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Title: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: ShivaYash on Sat, 10 March 2018, 05:20:02
I'm new to the Greens, but really liking them. Perhaps even more than the IBM BS :eek:
What to try Alps - where should I start? I like something very heavy.
Thanks,
Title: Re: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: chyros on Sat, 10 March 2018, 05:58:59
Alps are somewhat stiff switches, so you'll probably like the weighting. I'd try some whites. Get them clean though, or they will feel like ****!
Title: Re: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: _haru on Sat, 10 March 2018, 07:28:20
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 10 March 2018, 05:58:59
Alps are somewhat stiff switches, so you'll probably like the weighting. I'd try some whites. Get them clean though, or they will feel like ****!

Couldn't agree with this more. Clean white alps are incredible.
Title: Re: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: ShivaYash on Sat, 10 March 2018, 07:35:59
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 10 March 2018, 05:58:59
Alps are somewhat stiff switches, so you'll probably like the weighting. I'd try some whites. Get them clean though, or they will feel like ****!

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Title: Re: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: ShivaYash on Sat, 10 March 2018, 07:36:36
Quote from: _haru on Sat, 10 March 2018, 07:28:20
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 10 March 2018, 05:58:59
Alps are somewhat stiff switches, so you'll probably like the weighting. I'd try some whites. Get them clean though, or they will feel like ****!

Couldn't agree with this more. Clean white alps are incredible.

Any brands to consider for eBay searches? Being in Germany there aren’t many options.


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Title: Re: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: chyros on Sat, 10 March 2018, 08:03:40
Quote from: ShivaYash on Sat, 10 March 2018, 07:36:36
Quote from: _haru on Sat, 10 March 2018, 07:28:20
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 10 March 2018, 05:58:59
Alps are somewhat stiff switches, so you'll probably like the weighting. I'd try some whites. Get them clean though, or they will feel like ****!

Couldn't agree with this more. Clean white alps are incredible.

Any brands to consider for eBay searches? Being in Germany there aren’t many options.


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White Alps were Alps' main clicky switch for quite a few years. They were used in an extremely wide range of keyboards, and many that could come with them could also come with different switches. You're best off to try a broad search tbh.
Title: Re: I really like Cherry MX Greens, what Alps switch will I also like?
Post by: Techno Trousers on Sat, 10 March 2018, 08:38:14
Not sure about Europe, but in the U.S. the most common ones are classic beige keyboards without Windows keys and a "big J" AKA "big ass" enter key. As examples, Focus FK series and Chicony 5161 or 5181 can have white Alps.

If you can score one, the Northgate Omnikey series had insane build quality.