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Offline Shikarikato

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Ducky or Filco?
« on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:08:16 »
Planning to buy a mechanical keyboard and I'm not sure if I should get a Majestouch 2 or a Ducky Shine 2. I find the backlight to be very appealing but I rather have a keyboard that lasts me longer than pretty lights. Any suggestions? Also where do you pick up a Majestouch 2? (I live in the US)
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Offline okooko

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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:10:09 »
Welcome to GH!,
They are both nice boards, I'd personally go the Ducky as I need the backlighting. Made up mind about the switch type?
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Offline Shikarikato

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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:12:31 »
I haven't tried blacks but I'm very satisfied with blues. Thanks for the welcoming!
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Offline Wopian

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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:15:13 »
I'd personally go with a Filco Majestouch. It appeals to me way more than shine 2.
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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:19:24 »
Go with the ducky.. easier to do backlit if you're into that stuff.. I'd assume you are since it's in your drawing roster..

Filco is more for older people who are not into candy bright lights
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Offline LifeIsGooD2

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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:39:47 »
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:19:24
Go with the ducky.. easier to do backlit if you're into that stuff.. I'd assume you are since it's in your drawing roster..

Filco is more for older people who are not into candy bright lights

or know how to type  :D
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Offline CPTBadAss

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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:44:33 »
Quote from: LifeIsGooD2 on Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:39:47
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:19:24
Go with the ducky.. easier to do backlit if you're into that stuff.. I'd assume you are since it's in your drawing roster..

Filco is more for older people who are not into candy bright lights

or know how to type  :D

Drink the old people kool-aid....get the Filco. Plus, the LED's for caps and num lock are plenty bright
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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:46:36 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

If you want the backlighting, get the Ducky, otherwise get the Flico.  Or get a Ducky without backlighting.  Either should last you for years (although if a LED dies in the Ducky you might have difficultiy exactly matching it for a replacement LED).

Or a CM QFR (without backlighting) - another good keyboard.
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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 20:32:09 »
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:44:33
Quote from: LifeIsGooD2 on Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:39:47
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 06 February 2013, 18:19:24
Go with the ducky.. easier to do backlit if you're into that stuff.. I'd assume you are since it's in your drawing roster..

Filco is more for older people who are not into candy bright lights

or know how to type  :D

Drink the old people kool-aid....get the Filco. Plus, the LED's for caps and num lock are plenty bright

Yup.. Indicator LEDs are Plenty for lights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO43n_vralY
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Re: Ducky or Filco?
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 20:43:43 »
Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 06 February 2013, 19:46:36
Welcome to Geekhack!

If you want the backlighting, get the Ducky, otherwise get the Flico.  Or get a Ducky without backlighting.  Either should last you for years (although if a LED dies in the Ducky you might have difficultiy exactly matching it for a replacement LED).

Or a CM QFR (without backlighting) - another good keyboard.

This^  Either a CM QuickFire Rapid or a Filco if you don't need backlighting.  Both are pretty much the same.

QuickFire Rapid:
Has removable USB cable
Has media function keys (The Mulicam Filco also has media keys)
Much lower price

Filco:
Highly regarded brand
Better customer service
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