Thanks for the input, but this wasn't really a review.
At least, it's not mean to be. I just wanted to share my experience, really.
Nice try, marketing rep from Logitech.
You're are all gullible fools who are easily parted with their money. (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?18454)
It's an USB keyboard. This makes it perfect for use with modern computers, and even laptops and netbooks. No more using that old crappy PS/2 port. We're in 2011, people.
The thread just comes off as a troll, more than an actual review. The only way it's not a troll is if the OP has never used a mech of any kind in his life.
It's an USB keyboard. This makes it perfect for use with modern computers, and even laptops and netbooks. No more using that old crappy PS/2 port. We're in 2011, people.
I haven't.
Wow, 3 posts and I'm already being labeled a troll? Seriously?
gr8 feature. I personally use modern computers (and even laptops.)
<----- confused
nobody sees that obvious trolling attempt there?
or you guys go with the flow of OP?
Ok, I'm trying to get this straight.
I'm new to the forum, and I simply wanted to say something about the best KB I HAVE USED. I might have said in the title that it is better than yours, but that's a gimmick for attention, I didn't really know if I would get any replies.
I shared an opinion, and I already admired to not knowing a lot about KBs, but I'm going to be treated like this, maybe I joined the wrong forum.
If you took a moment to read the forum instead of jumping in and posting BS, then you never would have posted this silly thread. Therefor if you're not a troll you need to work on your approach to a new forum (ie: READ for several days or weeks first).
Wow, 3 posts and I'm already being labeled a troll? Seriously?
You know, I came to this Forum because a good friend of mine recommended it to me, and I wanted a place with knowledge. I guess it's too easy for someone to simply come here, say something about a Kb, and suddenly I'm a troll.
Thanks a lot, really.
In my above post I linked you the best resource on this site. The Mechanical Keyboard Wiki, by Ripster.
http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=START+HERE+--+The+Geekhack+Mechanical+Keyboard+Guide+-+Includes+Glossary+and+Links
Ok, thanks.
And sorry if I posted a "wrong" first post, but honestly I never got this kind of welcome in any forum. I simply thought that sharing something would be the best way to introduce myself to the community.
No need to label people.
To be fair though, who are you to judge him on his forum approach? Is there some sort of certification for this.
Give it a try, then you'll probably know wyh people here don't like rubberdomes at all.
Seriously ripster? Time to grow up.
People here don't like rubberdomes only they cost less than 200$ :redface:
Child please. You make a new acct with a forum name eerily similar to an OCN moderator (http://www.overclock.net/member.php?u=116496), post a bunch of garbage about a logitech and how great USB is, blahblahblah. At least try to make it an interesting troll.
SteaminWaffle: Please try to ignore the trolls in this thread, when someone is this obsessed with keyboards and spends this much time on the geekhack forums all day they tend to become a bit socially awkward. Don't let that steer you away from the wiki or the forums though. There is a ton of great information to be had here, if you can ignore the children.
I honestly don't know what you're talking about, but apparently, I've made a mistake joining this.
Thanks, looks like I should only post when I want to know something because apparently, the things a new member has to share are worthless to most of you.
Originally Posted by Astounding
SteaminWaffle: Please try to ignore the trolls in this thread, when someone is this obsessed with keyboards and spends this much time on the geekhack forums all day they tend to become a bit socially awkward. Don't let that steer you away from the wiki or the forums though. There is a ton of great information to be had here, if you can ignore the children.
Inflammatory post is inflammatory.
someone's mad they got kb'd from the chan.
as who?
Hello guys, my first post and thread here, so let's hope this goes well ;)
Here it is:Show Image(http://img.bestdirect.ca/images/LOGITECH/920-002478/920-002478_1.jpg)
It only cost me 8£ brand new. Why is it good you ask? I shall tell you.
Well, first of all: this keyboard is from Logitech, which is undoubtedly the best keyboard manufacturer today.
It is a rather common keyboard, yes; but because it is a Logitech, somehow it doesn't feel cheap. It's like the brand itself makes a crappy keyboard turn into a great one. I don't know, Logitech has always made me feel comfortable with cheaper products.
The keys are superbly well distributed, and your fingers won't touch the surrounding keys like some other ones I've tried. The keys are also not very soft, nor very hard to press down on. You know, this keyboard makes it just right, so that you can actually take advantage of the impulse that the rebounding keys give you.
This keyboard makes you feel like gravity is actually working WITH you, rather that against you.
Another thing I absolutely love about it, is the space bar. It is just the right size, and not too small or too big like on some other crappy keyboards from other manufacturers. The space bar is the most balanced key in the whole keyboard, it sits right at the center, and you can actually use it without looking at the keyboard. I mean, that's just brilliant design.
It's an USB keyboard. This makes it perfect for use with modern computers, and even laptops and netbooks. No more using that old crappy PS/2 port. We're in 2011, people.
I could be here all day, but in the end, I just wanted to share with you my experience with this marvelous piece of peripheral engineering.
I recommend this keyboard to anyone.
Hey some people prefer a Pinto over a Mercedes. That's great you dig that board man.
Hey some people prefer a Pinto over a Mercedes. That's great you dig that board man.
You'll just be wasting your time and money in this forum. Ignorance is bliss :)
I burnt mine but this is no reflection on the OP's keyboard.
I hate Ripster's new avatar and ginormous signature picture. But I also suspect it is some sort of meta-joke. Which, incidentally, is what this forum has become.
I hate Ripster's new avatar and ginormous signature picture. But I also suspect it is some sort of meta-joke. Which, incidentally, is what this thread has become.
testing..
confirming that IRC has moved beyond vBulletin
(Logitech)
And the keys last like forever because of the clearcoat.
Does double irony count?
Seriously, what kind of reception where you expecting after a title like "Why the Logitech Keyboard K120 is the best I've ever tried, and better than yours."
How can you say better than yours, if you have not even try half of the mechanical boards out there?.
So i feel stupid :-D ...Nah, my French Comrade. It's just friendly fun.
In newspapers titles are made to catch the eye, and usually aren't reflecting the contents of the article, I think this is what he did, (I must add successfully).
Forums should be made by passionate and curious people, not by talibans.
Around here though you get called a "troll" for trying to get to the bottom of an issue.
What's next after calling people talibans: implying GeekHack member are nazis?
Common The Solutor, I'm sure you can do it. The way you do it is so subtle: it starts with a statement pretending that you're smart, intelligent, knowledgeable and open-minded and then it ends up insulting other members (because surely even should you be so smart, intelligent, knowledgeable and open-minded would give you the right to call other talibans no!?)
.Your "algorithm" seems to work like this:
So what's next? Calling GeekHack users nazis?
Why is everyone so touchy lately?
I like scissor switches better than rubber domes. Even the IBM Rubber Domes are kinda wobbly for me.
Thanks, looks like I should only post when I want to know something because apparently, the things a new member has to share are worthless to most of you.
You'll see this when the Pokers start arriving.
Actually, most rubber dome keyboards are bad for finger health.
The problem I have with most rubber domes is that the peak force required comes very early and then once the dome starts to collapse all resistance vanishes and you wind up bottoming out every time.
Like I said, you should all take apart a Logitech $10 special sometime. Better plastics and Industrial Engineering design than many a Chinese Clone Keyboard. Upfront engineering and tooling costs are amortized over jillions of units made.
You'll see this when the Pokers start arriving.
Not sure if counter-trolling. No way a Logitech rubber dome could feel better than a Cherry MX based board.
Build quality is debatable though.
I found the Logitech Illuminated keyboard to be good quality if you are a "light touch typist". Sadly...I was not.
The space bar is the most balanced key in the whole keyboard, it sits right at the center, and you can actually use it without looking at the keyboard. I mean, that's just brilliant design.
Let's recap why people traditionally ended up here. They might have been sick of going through cheap (or worse yet, expensive) "rubble domes" within less than 2 years, or even months, due to either outright failure or mushiness.
Again is a god thing to not generalize in either side. I bet real money that on the consistence during the life of a board most of RD will outlast most of the cherry tactile board.
I mean that a cherry brown or clear and even blue will become almost linear well before even the cheapest RD will become mushy.
Obviously linear boards are different, BS are different (i'm not an expert of alps), and mushiness is not the only problem that affects RDs.
What I mean is that considering mech and not as two compact blocks is just wrong, is just like arguing about Americans (i mean the whole continent) v.s. Europeans when there are people from Greece or from Finland or from Alaska or Chile.
Again is a god thing to not generalize in either side. I bet real money that on the consistence during the life of a board most of RD will outlast most of the cherry tactile board.
I mean that a cherry brown or clear and even blue will become almost linear well before even the cheapest RD will become mushy.
Obviously linear boards are different, BS are different (i'm not an expert of alps), and mushiness is not the only problem that affects RDs.
What I mean is that considering mech and not as two compact blocks is just wrong, is just like arguing about Americans (i mean the whole continent) v.s. Europeans when there are people from Greece or from Finland or from Alaska or Chile.
But.... the cheapest RD is mushy from the start.
whats a god thing? is it like potatos?
As far as rubber domes outlasting mech boards, I'm calling BS on that one.
...but I can vouch for alps and buckling spring far, far outlasting rubber dome boards, from personal experience.
4 Sun Type 6 USB keyboards in a little over a year.
It's like the brand itself makes a crappy keyboard turn into a great one.
It's like the brand itself makes a crappy keyboard turn into a great one.
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I don't think of Geekhack as a website for Mechanical Keyboards.
I think of it as a site for keyboards.
Even the logo above has changed to reflect the broader view.
However I will always consider Topre a mechanical keyboard in my wikis.
... Logitech ...
Key labels don't wear off.
At least noodles isn't rude to noobs.
He welcomes them to Geekhack.
Please refer to the pic in the earlier post. 3 years. Heavily used. Shiny as can be, labels are fine.I have worn the legends off (read: not in any way completely, but parts/edges here and there vanished) three different Logitech keyboards in just few months time each - one very general model, one ultra-flat, one diNovo Edge. And I am of the gentle/clean type, whose Filco keycap legends don't show any signs of wear.
If you're buying keyboards for a student lab, I don't think that key feel is a big factor in your decision.
I worked in a computer lab where the keyboards were being used by students for 12 hours a day, seven days a week. I don't remember any of the cheapo Dell keyboards failing, or even if the indices were wearing off. We wiped them down with cleaners every night too.
I agree that he should have read more before posting, but I'm not sure he just wants to troll us Geekhackers.