If you are used to the reds and comfy with typing on them, then, by all means, stick with them.
It is hard to tell with just one switch (especially when your goal is hours on end of typing time), so you could grab a board with browns and sell it on if you don't like it.
I prefer browns over reds for typing after giving reds about 2 months of time; I am sensitive to the very minimal tactile bump and type better with it.
It's unfortunate that you can't use Blues. IMO Blues are by far the best MX switches. Definitely better then Browns and Blacks. I have yet to try Reds though.
@Dajm What made to make the switch from Browns to Reds?
Heavy typer/Mostly plays games/Strong hands: Black
Heavy typer/Mostly plays games/Weak hands: Blue (if you pick your fingers completely off the keys before pressing again)
Heavy typer/Mostly types/Strong hands: Buckling Spring, Clear
Mostly types: Blue
Light typer/Mostly games : Red, Blue (if you pick your fingers completely off the keys before pressing again)
Light typer/Mostly types/Noise sensitive: Brown
50-50% Typing-Gaming: Blue (if you pick your fingers completely off the keys before pressing again), Brown (noise sensitive)
I did read that Brows allow touch type, the bump allows you to know your pressed enough for key to register and you can release it now. With Reds I need to bottom out as I'm still need to mech keyboards
If you're just looking for something to buy to fill that emptiness feeling courtesy of consumerism, then buy whatever switch you "believe" is the best.
There is no "best switch for typing". I used to be in the BLUE camp. But being at the 130wpm barrier for 4 months and switching to a bunch of different switches. I've realized that the Keyboard makes no difference whatsoever.
Stick with your regular keyboard.
4 things happen when you're typing FOR WORK. ::::::::::::
1 you don't think about the keys
2 you don't care about the keys
3 you're busy coming up with things to write
4 you don't come up with material fast enough to saturate your _average_ typing speed.
If you're just looking for something to buy to fill that emptiness feeling courtesy of consumerism, then buy whatever switch you "believe" is the best.
Roses are red, violets are blue, something something and qwerty u.There is no "best switch for typing". I used to be in the BLUE camp. But being at the 130wpm barrier for 4 months and switching to a bunch of different switches. I've realized that the Keyboard makes no difference whatsoever.
Stick with your regular keyboard.
4 things happen when you're typing FOR WORK. ::::::::::::
1 you don't think about the keys
2 you don't care about the keys
3 you're busy coming up with things to write
4 you don't come up with material fast enough to saturate your _average_ typing speed.
If you're just looking for something to buy to fill that emptiness feeling courtesy of consumerism, then buy whatever switch you "believe" is the best.
HAHA I would like to see anyone come up with prose at 130 WPM. Most people can't even think that quickly.
Prose != poem.
I have had blues and browns. I like the blues the best I find them lighter to type on and they don't make as much noise as the blues do. I would say try a board with browns for sure and you won't be sorry.:confused:
I don't know about prose, but I write my papers very fast. My typing improves by about 20WPM if I'm motivated and writing for myself. I'm sure that even if I doubled my sped, I'd be able to think faster. I do some of my best work at top speed, when a continuous stream of inspiration hits. (these are primarily papers for engineering classes, etc. But I did write a lot for english and philosophy clases, and it was pretty much the same.)There is no "best switch for typing". I used to be in the BLUE camp. But being at the 130wpm barrier for 4 months and switching to a bunch of different switches. I've realized that the Keyboard makes no difference whatsoever.
Stick with your regular keyboard.
4 things happen when you're typing FOR WORK. ::::::::::::
1 you don't think about the keys
2 you don't care about the keys
3 you're busy coming up with things to write
4 you don't come up with material fast enough to saturate your _average_ typing speed.
If you're just looking for something to buy to fill that emptiness feeling courtesy of consumerism, then buy whatever switch you "believe" is the best.
HAHA I would like to see anyone come up with prose at 130 WPM. Most people can't even think that quickly.
I don't know about prose, but I write my papers very fast. My typing improves by about 20WPM if I'm motivated and writing for myself. I'm sure that even if I doubled my sped, I'd be able to think faster. I do some of my best work at top speed, when a continuous stream of inspiration hits. (these are primarily papers for engineering classes, etc. But I did write a lot for english and philosophy clases, and it was pretty much the same.)There is no "best switch for typing". I used to be in the BLUE camp. But being at the 130wpm barrier for 4 months and switching to a bunch of different switches. I've realized that the Keyboard makes no difference whatsoever.
Stick with your regular keyboard.
4 things happen when you're typing FOR WORK. ::::::::::::
1 you don't think about the keys
2 you don't care about the keys
3 you're busy coming up with things to write
4 you don't come up with material fast enough to saturate your _average_ typing speed.
If you're just looking for something to buy to fill that emptiness feeling courtesy of consumerism, then buy whatever switch you "believe" is the best.
HAHA I would like to see anyone come up with prose at 130 WPM. Most people can't even think that quickly.
My flatmate (borrowing from UK english here, in this case it makes more sense than "apartmentfriend") has blues, and I can't hear him next-door, so they can't be that loud.
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down.
Well I made myself a test bench to get a better feel:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bYW0m.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/e8nnU.jpg)
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
[/quoteWell I made myself a test bench to get a better feel:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bYW0m.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/e8nnU.jpg)
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
If you believe it is the best switch, then it is. That's the reality of hobby worship, there is no real top dawwg'.
There only exists the inane ramblings of fboi'
Well I made myself a test bench to get a better feel:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bYW0m.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/e8nnU.jpg)
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
[/quoteWell I made myself a test bench to get a better feel:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bYW0m.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/e8nnU.jpg)
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
If you believe it is the best switch, then it is. That's the reality of hobby worship, there is no real top dawwg'.
There only exists the inane ramblings of fboi'
You're saying that not only these four different switch types have exactly the same level of function, but all things used in hobbies as well? Though from an engineering prospective, having multiple types of one product usually indicates that none of them are ideal.
I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down.
I agree. I don't know why Clears haven't replaced them on more common mechanical keyboards. I hope they do some day...
I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down.
I agree. I don't know why Clears haven't replaced them on more common mechanical keyboards. I hope they do some day...
+1 on this! Browns are a halfhearted tactile version of the Reds imo, feels like broken/damaged Reds! Would be much better with some Clears around rather than Browns.
Well I made myself a test bench to get a better feel:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bYW0m.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/e8nnU.jpg)
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
[/quoteWell I made myself a test bench to get a better feel:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bYW0m.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/e8nnU.jpg)
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
If you believe it is the best switch, then it is. That's the reality of hobby worship, there is no real top dawwg'.
There only exists the inane ramblings of fboi'
You're saying that not only these four different switch types have exactly the same level of function, but all things used in hobbies as well? Though from an engineering prospective, having multiple types of one product usually indicates that none of them are ideal.
You mean to tell me ' life's not perfect? jeebus halp!
The MX blues might be ideal for typing without the pronounced click. Has anyone tried to remove the little plastic noise-maker from a blue switch?
As for Cherry's other attempts at tactile switches... I don't understand them as they appear to be added to the line as a second thought. The clears seem to be an attempt to go beyond the typing/gaming compromise that the browns are, but the stiff spring ruins it for most people.
I'm hoping the new Matias switches will exhibit a greater degree of care in their design.
Am I the only one who really enjoy typing on reds? Honestly, I can type so much faster with this keyboard (switch) than any other I have tested and owned.I type just as fast on mx black as I do on red. I had them both at the same time.
Keep in mind I dont touch type and neither do I want cause I love that CLACK of the key hitting the board and rather dislike that CLICK from blues midway! Though this is ofcourse personal opinion and I can see people who touchtype on blues can be faster than reds. Its just that I love the reds typing experience.
I think I'll stick with with reds, I bottomed out the Browns really easily without feeling any tactile feeling. Compared to reds they feel like their getting a bit stuck half way and down. Blues I do like because of the sharper feeling and tactile click.
So I guess I'll be just getting Reds, with o-rings.
Blacks are fine for typing. Manly switches for Manly Men.
I think for this kind of question the worth answer is from urself :) like u ask someone "should i choose thai food, western food or chinese food for my dinner?".It's more like "Should I swim in the adult pool or the kiddie pool?". :D
I think for this kind of question the worth answer is from urself :) like u ask someone "should i choose thai food, western food or chinese food for my dinner?".It's more like "Should I swim in the adult pool or the kiddie pool?". :D
oh damn i just looked at some realforce torpe keyboards and their so expensive?? why? and are they better than normal mech keyboards?
oh damn i just looked at some realforce torpe keyboards and their so expensive?? why? and are they better than normal mech keyboards?
This is, unfortunately, a somewhat contentious question. The Topre boards are well-made, nice to type on, and have both a unique feel and sound. Are they fully twice as nice (justifying double the cost) as a Cherry-based alternative? No, but that's the nature of diminishing returns.
You are wrong. I'll correct you, so no worries :)oh damn i just looked at some realforce torpe keyboards and their so expensive?? why? and are they better than normal mech keyboards?
This is, unfortunately, a somewhat contentious question. The Topre boards are well-made, nice to type on, and have both a unique feel and sound. Are they fully twice as nice (justifying double the cost) as a Cherry-based alternative? No, but that's the nature of diminishing returns.
well from what i saw they have same design as horrible rummer dome but with a spring, and you have bottom it out for the key to work. (Correct me if i am wrong)
That "bump" on the browns? That's what lets you know exactly where the actuation point is. Linear switches don't have that. When you are touch-typing fast or if you are hitting the keys hard enough to bottom out, then browns feel more or less exactly like reds. The new switches do feel a bit "crunchy", but they smooth out after you've put a few hours in. And blues are a super-fun clickity-clack experience. I'd love to try clears or greens.
You are wrong. I'll correct you, so no worries :)oh damn i just looked at some realforce torpe keyboards and their so expensive?? why? and are they better than normal mech keyboards?
This is, unfortunately, a somewhat contentious question. The Topre boards are well-made, nice to type on, and have both a unique feel and sound. Are they fully twice as nice (justifying double the cost) as a Cherry-based alternative? No, but that's the nature of diminishing returns.
well from what i saw they have same design as horrible rummer dome but with a spring, and you have bottom it out for the key to work. (Correct me if i am wrong)
The spring acts as half the capacitance detector. What it does is follow the dome's travel downward, flattening out as it goes. As this happens, the capacitance between it and the PCB increases. After it's more than a threshold value, the key action is registered.
You don't have to bottom them out to get it to work. It's a rubber dome over capacitive sensor. Unlike normal "rubber dome over membrane" keyboards, it has NKRO.
I believe all the tactility comes from topre's dome, but I have also heard that it feel much better than a "normal" rubber dome keyboard.