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Title: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: amasokin on Thu, 29 August 2013, 21:10:24

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a TKL or 75% keyboard, backlit, ANSI US, in MX Blue. What are the choices?

I have a few Filcos, a Topre RealForce, a KBT Race and some Ducky YotD.

I wanted a backlit MX Blue keyboard with a small form factor, so I was set on a new KBT Race in MX Blue, but they seem to be discontinued (or at least I can't find them anywhere).

I looked on MechanicalKeyboards.com and Qtan's shop and found nothing. And KeyboardCo and EliteKeyboards don't sell backlit keyboards. No Keycool please, I really dislike Keycool keyboards.

Any ideas?

Thanks :)

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: tinmarks on Fri, 30 August 2013, 07:48:00

There's a new batch of backlit pures available on massdrop.

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: amasokin on Sat, 31 August 2013, 23:28:31

Thanks for the answer. I thought for a moment about the KBT Pure, but I don't want a 60%. That's why I said TKL or 75%.

Any other ideas?

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: jameslr on Sun, 01 September 2013, 01:45:42

Corsair k70 w/ blues should be out soon. Next best option would be to wait for tkl shine 3.

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: Gazeb0 on Sun, 01 September 2013, 03:32:07

I'd suggest CM Storm QuickFire TK with Blue Switches. Blue backlight, blue backplate, TKL design with tenkey available, media keys, detachable USB, and relatively cheap.

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: amasokin on Sun, 01 September 2013, 08:32:41

Thanks for the answers.

Is the Corsair K70 a TKL? Thought it was a Fullsize. The Shine 3 is indeed one of my top choices... but I need to wait, and the TKL version may be released even later.

The CM Storm QuickFire TK seems quite good, but I'm not so sure I'll like its particular layout. I'm thinking about it, though.

Isn't there any 75% which fit my criteria? I really liked the form factor of the KBT Race.

My dream keyboard would be a backlit TKL Filco (or at least Costar-made) keyboard, hope we will see one someday.

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: Hypersphere on Sun, 01 September 2013, 10:18:25

Quote from: amasokin on Sun, 01 September 2013, 08:32:41

Thanks for the answers.

Is the Corsair K70 a TKL? Thought it was a Fullsize. The Shine 3 is indeed one of my top choices... but I need to wait, and the TKL version may be released even later.

The CM Storm QuickFire TK seems quite good, but I'm not so sure I'll like its particular layout. I'm thinking about it, though.

Isn't there any 75% which fit my criteria? I really liked the form factor of the KBT Race.

My dream keyboard would be a backlit TKL Filco (or at least Costar-made) keyboard, hope we will see one someday.

The CODE TKL (WASDkeyboards) is a backlit TKL, and my understanding is that it is made by Costar. It is currently sold out, but you can get on their announcement list. Looks like a high-quality board with some interesting and useful features.

Title: Re: TKL or 75%, backlit, MX Blue - What are the choices?
Post by: amasokin on Sun, 01 September 2013, 11:02:23

Yes, I saw the CODE keyboard and it seems really great. Only problem is I'm not a big fan of Clear switches. They're okay, but a bit too stiff for me, and I want clickyness!

I subscribed to the newletter and I voted for MX Blue switches for the next batch, hope they will offer the next CODE KB in MX Blue or, ideally, in 2 or 3 kinds of switches. If they do, it will probably be my top choice, but we'll have to wait a bit for that...