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Title: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Novus on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:24:29
I think it's safe to say that 2014 is the year of the multi color led with glowing sparkly lights and rainbows for mainstream brands.

What do you think next years trend is going to be?
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:28:42
more kalih switch boards
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:29:01
The return of Ripster to geekhack.

RIP2014

inb4 posted on /r/ripster to inflate his world wide web weenis.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: dante on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:53:29
Thinner/lower profile mechanical keyboards
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: E TwentyNine on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:56:44
Unicomp's new SSK sweeps the keyboard world.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: usno_oj on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:57:57
more kalih switch boards

I agree with this as there has been a recent shortage of Cherry MX switches available.
This was from a quote from Carter, a rep at Cooler Master in a recent thread discussing QFR's being out of stock:
They havent been discontinued but certainly reduced in QTY/Availability due to the switch shortage. The switches were pushed towards newer items.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: demik on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:59:42
gh needs more ripster.

maybe all admins and mods will quit (or at least the annoying ones) and ripster will make a glorious comeback.





or ****ing LEDs everywhere. LEDs on the keys, LEDs on the case, LEDs on the cables, LEDs EVERYWHERE.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:01:10
Cheaper to put the LEDs under your eyelids. brbpatenting
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:01:15
Many disassembled Novatouches for harvesting their sliders. :p
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: demik on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:06:11
Cheaper to put the LEDs under your eyelids. brbpatenting

looking down at your keyboard while typing so you can see your ugly LEDs will be the next trend.

we'll all forget to touch type like pathetic n00bs.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:31:51
Seriously, I think mechs have reached a critical mass of gamers/enthusiasts/programmers that in the next year development and releases will rapidly increase. I predict either a gaming laptop with MX or clone switches or a tablet stand/keyboard with mech switches. Maybe out of left field, like,...Microsoft Surface MX cover or something.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:41:00
I think gaming companies are going to start using kailh switches and more LEDs in 2015
At the same time they might do like razer and try and make new stems which isn't a bad thing

As for enthusiast keyboards I think we'll be seeing lots of new keyboards in smaller formats coming out and with different key layouts too

We'll probably also see the use of the clear mx tops for enthusiast keyboards as well harvested from the RGB boards
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Badwrench on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:45:00
Glorious Alps comeback!  We are all bored of MX. 

"62g gold legit ballin salmon alps with clear top"
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:46:14
Glorious Alps comeback!  We are all bored of MX. 

"62g gold legit ballin salmon alps with clear top"

I could get behind this
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Sent on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:54:51
I'm hoping for new layouts and more boards in 65% or 75% form factor.  New materials for cases or different combination of materials.  Kind of bored with what we've got now.  I want something shiny and new.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:59:08
RGB LEDs will definitely be a thing. I think they are partly to do with the shortage of regular cherry switches right now, and Ducky will have their version in the new year as well.

And if the Unicomp SSK comes out then that is going to be very very interesting.

I am really tempted by the new Ducky Mini as well...
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:00:00
Lots and lots of SP sets in the classifieds.

Let us welcome in the new age of GMK and its lower MOQ.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: demik on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:00:50
fully programmable hhkb pro 3, 45/55g versions needs to be a trend
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Sent on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:01:32
Let us welcome in the new age of GMK and its lower MOQ.

This would make me cry tears of joy.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:08:46
Let us welcome in the new age of GMK and its lower MOQ.

This would make me cry tears of joy.

Ivan had it lowered to 250, I doubt they'll go lower
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Sent on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:09:26
Let us welcome in the new age of GMK and its lower MOQ.

This would make me cry tears of joy.

Ivan had it lowered to 250, I doubt they'll go lower

One can dream, Mr. Stache.  One can dream.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 12 September 2014, 20:10:43
Glorious Alps comeback!  We are all bored of MX. 

"62g gold legit ballin salmon alps with clear top"

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view2/1857038/jizz-in-my-pants-o.gif)
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: JPG on Fri, 12 September 2014, 20:16:08
We will make a compact (tkl/60%/whatever is cool) model F with new controller (already available thx to some genius in here) and a new case/plate/pcb.


It will become the holy grail of GH. There will be no more wars between MX, Topre and ALPS, just good old Model F buckling spring.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: qihqi on Fri, 12 September 2014, 20:20:20
I have heard that (from a youtube video) Leopold F660C's build quality is not as good (at least worse than cherry MX version of F660).
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 September 2014, 20:35:14
GH60 will be completed.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 12 September 2014, 20:37:17

GH60 will be completed.
No, not next year. Maybe 2017 or 2018.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Sat, 13 September 2014, 01:03:22
more kalih switch boards

The length of time will be enough and people will begin to decide if Kailh are decent replacements for Cherry.
If not Gaote will take off.

Corsair RGB type systems will get more popular, but there will need to be a standardized API for programming effects.
It's too much to create fancy effects if you have to create them separately for a bunch of keyboards.

Also if RGB does start to take off, watch people  program notifications in the keyboard eg you get email the numpad flashes red, a download finishes your spacebar flashes blue  etc.


Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: paicrai on Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:07:52
more KUL_DOGS
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: mikekey on Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:17:55
more KUL_DOGS

Wat?
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 13 September 2014, 12:20:47
he means KUL keyboards

KUL is a company, not a strange way of saying cool.
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Sat, 13 September 2014, 12:25:52
or ****ing LEDs everywhere. LEDs on the keys, LEDs on the case, LEDs on the cables, LEDs EVERYWHERE.

Don't forget LEDs on the LEDs :p
Title: Re: Predictions for next years trend
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 13 September 2014, 12:26:31
if someone manages to do that I'll be impressed