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Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: peterc on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:10:26

Hi everyone. Sorry if I look a bit of a leech with this being my first post but I have lurked here for a while O_O

Ok, so I'm looking into my first mechanical keyboard and after alot of searching I have found this keyboard.What i was wondering is what kind of switches it uses. It says MX Crosspoint Contacts but I can't seem to find any information on them? I don't really understand what they are, or alternatively if anyone has any experience with this keyboard it would be great to know.

Thanks alot :)

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:14:46

Remove a keycap, and check for the colour.
Also read this (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=START+HERE+--+The+Geekhack+Mechanical+Keyboard+Guide+-+Includes+Glossary+and+Links) for more information.

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: peterc on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:18:17

I would just like to know what kind of switch it uses before I order. I can't post the link to the keyboard though...

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: Quarzac on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:20:41

Apparently Blues or Clears, I think, from what I got from the wiki.

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:22:31

Maybe if you provided a link to the keyboard it would be helpful.

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: Quarzac on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:25:15

Yeah, looking on eBay, I see some with Blues, Browns, and what not. This page shows how to decipher the model numbers.
http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Dating+Cherry+keyboards

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: zulios on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:30:23

You need to check the model reference :
G80-3000LP... -> MX black (linear)
G80-3000LQ... -> MX clear (I think it's clear actually, they call that soft pressure point, maybe it's brown)
G80-3000LS... -> MX blue (click pressure point)

http://www.cherry.de/english/products/all_products_business_G80-3000.htm
Have a look at the models tab to have all information needed ;)

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: peterc on Mon, 05 September 2011, 16:32:12

Ok Thanks everyone.

Turns out they are Blues :) Not a bad deal for £60

Thanks for all the quick repsonses. Much appreicated.

Title: Cherry g80 3000
Post by: zmurf on Tue, 06 September 2011, 06:15:58

@zulios:
Yes... Q is clear switches... not brown...