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Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:10:23

I have been using the "Microsoft Internet Keyboard" for nearly 10 years....
Unfortunately, it has been killed by a cup of water few days ago....

Today, I just bought Ducky 1008 (Taiwanese brand, with/ Cherry Black Switches), and i realized that i couldn't get use to it. I always have many typo. (even worst than the one in my office.....). I can't take this anymore.....

My question is:
1. Anyone know what type of switches was used in that "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"? (so i can buy a keyboard with the same switches); or
2. Any other suggestion for the replacement keyboard?

Thank you so much!

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: Tarkoon on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:16:18

The Microsoft uses ultra cheap rubberdomes. Closest to that feeling are the Topre switches, but these keyboards are really expensive...

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:19:57

What's the closest option if my budget is about US$100?
Ducky 1008? Blue or Brown??? (I can swap the new one, or other brands, but not refundable)

Thanks!

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: Tarkoon on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:27:05

If it should be a mechanical keyboard with MX switches I would say Clears are closest to rubberdomes, but still a different feeling.

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:34:53

Quote from: Tarkoon;451930

If it should be a mechanical keyboard with MX switches I would say Clears are closest to rubberdomes, but still a different feeling.

Tarkoon, thanks for your reply.....

So i have 2 choices right now, Topre rubberdomes AND Cherry MX Clear.....
Would you please recommend one for both switches?

Thanks!

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: LaneWeaver on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:40:38

You won't find a keyboard with Topre switches for $100.

I think you should go with Cherry MX Brown, since you don't like the higher-resistance Cherry MX Black (which have the same spring as the Clears).

That, or get another rubber dome. I'd give Keytronic a go.

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Mon, 14 November 2011, 13:47:25

Quote from: LaneWeaver;451941

You won't find a keyboard with Topre switches for $100.

I think you should go with Cherry MX Brown, since you don't like the higher-resistance Cherry MX Black (which have the same spring as the Clears).

That, or get another rubber dome. I'd give Keytronic a go.

(Sorry, i know nothing about Keyboard Switches before i bought the stupid Ducky Black Switch)

Actually I found that Tactile is a must for me, so that i could feel what i am typing, isn't it?

1. At this point, should i go for Cherry MX Brown? or Clear? (since you suggested Clear)???
2. Also, would you please explain further on the "effect" of rubberdome? (I am not too sure if i really want it)

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Tue, 15 November 2011, 10:06:55

Thank you all !!!!!

Finally, I just bought Ducky DK 9008 with Blue switches.....


Cheers!!!

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Wed, 16 November 2011, 11:35:01

I've started a new post, please take a look.
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?24011-Realforce-Deck

Thanks!

Title: Replacement for my "Microsoft Internet Keyboard"??? (what kind of switches)
Post by: wakakaa on Wed, 16 November 2011, 12:24:20

hell yea....