been brining my keyboard back and forth with me to and from work, and I'm loving every minute of it.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Thu, 24 March 2011, 08:37:32

Slightly off topic: where CAN you buy a model m space saver?

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: Noregrebt on Thu, 24 March 2011, 10:44:22

Thanks everyone! I'm loving this thing more all the time! Really excited for the Leo. I got the Otaku and I'm a colemak guy so as someone said in th leo thread, I can't wait for someone to try and use my computer.

Title: First Mechanical BWU
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Thu, 24 March 2011, 12:00:08

Be prepared to spend $200-300 on ebay for a Model M spacesaver.