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Title: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: aegrotatio on Mon, 01 July 2013, 22:36:54: I have all sorts of mechanical keyboards but I really enjoy the ALPS feel, and the clone ALPS in my Ducky DK1087 are wearing down from constant, daily use.

Where might I find a vendor who might be able to sell me a replacement Ducky DK1087?

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: jabar on Mon, 01 July 2013, 22:40:24: They're sold out at MechKeyboards.com and likely everywhere else. Why not try a Matias board?
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 01 July 2013, 22:51:29: I picked up one from pchome for $43 shipped to the US.

http://ecshweb.pchome.com.tw/global/en/v1/ducky%201087?Site=ENG&Scope=&CurPage=1&SortParm=RNK&SortOrder=DC

They're currently sold out, but keep an eye on them, I've been watching them pop in and out of stock these past few weeks. Also apparently the 1000 series has been discontinued, so expect it to get harder and harder to find them as time goes on.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: aegrotatio on Mon, 01 July 2013, 23:03:47: Matais is really expensive--do they really offer ALPS switches? Please do tell.

Thanks, kmilller8, I will take a look.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: smknjoe on Mon, 01 July 2013, 23:20:24: If you can find a SIIG with alps they are about $70. They quit making them about a year ago but are still available some places. I might have one with a couple of missing key caps.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: jabar on Mon, 01 July 2013, 23:45:18: Quote from: aegrotatio on Mon, 01 July 2013, 23:03:47
Matais is really expensive--do they really offer ALPS switches? Please do tell.

Thanks, kmilller8, I will take a look.
Matias has their own brand of ALPS design in their newest keyboards. Clicky and tactile (silent) are their two versions. But yes, they are priced as a mid-range Cherry MX board (~$120).
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: Hak Foo on Tue, 02 July 2013, 00:08:28: Also look for "Solidtek ASK-6600" boards; it's basically the Siig but thirty bucks cheaper.

http://www.dsi-keyboards.com/solidtek-kb-6600bu-full-size-alps-mechanical-switch-usb-keyboard.aspx for example
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: nsrexler on Tue, 02 July 2013, 08:42:27: I'll vouch for the Matias boards. ALPS switches aren't really for me, but Matias boards are just about the best ALPS boards you can buy new right now.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 July 2013, 08:45:31: I've a huge fan of the Matias Tactile Pro boards and the Dell AT101W. If you can find a Filco Zero, I would also recommend that. But...if you find a Filco Zero and buy it before me, I will hunt you down because that is one of my dream boards :P.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: bazemk1979 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 09:47:11: why don't you buy matias switches and desolder ur ducky and solder the matias ones? I believe for $25 you can buy 100 switches.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 July 2013, 09:50:39: Its $60 shipped for 200. Unless they've recently changed the order quantity.
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: nsrexler on Tue, 02 July 2013, 13:08:13: Quote from: bazemk1979 on Tue, 02 July 2013, 09:47:11
why don't you buy matias switches and desolder ur ducky and solder the matias ones? I believe for $25 you can buy 100 switches.

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 July 2013, 09:50:39
Its $60 shipped for 200. Unless they've recently changed the order quantity.

MK has them for $37 for a 110-pack and $32 for a 90-pack:
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=52 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=52)
Title: Re: Need to replace my Ducky DK1087
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 July 2013, 13:10:46: Oh sweet, I didn't realize MK.com stocked those now. Thanks for the info!