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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: jd4311 on Sun, 07 July 2013, 22:00:09
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Hey guys, I am looking for a red/black switch TKL keyboard recommendations. My only special requirement is that its TKL and 100% compatiblitable with replacement caps from WASD keyboards, (I have a theme in mind). I feel that my blacks on the steelseries 6gV2 are a little to heavy to use so I'm inclined to try the reds. I searched for ducky and only really found the shine.. but I don't need a backlit or want backlit. I found the majestouch 2 and majestouch 2 ninja which are somewhat expensive, then I found some leopolds and noppo's but I really don't know whats good and whats not.
If nobody can recommend a keyboard cheaper than the majestouch 2 that has all easily found keycaps/standard keycaps so i can get a whole set then I'll probably just get that majestouch 2
Thanks.
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coolermaster quickfire rapid.
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Yep, the QFR is exactly what you are looking for.
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QFR +1
Or KeyCool (older ones had a non-standard space bar, but newer ones seem to have a standard space bar).
I gave one of each - both good boards :)
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Blah, I should of mentioned I really don't like the CM ones due to the fact that there branding is everywhere on it. I did find this "stealth model" I guess I could probably go with this as its not as exessive as the other models.
http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=10035
The only thing is i don't care for the LEDS, if i buy keycaps that don't have holes for leds will it still shine slightly under the key to the point of it being noticeable?
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Too heavy? They're lighter than most rubber domes, and even little kids use those. :))
Oh, and I'll sell you my Filco Multicam with MX blacks for $130 shipped if you're interested in having a nice keyboard and developing a firm handshake. I want to try out 60% boards. :p
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no thanks for a camo board, any other suggestions
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No. Eveyone will recommend the QFR, including me.
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The newer revs of the QFR are unbranded.
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And you can get an unbranded case top.
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The newer revs of the QFR are unbranded.
I just looked the new ones up. Wow, much better looking than the original. Still basically a Filco for half the price!
I have a Ducky 1087, but why get the Ducky when the new QFRs look so nice and are better build quality?
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Ducky is very well built too.
You will often find Ducky recommended if someone wants backlit, and QFR is non-backlit.
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Ducky is very well built too.
You will often find Ducky recommended if someone wants backlit, and QFR is non-backlit.
well he mentioned the 1087 which is not too great in terms of build quality but still ok for what it is.
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I should have said better perceived build quality. My Ducky is solid and has served me well, but doesn't get much use because I'm not a huge fan of browns. Does Ducky not make the standard 1087 without back lights any more?
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100% compatiblitable with replacement caps from WASD keyboards,
I found some leopolds and noppo's but I really don't know whats good and whats not.
the leopolds are not 100% compatible with WASD keycaps. its 99% compatible. the spacebar on the leopold is different than most keyboards.
i would definitely recommend the filco. great keyboard that is high quality. i have never personally tried a QFR though. so maybe they are just as good for a lower price.