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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: P3TC0CK on Sun, 20 July 2014, 10:02:36
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Just a list I've compiled over the past few days of cheap mechanical keyboards, feel free to post any interesting ones you find and I'll add them to the list!
All newegg products have limited international shipping, many products on the list are available internationally but could have ridiculous shipping charges.
Available Internationally:
Rapoo V7 (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Rapoo-v7-mechanical-keyboard-cs-cf-doto/671942452.html)
53.88 USD + ~7.37 shipping.
Kailh yellow switches, said to be similar to Cherry MX black switches.
Some report issues with stems breaking.
Dedicated Audio keys.
Tenkeyless.
Not Back lit.
M5 Gaming Keyboard (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mechanical-keyboard-m5-led-keyboard-black-shaft-usb-key-capacitor-pen/967718514.html)
56 USD + Free Shipping.
Black, red, yellow, and blue switches available. Model pictured is black switches. Switch availability and manufacturer unknown, must contact seller.
Dedicated Audio keys.
Tenkeyless.
Similar base to the Rapoo V7, different body.
Not back lit.
Aula 87 key Ghost/Tarantula/ Demon King (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/AULA-USB-Wired-87-Keys-Pro-Game-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-For-PC-Laptop/1942863563.html)
57.99 USD + Free shipping.
Aula Blue switches (possibly Kailh, branded as Aula).
Tenkeyless.
Non-standard enter key.
Not back lit.
Aula 104 key Ghosts/ Demon King/ Tarantula keyboard. (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/AULA-USB-Wired-104-Keys-Blue-Switch-Multimedia-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-For-Desktop-Laptop-GK3/1968725807.html)
59.99 USD + Free shipping.
Aula blue switches (possibly Kailh, branded as Aula).
Non-standard enter key.
Not back lit.
Noppoo pro Choc 104 (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Noppoo-pro-choc104-red-blue-plain-mechanical-keyboard/1715269040.html)
57 USD + ~6.50 USD shipping.
Blue, Black, red, and Brown (tea) switches available. Manufacturer unknown, possibly Noppoo's Lolita switches.
Back lit.
MG QXJP Mechanical keyboard (http://www.dx.com/p/qxjp-usb-wired-104-key-mechanical-keyboard-black-318430?utm_rid=15423070&utm_source=affiliate#.U8vpEfmSzo4)
59.22 USD + Free Shipping.
Alps or Alps knock off switches. According to this page on Aliexpress (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mg-flame-mechanical-keyboard-full-mechanical-keyboard/1675362729.html) they are not plunger over rubberdome, but an actual switch.
Not back lit.
Standard 104 key layout.
Tellervision White Alps keyboard (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Alps-white-shaft-mechanical-keyboard-and-touchpad-mouse/1408813979.html)
34.76 USD + Free Shipping.
White alps/ alp clone switches.
3 Models, must contact seller for more details.
Extremely nonstandard layout + touchpad.
PS/2 Connections.
Available to those in India:
TVS-e Gold Bharat USB 2.0 Keyboard (http://www.flipkart.com/tvs-e-gold-bharat-usb-2-0-keyboard/p/itmdvav9sy3w6whz)
~2000 Rupees + Free home delivery (~34 USD but price fluctuates)
Genuine Cherry MX Blue switches.
Not back lit.
Time tested and wildly popular in India.
Available to those in the United States/Canada:
Monoprice Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=114&cp_id=11401&cs_id=1140102&p_id=9433&seq=1&format=2)
59 USD + ~10 USD shipping.
Genuine Cherry MX Blue switches.
Not back lit.
Seems similar to the TVS-e board, could be rebranded?
Rosewill RK-6000 (http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RK-6000-Mechanical-Programmable-Anti-Ghosting/dp/B00G505M4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407841919&sr=8-1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard)
49.99 USD + Free Shipping. 49.99 USD + 1.99 USD shipping from Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201060).
Blue Alps/alps clone switches.
Not back lit.
Non-standard/oversized enter key and small backspace key.
Programmable.
DSI KB-6600BU OEM keyboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1ST0GY8064)
51.00 USD + 11.99 USD Shipping.
Alps/ Alps clone switches.
USB 1.1
No Backlight.
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Looks like the Aula keyboards shipping information was incorrect as it went from 1-5 USD to 13-17 USD to ship them. Hope some of you were lucky enough to order them before they went up!
They are still the two cheapest listings for either of those keyboards.
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Post updated with new pricing for the Aula keyboards. Original seller has been cranking up the shipping price on their keyboards for some reason and it is no longer reasonable to buy from them.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Filco-Majestouch-FKB104M-Cherry-MX-Brown-/221520035720?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item33939f7f88 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Filco-Majestouch-FKB104M-Cherry-MX-Brown-/221520035720?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item33939f7f88)
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Filco-Majestouch-FKB104M-Cherry-MX-Brown-/221520035720?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item33939f7f88 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Filco-Majestouch-FKB104M-Cherry-MX-Brown-/221520035720?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item33939f7f88)
Ended up selling for 120 :eek:
Don't mind posts of budget sales, but would probably be better to just keep this thread about regularly available boards that are priced at or below 60 new.
Edit: Added the Rosewill RK-6000 and Tellervision white alps keyboard!
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keyboards no longer available have been removed and prices have been updated. A review of the TVS-E Gold Bharat keyboard will be coming soon!