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Title: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Sun, 14 September 2014, 21:35:21
Looking to add a custom GON to my collection but I can't decide what size. I want the board to be "future proof" which makes me want to go TKL since you never know when you might want arrow keys. But I absolutely love the 60% size because of the desk space it saves. What's GH's take?

Feel free to suggest colorways and switch combos too!
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: epzy on Sun, 14 September 2014, 21:38:02
60% 4 lyfe!
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: demik on Sun, 14 September 2014, 21:47:05
60% + numpad of your choice

win win
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Sun, 14 September 2014, 21:58:18
Hard decision but I'll give it to TKL for my personal preferences
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: ceflame on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:09:16
I actually really like the look of the acrylic GON Nerd TKL. Moving onto that board just so I can actually play games like Starcraft again. My 60% really screwed me over since I couldn't use the F-keys easily anymore.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Tiramisuu on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:21:51
40%
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: epzy on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:23:15
40%

Does GON sell 40% keyboards?
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Tiramisuu on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:31:24
40%

Does GON sell 40% keyboards?
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/28-gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.html
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: demik on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:43:06
40%

Does GON sell 40% keyboards?
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/28-gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.html


60% playa.

40% is what jd is selling
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: epzy on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:43:41
40%

Does GON sell 40% keyboards?
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kbds-w-assembly/28-gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.html

So the answer is "no". That's a 60%.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:55:35
I'd love to see a GoN 40% board! Enjoying a JD40 but would definitely like to try a gon custom
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: katushkin on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:57:05
60% fo sho

The V60 Mini looks so nice, I really like the layout as much as I love 75%
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:57:52
60% + numpad of your choice

win win

Haha damn maybe GON 60% + GON numpad? That would be awesome but I doubt my wallet could handle that.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: demik on Sun, 14 September 2014, 22:59:43
60% + numpad of your choice

win win

Haha damn maybe GON 60% + GON numpad? That would be awesome but I doubt my wallet could handle that.

you can also get a cherry numpad, which are cheaper. some are fully programmable . others are partially programmable. either way, 60% with numpad is the way to go imo
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: byker on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:05:20
You could also wait for that wireless 60% GON is making :)
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: ceflame on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:22:13
60% + numpad of your choice

win win

Haha damn maybe GON 60% + GON numpad? That would be awesome but I doubt my wallet could handle that.

I'm telling you man, the Nerd TKL. I don't know if my 60% board could be completely future proof. But I guess it's really up to you if you don't think you'll ever need actual arrow keys or F-keys.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:22:42
Always go 60% I'm just in love with the size.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:25:52
Always go 60% I'm just in love with the size.
That's the thing I am in love with 60% too but if I'm going to spend the much on an end game board I really hope I don't need to buy a second lol.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: demik on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:26:29
Always go 60% I'm just in love with the size.
That's the thing I am in love with 60% too but if I'm going to spend the much on an end game board I really hope I don't need to buy a second lol.

well, hhkb is end game board and that's 60%. best 60% ever.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:27:37
Always go 60% I'm just in love with the size.
That's the thing I am in love with 60% too but if I'm going to spend the much on an end game board I really hope I don't need to buy a second lol.

well, hhkb is end game board and that's 60%. best 60% ever.
The thing is I've got a HHKB lol that and a poker 2.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: demik on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:33:24
well then, you don't need any other keyboards.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Sent on Sun, 14 September 2014, 23:36:51
60% no contest.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: paobit on Mon, 15 September 2014, 00:23:16
hmmm if you can't decide....break your wallet and get both lol.

Usually what I do in situations like these
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 15 September 2014, 00:40:20
hmmm if you can't decide....break your wallet and get both lol.

Usually what I do in situations like these

That is so tempting...
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Sent on Mon, 15 September 2014, 01:28:40
hmmm if you can't decide....break your wallet and get both lol.

Usually what I do in situations like these

That is so tempting...

GH advice right here.  :))
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 15 September 2014, 01:29:41
hmmm if you can't decide....break your wallet and get both lol.

Usually what I do in situations like these

That is so tempting...

GH advice right here.  :))

Wait... I thought this place was called wallethack?
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Sent on Mon, 15 September 2014, 01:33:16
It is, indeed.  There are days when I regret ever joining.  :eek:
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 15 September 2014, 04:57:40

I like 60%, but if you're concerned about not having arrows.... I can't decide for you. So my advice is:

(http://img.pandawhale.com/85833-is-it-too-much-to-ask-for-both-2yVg.gif)

Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: margo baggins on Mon, 15 September 2014, 07:04:45
I got rid of all my TKL boards....

Then I built GON TKL and got a Cheat - since then haven't used any of my 60% boards!
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Sent on Mon, 15 September 2014, 08:04:07
I got rid of all my TKL boards....

Then I built GON TKL and got a Cheat - since then haven't used any of my 60% boards!

Don't listen to Margo. The man is crazy.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Lpwl on Mon, 15 September 2014, 08:06:18
I got rid of all my TKL boards....

Then I built GON TKL and got a Cheat - since then haven't used any of my 60% boards!

Don't listen to Margo. The man is crazy.

Don't listen to that man.

GON TKL > *
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Kmynis on Mon, 15 September 2014, 08:08:42
60%
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: JaccoW on Mon, 15 September 2014, 08:19:38
I got rid of all my TKL boards....

Then I built GON TKL and got a Cheat - since then haven't used any of my 60% boards!

Don't listen to Margo. The man is crazy.

Don't listen to that man.

GON TKL > *
Listen to these men. TKL 4 Life!
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: margo baggins on Mon, 15 September 2014, 08:29:36
I got rid of all my TKL boards....

Then I built GON TKL and got a Cheat - since then haven't used any of my 60% boards!

Don't listen to Margo. The man is crazy.

Don't listen to that man.

GON TKL > *
Listen to these men. TKL 4 Life!

Nah if I had to have one keyboard and never have any other keyboards ever again - it would 100% be my hhkb. 60% for life :D
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 15 September 2014, 14:23:25
Looks like an overwhelming response for the 60%  ;D
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Andy_Nixeus on Mon, 15 September 2014, 15:33:56
i personally like TKL because the arrow keys may come in handy in games and whatnot. 60% looks too crammed up imo. the GON TKL looks pretty sweet as well.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Lurch on Mon, 15 September 2014, 15:37:45
60% + numpad of your choice

win win

this.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 15 September 2014, 16:10:58
TKL confirmed for best layout by the illuminati

:triangle:
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: silas1128 on Mon, 15 September 2014, 16:19:47
60% just doesn't make sense unless you REALLY need the space. It adds an extra keystroke for any of the function keys and others. You also lose the arrow keys for any old school gaming and what not.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: Sent on Mon, 15 September 2014, 16:29:50
60% just doesn't make sense unless you REALLY need the space. It adds an extra keystroke for any of the function keys and others. You also lose the arrow keys for any old school gaming and what not.

Makes sense for people that can make it work, imo.  Is one more keystroke a bit more inconvenient?  Sure, probably.  Do I lose a noticeable amount of productivity, personally?  Nope.  I actually find sometimes it's easier for me to use a 60% unless I'm doing pure data entry or something similar in which case I'd just grab a numpad like demik said. 
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: HebrewHammer on Mon, 15 September 2014, 20:13:32
I would go with the TKL for the F keys, especially if you play RTS. I've thought about going to a 60% several times and know that I could adapt to it,
but I would be missing the F keys.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: margo baggins on Tue, 16 September 2014, 03:21:05
60% just doesn't make sense unless you REALLY need the space. It adds an extra keystroke for any of the function keys and others. You also lose the arrow keys for any old school gaming and what not.

I disagree. Your hands don't need to move anywhere, you can do everything without moving your hands really. The biggest thing to learn with 60% is being able to touch type the number row fast. I used to be a heavy numpad user, but then when I started using 60% more, I just got really into touch typing the numbers on there instead, now Im rubbish trying to enter numbers using a numpad so my numpad barely ever gets used.

the HHKB layout is Illuminati.
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: kitsun8 on Tue, 16 September 2014, 04:36:11
Go the 60%  :))
GON's selling limited black PCBs at the moment for the GON NerD 60 so go with that if you want to show off in the future  :p
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Tue, 16 September 2014, 11:11:12
Go the 60%  :))
GON's selling limited black PCBs at the moment for the GON NerD 60 so go with that if you want to show off in the future  :p

Oh shoot really when did that become available?
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: kitsun8 on Tue, 16 September 2014, 18:00:25
Go the 60%  :))
GON's selling limited black PCBs at the moment for the GON NerD 60 so go with that if you want to show off in the future  :p

Oh shoot really when did that become available?
It's been available for a while :) we're actually waiting to hit MOQ so you can still place an order if you want :p I'll link you if you want
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: radio_killah on Tue, 16 September 2014, 18:07:22
Go the 60%  :))
GON's selling limited black PCBs at the moment for the GON NerD 60 so go with that if you want to show off in the future  :p

Oh shoot really when did that become available?
It's been available for a while :) we're actually waiting to hit MOQ so you can still place an order if you want :p I'll link you if you want
Please do!
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: kitsun8 on Tue, 16 September 2014, 18:14:55
Go the 60%  :))
GON's selling limited black PCBs at the moment for the GON NerD 60 so go with that if you want to show off in the future  :p

Oh shoot really when did that become available?
It's been available for a while :) we're actually waiting to hit MOQ so you can still place an order if you want :p I'll link you if you want
Please do!
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60415.0

I'm on my phone so i'm hoping that links correctly... Anyways okwchin hasn't moved the thread to group buys so its hidden in the ic forum   hopefully we hit MOQ soon because i'm dying to get my hands on a black 60% GON PCB haha
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: munch on Tue, 16 September 2014, 18:16:18
this thread is making me want to get a numpad just-because...
Title: Re: 60% or TKL GON?
Post by: kitsun8 on Tue, 16 September 2014, 19:31:46
this thread is making me want to get a numpad just-because...
Get one! I like to have a tenkeyless and then a separate numpad on the left :))