Imagine if the guy gets a taste of Alps...or collecting IBM boards....or wants a uTron. :P
AKIMbO, is that how your household is run?
OP you need to enforce a rule...every 3 keyboards he buys, he must purchase something for you (i.e. purse, wallet, jewelry, flowers, etc.) of equal value. Honestly, it's a good idea as it will force him to really see how much he is spending. There's a sick disease of justification GH fosters where you start seeing $300 as a reasonable amount for a keyboard.That wouldn't stop me in the slightest, I would just go broke even faster! ;D
TL;DR: Make him buy you stuff too.
I only have 9 keyboards!
OP you need to enforce a rule...every 3 keyboards he buys, he must purchase something for you (i.e. purse, wallet, jewelry, flowers, etc.) of equal value. Honestly, it's a good idea as it will force him to really see how much he is spending. There's a sick disease of justification GH fosters where you start seeing $300 as a reasonable amount for a keyboard.
TL;DR: Make him buy you stuff too.Imagine if the guy gets a taste of Alps...or collecting IBM boards....or wants a uTron. :P
:D
Hey wait, isn't it April 1st tomorrow. I'm calling April Fools day prank.
Ok how about I tell him that he can spend another 800€ on keyboards and then it is over?
Would that be fair? :-[
Thank you all for your answers!!If he reaches 800€ spent then I doubt he'll be able to stop there..
So I guess I am lucky that he only wants to buy a filco!!
Ok how about I tell him that he can spend another 800€ on keyboards and then it is over?
Would that be fair? :-[
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
I got my daughter into GH madness by dressing my Poker X with cute white keycaps and letting it near her room. Suddently she began exploring my caps boxes for customization and she even took over my GH account for some weeks. Now, I just hope she doesn't get too close to my fellow GHers. :(
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
I got my daughter into GH madness by dressing my Poker X with cute white keycaps and letting it near her room. Suddently she began exploring my caps boxes for customization and she even took over my GH account for some weeks. Now, I just hope she doesn't get too close to my fellow GHers. :(When I have a daughter, she's learning to touch type Colemak before elementary school. After that all blank 60% boards for her! ;D
I got my daughter into GH madness by dressing my Poker X with cute white keycaps and letting it near her room. Suddently she began exploring my caps boxes for customization and she even took over my GH account for some weeks. Now, I just hope she doesn't get too close to my fellow GHers. :(When I have a daughter, she's learning to touch type Colemak before elementary school. After that all blank 60% boards for her! ;D
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out?????
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out?????
It's your g/f??!?!?! Now this is extra funny now because I know you in real life sorta (well we've met twice) LOLLLLL !!!!!!
And I guess I'm partially to be blame with all the group buys you're running now. :P
Elton if you ever need help we can have dinner all together and I'll bring my g/f. :thumb:
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out?????
Just wait until he gets into the metal Korean keyboards ($360+ easily).+1
Filco isn't the porche of keyboards. Tell him to man up and get a KMAC.
Just wait until he gets into the metal Korean keyboards ($360+ easily).+1
Filco isn't the porche of keyboards. Tell him to man up and get a KMAC.
I don't know why he is buying multiple factory boards. He should sell them for one nice custom board.
I got my daughter into GH madness by dressing my Poker X with cute white keycaps and letting it near her room. Suddently she began exploring my caps boxes for customization and she even took over my GH account for some weeks. Now, I just hope she doesn't get too close to my fellow GHers. :(When I have a daughter, she's learning to touch type Colemak before elementary school. After that all blank 60% boards for her! ;D
I had no idea my 5yr old was using a computer at school, the teacher sends a note home saying how well she does and how good it was she gets to practice at home, I looked at the wife and said, "she's never used a computer at home...guess it just comes natural' :D
I got my daughter into GH madness by dressing my Poker X with cute white keycaps and letting it near her room. Suddently she began exploring my caps boxes for customization and she even took over my GH account for some weeks. Now, I just hope she doesn't get too close to my fellow GHers. :(When I have a daughter, she's learning to touch type Colemak before elementary school. After that all blank 60% boards for her! ;D
I had no idea my 5yr old was using a computer at school, the teacher sends a note home saying how well she does and how good it was she gets to practice at home, I looked at the wife and said, "she's never used a computer at home...guess it just comes natural' :D
Wow!, the only thing that concerns me is that their future BFs really appreciate cute girls that know about actual boards, and not the cheapos mainstreams. :-X
I got my daughter into GH madness by dressing my Poker X with cute white keycaps and letting it near her room. Suddently she began exploring my caps boxes for customization and she even took over my GH account for some weeks. Now, I just hope she doesn't get too close to my fellow GHers. :(When I have a daughter, she's learning to touch type Colemak before elementary school. After that all blank 60% boards for her! ;D
I had no idea my 5yr old was using a computer at school, the teacher sends a note home saying how well she does and how good it was she gets to practice at home, I looked at the wife and said, "she's never used a computer at home...guess it just comes natural' :D
Wow!, the only thing that concerns me is that their future BFs really appreciate cute girls that know about actual boards, and not the cheapos mainstreams. :-X
My boards will be antiques by then 8)
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
thats nothing lol
What if, he tries a topre... And falls in love... He's doomed...
Or maybe a GON.....Show Image(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/88-thickbox_default/gon-ns-87-w-tuningassembly.jpg)
What if, he tries a topre... And falls in love... He's doomed...
Or maybe a GON.....Show Image(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/88-thickbox_default/gon-ns-87-w-tuningassembly.jpg)
What if, he tries a topre... And falls in love... He's doomed...
Or maybe a GON.....Show Image(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/88-thickbox_default/gon-ns-87-w-tuningassembly.jpg)
is that layered acrylic or metal?
> sell all
> buy hhkb
> no more money spent
> will love hhkb more than you though
> sell all
> buy hhkb
> no more money spent
> will love hhkb more than you though
This was my solution, but i accidentally tried blue alps.
> sell all
> buy hhkb
> no more money spent
> will love hhkb more than you though
This was my solution, but i accidentally tried blue alps.
you continue to disappoint me riot ;_;
> sell all
> buy hhkb
> no more money spent
> will love hhkb more than you though
This was my solution, but i accidentally tried blue alps.
you continue to disappoint me riot ;_;
I'll never be one of the gentry...
> sell all
> buy hhkb
> no more money spent
> will love hhkb more than you though
This was my solution, but i accidentally tried blue alps.
you continue to disappoint me riot ;_;
I'll never be one of the gentry...
Then you'd better move out of Brooklyn soon. I went to Red Hook the other day, and zomg, I saw so many gentrifying Hipsters I almost died. Hipsters on bikes, Hipsters on scooters, Hipsters with little baby Hipsters. Hipsters eating lobster rolls, Hipsters drinking "craft" beers, Hipsters spinning yarn. Yes, I really saw this, and I cried a little for the old Brooklyn of thugs and rappers. RIP Bed-Stuy.
@OP: When ur BF gets to $10K spent on keyboards, you can officially file a complaint here about obsession. Until then, he's just "keyboard curious", and is probably just going through a phase.
TOPRE 4lyfe. Hipsters Out of Brooklyn!
> sell all
> buy hhkb
> no more money spent
> will love hhkb more than you though
This was my solution, but i accidentally tried blue alps.
you continue to disappoint me riot ;_;
I'll never be one of the gentry...
Then you'd better move out of Brooklyn soon. I went to Red Hook the other day, and zomg, I saw so many gentrifying Hipsters I almost died. Hipsters on bikes, Hipsters on scooters, Hipsters with little baby Hipsters. Hipsters eating lobster rolls, Hipsters drinking "craft" beers, Hipsters spinning yarn. Yes, I really saw this, and I cried a little for the old Brooklyn of thugs and rappers. RIP Bed-Stuy.
@OP: When ur BF gets to $10K spent on keyboards, you can officially file a complaint here about obsession. Until then, he's just "keyboard curious", and is probably just going through a phase.
TOPRE 4lyfe. Hipsters Out of Brooklyn!
i love you eth0s, yes unicorn.
BAN HIPSTER SCUM
The Bugatti Veyron of keyboards: IBM Model F 122.
Just wait until he gets into the metal Korean keyboards ($360+ easily).+1
Filco isn't the porche of keyboards. Tell him to man up and get a KMAC.
I don't know why he is buying multiple factory boards. He should sell them for one nice custom board.
The Bugatti Veyron of keyboards: IBM Model F 122.
I disagree. The Veyron is based on very modern engineering (and is ugly). The F122 is Ancient and beautiful. Never in the history of keyboarding has a worse comparison been made.
122 is like the vintage mercury Marquis or something.Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/1983-1987_Mercury_Grand_Marquis_--_09-27-2010_1.jpg)
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out?????
I can't believe that my gf opened this thread! :eek:
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out?????I can't believe that my gf opened this thread! :eek:
lol soooo........... so far there's 2 people that stepped forward to claim their g/f.
Is there more twist to the plot? :confused:
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out?????I can't believe that my gf opened this thread! :eek:
lol soooo........... so far there's 2 people that stepped forward to claim their g/f.
Is there more twist to the plot? :confused:
I can't believe that my gf opened this thread! :eek:
The Veyron is nice...??
The issue here is not keyboards; the issue is the management of financial balance in the relationship. Personally, my wife and I pool our finances together into a joint account, but set aside $100 each per fortnight as an "allowance" that we may each spend however the fk we want, free of guilt, free of judgement.
I often bite my tongue when I see her $100 go towards the crap she finds interesting. I'm sure she feels the same way about my keyboards. At the end of the day, a hobby is a hobby and it really doesn't matter what it is or how ridiculous it seems to others, so long as there is equality, transparency and mutual contentment with the financial arrangements of the relationship/household.
Oh Nana, why do you have to call me out? ??? ?I can't believe that my gf opened this thread! :o
lol soooo........... so far there's 2 people that stepped forward to claim their g/f.
Is there more twist to the plot? ???
This might be our first keyboard triangle on GH.
For the programmers
(defun optimal-keyboards (current-keyboards) (incf current-keyboards))
int numKeyboardsWanted (int numCurrent){return numCurrent++;}
To TS, our sincerest apologies for the incoming slimming of your boyfriend's wallet. But it's happened to all of us, so we're going to condone it, haha. I consider myself one of the less-addicted members, and in about a year and a third, I've purchased five keyboards and sold one, for the sum of nearly $600, including the reduction from the sale. I think that I'm about finished, but that's just an example. If you want to save yourself, tell him to sell the ones he never uses and just buy a Korean or HHKB or whatever the best is in the switch he likes. It'll be better for both of you.
To TS, our sincerest apologies for the incoming slimming of your boyfriend's wallet. But it's happened to all of us, so we're going to condone it, haha. I consider myself one of the less-addicted members, and in about a year and a third, I've purchased five keyboards and sold one, for the sum of nearly $600, including the reduction from the sale. I think that I'm about finished, but that's just an example. If you want to save yourself, tell him to sell the ones he never uses and just buy a Korean or HHKB or whatever the best is in the switch he likes. It'll be better for both of you.
What on earth...
You've expanded your collection quite a bit since I last talked to you. How are the Topre switches compared to the rest? Will you be back in CL anytime soon? [and if so can I try it sometime :p]
To TS, our sincerest apologies for the incoming slimming of your boyfriend's wallet. But it's happened to all of us, so we're going to condone it, haha. I consider myself one of the less-addicted members, and in about a year and a third, I've purchased five keyboards and sold one, for the sum of nearly $600, including the reduction from the sale. I think that I'm about finished, but that's just an example. If you want to save yourself, tell him to sell the ones he never uses and just buy a Korean or HHKB or whatever the best is in the switch he likes. It'll be better for both of you.
What on earth...
You've expanded your collection quite a bit since I last talked to you. How are the Topre switches compared to the rest? Will you be back in CL anytime soon? [and if so can I try it sometime :p]
Heh, ninja expansions. I embrace the shadows. I'll try to be back this weekend, as I don't have much planned. Teach me some League skills why you try out the Topres! Also, if you haven't tried out Shine boards and/or thick PBT, you can sample the Ducky Yellow I have also.
To TS, our sincerest apologies for the incoming slimming of your boyfriend's wallet. But it's happened to all of us, so we're going to condone it, haha. I consider myself one of the less-addicted members, and in about a year and a third, I've purchased five keyboards and sold one, for the sum of nearly $600, including the reduction from the sale. I think that I'm about finished, but that's just an example. If you want to save yourself, tell him to sell the ones he never uses and just buy a Korean or HHKB or whatever the best is in the switch he likes. It'll be better for both of you.
What on earth...
You've expanded your collection quite a bit since I last talked to you. How are the Topre switches compared to the rest? Will you be back in CL anytime soon? [and if so can I try it sometime :p]
Heh, ninja expansions. I embrace the shadows. I'll try to be back this weekend, as I don't have much planned. Teach me some League skills why you try out the Topres! Also, if you haven't tried out Shine boards and/or thick PBT, you can sample the Ducky Yellow I have also.
Damn, I'm out of town this weekend. And indefinitely taking a break from League until next school year starts... or at least until I get new laptop. Plat dream is dead for me :(
It's funny how many people are viewing this thread.....everybody making sure its not their girlfriend? :DWhen I told mine how much I spent on my first Korean custom, how much Clacks go for and how many boards were in the mail (3) she shook her head. So yeah, I was scared. XD
However, I also love to know that my daugther also enjoys to type in my old Poker, and that she likes to dress up the little board with different caps.
However, I also love to know that my daugther also enjoys to type in my old Poker, and that she likes to dress up the little board with different caps.
That is damn cute.
However, I also love to know that my daugther also enjoys to type in my old Poker, and that she likes to dress up the little board with different caps.
That is damn cute.
Yeah, it really is. The only thing is that now my boxes of caps have no order, and they are always missplaced :p .
However, I also love to know that my daugther also enjoys to type in my old Poker, and that she likes to dress up the little board with different caps.
That is damn cute.
I bought the Macross set as a gift for her, she does not know it yet, so it would be a surprise.
Yeah, it really is. The only thing is that now my boxes of caps have no order, and they are always missplaced :p .
My daughter has her own keycap collection (half of which is usually misplaced).
Haha :) my boyfriend posted here!
And now he wants an korean keyboard!
this is so fake
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
Dear Geekhack members!
My boyfriend loves mechanical keyboards, as you all do. I can understand it.
But really how many do you need? He has 3 ducky`s, 2 coolermasters and one steelseries keyboard.
Of course he has all cherries! Brown, blue, red and what else i forgott (sorry for my unknowledge).
Well and of course he has several keycaps. I have to addmit that i love the rainbow keycaps...they look awesome.
Now he talks about the filco keyboard, because it is the porsche of keyboards and ducky is only the mercedes!
But what comes next? The Lamborghini?
Am I wrong that I think that it is enough, or is it really necessary to have an filco keyboard in your collection?
Thanks dear geekhacks for your answers!! :)
I think once you have some spare money to splash around and once you're hooked, you want to have different keyboards to suit your moods.
I currently have:
2 x Noppoo choc mini /w reds,
1 x Filco TKL /w reds,
1 x Razer Blackwidoe Tournament edition /w blues,
1 x Keycool 84 /w Browns
I'm in the market to get a:
Realforce 87u or a HHKB Pro 2 as well.
I think it's more a collecting thing, I like to have them there and it's always nice to have back ups and what not.
I don't think your boyfriend is going over the top or whatever, it's just one of those things that us "geeks" like to do.
This thread is a good example why I love GH!
It goes meandering off topic like a happy drunk, yet still gives great advice despite the OP possibly trolling.
My advice: Impose a rule of 3... Only 3 boards in the house at any one time. Forces him to prioritise. He can take the rest to work with him....
Is this op's new account? :pThis thread is a good example why I love GH!
It goes meandering off topic like a happy drunk, yet still gives great advice despite the OP possibly trolling.
My advice: Impose a rule of 3... Only 3 boards in the house at any one time. Forces him to prioritise. He can take the rest to work with him....
OP is my gf and she is not trolling!
I already have one Keyboard at work. Now I have got five at home!
Suppose a good troll from a geehacker who is feeling too guilty.
This thread is a good example why I love GH!
It goes meandering off topic like a happy drunk, yet still gives great advice despite the OP possibly trolling.
My advice: Impose a rule of 3... Only 3 boards in the house at any one time. Forces him to prioritise. He can take the rest to work with him....
OP is my gf and she is not trolling!
I already have one Keyboard at work. Now I have got five at home!
This thread is a good example why I love GH!Just think: it could be motorcycles he is addicted to, where would you be then"livin in the garage"!
It goes meandering off topic like a happy drunk, yet still gives great advice despite the OP possibly trolling.
My advice: Impose a rule of 3... Only 3 boards in the house at any one time. Forces him to prioritise. He can take the rest to work with him....
This thread makes me really appreciate that my gf accepts my hobby, I've got over 10 boards at work and over 80 at home.
This thread makes me really appreciate that my gf accepts my hobby, I've got over 10 boards at work and over 80 at home.
:eek: