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Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 21 December 2011, 20:35:05: It's been a while since I've thought hard about which keyboard I wanted, but seeing as there are so many choices these days....well, what do you guys think?

These are the 'boards I've narrowed it down to: (in no particular order)

1. Noopoo Choc Mini White with Cherry Reds: I've owned a first generation Noppoo Choc Mini with POM keycaps and thought it was a great keyboard. Some things I didn't like about it was the keycap coloring, finish and overall keyboard layout. I didn't use it much at all, so time wasn't really dedicated to getting accustomed to the layout. Though, the new white color, PBT keycaps, and Cherry Reds have caught my eye. Also, if I order through qtan, I can buy some new keycaps and save on shipping!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]35636[/ATTACH]
Pictures courtesy of qtan

2. Leopold TKL White with Cherry Reds: I bought a Leopold TKL with Clears just a couple weeks ago and sold it because I wasn't enjoying the Cherry Clears. As you may be able to tell, I'm an avid Cherry Reds fan who was just a little too curious. I like the Leopold overall build quality and detachable USB.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]35637[/ATTACH]
Pictures courtesy of EliteKeyboards

3. Filco Camo TKL with Browns: Got a Filco in Blues and a Filco in Reds. Why not add to the collection with something a little more unique!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]35638[/ATTACH]
Pictures courtesy of KeyboardCo via Amazon

4. Filco TKL Black with Yellow Keycaps (Cherry Browns): ^See above comment!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]35639[/ATTACH]
Pictures courtesy of KeyboardCo via Amazon

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I'm open to other suggestions if there's something else out there people really like.
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: NorrisB on Wed, 21 December 2011, 23:44:04: I fell in love when I saw that filco camo
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 22 December 2011, 11:34:54: I'm getting that itch, and it needs to be scratched...ahhhh
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: noodles256 on Thu, 22 December 2011, 11:36:49: i would get the yellow filco
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: byFd on Thu, 22 December 2011, 11:38:36: Yellow Filco looks so cool. Thought about buying it myself too.
but then i already have other keycaps for it in mind, so it makes not much sense to buy it...
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: pitashen on Thu, 22 December 2011, 11:48:46: Noppooo -> nooooo
leopold -> new ones coming out, I would wait.
Camo -> unless you are into military stuff, it is quite ugly IMO (ripster, stay away from me on this)
Yello -> This is the one I would pick out of the four.
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: Zamorph on Thu, 22 December 2011, 12:04:20: Since you got blues and reds and TLK camo brown
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Post by: Reptile on Thu, 22 December 2011, 14:59:41: Cmstorm reds?
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Post by: noodles256 on Thu, 22 December 2011, 15:22:12: cmstorm blues
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Post by: NorrisB on Thu, 22 December 2011, 17:22:49: Yeah now that I look at it again I like the yellow one
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 23 December 2011, 14:16:23: Maybe I'll just wait a tad bit longer for the new Leopolds. I was leaning more towards the Leopold because I could actually utilize it on my PC Battlestation, but my friend's Leopold is starting to get the same problems everyone on this forum is seeing. Disconnects and reconnects a lot on it's own, sometimes during a SC2 match =/

THOUGH, I really like that Filco...a lot.
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: pitashen on Fri, 23 December 2011, 14:29:54: Quote from: DanGWanG;476833
but my friend's Leopold is starting to get the same problems everyone on this forum is seeing. Disconnects and reconnects a lot on it's own, sometimes during a SC2 match =/

I wonder if it is one of those sooner or later issue, or it is just faulty chip or bad compatibility of different usb port.
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: dem0critus on Fri, 23 December 2011, 18:36:15: I've never seen that filco camo board before, I'd put my money on that one without a doubt.

The other ones are all badass, but the camo one just has a little flare that the others are missing.

Just my 2 cents. :P
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: NorrisB on Fri, 23 December 2011, 19:19:09: I really dont like any of them, the yellow one looks like it would get dirty and you'd get tired of it, the camo one looks childish
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Post by: pitashen on Fri, 23 December 2011, 23:05:42: Quote from: NorrisB;476927
I really dont like any of them, the yellow one looks like it would get dirty and you'd get tired of it, the camo one looks childish

Ripster, you are childish, according to ^^^
(http://images-kitup.military.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/camo-kids.jpg)
(http://giftskins.com/Files/templatethumbnail/CamoGreenthumb2.jpg)
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Post by: mmmty on Fri, 23 December 2011, 23:28:00: duh!? :rolleyes: It's something we all know.
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Post by: reaper on Sat, 24 December 2011, 00:09:29: Quote from: DanGWanG;475551
It's been a while since I've thought hard about which keyboard I wanted, but seeing as there are so many choices these days....well, what do you guys think?

I have all those keyboards you've listed in OP and if I have to choose just one then it's Filco yellow. It's a lot nicer IRL plus not too many people have one with yellow Filco logo and LEDs. =P

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Filcos/th_DSC06759.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Filcos/DSC06759.jpg)

Get it now before it goes up to $230 like that Limited Edition reds. lol
Title: Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Post by: demik on Sat, 24 December 2011, 00:16:42: camo with blues!
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Post by: Human on Sat, 24 December 2011, 01:42:02: Quote from: reaper;477022
I have all those keyboards you've listed in OP and if I have to choose just one then it's Filco yellow. It's a lot nicer IRL plus not too many people have one with yellow Filco logo and LEDs. =P

Show Image
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Filcos/th_DSC06759.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Filcos/DSC06759.jpg)

Get it now before it goes up to $230 like that Limited Edition reds. lol
1. Buy yellow keycaps from KBC/WASD
2. Buy yellow LED from the store nearby your house
3. Buy gold paint/gold FILCO label from Taobao
4. Mod them onto your original FILCO.
5. PROFIT?