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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Mailyfesux on Fri, 19 August 2011, 02:58:56

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: Mailyfesux on Fri, 19 August 2011, 02:58:56

Thinking of getting a small form factor and quieter mech keyboard; either the noppoo choc mini or kbc poker for college dorm uses.

Which one has better build quality? Is KBC poker and KBC Poker X the same thing?

Are there any other keyboards like them besides the HHKB which is out of my price range?

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: calummm on Fri, 19 August 2011, 03:55:07

I love my KBC Poker with reds although I had to jump through so many hoops to get it outside of a group buy in Australia. You will probably find Noppoo easier to find and the cursor keys are nice but I love my Poker more

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: iMav on Fri, 19 August 2011, 04:00:16

There are several Pokers available for sale in the Classifieds section.

I have a brown and black for sale and I believe there are red and blue ones available as well.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 19 August 2011, 14:18:25

I have had both Poker and Choc Mini.  I like the Poker better, but the Choc Mini is plate-mounted so it feels more solid.  I didn't like the layout as much though and wanted sth light so now I have 2 pokers.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: Epic0range on Fri, 19 August 2011, 14:33:33

I have the Poker with Reds, I'm loving it.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: turbocharged on Mon, 22 August 2011, 20:23:11

Quote from: Mailyfesux;401485

Is KBC poker and KBC Poker X the same thing?

This. I'm trying to figure out the same thing....what's the difference?

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: simon_C on Mon, 22 August 2011, 20:54:15

Why not a cherry G84-4100
(http://i.imgur.com/7DIa1.jpg)

theres a  few in the classifieds for under $30

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: sordna on Mon, 22 August 2011, 22:32:53

Quote from: simon_C;403585

Why not a cherry G84-4100

I think that one has cherry ML switches, which aren't as good as the MX that the Poker and Noppoo choc mini have.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: fuzzyx3000 on Mon, 22 August 2011, 23:29:24

If you do decide on either the choc mini or the kbc poker this guy seems to be selling them at a decent price http://myworld.ebay.com/aminglau/?_trksid=p4340.l2559

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: simon_C on Mon, 22 August 2011, 23:45:54

Quote from: sordna;403619

I think that one has cherry ML switches, which aren't as good as the MX that the Poker and Noppoo choc mini have.

i hear that MLs are like short-travel MX browns...but i could be mistaken.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: frankfrank on Tue, 23 August 2011, 00:53:30

Quote from: simon_C;403585

Why not a cherry G84-4100

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/7DIa1.jpg)

theres a  few in the classifieds for under $30

looks cool stuff.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: Evil_Spork on Tue, 23 August 2011, 02:43:33

Quote from: simon_C;403639

i hear that MLs are like short-travel MX browns...but i could be mistaken.

That actually sounds pretty sexy..

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: Gunny on Tue, 23 August 2011, 02:45:54

I have a cherry G84-4100, it's a nice keyboard, but the touch isn't as good as Cherry MX, the key travel is short and the layout is a bit strange. But if you can get past that, for the price it's a nice acquisition (its really cheap). The touch is still nice though, it feels a bit like what a high-end scissor switch should feel, and is slightly tactile.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: CeeSA on Tue, 23 August 2011, 02:55:06

go for a Skeleton Board ;)
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?19400-DE-Skeleton-TKL-Boards-based-on-Cherry-G80-1851

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: What is X? on Tue, 23 August 2011, 03:03:21

I've tried a cherry ML board which looks quite similar to that G84 (attached to a photocopier/printer). Can't say i liked it very much.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: spolia optima on Tue, 23 August 2011, 04:25:34

[ATTACH=CONFIG]24897[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]24898[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]24899[/ATTACH]

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: woody on Tue, 23 August 2011, 06:11:06

I can see G84-4100's grandparents in the last two pics.

Title: Need new small mech keyboard. Opinions needed.
Post by: Mailyfesux on Wed, 24 August 2011, 16:16:04

Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided to go for a poker. :]