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Title: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:05:00
Hi guys, as the topic might tell you i'm looking for a white keyboard.
Any suggestions?
Preferably in the MX switch
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: lcs on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:17:39
I remember these ones, but there are more.

Filco (http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/white-filco-ninja-majestouch-2-nkr-click-action-usa-keyboard.asp)
Key Cool (http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/key-cool/key-cool-84-gaming-cherry-mx-s/lid=36275370)
Leopold (http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-sw/leopold-fc660m-mechanical-keyb/lid=36810036)
Noppoo (http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-br/noppoo-mid-87-mechanical-keybo/lid=35017408)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:30:31
Tanks dude :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: lcs on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:33:56
Although now that I've seen you're from Denmark you have to check for ISO layout, if you use it :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:47:06
I got a Ducky i bought in Taiwan, and it's my current KB, i am fine with whatever you guys recommend :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: mauri on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:51:32
that's jsut racist
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:54:30
I'm sorry if your Keyboard feel offended.. :(
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 11:58:21
Or is anyone willing to sell Ducky Year of the Rabbit? :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Hyde on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:17:25
A few things to keep in mind:

Filco:  It's actually beige, not pure white.  But it's also the highest quality one amongst that bunch.  Personally I own one and like it just beware of color matching later when buying custom keycaps.

Leopold:  They have the tendency to use spacebar with weird stem location that doesn't match most common sets.  Some custom sets have extra stems so it's fine, but sometimes you'll run into spacebars that doesn't fit.

Keycool/Noppoo:  No experience with these, no clue.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:26:05
Thanks for sharing your experience mate! i really appreciate it since i only got Ducky keyboards, this leaves me a little skeptical when i have to buy new keybords :i
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: gameaholic on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:32:31

Filco:  It's actually beige, not pure white.  But it's also the highest quality one amongst that bunch.  Personally I own one and like it just beware of color matching later when buying custom keycaps.


Does the beige Filco match well with the GMK two tone black on beige/white?  I haven't found any pictures of this particular combo since I may pick up a second Filco. 
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: ffira on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:37:30
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KBT-Pure-Pro-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Red-Switches-W-White-PBT-caps-/290958409881?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item43be790099
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KBT-Pure-Pro-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Black-Switches-W-White-PBT-caps-/290942942620?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item43bd8cfd9c

these two looks nice. had the backlit version and liked the layout. Wanted to buy one of them with the pbt caps, but my budget is running low, huhu.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:40:04
Do you need red or black? If you like blues too you can buy mine. I'll let you have it for like $100 + shipping.  It's a brand new white Filco Ninja TKL with MX Blue.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:45:19
I'm a Semi-pro Sc2 player, i got blacks now, but i would literally like to try a blue one i've heard from my friends they are the best :)

EDIT: not the best, but good!
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: gnubag on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:48:08
i would literally like to try a blue one i've heard from my friends they are the best :)

l0l
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:49:49
i would literally like to try a blue one i've heard from my friends they are the best :)

l0l

I was editing as you wrote :(
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:54:30
Leopold FC700R also comes in White. 700R comes with PBT caps too, which many people like.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:57:21
Leopold FC700R also comes in White. 700R comes with PBT caps too, which many people like.

The FC700R is an awesome board.  I have one with Browns and the it feels soooo smooth.  It's actually the favorite board I own right now, probably until I complete my KMAC.  Highly recommend!  Although I'm not sure where you'd get one...I think HendyZone stocks them but he's out of stock for browns.  It is also real white unlike the Filco ugly beige.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:58:22
Leopold FC700R also comes in White. 700R comes with PBT caps too

Got any links mate? :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Thu, 24 October 2013, 12:59:40
I'm a Semi-pro Sc2 player, i got blacks now, but i would literally like to try a blue one i've heard from my friends they are the best :)

EDIT: not the best, but good!

Blues aren't the best for SC2 tbh.  I used to play SC2 quite competitively as well at high masters level and blues just never did it for me.  The weird actuation point just makes it harder to double tap and stuff.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:00:28
Leopold FC700R also comes in White. 700R comes with PBT caps too

Got any links mate? :)

I also own a 700R like goobus (Graphite color with MX Blues) and I'm a big fan. I wrote a review on it (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41048.0) if you or anyone else is interested in my thoughts on the board. HendyZone has some for sale in the Classifieds last I checked. Pictures can be found in my review as well.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:01:42
FC700R in white: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47218.0
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:03:51
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:07:46
Omg, the camo majestouch is cool too
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Signature on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:07:50
Well if you have the opportunity to try it would be great! Im pretty sure you have Media Markt and thats a good source for testing switches! If you cant, I would recommend blues!
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Signature on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:08:24
Omg, the camo majestouch is cool too
For the first month! :confused:
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:11:34
Okay :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: PointyFox on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:17:49
White bezel, plate, and backlight:

http://www.cmstore-usa.com/cm-storm-quickfire-tk-white-body-mid-size-led-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ (http://www.cmstore-usa.com/cm-storm-quickfire-tk-white-body-mid-size-led-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:20:24
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.

If you ask 10 GHers what switches they like, I bet you'll get like 8 different answers. It's all personal preference. Best way to figure it out is to try some if you can. My personal preference for MX is a tie between Whites, Greens, and Blues.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:29:13
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.

If you ask 10 GHers what switches they like, I bet you'll get like 8 different answers. It's all personal preference. Best way to figure it out is to try some if you can. My personal preference for MX is a tie between Whites, Greens, and Blues.

Alright mate :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:30:26
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.

If you ask 10 GHers what switches they like, I bet you'll get like 8 different answers. It's all personal preference. Best way to figure it out is to try some if you can. My personal preference for MX is a tie between Whites, Greens, and Blues.

Alright mate :)

If you're using blacks and you're happy with them then you can consider some of the stiffer switches that have some tactile/clicky feedback like clears, whites, and greens.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Thu, 24 October 2013, 13:34:05
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.

If you ask 10 GHers what switches they like, I bet you'll get like 8 different answers. It's all personal preference. Best way to figure it out is to try some if you can. My personal preference for MX is a tie between Whites, Greens, and Blues.

Alright mate :)

If you're using blacks and you're happy with them then you can consider some of the stiffer switches that have some tactile/clicky feedback like clears, whites, and greens.

That could be an idea, i might just step by the local gamestop or something to try some keyboards :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 24 October 2013, 16:34:03
KeyCool white is whiter than white - not off-white at all.

There are reviews of a few of these in the reviews section.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: PadawanGeek on Thu, 24 October 2013, 22:16:23
KeyCool white is whiter than white - not off-white at all.

There are reviews of a few of these in the reviews section.
Yep, I ahve the KC 87 MX Brown with white case and white PBT key caps and it's plain white, not off-white or close to white....it's white!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/mikeysg/20131001_180524_zps3ea19222.jpg)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Thu, 24 October 2013, 22:45:30
 
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.

If you ask 10 GHers what switches they like, I bet you'll get like 8 different answers. It's all personal preference. Best way to figure it out is to try some if you can. My personal preference for MX is a tie between Whites, Greens, and Blues.

Alright mate :)

If you're using blacks and you're happy with them then you can consider some of the stiffer switches that have some tactile/clicky feedback like clears, whites, and greens.

That could be an idea, i might just step by the local gamestop or something to try some keyboards :)

I think the QFR comes in greens, but not sure where you'd find clear or white switches to try at all! I think one of the Ducky boards also comes in dark grey switches, which are like black but stiffer.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Sat, 26 October 2013, 18:32:03
Any Links to the Keycool KB you have there? :)
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 26 October 2013, 19:21:07
Any Links to the Keycool KB you have there? :)

I got mine from qtan: http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/

Doesn't look like he has any in stock at the moment, but you can PM him and ask.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Linkbane on Sat, 26 October 2013, 20:02:53
Well if you're or were in the same situation as me, what switch would you prefer? :)
I read about the brown being excellent.

If you ask 10 GHers what switches they like, I bet you'll get like 8 different answers. It's all personal preference. Best way to figure it out is to try some if you can. My personal preference for MX is a tie between Whites, Greens, and Blues.

Alright mate :)

If you're using blacks and you're happy with them then you can consider some of the stiffer switches that have some tactile/clicky feedback like clears, whites, and greens.

That could be an idea, i might just step by the local gamestop or something to try some keyboards :)

If you'd like a Clear board, qtan (keyboardwow.com (http://keyboardwow.com)) sells a Leopold compact layout (65%, I think), for $120; White boards are rare, but you could get a Vortex Race with whites, however, wherever I look they're all sold out.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Sun, 27 October 2013, 02:00:23
http://www.banggood.com/Keycool-87-White-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Clear-Switch-p-89115.html

Banggood has KC 87 in MX Clear, but let me warn you, their free shipping takes about a month.

Also check out keyboardco.com. They have a huge selection of Filcos.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 27 October 2013, 04:02:01
http://www.banggood.com/Keycool-87-White-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Clear-Switch-p-89115.html

Banggood has KC 87 in MX Clear, but let me warn you, their free shipping takes about a month.

Also check out keyboardco.com. They have a huge selection of Filcos.

It also says "Sold Out Currently!" :(
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: goobus on Sun, 27 October 2013, 04:32:34
http://www.banggood.com/Keycool-87-White-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Clear-Switch-p-89115.html

Banggood has KC 87 in MX Clear, but let me warn you, their free shipping takes about a month.

Also check out keyboardco.com. They have a huge selection of Filcos.

It also says "Sold Out Currently!" :(

:( sorry didn't see!
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: terran5992 on Sun, 27 October 2013, 04:46:34
white hhkb
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 27 October 2013, 05:01:20
white hhkb

In that case you could very well say Model M!
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: esoomenona on Sun, 27 October 2013, 06:11:09
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-sampler-kit.html

Try this before you move on to what you want next, if you don't know about switches. You're probably better off going with the No Keycaps option, unless you can do something with them or actually want them.
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: Bells on Sun, 27 October 2013, 17:07:00
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-sampler-kit.html

Try this before you move on to what you want next, if you don't know about switches. You're probably better off going with the No Keycaps option, unless you can do something with them or actually want them.

Is WASD any good? :)
I am a virgin when it comes to KB's
Title: Re: Looking for a White KB
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 27 October 2013, 17:12:14
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-sampler-kit.html

Try this before you move on to what you want next, if you don't know about switches. You're probably better off going with the No Keycaps option, unless you can do something with them or actually want them.

Is WASD any good? :)
I am a virgin when it comes to KB's

WASD are generally very good, yes.  Although some disparage their keycaps.

WASD also has a vendor forum here for more direct contact.