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Title: Keyboard Recommendation
Post by: jp7189 on Thu, 03 August 2017, 16:37:15
I've been looking for the perfect mechanical keyboard, but I haven't found it yet. I've been searching the web, and contacting resellers and manufacturers, and one of them pointed me here.

I'm currently using a Logitech K800, and has all the things I'm looking for, but it's a bit mushy on the feel, and I'd like to get a real mechanical keyboard. 

Here are my requirements:
1. Wireless
2. Backlit
3. Short throw keys (like Cherry MX Silver or similar)
4. Optional: number pad - if this were a separate piece that would be fine too.

Where I work and game, the PC is in a different room, and I work off a projection screen.  That's the main reason for the wireless requirement (unless I want to run a USB extension cable across the floor and out the door).  It's the wireless requirement that's causing me the most grief.

It would be great if my dream keyboard were already a reality (and I just don't know it yet), but I'm not above hacking the mechanicals from one keyboard with the electronics of another to get what I want.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Keyboard Recommendation
Post by: Tactile on Thu, 03 August 2017, 16:52:20
Two mis-posts in two days. I'm going outside...
Title: Re: Keyboard Recommendation
Post by: Cotay on Sat, 05 August 2017, 12:06:37
I've been looking for the perfect mechanical keyboard, but I haven't found it yet. I've been searching the web, and contacting resellers and manufacturers, and one of them pointed me here.

I'm currently using a Logitech K800, and has all the things I'm looking for, but it's a bit mushy on the feel, and I'd like to get a real mechanical keyboard. 

Here are my requirements:
1. Wireless
2. Backlit
3. Short throw keys (like Cherry MX Silver or similar)
4. Optional: number pad - if this were a separate piece that would be fine too.

Where I work and game, the PC is in a different room, and I work off a projection screen.  That's the main reason for the wireless requirement (unless I want to run a USB extension cable across the floor and out the door).  It's the wireless requirement that's causing me the most grief.

It would be great if my dream keyboard were already a reality (and I just don't know it yet), but I'm not above hacking the mechanicals from one keyboard with the electronics of another to get what I want.

Thoughts?

Check out the Varmilo VB87M. Bluetooth 4.0 with MX Speed Silver option. It can be customized and ordered directly from Varmilo: http://en.varmilo.com/

Title: Re: Keyboard Recommendation
Post by: SBJ on Sun, 06 August 2017, 02:57:58
Check out the Varmilo VB87M. Bluetooth 4.0 with MX Speed Silver option. It can be customized and ordered directly from Varmilo: http://en.varmilo.com/
Wow, there are plenty of customization options via the website now.
That's fantastic.