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Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: USAgent on Fri, 30 December 2011, 10:18:06

Should have my Filco Ninja Majestouch 2 Tactile in another week or so. Excited doesn't even begin to describe it!

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: USAgent on Tue, 03 January 2012, 16:42:49

First post from my new keyboard, it takes a little getting used to but holy **** this is typing heaven. I now have to find out what reds are like, but not yet... God you guys what was I typing on before?

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: Deverica Wolf on Tue, 03 January 2012, 16:51:56

Logitech something?

...Everyone comes from crappy Logitech. :nono:

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: USAgent on Tue, 03 January 2012, 17:09:10

Nah, it was a microsoft media 2000 wired. It's just that now I'm working on not bottoming out, I don't actually press that hard when I type so it's not too hard. The only keys that are tricky are the shift keys since I use my pinkies for them. Is there a good technique to practice, I'm already a pretty good touch typer - should I just go for broke and try to type as fast I can or purposely try to hit the keys soft?

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: Deverica Wolf on Tue, 03 January 2012, 20:40:36

I just hit the keys at a good pace with Browns. Because they are easy to press, I don't go too fast.  That's just me, though.

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: slueth on Tue, 03 January 2012, 20:44:38

stick o-rings on them :D  or don't shove ur hand through ur keyboard.  that helps.  imo its fine to bottom out it might be bad for your fingers though.

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: Tony on Tue, 03 January 2012, 21:14:06

Migrated users from rubber domes tend to smash the keyboard and to punch the keys. Here we are just surfing the keyboard and stroking the keys.

When typing with just enough force (soft), you will type faster in the long run and effortlessly.

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: pagonda on Tue, 03 January 2012, 21:18:10

Where did you order your filco from? :O
I ordered the exact same keyboard from amazon on christmas and it's still not here yet :\

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: USAgent on Tue, 03 January 2012, 21:42:46

I ordered on Amazon on like friday as soon as stock was available, it came today - super fast. I am in love.

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: mechanisch on Tue, 03 January 2012, 22:03:43

Hah, I guess i'm one of the only ones who actually enjoy bottoming out on my mechanical board?  Not very hard, or anything, but the resounding CLACK is so satisfying.  Also; congrats on the new board USAgent!

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: Balgrog on Tue, 03 January 2012, 22:29:17

Hey man post some pictures of your new board! Show off the board, keys, switches, all that!

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: USAgent on Wed, 04 January 2012, 08:47:20

Will do when I get home, probably won't be great pics since it's a camera phone I'll do my best though!

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: NorrisB on Wed, 04 January 2012, 13:39:30

I came from Logitech G11, paid $30 for that pile of junk

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: WetMacula on Wed, 04 January 2012, 14:37:00

I bought the brown ninja last month for use at work.  Love it.  I also tried a K90 at home and returned it for a number of reasons.  If you game a lot, I think the red switches are better than browns (much lighter and no tactile bump).  Just ordered me a Filco with red switches from PCHOME in China.  Hope it works out OK.  KBC may have some Filco Reds in stock this Easter.  I tried 40 durometer o-rings on the brown, but prefer the stock feel.  Enjoy your new toy.

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: Bry on Wed, 04 January 2012, 14:47:43

Quote from: mechanisch;482837

Hah, I guess i'm one of the only ones who actually enjoy bottoming out on my mechanical board?  Not very hard, or anything, but the resounding CLACK is so satisfying.  Also; congrats on the new board USAgent!

Another clacker reporting in!

Title: Finally pulled the trigger
Post by: NorrisB on Wed, 04 January 2012, 17:00:49

Yeah he probably has Amazon prime, you likely used super saver shipping