Looking for a Cherry G80-3494-ish

[MMB]

So, here's the deal. I like the look and layout of this keyboard. But apparently this particular model number is Cherry MX Reds, which I do not want. Also, I don't need a Chinese layout

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cherry-G80-3494LYCRC-2-Cherry-MX-Red-Linear-Mechanical-Switch-Keyboard?item=140749571400&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8401677860866998497#ht_500wt_1413

Anyone know what model has this same look, layout but with MX Browns? And if you happen to have one, hit me with a PM.

Thanks!

[Quarzac]

You can snag a G80-3000 with Browns, which is pretty much identical, but with no chinese layout (standard ANSI). Although the vast majority of G80-3000s that are easy to find nowadays have blues.

[MMB]

Aye, but there are many G80-3xxx. I need to know the numbers/letters at the end of 3xxx that makes it a brown switch, with that layout.

Thanks!

You can snag a G80-3000 with Browns, which is pretty much identical, but with no chinese layout (standard ANSI). Although the vast majority of G80-3000s that are easy to find nowadays have blues.

[MMB]

Blue switches might also be acceptable, and I would probably mod it to clears in that case.

[Quarzac]

Well, mine is a G80-3000LSCEU-2
Breaking it down, The L means you have lasered keys, not doubleshot.
The SC is the switch type, I think. I think something like X is browns?
The EU is the layout. The EU is actually standard ANSI, but the 5 key, or maybe the 4, has a euro symbol on it. No idea how to get to it.
The -2 means it's black.
All this is in a wiki somewhere.

I snagged mine off an eBay auction. I may be convinced to part with it, however. They're tough to get in America now, apparently, though the WW shopping finds it here. Not too difficult!

[MMB]

That one is close, but not looking for the funky enter key

Still trying to find a cherry board with browns I can figure out exactly what brown switch appendix it uses.

Thanks!

[Quarzac]

That picture isn't accurate. I'm typing on the exact model they have listed, and it's got the regular bar enter.

[MMB]

But it's not a chinese layout, right? Share some pics?

[Quarzac]

I sent you a PM. I'll get some pics tomorrow, with the original caps.

[The_Ed]

G80-3494LYCUS-0/2 = red (I own a black one)
G80-3484HKCUS = brown AND doubleshot (I don't like browns, but if I did I would get this one)
G80-3000LQCEU-0/2 = clears (I own a black one)
etc...

The 3 numbers after G80-3 (ex. 494 and 484) are special edition variants of the standard G80-3000. Standard G80-3000 variants leave the zeros alone.
The five letters tell us what keycaps, switches, connection, and region layout (language) this keyboard is of it's variant. RC as the last 2 letters is Chinese region layout (language) if I remember correctly.
The last number is either 0 for a white keyboard or 2 for a black keyboard.

Avoid G80-3800 models. They are made in the Chinese factory.

Oh and I murder NIB brown boards on a regular basis. They're good for doubleshot and switch scrounging. I sell them back to people as parts for a profit.

[Quarzac]

I haven't had a single problem with my G80-3000. And considering how many things are made in Chinese factories these days, I wouldn't let that get in the way. They're nice, affordable boards.

[The_Ed]

Only the G80-3800 models are made in china. They are cheaper, but also made cheaper.

[MMB]

Thank you for this info. Been searching for the G80-3484HKCUS, to no avail. I guess the DS keycaps aren't a huge deal. It would just be nice to get everything in one place, and not have to search for them later.
Would also consider clears. I have a Poker with ergo clears and I love it.

G80-3494LYCUS-0/2 = red (I own a black one)
G80-3484HKCUS = brown AND doubleshot (I don't like browns, but if I did I would get this one)
G80-3000LQCEU-0/2 = clears (I own a black one)
etc...

The 3 numbers after G80-3 (ex. 494 and 484) are special edition variants of the standard G80-3000. Standard G80-3000 variants leave the zeros alone.
The five letters tell us what keycaps, switches, connection, and region layout (language) this keyboard is of it's variant. RC as the last 2 letters is Chinese region layout (language) if I remember correctly.
The last number is either 0 for a white keyboard or 2 for a black keyboard.

Avoid G80-3800 models. They are made in the Chinese factory.

Oh and I murder NIB brown boards on a regular basis. They're good for doubleshot and switch scrounging. I sell them back to people as parts for a profit.

[The_Ed]

You have to order the G80-3484HKCUS from china like almost every other board. How else do you think I got my G80-3494LYCUS-2 and G80-3000LQCEU-2?

[The_Ed]

I just looked at your feedback and realized YOU were the one who outbid me for the glowcaps...

[MMB]

I just looked at your feedback and realized YOU were the one who outbid me for the glowcaps...

[Quarzac]

Only the G80-3800 models are made in china. They are cheaper, but also made cheaper.

My bad. Misread your post. Thought it said G80-3000.

[The_Ed]

If you give up on the G80-3484HKCUS you could always get a G80-3000LQCEU-0/2 from my source. http://www.discountdigitaltop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=cherry

They sell these boards right now:
G80-3000LSCXX-0
G80-3000LQCEU-0
G80-3000LSCEU-0
G80-3000LXCEU-0
G80-3000LPCEU-0
G80-3000LSCEU-2
G80-3000LQCEU-2

Second letter is switch color. S=blue, Q=clear, X=brown, P=black (I hope I remembered all those correctly).