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Title: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: yester64 on Tue, 03 September 2013, 20:39:33: Wondering what keyboard is good with clear switches. I was hoping to get a WASD keyboard, but it seems to takes some time before they are rolling out. So i am looking for a possible alternative. Does anyone have a suggestion?
My budget allows me to spend around $150 Dollars. If i can get it cheaper the better.

Thanks for any consideration. :)
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 03 September 2013, 20:40:40: The WASD Code or some Cherry boards. I forget the model numbers on the Cherry stuff though.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: lcs on Tue, 03 September 2013, 20:41:54: This deck (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=9&size=ALL&keyword=&in_stock=on) has clears (a bit expensive though). Apart from this one and the WASD code I don't know any others.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 03 September 2013, 20:43:12: Oh oh oh, a TG3 too!
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: jalaj on Tue, 03 September 2013, 20:50:13: Leopold FC660M with clear switches, (there are other MX switch type variants for the FC660M)
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: devilockz on Tue, 03 September 2013, 21:47:26: only CODE appeared on my mind at the moment
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 03 September 2013, 21:56:08: Ergodox has clears (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RJSp8e2BPew/TdU2qnrehXI/AAAAAAAADh8/7mRW57xWZJQ/s1600/tuzki25.gif)
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: PadawanGeek on Tue, 03 September 2013, 22:02:18: Quote from: jalaj on Tue, 03 September 2013, 20:50:13
Leopold FC660M with clear switches, (there are other MX switch type variants for the FC660M)
Yep, typing on a FC660M Clear with PBT key caps and it's fast becoming my fave MX keyboard. Clear is the new Brown! It has a more define bump, is stiffer.....what's not to like?
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: DrinkTea on Tue, 03 September 2013, 22:11:44: I have an FC660M with clears. I like it but haven't used it much lately. If you're interested let me know.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: yester64 on Wed, 04 September 2013, 20:28:04: Thanks for the suggestions. They look all good. Only thing is, i need a full keyboard w/numpad. I just can't get used to have the numpad missing.
Not sure how long WASD keyboard will take before they ship with clear (checked this week and only blue was available) but i consider the DECK even though its over my budget.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: PadawanGeek on Wed, 04 September 2013, 20:43:51: There's always Ducky, apparently, this there's DS2 with Clear, but comes with Chinese phonetic characters...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1147591_544436068956167_14491191_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: Dubsgalore on Wed, 04 September 2013, 20:59:05: I think the Code Keyboard is a good option
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: soleusrex on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:33:27: Do we know that the Code, once restocked, will use MX Clears? I've read rumors that there is a wide shortage of Clear switches, and that the next round of Code boards will use one of the more common switches (for example, see this this (http://www.learnmyself.com/personality.asp?p=poll-results&qp=28865x1d699c28-2) poll from WASD's website).
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:41:50: Quote from: soleusrex on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:33:27
Do we know that the Code, once restocked, will use MX Clears? I've read rumors that there is a wide shortage of Clear switches, and that the next round of Code boards will use one of the more common switches (for example, see this this (http://www.learnmyself.com/personality.asp?p=poll-results&qp=28865x1d699c28-2) poll from WASD's website).

it's a crummy rehash of the antiquated stag-werty which we've seen 1000x over.. waste of money.. (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/9bbc76d5.gif)
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: dante on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:49:57: CM Storm was rumored to have a very limited batch of MX Clear QFR's but so far not a peep out of them.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 04 September 2013, 22:01:59: Quote from: dante on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:49:57
CM Storm was rumored to have a very limited batch of MX Clear QFR's but so far not a peep out of them.

I thought the last Carter said there was a bad batch of clears or some sort of delay with them.

Edit found this:

Quote from: Carter on Thu, 08 August 2013, 10:09:50
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 08 August 2013, 08:21:47
Any news on clears?

Delayed, long story but it its at least another 1.5 months out. Trying our best but switch availability changes daily.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: Carnage on Wed, 04 September 2013, 22:38:48: I believe the keycool 2013 limited edition is using clears. Its price is kind of steep though. On the English version of the website i didn't see the keyboard though only the Chinese version.

http://www.kc-keycool.com/product.php?mod=detail&id=41
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: BliTzKiN on Thu, 05 September 2013, 11:12:32: I would try the CODE. looks good and at a fairly decent price point
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 05 September 2013, 11:17:12: Cheapest options would be G80, like a 1800HQU or 3000LQCEU. Should be able to find one for under $80 new for current 3000, possible cheaper or more for older models with doubleshots depending on source.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: yester64 on Thu, 05 September 2013, 20:20:31: If i search for G80-3000LQC (no EU version) i can not find it. As far as i was able to gather is the fact that Cherry discontinued the clear switch versions.

I guess i will wait until WASD has their clear version available.
Title: Re: Any MX Clear Keyboard
Post by: The_Ed on Thu, 05 September 2013, 20:26:56: I have a G80-3000LQCEU-2, and they are most certainly not discontinued. I don't understand why there are all these rumors of reds and clears being discontinued in these last few years.

Here's a link to one for much cheaper than I got mine like 2? years ago. -> http://www.linkecomputer.com/products/1017190/G80-3000LQCEU-2/Cherry/ (http://www.linkecomputer.com/products/1017190/G80-3000LQCEU-2/Cherry/)