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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: isntitabeauty on Sat, 22 September 2012, 23:09:26
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Hello. I'm isntitabeauty. I'm tentatively looking for a switch to two TKL mechanical keyboards. I want a TKL Cherry MX Red for my FPS obsession. I'm also looking into a a TKL keyboard for typing/programming that I can bring to work or hook up to my laptop, which I believe is easy with the USB interface. I'm also looking into a gamepad for my significant other to hook up to her laptop for some GW2 or D3 fun.
Otherwise I'm looking into some custom keys for specific functions that I don't need to read on occasion. Like creeper for the delete key, Soviet Hammer & Sickle for escape key, arrows for WASD, Grenade for G, and a few other ideas.
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Hello there,
Welcome to GeekHack. You'll definitely want to check the classifieds for the keycaps.As for a board, let us know if you have a hard time deciding on one. I'm currently using a TKL Leopold FC700R with reds.
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Welcmoe to Geekhack!
A TKL is definitely easier if you plan no carrying it around, in terms of size and weight. You might also want to invest in a keyboard carrying bag to avoid damage.
Suggestion: get one MX red keyboard and see how you like it. If you have not tried MX reds before you might find them a bit too light.
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You may find that reds are just fine for typing as well. Make sure you give yourself a decent amount of time to get used to them before abandoning them for typing usage. If you find yourself wanting a bit of tactility after that, you should try browns. Do you definitely need two boards to start out with?
Welcome to GH!
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Welcmoe to Geekhack!
A TKL is definitely easier if you plan no carrying it around, in terms of size and weight. You might also want to invest in a keyboard carrying bag to avoid damage.
Suggestion: get one MX red keyboard and see how you like it. If you have not tried MX reds before you might find them a bit too light.
I've tried the MX Red boards several times at Microcenters and Fry's. I'm really into FPS'es so I'm set on how quickly I can double tap or spam the F key! I wasn't so sure about MX Blues. I would have to try them out more after having my Reds for a while. Where should I find a keyboard bag?
You may find that reds are just fine for typing as well. Make sure you give yourself a decent amount of time to get used to them before abandoning them for typing usage. If you find yourself wanting a bit of tactility after that, you should try browns. Do you definitely need two boards to start out with?
Welcome to GH!
Well, I don't need two, but I do want one for typing at home/work and one for gaming!
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Best bet on a keyboard bag for a fullsize board is the noppoo bag i got mine through qtan on the forum.
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For a TKL carrying case try: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access#cases
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