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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Tempiz on Sat, 07 September 2013, 14:23:32

Title: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Tempiz on Sat, 07 September 2013, 14:23:32

Well, I am thinking of getting a Model M. I have used mx blues and reds before, But I want to own my own. I peronally own a rubber dome unfortunetly. I was thinking of getting a blue switch keyboard but the model m really has my eye. What do you think?

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 07 September 2013, 14:32:07

Buckling spring switches aren't really comparable to cherry switches. If you want a model m, but don't want to try and find a good one, Unicomp makes a very good replica.

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Tempiz on Sat, 07 September 2013, 14:33:24

Yeah, I  know there not all that comparable. And thanks for the suggestion!

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Clicky on Sat, 07 September 2013, 14:36:39

Yes.  You should.  IMO the buckling springs of a Model M (typing on one now) provide one of the best typing experiences.  If you game a ton you might want to look into some other cherry mx options, but the model m does fine here too.

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 07 September 2013, 14:37:05

Man, for a second there I thought you were called 'Tempz'

(http://cdn.obsidianportal.com/images/345371/TEMPZ.jpg)

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 08 September 2013, 22:45:15

Welcome to Geekhack!

Nothing wrong with a Model M - I have two :)

Awesome choice for a first mechanical, although your choice in custom keycaps will be somewhat limited.

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Gunni on Mon, 09 September 2013, 04:13:01

Welcome to GH! I'm new here myself.

Anyway, my first mechanical keyboard (which I only got a couple of days ago) is a CM STORM Quickfire TK with Cherry MX Brown switches, it also comes in Blue and Red. I highly recommend it!

I am actually trying to get a hold of a Model M myself right now, I've heard they're great.

Title: Re: Looking to get my first mechanical
Post by: Emospence on Mon, 09 September 2013, 04:26:26

Are you going to be mainly working on it?

Gaming?

Both?