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Title: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 09:58:25: I've found some hideous ones while searching before. I just found this thing.

(http://i.snag.gy/fA2wJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:00:22: That this is awesome what the hell bro
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: SidusNare on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:02:25: I cant find images of it right now, but there was a rainbow vomit keyboard that was actually directly inspired by the rainbow vomit meme that was hideous. Gloriously hideous!
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: trees on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:02:33: I would totally own a Garfield keyboard if it was a Mech.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: MAR82 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:03:49: They also have them with the Simpsons
(http://gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/simpsons-keyboard-2-e1271253716138.jpg)
(http://cdn3.nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/simpsons-keyboard.jpg?bbba63)
(http://thlog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisa-Simpson-Wireless-Keyboard-e1313468662748-300x115.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: nmur on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:06:12: These $30 abominations you see on Aliexpress

(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1902670544/JiZZ-magic-wand-Gx12-three-color-backlight-waterproof-gaming-special-keyboard-LOL-Dedicated-.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:10:06: Jizz? Magic Wand? Phallic symbols? That is a winner.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Air tree on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:16:55: (http://content.hwigroup.net/images/products_xl/170074/cyborg-strike-7.jpg)
Ugh...
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:19:45: "Mechanical"

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTg5WDgwMA==/z/EdAAAOSwYGFUv8g2/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: jbondeson on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:20:42: I find most of the backlit keyboards horrifying, and doubly so the RGB variants.

Something about the transparent legends and caps that just sets me on edge...
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:21:56: Quote from: jbondeson on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:20:42
I find most of the backlit keyboards horrifying, and doubly so the RGB variants.

Something about the transparent legends and caps that just sets me on edge...

The Corsair and Keycool RGB look okay I think. Most of the rest are just hideous.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: trees on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:32:06: Quote from: Air tree on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:16:55
Show Image
(http://content.hwigroup.net/images/products_xl/170074/cyborg-strike-7.jpg)

Ugh...

What in the hell is that thing.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Bacchus on Mon, 22 June 2015, 11:03:24: Quote from: nmur on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:06:12
These $30 abominations you see on Aliexpress

Show Image
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1902670544/JiZZ-magic-wand-Gx12-three-color-backlight-waterproof-gaming-special-keyboard-LOL-Dedicated-.jpg)

jizz... Nuff said
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 22 June 2015, 11:26:41: (http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/topre_united_kingdom_gold_on_black_keyboard_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 11:43:06: (http://i.imgur.com/cVDye2r.jpg)

Quote from: trees on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:32:06
What in the hell is that thing.

The keyboard version of MadCatz's R.A.T. mouse.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 22 June 2015, 12:28:42: Quote from: nmur on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:06:12
These $30 abominations you see on Aliexpress

Show Image
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1902670544/JiZZ-magic-wand-Gx12-three-color-backlight-waterproof-gaming-special-keyboard-LOL-Dedicated-.jpg)

I had heard about the Jizz brand before, but not the "Magic Wand" model ... :facepalm:

Quote from: baldgye on Mon, 22 June 2015, 11:26:41
Show Image
(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/topre_united_kingdom_gold_on_black_keyboard_small.jpg)

Unpopular Keyboard Opinions (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65341) ...

I had the first day at my new job today. When I unpacked my Realforce 105UBB, the first comment I got was actually a sincere "What a beautiful keyboard".
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 22 June 2015, 12:56:42: Quote from: Findecanor on Mon, 22 June 2015, 12:28:42
I had heard about the Jizz brand before, but not the "Magic Wand" model

waterproof, too
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 13:05:30: Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 22 June 2015, 12:56:42
waterproof, too

Liquid proof. If you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 13:37:49: Quote from: baldgye on Mon, 22 June 2015, 11:26:41
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(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/topre_united_kingdom_gold_on_black_keyboard_small.jpg)

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59701.msg1731428#msg1731428
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10: (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Michael on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:49:03: Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

you go to hell, sir. just go straight there.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:49:53: Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

I know. The legends ruin its perfection
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: dohbot on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:50:47: Quote from: MAR82 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:03:49
They also have them with the Simpsons
Show Image
(http://gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/simpsons-keyboard-2-e1271253716138.jpg)

I had that one for a little bit. Never typed on it because it felt like trash but it was nice. I wound up tearing it apart.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:33:35: Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

try hard of the year award goes to... whomever this guy is
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xondat on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:37:31: Quote from: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:33:35
Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

try hard of the year award goes to... whomever this guy is

he beat me to it

Quote from: demik
OuO
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: ANightOnCloudNine on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:11:11: k90 or k70
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:17:56: (https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/9bsQ5EVPI0UATcW1c0mO_oa5lgI=/0x0:2039x1359/1280x854/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/45154648/ces-2015-msi-gt80-titan-7895.0.0.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:59:50: Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

Reported.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 17 February 2016, 20:44:23: Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

rude
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08: datgap

(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: eat_the_food on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:44:36: Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

ITS CALLED NEGATIVE SPACE BRAH

Plus artisans look magnificent in those upper two key spots ;D
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: romevi on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:47:03: Quote from: eat_the_food on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:44:36
Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

ITS CALLED NEGATIVE SPACE BRAH

Plus artisans look magnificent in those upper two key spots ;D

Was gonna say. Perfect artisan display board.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:48:01: Quote from: romevi on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:47:03
Quote from: eat_the_food on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:44:36
Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

ITS CALLED NEGATIVE SPACE BRAH

Plus artisans look magnificent in those upper two key spots ;D

Was gonna say. Perfect artisan display board.
No that's what standalone numpads are for.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:52:16: For real? No way, the Insert key is my nemesis. Why not Home and End? But I could see how that would look nice with some different caps.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: appleonama on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:53:12: Quote from: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 10:19:45
"Mechanical"

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(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTg5WDgwMA==/z/EdAAAOSwYGFUv8g2/$_57.JPG)

sick gaymen board breh
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:54:28: Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

****s ugly af
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:55:03: Quote from: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:54:28
Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

****s ugly af
Finally something we can agree on! :)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: appleonama on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:56:27: Quote from: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:54:28
Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

****s ugly af

your stormtrooper hhkb is ugly. fc660c is beauty

(http://i.imgur.com/PcwUSJK.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 00:47:29: Quote from: appleonama on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:56:27
Quote from: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:54:28
Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

****s ugly af

your stormtrooper hhkb is ugly. fc660c is beauty

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PcwUSJK.jpg)

rude OnO
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 00:57:13: Quote from: appleonama on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:56:27
Quote from: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:54:28
Quote from: LXXXIX on Wed, 17 February 2016, 23:27:08
datgap

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(http://i.imgur.com/lb9doke.jpg)

****s ugly af

your stormtrooper hhkb is ugly. fc660c is beauty

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PcwUSJK.jpg)

Damn, I say. You turnt me jelly
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: bcredbottle on Thu, 18 February 2016, 09:22:12: Quote from: xondat on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:37:31
Quote from: demik on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:33:35
Quote from: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:47:10
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xe4iVnYHL.jpg)

try hard of the year award goes to... whomever this guy is

he beat me to it

Quote from: demik
OuO

Wow mean guys of the year OnO
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Waateva on Thu, 18 February 2016, 09:35:31: I was always partial to this one...

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81R8RbUE1sL._SL1500_.jpg)

I feel like I would need to make gun and explosion noises with my mouth while using that thing, while detaching and reattaching the numpad over and over.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: appleonama on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:29:09: Quote from: Waateva on Thu, 18 February 2016, 09:35:31
I was always partial to this one...

Show Image
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81R8RbUE1sL._SL1500_.jpg)

I feel like I would need to make gun and explosion noises with my mouth while using that thing, while detaching and reattaching the numpad over and over.

taking gaymen to a whole new level
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:34:19: removed.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: jerue on Thu, 18 February 2016, 14:08:35: (http://regmedia.co.uk/2014/03/20/keyboard_full_travel_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: appleonama on Thu, 18 February 2016, 14:15:08: Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:34:19
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(http://i.imgur.com/RpiqRms.jpg)

now that thing is disgusting
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 14:16:52: Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:34:19
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(http://i.imgur.com/RpiqRms.jpg)

ding ding

winner
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Valff on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:08:52: (http://www.gadgetreactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Logitech-G910-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:02:57: (http://i.imgur.com/42USL.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:24:11: removed.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:28:19: For real? You're messing with me right? G80-3500
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:30:19: Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:02:57
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(http://i.imgur.com/42USL.jpg)

That arrow pad is horrible.

But the rest is classy. But all cherry boards are ugly by default. #srynotsry
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 05 October 2019, 18:17:00: Only because I couldn't find a fresher thread...

This had found its way into my Youtube feed:

Barbie - branded. Official.
Chiclet
Shift keys on both sides of .. the space bar
No Return key, or lever
Pink
Bulbous case.

The manufacturer produced four designs (https://www.cryptomuseum.com/crypto/mehano/barbie/index.htm) of the typewriter with similar innards and keyboard module, but this one is the worst IMHO.

It also has a substitution cipher function for coding and decoding secret messages which you could enable with a key combination of Shift + Lock + number key. While all models included the cipher, apparently only the user manual for the first iteration mentions the function: That would be just awesome if you had one of the latter models and happened to press Shift+Lock+Number key by mistake...
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 05 October 2019, 19:46:41: anything Maltron makes
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: appaboy on Sat, 05 October 2019, 19:47:58: Quote from: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:30:19
Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:02:57
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/42USL.jpg)

That arrow pad is horrible.

But the rest is classy. But all cherry boards are ugly by default. #srynotsry

all of china now knows your location

edit: wow this was an old post, didnt mean to necro :p
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 05 October 2019, 20:44:07: Quote from: appaboy on Sat, 05 October 2019, 19:47:58
Quote from: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:30:19
Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:02:57
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/42USL.jpg)

That arrow pad is horrible.

But the rest is classy. But all cherry boards are ugly by default. #srynotsry

all of china now knows your location

edit: wow this was an old post, didnt mean to necro :p

*waves at China nonchalantly*
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Sintpinty on Sun, 06 October 2019, 08:06:18: Quote from: Blaise170 on Mon, 22 June 2015, 09:58:25
I've found some hideous ones while searching before. I just found this thing.

Show Image
(http://i.snag.gy/fA2wJ.jpg)

Type on me Jon... there is no escape - even at work
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: superbia on Sun, 06 October 2019, 09:44:54: Not as ugly as an HHKB, but at least something I'd like to try :)
https://github.com/pseudoku/ErgoWarp
(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pseudoku/Warped-keyboard/master/Photo/Proto10b.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: mizzoperator on Mon, 07 October 2019, 08:22:56: Quote from: superbia on Sun, 06 October 2019, 09:44:54
Not as ugly as an HHKB, but at least something I'd like to try :)
https://github.com/pseudoku/ErgoWarp
Show Image
(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pseudoku/Warped-keyboard/master/Photo/Proto10b.jpg)

Finally, we have discovered the ultimate ergo keyboard.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: gingerjack on Thu, 10 October 2019, 22:59:35: What about this one?
(https://www.epathbuy.com/wp-content/uploads/Hot-swappable-keyboard-pre-assembly-finished-product-%E2%80%93-Powermonkey-iGK64-set4.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 10 October 2019, 23:03:18: Quote from: gingerjack on Thu, 10 October 2019, 22:59:35
What about this one?
Show Image
(https://www.epathbuy.com/wp-content/uploads/Hot-swappable-keyboard-pre-assembly-finished-product-%E2%80%93-Powermonkey-iGK64-set4.jpg)

Not digging the centered font, but other than that it's alrite.. If the case was a little darker or a little lighter that would be better than the middle ground, as is, there's not enough contrast, rendering it stylistically muddy.

ALSO, the artist has a very crude sense of sakura geometry, it's much too uniform, and all units have 5/ 6 petals, complete amateur.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 11 October 2019, 04:56:17: The combination of colours does not work. White keycaps with pastel modifiers need a white case. Dark wood case works best with black keycaps.
Title: Re: Ugly keyboards
Post by: Sintpinty on Fri, 11 October 2019, 11:21:21: Quote from: Findecanor on Fri, 11 October 2019, 04:56:17
The combination of colours does not work. White keycaps with pastel modifiers need a white case. Dark wood case works best with black keycaps.

The keycaps combination does work though..
have you seen davinci/premiere pro editing keyboards?