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Title: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Zackarak on Wed, 24 April 2013, 07:13:10
Hey,
I'm trying to find a decent mechanical keyboard with a detachable cable that is looked at the back of the keyboard, but not under it like QFR.

(http://42.120.41.196/data/attachment/forum/201301/24/212027moizj1zcbo12ih71.jpg)

I know some of the keyboards with this.


My budget isn't crazy high to purchase something for like 500 $. Max 200 $ for now. But yea, just want to know what kind of keyboards have that feature.
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 24 April 2013, 07:22:03
Idk...

sounds like you did your research.. and you're READY to get a korean board.

OR the GH60.  :D AMERICAN-affiliate  :D
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: davkol on Wed, 24 April 2013, 07:34:27
Tt Meka G-UNIT, but that keyboard is otherwise terrible.
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Zackarak on Wed, 24 April 2013, 07:37:36
forgot to add. I'm looking for TKL keyboard. But umm that Neo KB 87 looks kinda okay but I'm not so sure about having the pcb exposed :O
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Aer Fixus on Wed, 24 April 2013, 10:03:49
Does it have to be modern? Do you have switch requirements (cherry, topre, etc)? Do you want to buy it from a retailer?

If not, you could consider the IBM Model M Spacesaver (it's a TKL Model M). If this is for constant transport, I might not recommend the Spacesaver because of its weight and the plastic clips that hold the detachable cable in. If it is for occasional transport it might fit your needs.

You will have to get it from another person, so it might take some time to find the right price.
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: The_Ed on Wed, 24 April 2013, 10:09:57
You can get NIB model M's for less than $100 shipped on ebay. I prefer the really old ones, but those are harder to find. Used SSK's have often gone for $200-$300 on the other hand.
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: polpo on Wed, 24 April 2013, 11:09:28
Matias Mini Quiet Pro and its other TKL brothers. Micro USB.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8403/8678657332_81e856fcf8.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: daerid on Wed, 24 April 2013, 11:26:39
The MQP uses Micro USB? That's pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Zackarak on Thu, 25 April 2013, 01:07:02
matias quiet pro loooks interesting, thanks :D
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 25 April 2013, 08:05:53
What about that backlight MKC board?
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Zackarak on Thu, 25 April 2013, 09:24:22
I have one :P using it at home
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Thu, 25 April 2013, 20:14:15
A relatively cheap option for a keyboard which has this feature is the Rosewill RK-9000.

Just out of curiosity, why do you want a keyboard with a cable like this?
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: cannedlemons on Thu, 25 April 2013, 21:57:03
How about the poker? I am pretty sure the usb cable plugs into the back on the side.
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Zackarak on Fri, 26 April 2013, 00:37:09
Quote from: Grim Fandango on Thu, 25 April 2013, 20:14:15
A relatively cheap option for a keyboard which has this feature is the Rosewill RK-9000.

Just out of curiosity, why do you want a keyboard with a cable like this?

I want to have one to use at campus and it's nice to just unplug the board and take it with me instead of going behind the tower. Having it behind and not under the keyboard is just something I prefer.
I don't need the numpad but I do need the functions keys and del, home etc :)

I'm not buying one right now (Poor student yooooooo), just wanted to check what kind of keyboards are available cause I'm sure i've missed some. Didn't know about matias :)
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Barbastruzzolo on Fri, 26 April 2013, 02:49:10
Filco MINILA!

I ordered it yesterday and it's coming soon!
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: monday on Fri, 26 April 2013, 06:12:00
You can always mod one your self I will take some pic's of the ones I have done when the sun comes up :D
Title: Re: Keyboard with detachable cable, but not located under the keyboard?
Post by: Jagriff on Fri, 26 April 2013, 08:51:25
Another solution (if you don't care about NKRO) is to get a usb extender (male to female) and plug that in to your computer. Then you can put the female side at an easy access point so you can plug and unplug your keyboard as you please. Not only will it solve your needs, it also protects from frequent use of the port on the keyboard which is known to cause problems (especially on Rosewills).