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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: maskey on Tue, 01 December 2015, 11:20:33
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Hi, I've been lurking 'round these parts for a while but I thought I'd say hello.
I got into mechanical keyboards a few years ago after a visit to Fry's Electronics. I was walking down the keyboard aisle en route to finding a power supply and like any sane man I typed on every keyboard I passed. Eventually my fingers found their way to a Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid (Blues) and I was hooked! I was able to get a good deal with a price match to Amazon and I haven't looked back!
(http://i.imgur.com/QCAEg6D.jpg?1)
Almost three years later and we're still together.
I also have a Cooler Master Novatouch that I'm going to be trying to sell/trade for a HHKB. I want something a little more mobile that I can take places.
Goals:
I would like to someday own a nice IBM Model M and a white HHKB Pro 2 with blanks. I would also like a good numpad to go with my smaller boards.
Naturally, a nice collection of artisan caps and key sets. I got my first artisan recently; an Arctic Lycan. I lerv it!
Thanks
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Hey maskey!
Glad to see you jumping into the forum after lurkin! :)
I wish I had your keyboard monogamy but I seem to change every few months or go back to exes :p
The HHKB is a fantastic keyboard and in my opinion miles ahead of the Novatouch - would highly recommend you make the trade if the option comes up
and congrats on winning the Lycan!
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Hey maskey!
Glad to see you jumping into the forum after lurkin! :)
I wish I had your keyboard monogamy but I seem to change every few months or go back to exes :p
The HHKB is a fantastic keyboard and in my opinion miles ahead of the Novatouch - would highly recommend you make the trade if the option comes up
and congrats on winning the Lycan!
Thanks for the welcome! It's pretty funny, I know so much about mechs yet I just own the two! I suppose I've just had other stuff to replace higher up on the priority list for so long...
I recently replaced the stock caps on the QFR with a cheapo PBT set, but they're really nice and gave the keyboard a nice make over! I'll probably have to replace the top case shortly.
Hoping to trade up soon on the novatouch too.
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Welcome!
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Hey maskey!
Glad to see you jumping into the forum after lurkin! :)
I wish I had your keyboard monogamy but I seem to change every few months or go back to exes :p
The HHKB is a fantastic keyboard and in my opinion miles ahead of the Novatouch - would highly recommend you make the trade if the option comes up
and congrats on winning the Lycan!
Thanks for the welcome! It's pretty funny, I know so much about mechs yet I just own the two! I suppose I've just had other stuff to replace higher up on the priority list for so long...
I recently replaced the stock caps on the QFR with a cheapo PBT set, but they're really nice and gave the keyboard a nice make over! I'll probably have to replace the top case shortly.
Hoping to trade up soon on the novatouch too.
I was the same way - spent a long time trying to be a sponge with all the information and then let the wallet hack take over
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Welcome to Geekhack!
I have a QFR, but with blacks. And PBT keycaps. Makes a surprising different to the feel of it.
For a Model M, keey an eye on classifieds (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=59.0) as members do sell them from time to time. And also eBay - you acn get some good deals there (look in great finds (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=41.0) for links to particular eBay auctions).
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Welcome to Geekhack!
I have a QFR, but with blacks. And PBT keycaps. Makes a surprising different to the feel of it.
For a Model M, keey an eye on classifieds (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=59.0) as members do sell them from time to time. And also eBay - you acn get some good deals there (look in great finds (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=41.0) for links to particular eBay auctions).
Thanks! It's a future buy for sure. I did just pull the trigger on an HHKB Pro 2 (white w/blanks) which should be arriving tonight. It's a bit serendipitous that the wife has a birthday dinner to go to as well....
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Welcome to Geekhack!
I have a QFR, but with blacks. And PBT keycaps. Makes a surprising different to the feel of it.
For a Model M, keey an eye on classifieds (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=59.0) as members do sell them from time to time. And also eBay - you acn get some good deals there (look in great finds (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=41.0) for links to particular eBay auctions).
Thanks! It's a future buy for sure. I did just pull the trigger on an HHKB Pro 2 (white w/blanks) which should be arriving tonight. It's a bit serendipitous that the wife has a birthday dinner to go to as well....
That was a couple of days ago now ... did the HHKB arrive ok? And what do you think of it?
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Welcome!
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