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Title: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: BMF96 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:46:46

I have pretty much narrowed it down to two keyboards.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=186

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=412

I'm not completely positive that I am getting tenkeyless, but if I do, it will probably be one of these. I guess the biggest difference is the extra 3 inches for separation of the arrow keys and whatever you call the other keys. I like the idea of having my hands closer together, but I also don't really like how the keycool looks.

Do you have any preference as to the layout difference or does it not really matter? For those who own one of them; how is the build quality?

I'd like to have a numpad for macros (I don't work with numbers at all), but I think I'd rather just buy one and put it on the left. Another thing, what is your opinion on having the numpad on the left?

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: knotra on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:04:39

If I were you, I would get the Ducky board. Personally, the space between the arrow keys and the F keys doesn't really matter to me, but I like the standard layout better that the ducky has. Also, brand wise, I like Ducky over Keycool. Maybe it's because I am taiwanese but I feel the ducky has a better build quality, the keys feel smooth, backboard is solid, and is very sturdy. Overall, the ducky is just a quality keyboard. I currently have 2 Ducky keyboards and am planning to buy a 3rd or even 4th.

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: dndlmx on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:12:19

Get the first one dude, it's much nicer. (But not in stock?)

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:44:25

Ducky

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: Leslieann on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:22:13

If you plan to use custom key caps, do yourself a favor and get the Ducky.

Finding caps for those smaller boards, is pretty much a non-starter.

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: Hour on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:47:43

I have a board almost exact to yours (Brown and inscripted) I would take a keycap of it over the other one lol. Knotra has seen my board and he can back that up.  :cool:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42921.0

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: knotra on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:49:28

Quote from: Hour on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:47:43

I have a board almost exact to yours (Brown and inscripted) I would take a keycap of it over the other one lol. Knotra has seen my board and he can back that up.  :cool:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42921.0

False. I would take the engraved keycaps.

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: Hour on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:50:12

LOL! ;D

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: knotra on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:54:30

Quote from: Hour on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:50:12

LOL! ;D

I don't even know this guy. He's so ****ing weird.

Title: Re: Opinions on these two keyboards
Post by: Hour on Tue, 14 May 2013, 23:09:16

I don't know what to say now.  :)