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Title: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: phx on Mon, 25 February 2013, 12:38:53
had a dream last night where someone at work had this sweet looking old mech keyboard and we talked for hours.

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Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: Tym on Mon, 25 February 2013, 12:49:42
CSB!
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: phx on Mon, 25 February 2013, 13:06:33
CSB!

10/10 would read again?
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: Tym on Mon, 25 February 2013, 13:11:13
Well it could do with a tl;dr but you know...
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 25 February 2013, 13:22:47
I realized the other day that I have eight boards... Yeah I'm a bit of a nutter.
G80-1800 (Vintage Blacks), Leopold FC200RE/AW (Ergo Clears), 10/14/87 IBM Model M 1390876 (Buckling Spring), Z-150 Zenith Keyboard (Linear Complicated Green ALPS), Fujitsu Peerless, Phantom (MX Blues), CM QFR (55g MX Blacks, Red stickers), CM QFR (MX Blacks)
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: mashby on Mon, 25 February 2013, 13:33:10
Got into the community in November of 2012 after I smashed by Apple BT keyboard to bits. I now have 3 keyboards with a Phantom being built and two Pokers that I plan to build up myself. All this in three months.  :eek:

Having fun, but sometimes this habit hobby scares me. LOL!  :p
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 25 February 2013, 13:49:10
I didn't realize I had as many boards as I do. Considering I got 5 of the 8 for free, I didn't keep track.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: iri on Mon, 25 February 2013, 14:30:08
i'm not :p
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: agodinhost on Tue, 26 February 2013, 17:27:05
(http://mixlol.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/china-keyboard.jpg)
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 26 February 2013, 20:49:05
I am merely a "hobbyist" and "enthusiast" and - maybe - just bumping up against the bottom threshold of "collector"

Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Tue, 26 February 2013, 21:17:50
3 keyboards, 3 months, $130.

All within a month of finding this site.

I'm actually really satisfied right now. The only switches that I really want to try now are MX Red and Topre.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: agodinhost on Tue, 26 February 2013, 21:23:31
3 keyboards, 3 months, $130.

Only $130???

what keyboard did you got?

I'm planning to build one GH60 and only the switches are going to be almost half of it ...
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 26 February 2013, 21:29:13
3 keyboards, 3 months, $130.

Only $130???

what keyboard did you got?

I'm planning to build one GH60 and only the switches are going to be almost half of it ...

You say that now. We'll see how many boards you have in 3 months :P
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 26 February 2013, 21:37:38
Kidding me? I've been having a few keyboard related dreams lately. Better than dreaming about work.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Tue, 26 February 2013, 21:44:24
The ones I have are in my signature. The HPE 87 was new but the other 2 were used off Ebay.

I have to admit, every time I see a picture of a Filco, I want to hug the monitor.

Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: lazerpointer on Tue, 26 February 2013, 22:04:03
I once had a dream I was typing on a BS board but the actuation was SO light, it was like cherry red had a baby with a Unicomp.
Title: Re: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 26 February 2013, 22:38:28
I once had a dream I was typing on a BS board but the actuation was SO light, it was like cherry red had a baby with a Unicomp.
That's called a model f my friend.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Tue, 26 February 2013, 22:47:56
That would be the mother of all keyboards.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: okooko on Tue, 26 February 2013, 23:04:31
about 3 months of constant activity for me
3 boards and 3 more getting built/in transit
about 3k spent.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: agodinhost on Tue, 26 February 2013, 23:25:36
I'm fond to 60% metal cases but I will have to sell one kidney to pay for it ...
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: agodinhost on Tue, 26 February 2013, 23:30:34
The ones I have are in my signature. The HPE 87 was new but the other 2 were used off Ebay.

I have to admit, every time I see a picture of a Filco, I want to hug the monitor.

I do envy you. Even buying used stuff the shipping cost would kill me.

Someday ago I just found one original cherry mx keyboard on ebay for 20 bucks then I saw the shipping - almost 100 bucks, damm!!!
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 27 February 2013, 00:58:28
You should move to Amurrica so you can get free shipping.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: iri on Wed, 27 February 2013, 01:43:16
...but if you really think about it, you will eventually conclude that it's not worth free shipping.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 27 February 2013, 02:54:36
Holy ****, the Model F sounds ****ing awesome....almost makes me wanna discard my Model M.


Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 27 February 2013, 07:38:52
When you get a Model F, you instantly understand that the Model M was designed as a drastic cost-cutting measure.

That is, in ~ 1985 dollars, they could sell a Model F for about $350 and make a moderate profit, or sell a Model M at $250 and make a much better profit.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 27 February 2013, 08:11:03
Things that I've paid for that have not shipped yet: $1,346.13
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 27 February 2013, 08:34:38
Things that I've paid for that have not shipped yet: $1,346.13

You are an addict.

Remember the old WC Fields line, "Yes, I have a drinking problem - I have 2 hands but only one mouth."
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 27 February 2013, 08:38:28
The Model F is a beast. I would trade all my keyboards for it. I think my ideal collection would be 1 Model F, and 1 Topre. I don't think I ever would go back to Cherry if I had those two.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 27 February 2013, 08:49:25
Oh, and I don't how know anyone could justify paying $300 for a keycap when you could get a Topre and then some. Maybe I'm a not an addict yet.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: mr_a500 on Wed, 27 February 2013, 09:13:05
I've got 40 keyboards. None are rubber dome or USB.

I'm thinking of buying another keyboard. Yes, I am a keyboard addict.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: agodinhost on Wed, 27 February 2013, 15:10:53
$300 for just one keycap??? OMFG
can't believe that anyone would pay for something like that, sry ...
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: lazerpointer on Wed, 27 February 2013, 15:39:54
$300 for just one keycap??? OMFG
can't believe that anyone would pay for something like that, sry ...

Some people buy 8 balls of crack.

Others choose to buy collectible key caps :) Both can become dangerous addictions XD
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Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: davkol on Wed, 27 February 2013, 16:41:17
Nearly no dreams for me, unless they're some sort of horror scenes. Last time I had a dream, it was just me swimming under a boat surrounded by few dozens of huge, bloodthirsty sharks. I wish it was about keyboards instead. Oh well, getting clubbed with a Model F doesn't sound right either.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: mr_a500 on Wed, 27 February 2013, 16:50:31
Some people buy 8 balls of crack.

Others choose to buy collectible key caps :) Both can become dangerous addictions XD
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Snorting keycaps off an iPad mini? How extravagant.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 27 February 2013, 16:56:30
$300 for just one keycap??? OMFG
can't believe that anyone would pay for something like that, sry ...

Some people buy 8 balls of crack.

Others choose to buy collectible key caps :) Both can become dangerous addictions XD
(Attachment Link)

What, what, what?

Are Clacks made out of Crack Cocaine? 

I had no idea.

Ima go smoke one right now.  ;)
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 27 February 2013, 17:08:20
$300 for just one keycap??? OMFG
can't believe that anyone would pay for something like that, sry ...

Some people buy 8 balls of crack.

Others choose to buy collectible key caps :) Both can become dangerous addictions XD
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That's an awesome photo.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: morpheus on Wed, 27 February 2013, 17:28:41
That picture is incredible, basically sums up the logical end to this website.
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: lazerpointer on Wed, 27 February 2013, 17:40:38
Some people buy 8 balls of crack.

Others choose to buy collectible key caps :) Both can become dangerous addictions XD
(Attachment Link)

Snorting keycaps off an iPad mini? How extravagant.

It's a Nexus 7 BTW. The hardcore white is just so.... cocaine colored! Lol. Couldn't resist. Plus my sig makes me look like a fiend already
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: agodinhost on Wed, 27 February 2013, 20:32:13
Geee, there are 6 days so so that  I registered myself in this forum.

Still reading and seeing the pictures (more seeing the pictures)

Just started to dream (for real) with keyboards ...
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: cannedlemons on Sat, 02 March 2013, 16:01:41
In less than 4 months I have gotten myself 4 keyboards :P... My family think something is wrong with me after seeing my room full of keyboards now :P

Everytime I see an awesome keyboard pics here , I start fantasizing owning them D:.. Sigh I spend too much time daydreaming of keyboards ...
Title: Re: how I know I'm an addict
Post by: h2gofast on Thu, 07 March 2013, 17:00:51
As long as there is someone worse or more weird, I'm not an addict...

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38264.0