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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: VenomIreland on Wed, 13 July 2011, 11:26:14
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So, I've been considering getting a mechanical keyboard for ages but I think I'm ready to finally purchase one, problem is, I still don't know exactly what I want.
I've been looking at the Steelseries 7g, the Thermaltake Meka G1 (although I don't think they sell this in Europe yet) and the Das Keyboard Professional Silent, but to be honest, I'm still a bit clueless.
I'll be mainly using it for gaming, if that helps, I've heard people recommend black switches for gaming, but I've also heard browns and reds are good, so I'm a bit confused and would appreciate some help.
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first 2 have blacks, das had browns
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And yet, I say that all boards (preferably mech) are good for gaming.
I game even on buckling springs no problem. So, if I was you, I'd look at the mechanical guide wiki up top. Read it, then find the force/sound chart and think of what you think you'd like.
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From reading the wiki and the links at the end it seems that brown switches would suit me most, due to requiring less force than blacks.
So far it seems like I'll be going for the Das Keyboard Professional Silent, from reading the reviews it seems good, but is there anything bad about it?
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but is there anything bad about it?
It's a fingerprint magnet.
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and............Welcome!
Some don't like the shiny surface on the Das (fingerprints and smudges).
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It's a fingerprint magnet.
Doesn't seem like that would bother me, thankfully.
and............Welcome!
Some don't like the shiny surface on the Das (fingerprints and smudges).
Thank you for the welcome :)
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that likes it then :)
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It's a fingerprint magnet.
I love cleaning my KB. Makes me bond to it. I dont clean my girlfriend as often as I clean my KB. Should I feel bad now?
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I dont clean my girlfriend as often as I clean my KB. Should I feel bad now?
My Qpad and Xarmor are both matte, then I have much spare time than you.
So if I can help... :biggrin:
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For me the ability to program the keyboard is quite important.
If you live in UK, you can consider Access-IS's keyboard (easier to find there)
(http://www.access-is.com/images/akc127_programmable_keyboard_large.jpg)
->what a nice setup!
It has cherry black on it, plate mounted, fully programmable, and I believe hoggy here has one for sale.
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Thermaltake Meka G1 (although I don't think they sell this in Europe yet)
You can get it here,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TT-ESPORTS-MEKA-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-G1-KB-MEG005-/160618836531?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item2565a0f233
Or here if it is in stock,
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_30008.html
Or here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TT-ESPORTS-KB-MEG005UK-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B0059KCWJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310589777&sr=8-1
Be aware though that I have yet to see a UK/Ireland ISO key layout, any I have seen (and the one I own) is US ANSI.
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So I've got a bit of money to spend and I was considering the MEKA G1 over the other ones (I really like the media keys and USB 2.0 hub), I've found a UK layout one (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-006-TT) but I'm wondering, are there any known problems with this keyboard?
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So I've got a bit of money to spend and I was considering the MEKA G1 over the other ones (I really like the media keys and USB 2.0 hub), I've found a UK layout one (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-006-TT) but I'm wondering, are there any known problems with this keyboard?
Search is your friend, couple of examples:
Thermaltake Meka G1 keyboard - First Impressions and Pics (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?14992-Thermaltake-Meka-G1-keyboard-First-Impressions-and-Pics)
ThermalTake's Meka G1 Review (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?15710-ThermalTake-s-Meka-G1-Review).
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Search is your friend, could of examples:
Thermaltake Meka G1 keyboard - First Impressions and Pics (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?14992-Thermaltake-Meka-G1-keyboard-First-Impressions-and-Pics)
ThermalTake's Meka G1 Review (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?15710-ThermalTake-s-Meka-G1-Review).
Thank you, I've already read the Overclocker's Club review, but didn't see the one here.
So, it seems the only major complaint is the thick cable then?
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Thank you, I've already read the Overclocker's Club review, but didn't see the one here.
So, it seems the only major complaint is the thick cable then?
Not having ever laid eyes, much less fingers on one, can't really comment beyond what I see already reported by others.
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I have this keyboard (Meka G1), it's a good solid board, and perfect for fps gaming in my opinion.
I just prefer the ISO layout which is why it is not for me.
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So I've got a bit of money to spend and I was considering the MEKA G1 over the other ones (I really like the media keys and USB 2.0 hub), I've found a UK layout one (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-006-TT) but I'm wondering, are there any known problems with this keyboard?
No known problems, the keyboard is just perfect.
The only "negative" consideration is the illumination level not restored when you reboot your PC
You may also like the TT Meka (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?20116-TT-MEKA-(Not-meka-G1)-Available) also available (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ThermalTake-TT-eSports-Meka-Mech-Keyboard-KB-MEK007UK-/160597164775?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item25645642e7) in the uk layout
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The only "negative" consideration is the illumination level not restored when you reboot your PC
Huh, the Meka G1 is not backlit?
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No it isn't