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geekhack Marketplace => Classifieds => Topic started by: tylerlong on Sun, 17 June 2012, 10:34:55
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Where are you based?
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Where are you based?
Fort Myers, Florida
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There's a switch tester thread going on. Basically, a tenkey is being shipped around North America with all the major Cherry switches embedded on it for 'trying out.' Shoot a PM to litster or search for the thread if you're interested :) GL!
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There's a switch tester thread going on. Basically, a tenkey is being shipped around North America with all the major Cherry switches embedded on it for 'trying out.' Shoot a PM to litster or search for the thread if you're interested :) GL!
I may do that. I know I want something different though. I used reds briefly at a store and I loved them, I liked the linear feel. But really I just want to experience something other than my clears. Maybe blues.
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What exactly are you trying to use the keyboard for? This is a question that comes up a lot in the main keyboards forum, especially with newer users. For me, I just went on a spending spree and have tried out so many different kinds of keyboards in the last year and have settled on Cherry ergo-Clears and Reds. But there's still so many more to try, especially with the evolution of custom 'frankenstein' switches (i.e. introduction of Korean 62g springs with any colored stem, ergo-clears, ghetto greens, etc.)
For the more mainstream, general user, Cherry browns have been popular for a long time. It has a subtle tactile bump when typing, and is more apparent when gaming. To some people, it feels linear, especially if they bottom out a lot and is generally considered the best all around switch. To me, I like the extreme ends of things. Products customized for specific scenarios, so the all-in-one switch doesn't appeal to me at all. If you're a pure typist, most people like the tactility in Cherry Blues, Monterey Blues, Buckling Springs, etc. But the trade off is that it's usually too loud, or has a high pitched ping.
In any case, Clears is an unusual start for many. It's heavy, as I'm sure you're well aware. And most people don't like it. Ergo-clears on the other hand, provides a very nice tactile bump even in normal typing situations and is light enough for me to game on. To me (and others), the ergo-Clears are really what Cherry Browns should feel like. For a more in-depth review of Ergo-Clears, click here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?27829-4-20-Review-Ergo-Clears-fitted-on-a-Filco) :)
And actually, if your board is PCB mounted, you could easily convert the entire thing to whatever switch you wanted. All you need is springs and stems, you'll reuse the existing top and bottom switch housing.
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What exactly are you trying to use the keyboard for? This is a question that comes up a lot in the main keyboards forum, especially with newer users. For me, I just went on a spending spree and have tried out so many different kinds of keyboards in the last year and have settled on Cherry ergo-Clears and Reds. But there's still so many more to try, especially with the evolution of custom 'frankenstein' switches (i.e. introduction of Korean 62g springs with any colored stem, ergo-clears, ghetto greens, etc.)
For the more mainstream, general user, Cherry browns have been popular for a long time. It has a subtle tactile bump when typing, and is more apparent when gaming. To some people, it feels linear, especially if they bottom out a lot and is generally considered the best all around switch. To me, I like the extreme ends of things. Products customized for specific scenarios, so the all-in-one switch doesn't appeal to me at all. If you're a pure typist, most people like the tactility in Cherry Blues, Monterey Blues, Buckling Springs, etc. But the trade off is that it's usually too loud, or has a high pitched ping.
In any case, Clears is an unusual start for many. It's heavy, as I'm sure you're well aware. And most people don't like it. Ergo-clears on the other hand, provides a very nice tactile bump even in normal typing situations and is light enough for me to game on. To me (and others), the ergo-Clears are really what Cherry Browns should feel like. For a more in-depth review of Ergo-Clears, click here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?27829-4-20-Review-Ergo-Clears-fitted-on-a-Filco) :)
And actually, if your board is PCB mounted, you could easily convert the entire thing to whatever switch you wanted. All you need is springs and stems, you'll reuse the existing top and bottom switch housing.
I type a lot, and game a little.
I thought about converting my board, but Its really big, and I was also hoping to get a slightly small board from this trade too. You know a lot, and I want to say thanks for all of this information you are giving me.
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Still looking, I have cash to add if you have something you want to offer.
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Still looking.....