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Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Wed, 21 March 2012, 16:09:57
Dont know much about mech keyboards but im buying a filco ninja majestouch 2 ten keyless. mostly use for gaming/casual typing. i believe this one comes with black switches. what are your guys thoughts about this? or should i look at a different mech keyboard. also ive seen many cool keycaps, wondering where i can find some. http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87ML-EFB2/dp/B0050ODQEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332364157&sr=8-1 this is the keyboard. thanks.
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: thegunner100 on Wed, 21 March 2012, 16:33:42
Another new yorker! Welcome to GH!

You can't go wrong with Filcos, but apparently the blacks on Filcos are stiffer than the blacks on other keyboards. I've never used a black myself so I can't confirm if this is true or not.
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 March 2012, 17:02:57
Quote from: thegunner100;552823
Another new yorker! Welcome to GH!

You can't go wrong with Filcos, but apparently the blacks on Filcos are stiffer than the blacks on other keyboards. I've never used a black myself so I can't confirm if this is true or not.

Sounds like a batch thing
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Wed, 21 March 2012, 17:03:26
Quote from: thegunner100;552823
Another new yorker! Welcome to GH!

You can't go wrong with Filcos, but apparently the blacks on Filcos are stiffer than the blacks on other keyboards. I've never used a black myself so I can't confirm if this is true or not.

thanks icic hopefully someone will let me know soon if they are stiffier.
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 21 March 2012, 17:14:15
Quote from: NYC;552849
thanks icic hopefully someone will let me know soon if they are stiffier.

I'm am really against blacks // reds as gaming switches,,, because they have no tactile response, and they make no sound until you hit the bottom,, it is difficult to hit confirm,, However,, this is not an issue if you don't play any games that require key precision.
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Wed, 21 March 2012, 17:40:51
now deciding if i should get the filco camo majestouch with brown switch or the ninja with black switch?
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: whiskerBox on Wed, 21 March 2012, 17:47:06
Camo w/ browns FTW

Welcome 2 GH!
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Wed, 21 March 2012, 17:54:26
Quote from: whiskerBox;552913
Camo w/ browns FTW

Welcome 2 GH!


Thanks but I'm worried that with use the keys might fade that's why I was going to go with the ninja. Can anyone tell me if filcos don't fade? Also where can I get some cool keycaps?
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Wed, 21 March 2012, 18:09:51
Quote from: NYC;552923
Thanks but I'm worried that with use the keys might fade that's why I was going to go with the ninja. Can anyone tell me if filcos don't fade? Also where can I get some cool keycaps?

thanks for info. but anything on keycaps??
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: whiskerBox on Wed, 21 March 2012, 19:09:58
Doesn't matter you will probably want to replace all the keys in a month anyways lol

This place is a disease for your wallet
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: pitashen on Wed, 21 March 2012, 19:10:49
Quote from: NYC;552935
thanks for info. but anything on keycaps??

Any key fades if you grind on them hard enough.

The beauty about these mech boards is that you can replace the caps once they are worn out. I wouldn't worry about it.
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Thu, 22 March 2012, 00:10:00
Well decided on the filco camo with brown switch will be coming in a day along with my new Logitech g9x will post when arrives =]
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: Josh Nath on Thu, 22 March 2012, 01:33:34
Quote from: whiskerBox;552982
Doesn't matter you will probably want to replace all the keys in a month anyways lol

This place is a disease for your wallet
i agree with the disease statement.  since joining this website I have participated in a GB, bought some other random keycaps, ordered a Leopold TKL brown, orings, and there is more to come.  My wallet sure hates me.
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 22 March 2012, 09:53:35
Quote from: Josh Nath;553250
i agree with the disease statement.  since joining this website I have participated in a GB, bought some other random keycaps, ordered a Leopold TKL brown, orings, and there is more to come.  My wallet sure hates me.

It's still nonetheless one of the cheapest hobbies,,

I look at it this way,,,, At least I don't have a coke-habit
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: NYC on Thu, 22 March 2012, 10:40:33
Quote from: tp4tissue;553524
It's still nonetheless one of the cheapest hobbies,,

I look at it this way,,,, At least I don't have a coke-habit

lol, well should be recieving my filco camo tmrw, new to mech keyboards so anything i should check for when i first open? any help would be nice =]
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: Aranair on Thu, 22 March 2012, 21:49:51
check for pings so you can end up looking for them forever D: (jk)

I have no idea how to check them myself, so any input would be appreciated here as well :p
Title: Buying my first new mech keyboard
Post by: Human on Fri, 23 March 2012, 08:32:04
Quote from: Aranair;554161
check for pings so you can end up looking for them forever D: (jk)

I have no idea how to check them myself, so any input would be appreciated here as well :p
Ping is like a echo, springy or resonance sound coming from the switch and amplified by the steel plate. So far video or audio manage to record down it clearly...