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Title: Filco, Cherry Blue, 104-Key Layout, w/ N-Key Rollover?
Post by: BigWopHH on Fri, 13 February 2009, 23:52:21

Forgive me if this has been asked before, but are there any Filco keyboards out there with Cherry MX Blue switched, a 104-key US layout, and N-Key Rollover?  Thanks...

If not, how would you compare the Cherry Browns to the Cherry Blues?

Title: Filco, Cherry Blue, 104-Key Layout, w/ N-Key Rollover?
Post by: Chloe on Sat, 14 February 2009, 00:47:01

I don't think there is one with Cherry blues:
http://www.diatec.co.jp/products/list.php?cate_c=1&subcate_sq=2

Browns and blues are similar in feel. I would say browns feel a bit lighter and have a less pronounced tactile bump. You can compare force graphs here:
http://park16.wakwak.com/~ex4/kb/tech_cherry_mx.htm

I prefer Cherry browns and white ALPS to Cherry blues. The blues have this high-pitched plasticy click sound which I find quite irritating.

Title: Filco, Cherry Blue, 104-Key Layout, w/ N-Key Rollover?
Post by: bhtooefr on Sat, 14 February 2009, 12:09:26

Are the Filcos PCB or plate mounted?

Title: Filco, Cherry Blue, 104-Key Layout, w/ N-Key Rollover?
Post by: Chloe on Sat, 14 February 2009, 16:32:11

They're plate mounted.