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Title: Topre vs MX
Post by: GeeGee on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:13:47
Hey guys,
I was wondering which switch is better, because I've only used mx switches so far. I should probably ask what the pros and cons for each switch are, since the awnser most likely won't be as easy as 'X is better than Y'.
Thanks in advance :)
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:17:28
There's a million billion threads on this, read up:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46409.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36753.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31226.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=26912.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43110.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44377.30

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41279.60
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: GeeGee on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:26:05
There's a million billion threads on this, read up:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46409.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36753.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31226.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=26912.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43110.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44377.30

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41279.60
Thanks CPTBadAss :D
Appreciate it!
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 August 2013, 09:38:49
No problem
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: Skull_Angel on Tue, 13 August 2013, 13:35:22
The basic TL;DR is that "it's subjective".
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 13 August 2013, 17:35:17
The best one is better than the other one.

Try both.

Own both.

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 13 August 2013, 17:37:05
There's a million billion threads on this, read up:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46409.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36753.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31226.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=26912.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43110.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44377.30

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41279.60

Thank god.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: daerid on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:00:58
^^^^ Sticky that please.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: GeeGee on Wed, 14 August 2013, 06:40:30
The best one is better than the other one.

Try both.

Own both.

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)
I'll do just that. Thanks for the advice ;)
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: vsdubstep on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:28:37
Yeah it's pretty subjective. Topre is pretty much the highest quality rubber dome there is. With MX the highest quality is a tuned, lubed, and stickered switch. Personally i find both to be about equally enjoyable, but with most people it seems to be one way or the other. And just because Topre is a rubber dome doesn't mean it's bad, because most rubber domes are cheap and quite terrible. But then again there are some crappy mech switches too that no one has ever heard of.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: jameslr on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:35:45
I own both, and I can honestly say I like both equally. If you like heavier keys and a nice heavy response feedback, get the Topre. I have a 55g uniform Topre Realforce and it's the highest quality keyboard I have ever typed on. In build quality the Topre is much better than most other MX keyboards. Only one that comes close I think is probably Filco (from manufactured boards anyway).
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 14 August 2013, 10:42:10
I own both, and I can honestly say I like both equally. If you like heavier keys and a nice heavy response feedback, get the Topre. I have a 55g uniform Topre Realforce and it's the highest quality keyboard I have ever typed on. In build quality the Topre is much better than most other MX keyboards. Only one that comes close I think is probably Filco (from manufactured boards anyway).

I can agree to an extent with this. I enjoy both, and there is a strange phenomenon with Topre that is, though the switch is 55g or 45g, it feels a lot heavier if you were to compare it to an MX switch. This is because the massive tactile bump the Topre domes have in their nature. I'll say now my 45g uniform feels heavier than my 62g whites, but it isn't tiring at all. All Topre boards are solid boards that are built to last. The fact that it doesn't rely on contact makes it a board that can last for a lifetime granted you take care of it.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: mauri on Wed, 14 August 2013, 11:10:38
inb4 my
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 14 August 2013, 11:47:50
Why are you guys still discussing this? It has been thoroughly beaten to death and then some.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: Michael on Wed, 14 August 2013, 11:52:28
Why are you guys still discussing this? It has been thoroughly beaten to death and then some.


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Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: iri on Wed, 14 August 2013, 12:11:33
i'd ban for creating such threads
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: GeeGee on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:29:44
i'd ban for creating such threads
Now I'm sad ;_; 
Sorry for wasting your time
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:30:56
Why are you guys still discussing this? It has been thoroughly beaten to death and then some.


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horsemeat....mmmmmm
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: mauri on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:31:50
Why are you guys still discussing this? It has been thoroughly beaten to death and then some.


^ This x10000000000000000000000000000000000000


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horsemeat....mmmmmm

IN MY LASAGNA?



blasphemous
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: iri on Thu, 15 August 2013, 03:15:11
horse meat is healthy!!
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 15 August 2013, 05:29:37
horse meat is healthy!!

Especially when it is running around on the fields.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 16 August 2013, 06:11:40

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: MJ45 on Fri, 16 August 2013, 06:19:41

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 16 August 2013, 06:21:28

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

What sounds better? Model M with the Japanese springs they come with or Model M with Moded Korean springs?

Anywho, Can I get them in 50g?
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: insilica on Fri, 16 August 2013, 06:35:47
i'd ban for creating such threads
Now I'm sad ;_; 
Sorry for wasting your time

Don't be sorry, just search. I think banning someone for asking a question (especially a newbe) no matter how irritating is just wrong.

As suggested read up on the matter.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:25:04

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:27:28

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:29:47

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:33:29

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Yeah! It will be protected from the elements! We can forget our keyboards outside whenever we want!
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:35:33

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Yeah! It will be protected from the elements! We can forget our keyboards outside whenever we want!

OR we can use our keyboards outside whenever we want...I always wanted to take my model m camping in case I run across a bear, so I can use it for protection.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:39:21

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Yeah! It will be protected from the elements! We can forget our keyboards outside whenever we want!

OR we can use our keyboards outside whenever we want...I always wanted to take my model m camping in case I run across a bear, so I can use it for protection.
I'd rather use it for rowing a boat. Nothing feels better than knowing when you get tactile feedback while paddling.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:47:55

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Yeah! It will be protected from the elements! We can forget our keyboards outside whenever we want!

OR we can use our keyboards outside whenever we want...I always wanted to take my model m camping in case I run across a bear, so I can use it for protection.
I'd rather use it for rowing a boat. Nothing feels better than knowing when you get tactile feedback while paddling.

mmmmmmm, tactile pudding.....oh wait you said paddling.....that might be nice to.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: TheQsanity on Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:51:26

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Yeah! It will be protected from the elements! We can forget our keyboards outside whenever we want!

OR we can use our keyboards outside whenever we want...I always wanted to take my model m camping in case I run across a bear, so I can use it for protection.
I'd rather use it for rowing a boat. Nothing feels better than knowing when you get tactile feedback while paddling.

mmmmmmm, tactile pudding.....oh wait you said paddling.....that might be nice to.

We can give them out to bears. So they have something reliable to use that looks nice too.
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: MJ45 on Fri, 16 August 2013, 10:37:44

Then get a buckling spring keyboard ;)

Can we mod them with Korean springs?
They come with Japanese springs that are superior to Korean springs.

But are they gold?

Hahaa. We soo need a buckling spring keyboard spring GB. Maybe someone that is active on the Korean community could suggest it to the vendors overthere.

How about anodized springs?? Then we could get purple ones!!
Yeah! It will be protected from the elements! We can forget our keyboards outside whenever we want!

OR we can use our keyboards outside whenever we want...I always wanted to take my model m camping in case I run across a bear, so I can use it for protection.
I'd rather use it for rowing a boat. Nothing feels better than knowing when you get tactile feedback while paddling.
A BS keyboard would make a better boat Anchor than a Paddle!
Title: Re: Topre vs MX
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 16 August 2013, 23:16:00
I must be weird - I use my Model M for typing on.