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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: WayneTeK on Wed, 30 April 2014, 02:02:36

Title: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: WayneTeK on Wed, 30 April 2014, 02:02:36

We all love the Das Keyboard 4 (New April 2014). 
http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-professional/

Sleek, simple & uncluttered, stealth..  It just oozes with sex appeal...  But it's lacking LEDs and its perfectly fine without it because the identity of the keyboard is "NO CLUTTER"..

(http://uncrate.com/p/2014/04/das-keyboard-4-ultimate.jpg)



I'm in dilemma because the other keyboard that I would want would be the Ducky Shine 3 White Case edition w/ RED LED (Cherry Blue MX Switches).   White case, black keyboard, red LED.. the entire package just looks mean..

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=838

Any thoughts on which one to go with? 

(http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/images/products/large_838_DSC_0584.jpg)

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Belfong on Wed, 30 April 2014, 02:09:15

If it is first world problem, then by going with either, you will still have first world problem because you will not be satisfied. Topre ftw - and your first world problem is solved! :)

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Frenir on Wed, 30 April 2014, 02:09:38

I would personally never call das keyboard "no clutter", the volume wheel and the logo at the top makes it look silly imo. If you want a clean keyboard you should go with a otaku layout on say like a filco, otherwise i would go with the ducky.

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 30 April 2014, 10:29:27

Nope. Go with NZXT edition Ducky shine... it's even prettier.
(http://www.techpowerup.com/img/14-01-14/Shine3-WT1.jpg)

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Skull_Angel on Wed, 30 April 2014, 10:33:21

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 30 April 2014, 10:29:27

Nope. Go with NZXT edition Ducky shine... it's even prettier.

Show Image

(http://www.techpowerup.com/img/14-01-14/Shine3-WT1.jpg)

I'll have to second that on aesthetics.

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: jterp7 on Wed, 30 April 2014, 10:41:09

if only there were other switch choices for the nzxt :-\

I'd probably take the code over the DAS though, the ducky limited white case reminds me cm storm's tk limited white from last year

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Razor Lotus on Wed, 30 April 2014, 12:12:46

I'd take the NZXT ducky.

If NZXT is out of the choice, it gets abit harder for me personally but I'm leaning towards a ducky.

I think the das is a good keyboard and would recommend it. But personally, i'd probably only get a das after i've gotten a ducky lol

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Premonition on Wed, 30 April 2014, 12:43:14

Quote from: Frenir on Wed, 30 April 2014, 02:09:38

I would personally never call das keyboard "no clutter", the volume wheel and the logo at the top makes it look silly imo. If you want a clean keyboard you should go with a otaku layout on say like a filco, otherwise i would go with the ducky.

I agree with this. The Das is pretty cluttered for a keyboard because of all the extra stuff. Not saying that I don't like it, because if there was a volume wheel like on the Corsair boards on any of mine I'd buy it over anything else easily.

Among the forum, though, I think that Ducky has a reputation for better quality, so perhaps you'd do better with that.

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Zombly on Wed, 30 April 2014, 13:11:57

I would also say go with the Ducky, I myself aren't keen on white keyboards, so I would say the DAS for colour options, but I'd just get a black ducky with blank PBT keys..

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: WayneTeK on Thu, 01 May 2014, 03:41:32

Do you guys know if he white NZXT keyboard would attract a lot of dirt?  Never owned a white keyboard but seems like it would get dirty fast?

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: Frenir on Thu, 01 May 2014, 04:17:42

Quote from: WayneTeK on Thu, 01 May 2014, 03:41:32

Do you guys know if he white NZXT keyboard would attract a lot of dirt?  Never owned a white keyboard but seems like it would get dirty fast?

Hmm I'm not sure but I think it'll depend on what type of plastic it's made of, some go yellow and dirty other don't. Maybe someone with a bit more knowledge on plastics can elaborate.

Title: Re: 1st World Problems: Das Keyboard 4 or Ducky Shine 3 Limited White Case Edt.
Post by: YummyTreeSap on Thu, 01 May 2014, 04:41:05

I'm honestly not all that crazy about the Das's æsthetics.  That part on the upper right makes me think of a manila folder (or any number of PC icons derived from such a folder).  For a keyboard put forth as being elegant, sleek, &c., it just doesn't really do much for me.  I'm all for its popularizing blank keys and even mechanical keyboards themselves to some extent (first mech. keyboard I heard of, at least), but I dunno.  I think the Ducky is nicer-looking, personally.  I would go with that.

(The volume wheel totally could be nice though).