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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: xyril on Sun, 22 July 2012, 07:21:32

Title: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: xyril on Sun, 22 July 2012, 07:21:32

Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2

Really whats, the different between those 2 ? Some says its just remodel keyboard for higher price

Do you think its worth to buy MJ2 over MJ1??? This question has been in my head for months ....

Trying to get a       Filco Majestouch 2 Camoflage.TKL           and               Filco Majestouch NinjaTKL...

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: thegunner100 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:30:24

http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/diatec-announces-filco-majestouch-2-tenkeyless-88-series-t204.html

The difference is that the MJ1 uses a one-sided PCB whereas the MJ2 uses a 2-sided PCB, resulting in a slightly different feel. It's not too noticeable, so just go for whichever one you can get!

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: xyril on Sun, 22 July 2012, 09:54:30

Quote from: thegunner100 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 08:30:24

http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/diatec-announces-filco-majestouch-2-tenkeyless-88-series-t204.html

The difference is that the MJ1 uses a one-sided PCB whereas the MJ2 uses a 2-sided PCB, resulting in a slightly different feel. It's not too noticeable, so just go for whichever one you can get!

Does it really necessary to have 2 PCB?? . I mean what does it do. :S

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: MMB on Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:27:21

Having a 2-sided PCB makes no difference in 'feel', especially when it's plate mounted. It's just the design of the PCB to allow more circuit leads, typically for more complex controllers and other on-board devices.

One-sided PCB also makes life easier for soldering/desoldering.

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: stingrae on Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:33:09

Also as far as I know Ninja models are majestouch 2 unless i'm terribly mistaken.

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: Kasperb22 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:32:34

Quote from: stingrae on Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:33:09

Also as far as I know Ninja models are majestouch 2 unless i'm terribly mistaken.

Diatec's website shows identical PCBs between the Ninja and Majestouch 2.

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: thegunner100 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 21:42:14

The Ninjas are only MJ2. You can get ninja keycaps for the MJ1 if that's what you want though.

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: xyril on Mon, 23 July 2012, 02:23:29

nvr knew the Ninja were MJ2 :O.... seems my retailer "put filco ninja tenkeyless (brown)". hmmm....

Title: Re: Filco majestouch vs Filco Majestouch 2
Post by: stingrae on Mon, 23 July 2012, 08:51:53

Quote from: Kasperb22 on Sun, 22 July 2012, 19:32:34

Quote from: stingrae on Sun, 22 July 2012, 10:33:09

Also as far as I know Ninja models are majestouch 2 unless i'm terribly mistaken.

Diatec's website shows identical PCBs between the Ninja and Majestouch 2.

I just remembered this question being asked (regarding Ninja models) :) didn't have time to go find the proof, sorry :).