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Title: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:47:35
Hello, i was wondering if blues are too noisy, even when not bottoming out, for being used at school. Are whites quieter? ty
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:48:58
Try MYs. They're perfect. They're also White.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: badcop on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:49:34
Hello, i was wondering if blues are too noisy, even when not bottoming out, for being used at school. Are whites quieter? ty

whites are quiter and stickered whites are even more so.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:50:02
Hello, i was wondering if blues are too noisy, even when not bottoming out, for being used at school. Are whites quieter? ty

Whites are quieter.

Blues are clicky, I know from experience that if you're on a conference call, the other people on the call can hear you typing.  Not sure how much background noise you'll have in a classroom setting, though.

Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:50:10
You might get some dirty looks for using blues in a class, I'd recommend any other switch for that. If you want to click but be quieter about it, whites are perfect for that, though they have a much higher actuation force than blues.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: pixel5 on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:51:43
I'd say if this is for a college class, stick to your laptop keyboard. I love mechanical keyboards, and I'd get pretty annoyed with the sound if I were in the class with you.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:51:47
whites are quiter and stickered whites are even more so.

You really think there's a difference in sound between non-stickered and stickered Whites? I always laughed at stickers so I've never actually stickered any of my switches.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:54:00
never actually stickered any of my switches.

There aren't stickers for MY switches, that's why we laugh. There is no need when they're already amazing.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: badcop on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:54:28
whites are quiter and stickered whites are even more so.

You really think there's a difference in sound between non-stickered and stickered Whites? I always laughed at stickers so I've never actually stickered any of my switches.

yeah they are pretty dampened with stickers.  i was actually surprised by it myself. 
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:58:41
Moose, you're right as always. This G81 is 2gud.

Badcop, I'll have to try that out later. I still have a sheet of stickers that I wasn't sure what to do with.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:00:15
Even a white will have the cherry "top out noise" which isn't as bad, but still noticeable. It all depends on what you feel like using in class. This top out noise  can be alleviated somewhat with a change of typing habits.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:03:32
PROTIP: Don't be that guy that brings his MX Blues to class.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:06:33
So whites are better? outside of da class (gaming n general typing) are whites good?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: calavera on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:13:57
browns and blacks are better for gaming.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:15:18
When I had a keyboard with blues, my boss, who's office shares a wall with mine, complained about them being too loud.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: badcop on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:17:08
So whites are better? outside of da class (gaming n general typing) are whites good?

they aren't necessary better or worse.  they just dont have the high pitched tick that blues have.  Its not quite as tactile as a blue or green switch but more so than browns.  its all preference.

qwerkeys has a sampler pack with whites now and i see you're in europe so shipping wouldnt be so bad.
http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=67&product_id=123
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Xenderwind on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:19:10
I wouldn't recommend a mech keyboard for class personally.  I feel like any of them will make too much noise.  Not to mention the extra space you would take up.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:20:31
There's no switch that is "better" for gaming. It's all personal preference. The better statement should say, "It's better for me to play on X switch".

I prefer playing video games on heavier switches: Greens, and Whites. Buckling Spring isn't bad to me either; gaming on my SSK was fun. The Blues on my Orbweaver are ok but I think I'm going to mod them to something heavier.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: badcop on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:21:34
I wouldn't recommend a mech keyboard for class personally.  I feel like any of them will make too much noise.  Not to mention the extra space you would take up.

hhkb type s  :))
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:21:51
So whites are better? outside of da class (gaming n general typing) are whites good?

Blues are fine for gaming, as well are browns, blacks, reds....

ANY switch is fine for gaming in my eyes as I've used them all for gaming and never had a problem. From RTS to FPS, I've never felt inhibited by the switch I'm using, be it a Cherry switch, Topre switch, or what have you. If you want a click that's somewhat quieter, go for whites. If you want a light switch with a click, go for blues, unless you want a light quiet switch, then take whites and put black springs in them. Otherwise, stick to a linear or tactile cherry switch like browns or clears, (Ergo-Clears would be even better).
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: jspark on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:36:43
I don't believe each mx switch has different usage. I think it is all up to your preference.
Anyway, I don't know how noisy your class is. I have used IBM model M at my office for long time since there were many other people typing on model Ms.
If the class is silent quiet, Blue is not a your best bet. In the circumstance, even brown make you feel like too noisy.
If I were you, I'd go with black or red.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:38:39
If you really want quiet mechanical switches, the Jailhouse Blues mod and Matias Quiet Alps are your best bet imo.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:41:30
I think clears, for me at least are fairly quiet but in a really quiet class, especially depending on size and what other are using, you probably need to go for near silent if possible. I think the matias quiet switches would accomplish this and I have not tried the jailhouse blues that captain mentioned.

The problem with reds I think would be bottoming out noise, black would be hit or miss.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:42:31
O-Ring'd reds or blacks for complete silence.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:44:36
I do not really get the "this switch is better for gaming" thing.

I mean , in different games you are looking for entirely different characteristics. Also, when it comes to switches, the difference in actual performance is so minimal that the most important thing is personal preference. That is why you see people using different keyboards and switches even at the top of the competitive gaming scene of both FPS and RTS. That basically means that it is all viable at any level of gaming.

Look at ninjas in pyjamas in the CS:GO scene. They all use blacks. Then look at mousesports, they all use blues. The reason? That is what their sponsor makes (Steelseries and Razer respectively). None of them has had a considerable difference in their games when they got sponsored, meaning they did well with what they used before, and do well now with anything semi-decent they are provided with.

Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:46:54
Also, I think all standard mechanical switches I have used (blue, brown, black red) are too loud for class if you bottom out, o-rings or not. But that is just how I feel about it. May be partly subjective, since different people have different tolerances for noise. I would not feel comfortable using them in class, and I would not like someone next to me using them.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Danule on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:48:40
Any mech keyboard will be too loud for class, unless you want to get a topre or topre silenced.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Xenderwind on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:50:15
I would stick with pen/paper, but that's also because from my experience I spend a lot of time goofing off if I have my laptop open in class and I don't actually learn much.  Also because not every class will have enough room for your laptop and keyboard, or even an outlet for your laptop.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:50:16
Any mech keyboard will be too loud for class, unless you want to get a topre or topre silenced.

Topre silenced yes, but any other topre board is rather loud on the upstroke if you are typing at any reasonable pace. I'd say my non-silenced topre boards are louder than my friends reds & browns, but that's just me.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 17 July 2013, 09:52:49
I teach, so I spend a lot of time in class. I had a work-group of 2nd year bachelor students. In some of the classes they had to work for themselves for 25-20 min before I would discuss their work with them. If no one needed my assistance I typed on a chiclet style laptop keyboard. I hate those things, but they are pretty quiet. I know for certain that if I used any of my regular keyboards it would be too noisy, especially if the room is relatively small.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Danule on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:17:10
Any mech keyboard will be too loud for class, unless you want to get a topre or topre silenced.

Topre silenced yes, but any other topre board is rather loud on the upstroke if you are typing at any reasonable pace. I'd say my non-silenced topre boards are louder than my friends reds & browns, but that's just me.

That is intersting that you say that.  I find my tope 45g (not silenced) to be quieter than my browns with soft O rings.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:20:40
Any mech keyboard will be too loud for class, unless you want to get a topre or topre silenced.

Topre silenced yes, but any other topre board is rather loud on the upstroke if you are typing at any reasonable pace. I'd say my non-silenced topre boards are louder than my friends reds & browns, but that's just me.

That is intersting that you say that.  I find my tope 45g (not silenced) to be quieter than my browns with soft O rings.

It could be that I'm in an office right now surrounded by membrane heathen which are quite silent compared to my 103, but I feel like topre is just as loud sometimes on the upstroke, especially from that spacebar.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:22:41
'nother thing. my room is right next to my parent's one, and my pc sists at about 2 mts from the door(not exactly a dore, more like a hole in the wall), which means 3 meters from their bed. sometimes (pretty often) i gotta use the pc while they sleep, and i'm worried that blue's click could wake dem up...any1 who uses whites could tell me if their click is hearable at taht distance, or if i have to get browns?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: snoopy on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:24:15
I wouldn't recommend a mech keyboard for class personally.  I feel like any of them will make too much noise.  Not to mention the extra space you would take up.

hhkb type s  :))

If you have enough money, this is the perfect board for class :D
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Xenderwind on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:26:00
I'm pretty sure any keyboard is audible at 3 meters.  I feel like my browns could/would wake up someone from that distance.  Obviously that depends on the person though.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:26:23
MY switches are better for gaming. Because they're just better.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Xenderwind on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:28:12
MY switches are better for gaming. Because they're just better.
God damn it...this is the first time I actually read your name and then read it backwards.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:29:30
I wouldn't recommend a mech keyboard for class personally.  I feel like any of them will make too much noise.  Not to mention the extra space you would take up.

hhkb type s  :))

If you have enough money, this is the perfect board for class :D
poor student wallet o'mine, if everything goes well i will have enough money to get one before the machines take over  :'(
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:33:45
MY switches are better for gaming. Because they're just better.
God damn it...this is the first time I actually read your name and then read it backwards.


Why, whatever do you mean, sir?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: SidusNare on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:40:07
I was disappointed by MY switches, they feel... rough? I dont really know how to describe it, but its not the feel I was looking for.

The Noppoo I have with browns is decent and quiet.

All IMHO, of course.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:42:55
Yeah, well now I'm disappointed in you. Are you happy now?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:46:26
I was disappointed by MY switches, they feel... rough? I dont really know how to describe it, but its not the feel I was looking for.

The Noppoo I have with browns is decent and quiet.

All IMHO, of course.

Some people like it rough...
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:48:41
Yeah, well now I'm disappointed in you. Are you happy now?

I'd like to let the world know... I Lol'd :D
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:50:41
I'd say if this is for a college class, stick to your laptop keyboard. I love mechanical keyboards, and I'd get pretty annoyed with the sound if I were in the class with you.
My edox (acrylic plate and clear switch) is quieter than most domes I've used, especially if I don't bottom out (I rarely do).
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Tony on Wed, 17 July 2013, 10:55:04
When I bring blue to a cafeteria, all waiters are hiding. They are afraid they can be hit by some misplaced gun fire.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 17 July 2013, 12:36:28
O-Ring'd reds or blacks for complete silence.
All cherry switches can get rather loud on "top out".
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 17 July 2013, 12:48:46
O-Ring'd reds or blacks for complete silence.
All cherry switches can get rather loud on "top out".

This is true. It's been a while since I've touched a Cherry.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: jspark on Wed, 17 July 2013, 12:59:13
As a IT consultant, I'm traveling around many different companies, but I haven't had any complain about noisiness with MX Black.
I'm not sure about in class, it really depends on circumstances.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:07:08
I taught some quiz sections and classes at university and I can tell you if one of my students brought a keyboard with Blues to class, I would kill them.  Well, not really, but I'd ask them to refrain from using the keyboard.  It's just too distracting and loud when I'm trying to teach and I know it's distracting to the other students in the room.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:13:17
You need to pull up a 122 Model F
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:16:13
I've brought my Minitouch with Montereys to class a few times but was wary of typing with any speed during the lecture.

Kind of over the whole, bringing a keyboard with my laptop thing because I'm usually not in one class for more than an hour, if I'm going to get any work done I'll do it on my setup at home/ work.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:24:58
'nother thing. my room is right next to my parent's one, and my pc sists at about 2 mts from the door(not exactly a dore, more like a hole in the wall), which means 3 meters from their bed. sometimes (pretty often) i gotta use the pc while they sleep, and i'm worried that blue's click could wake dem up...any1 who uses whites could tell me if their click is hearable at taht distance, or if i have to get browns?

I a mechanical keyboard will wake them up then either you should relearn some typing habits or they need to learn to sleep with a fan in the room as the white noise will allow them to sleep through much higher noise levels.  It is also a great trick for getting baby's to learn to sleep through general noise throughout the house during naps.  I have never woken up my 6 month old daughter or my 4 year old son with my Das with browns and no o-rings and I type fairly heavy and always bottom out the keys.  I know this is a side effect of typing on domes for so many years.  But they have always had a fan going in their bedroom.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:33:16
k so now ive gotta decide between blues n whites....whites would cost me 9€ more, but im rly curious of trying them out....
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:35:58
You need to pull up a 122 Model F

>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:37:10
You need to pull up a 122 Model F
More
>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black

6/10 would consider reading again
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: UniClown on Wed, 17 July 2013, 13:52:31
You need to pull up a 122 Model F

>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black

Omg, that was great! haha.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: badcop on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:01:53
You need to pull up a 122 Model F

>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black

greentext <3
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: jspark on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:12:39
You need to pull up a 122 Model F

>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black

So funny :P
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:17:56
You need to pull up a 122 Model F

>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black

slowclap.gif
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:18:52
You need to pull up a 122 Model F

>walk into classroom
>sit down
>people next to me have laptops with chiclet scissor switches
>so pleb
>set down backpack
>pull out large chunk of metal
>it's a 40lb beam spring board
>use usb otg to hook up to tablet
>professor speaks up
"Um, CommunistWitchDr, what exactly is that"
"Keyboard, need it to takes notes"
>he looks puzzled but ignores it
>lecture starts
>start typing as prof talks
>150 wpm
>ringing-metal.mp3
>again with this professor douche
"That's a little loud for the classroom, I'm going to have to ask you to stop"
>what the ****
"And how do you propose I take notes?"
"Like a normal student"
"On my tablet? Have you ever used a touch screen keyboard, they're worse than membranes!"
>idiot doesn't even know what I'm talking about
"Just stop"
"Fine"
>lies.jpg
>lesson starts back up
>start typing
>up to 175 wpm
"CommunistWitchDr!"
>200 wpm
>sounds like machinegun fire
>250 wpm
>class starts cheering
>300 wpm
>laptop rubber dome keyboards explode
>500 wpm
>truck full of model f boards crashes into class
>everyone starts typing
>professor starts crying and runs out
"That's what you get, rubber dome pleb."
>toss fedora into air, it does a perfect spiral and lands on my head
>turn 360 degrees and moonwalk out
>dean runs into me on the way out
>gives me $100 and a space cadet keyboard
"Thank you CommunistWitchDr, I had no idea we employed plebs of this tier here"
"Don't thank me, thank IBM"
>shades on
>applause
>fade to black

memearrows <3

Aren't they the greatest storytelling device?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: bigx333 on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:22:29
I had to work with a guy using blues next to me for a day... I came really close to ripping his head off, don't be that guy.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: davkol on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:41:15
I use Choc Mini w/ MX Red and thick keycaps, no problem.

Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:01:55
I use Choc Mini w/ MX Red and thick keycaps, no problem.


I lol'd so hard at this... I wish I knew what they were saying.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Xenderwind on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:12:46
I use Choc Mini w/ MX Red and thick keycaps, no problem.


I lol'd so hard at this... I wish I knew what they were saying.

Not sure if serious....because there are subtitles.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:21:27
I use Choc Mini w/ MX Red and thick keycaps, no problem.


I lol'd so hard at this... I wish I knew what they were saying.

Not sure if serious....because there are subtitles.

I watched it on my phone, so that option isn't visible for me. I'll definitely re-watch it with subtitles.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: zoolzoo on Thu, 18 July 2013, 07:16:23
bring your topre board
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Thu, 18 July 2013, 08:48:34
bring your topre board
sure, buy me one first :)
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 July 2013, 08:52:04
Seriously, if you don't want to buy Topre and are worried about sound, look into Matias Quiet switches or do a Jailhouse Blues mod. I wasn't joking.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Thu, 18 July 2013, 08:57:27
Seriously, if you don't want to buy Topre and are worried about sound, look into Matias Quiet switches or do a Jailhouse Blues mod. I wasn't joking.
it's not that i don't want to buy it, i dont have the moneeh...
ill just stick with the laptop kb
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: oTurtlez on Thu, 18 July 2013, 09:35:24
When you do get the money, Get an 87U Type S, I fell in love with it's silence today.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 July 2013, 09:38:24
Matias Quiet Switches can be had for pretty cheap. The board is like $120 or so. Not horrible.

Jailhouse blue mod can be done for under $30 from what I understand. It's just time consuming.

Neither of those options are as expensive as a Topre board. But whatever you like.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: xSpartanCx on Thu, 18 July 2013, 10:15:20
I've always wanted to bring my keyboard to class... there should be an official "bring your keyboard to work day"
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Narcix on Thu, 18 July 2013, 10:18:45
I've always wanted to bring my keyboard to class... there should be an official "bring your keyboard to work day"
already linked above u.u
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: ITzNybble on Thu, 18 July 2013, 10:32:22
I had to work with a guy using blues next to me for a day... I came really close to ripping his head off, don't be that guy.

I am that guy....until my MX Black board comes in :)
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: theferenc on Thu, 18 July 2013, 10:39:07
As someone who teaches college classes...YES. Blues are DEFINITELY too noisy. They will piss off your classmates, they will pass off the professor/instructor, there just is no real upside.

In a small enough class, you can ask. But if the class gets to be larger than about 10...fuggedaboutit.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Techno Trousers on Thu, 18 July 2013, 11:01:21
there just is no real upside.

Upside is preferred typing feel, of course. But the negatives definitely outweigh the positives.

Try browns with o-ring dampeners, maybe?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 18 July 2013, 11:09:48
Red + O-ring + Lube, will give the quietest mechanical keyboard.
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 18 July 2013, 16:50:57
Another thing to consider is: what if everyone brought a mechanical keyboard.

Would anyone be able to hear the lecturer?
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: le_doosh on Thu, 18 July 2013, 17:29:50
Another thing to consider is: what if everyone brought a mechanical keyboard.

Would anyone be able to hear the lecturer?

Sometimes I get annoyed at just myself typing with blues, so I couldn't imagine an entire classroom. Thankfully there's closed canned headphones
Title: Re: Blues...too noisy for class?
Post by: xSpartanCx on Sat, 20 July 2013, 20:04:54
My school gives out macbooks to everyone. You'd be surprised at how loud some people bang on their keys.