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Title: Hello
Post by: pnoozi on Sat, 14 November 2015, 20:12:09

Find myself yearning for mechanical keyboard discussion from time to time, so thought I'd sign up here.  I've been using a QuickFire Rapid (Red) for the last few years.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: byker on Sat, 14 November 2015, 20:51:10

Hey there, and welcome to Geekhack!  :) Thinking about any other boards?

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: demik on Sat, 14 November 2015, 22:59:34

**** it

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: pnoozi on Sun, 15 November 2015, 01:13:48

Quote from: byker on Sat, 14 November 2015, 20:51:10

Hey there, and welcome to Geekhack!  :) Thinking about any other boards?

Thanks for the warm welcome.  Not new boards, but new keycaps!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: byker on Sun, 15 November 2015, 01:45:37

Quote from: pnoozi on Sun, 15 November 2015, 01:13:48

Quote from: byker on Sat, 14 November 2015, 20:51:10

Hey there, and welcome to Geekhack!  :) Thinking about any other boards?

Thanks for the warm welcome.  Not new boards, but new keycaps!

Cool! Which keycaps are you looking at?   :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: pnoozi on Sun, 15 November 2015, 01:53:26

Quote from: byker on Sun, 15 November 2015, 01:45:37

Cool! Which keycaps are you looking at?   :)

Not sure yet, been looking at PBT caps for quite a while now, but it's always been too hard to justify spending 40+ on keycaps.  As such, I've learned to embrace the... you know... shine, slickness and whatnot :D

Sidenote: uh... does this letter verification for new posts ever go away?

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: thatsmrdoctortoyou on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:06:22

Welcome dood! I read your comment above about looking into PBT keycaps, you're smart to be weary about spending money on keycaps. From my experience once your wallet opens it stays open. However, IMO thick PBT or thick ABS keycaps are definitely worth their price. Shine is one thing, for me the sound and feel of the PBT is incredible over most stock ABS keycaps. I hear that high quality thick ABS such as GMK is similar as well. Anyway, best of luck not spending money!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:37:48

Welcome to Geekhack!

QFR is a good solid keyboard, I have one with blacks and still swap it in every now and again.

For PBT keycaps, you won't find many sets below $40.  But consider that PBT keycaps should last you for quite a few years, so as long as you get a colourway you like you shouldn't find yourself buying set after set.

Tai Hao sets are usually a bit cheaper, reasonable quality, and sometimes available through Massdrop.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: byker on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:39:19

Quote from: pnoozi on Sun, 15 November 2015, 01:53:26

Sidenote: uh... does this letter verification for new posts ever go away?

Yeah it goes away after 10ish posts I think!