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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Kreepz on Fri, 11 April 2014, 23:56:58
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Guys my keyboard just died. My son spilled water all over it.
I mainly use it to play games it was an Red switch version. I was looking at mechanicalkeyboards.com but I dont even know which ones are the new version.
Whats a really good keyboard out there for Gaming that has red switches?
Budget is around $200...please please help. I loved that it was TKL.
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Hhkb
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Spoilt for choice, really: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=5&size=Tenkeyless&keyword=
Shine 3 or Poker II are the newest, Deck Francium too, although many do not like the legends.
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Thanks for your help guys... but Im ready to buy and everything seems to be out of stock....is there any other websites? I cant find any red MX switches keyboards.
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Poker2 = http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=658 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=658)
Deck Francium Pro (87) = http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=690 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=690)
Looks like the Shine3 TKL's with Reds will be in stock soon =
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/incoming.php (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/incoming.php)
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This thread gave me the boost to stop lurking and join. I second the suggestion for the Francium Pro.
A week ago I replaced my beloved Steelseries 6gv2 with a Hassium Pro (same as the Francium, only not TKL) and couldn't be happier. My Steelseries fell victim to a rookie solder job on my part in which I damaged the lead while removing the old solder and could make a fix last. I really liked the 6gv2, but it wasn't perfect. The legends on WASD and left shift key starting wearing off within a couple weeks resulting in my getting a new shift key and blank red caps for the WASD. The result was a cool look IMO, but the need to do it, and so soon, irritated me enough to make the PBT double shots on the Hassium a very strong selling point. Plus, the 6gv2 replaced a Saitek Eclipse that was backlit, and to my surprise, I really missed backlit keys when in the dark on the 6gv2. So a desire for durable backlit keys, doubleshot if possible, led me to Deck.
I can see where the unconventional font would turn off some, but I rather like it quite a bit and would have chosen it over another if given the choice. I know that's not a popular opinion around here. I believe you can get the APAC version with Helvetica keycaps, (and additional LED colors, and a lit space bar) for a little over $200 shipped from www.mechkb.com. However you then give up the PBT double shots for ABS laser etched caps. For me, the keycaps really helped sell the Hassium over the Ducky Shine that I was also considering. I've had backlit legends wear through on me several years before, and I was disappointed to see someone say that still happened after a year or so on Ducky's. But then I suspect the Ducky's backlighting shows through more evenly than the Deck's due to the double shot design of the Deck keys, so pick your priority.
Beyond that, the Francium has the reds you're seeking. On my Hassium they're quite smooth and not the drastic change I was expecting coming from Cherry blacks. The Deck's media keys need two hands, unlike the Steelseries, but I supposed I could change the key binding if it really bugged me. It has fold out feet that I don't use, the board's incline is perfect for me. The lighting effects are as nifty as the Ducky's I believe, and programmable if you're so inclined. The cord is nicely braided and routable, but not removable. It has full NKRO with USB (that's actually really cool, imo)
You said you're eager to buy. Right now www.mechanicalkeyboards.com has four Francium Pro with red switches and blue or white LED for $168.88 shipped. I've had occasion to interact through email with both mechanicalkeyboards.com and Deck and they've been more than helpful.
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This thread gave me the boost to stop lurking and join. I second the suggestion for the Francium Pro.
A week ago I replaced my beloved Steelseries 6gv2 with a Hassium Pro (same as the Francium, only not TKL) and couldn't be happier. My Steelseries fell victim to a rookie solder job on my part in which I damaged the lead while removing the old solder and could make a fix last. I really liked the 6gv2, but it wasn't perfect. The legends on WASD and left shift key starting wearing off within a couple weeks resulting in my getting a new shift key and blank red caps for the WASD. The result was a cool look IMO, but the need to do it, and so soon, irritated me enough to make the PBT double shots on the Hassium a very strong selling point. Plus, the 6gv2 replaced a Saitek Eclipse that was backlit, and to my surprise, I really missed backlit keys when in the dark on the 6gv2. So a desire for durable backlit keys, doubleshot if possible, led me to Deck.
I can see where the unconventional font would turn off some, but I rather like it quite a bit and would have chosen it over another if given the choice. I know that's not a popular opinion around here. I believe you can get the APAC version with Helvetica keycaps, (and additional LED colors, and a lit space bar) for a little over $200 shipped from www.mechkb.com. However you then give up the PBT double shots for ABS laser etched caps. For me, the keycaps really helped sell the Hassium over the Ducky Shine that I was also considering. I've had backlit legends wear through on me several years before, and I was disappointed to see someone say that still happened after a year or so on Ducky's. But then I suspect the Ducky's backlighting shows through more evenly than the Deck's due to the double shot design of the Deck keys, so pick your priority.
Beyond that, the Francium has the reds you're seeking. On my Hassium they're quite smooth and not the drastic change I was expecting coming from Cherry blacks. The Deck's media keys need two hands, unlike the Steelseries, but I supposed I could change the key binding if it really bugged me. It has fold out feet that I don't use, the board's incline is perfect for me. The lighting effects are as nifty as the Ducky's I believe, and programmable if you're so inclined. The cord is nicely braided and routable, but not removable. It has full NKRO with USB (that's actually really cool, imo)
You said you're eager to buy. Right now www.mechanicalkeyboards.com has four Francium Pro with red switches and blue or white LED for $168.88 shipped. I've had occasion to interact through email with both mechanicalkeyboards.com and Deck and they've been more than helpful.
Welcome to Geekhack!
mk.com is very good (I bought my Ducky Shine Yellow Edition from there) and they have a vendor forum (http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=100.0) here too.
FWIW the Deck keyboards in the Australasia region apparently have a more conventional Helvetica-like legends ;)
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You need a TKL?
Filco Majestouch 2! I've yet to use something better that isn't a Korean custom.
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Guys thank you all very much for your help.
After doing some research... I have finally found a replacement to my Ducky keyboard. ---> I decided to go with Max Keyboard Blackbird Tenkeyless (TKL) Blue Backlit Mechanical Keyboard (Brown Cherry MX)