Poker 2 backlit plus blank pbt keyboards

[roaming pear]

Hello,
I was wondering should I get the back-lit version of the white poker 2 if I am also getting blank keycaps (in addition to a set of black poker 2 key caps)?
I understand the light wouldn't come through the keys once I replace them, but would the light still come through the sides of the keys?

[hjkl_over_wasd]

I do not have an answer to your question, but I thought I would share some insight I have had after getting my Poker II. 

I went from a Logitech G710+ which has MX brown switches and abs keycaps with orings, to a Poker II with brown MX switches. The poker is so much more comfortable to type on and is far more silent. It really feels like I'm typing on different switches and the only thing which separates the keys is the keycaps. PBT keycaps make such a huge difference with regards to the typing experience. 

Having said that, people buy keyboards for very different reasons, so if the aesthetics is of higher importance to you, then by all means use ABS. Just make sure that you try PBT keycaps before making the decision. 

Hope you find something you'll be satisfied with.

[roaming pear]

Well I am planning on buying these blank keys ( http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/pbt-key-caps/104-105-pbt-white-blank-key-ca/lid=19240210 ) alongside the keyboard which seem to be PBT, the better feeling type. 

But I was thinking that maybe if I get the back lit one and replace the keys I would have a blank keyboard with lighting coming in between the keyboards... But I wasn't sure how that would look since I hadn't really see anyone do that...

[Oobly]

Depending on the colour, thickness and material of the keycaps and the brightness of the LED's the light may still shine through the keycaps. It will also bleed out around the bases of the caps and provide a nice glow behind the caps

Like this:


Or this if they are white and medium or thin:

[roaming pear]

That is pretty cool.  Thanks for the picture.  That helps ^_^
Now, I just have to figure out where to find a back-lit version.  I could be wrong, but I don't see any backlit white poker 2 on Qtan's site...

[intelli78]

That is pretty cool.  Thanks for the picture.  That helps ^_^
Now, I just have to figure out where to find a back-lit version.  I could be wrong, but I don't see any backlit white poker 2 on Qtan's site...

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?switch_id=ALL&size=ALL&keyword=poker&in_stock=on

MK is usually a good source for backlit Poker IIs. Right now the stock is low, only the models seen in this link.

[roaming pear]

What is usually more expensive?  Back lit? or PBT keys?

[pichu23]

I have a Poker II with the Thick PBT keycaps. I think it's better to get the non back-lit one and mod it yourself.
I've swapped it out tho with some black keycaps.
Here is how it looks under LEDS.

[tbc]

why would it be better to add the leds yourself?

[dorkvader]

also, white imsto PBT keycaps let a lot of light through. I really like them over backlit.

[pichu23]

why would it be better to add the leds yourself?

I mean if he wants the thick pbt keycaps that comes with it.

[roaming pear]

why would it be better to add the leds yourself?

I mean if he wants the thick pbt keycaps that comes with it.

I was planning on getting the blank keys offered on Qtan's website.  Do you know if those blank keys are the same thickness?

Thank you

[pichu23]

why would it be better to add the leds yourself?

I mean if he wants the thick pbt keycaps that comes with it.

I was planning on getting the blank keys offered on Qtan's website.  Do you know if those blank keys are the same thickness?

Thank you

I can't say. But usually if it's thin white, then sometimes the leds are able to shine a little on the top of the keycap. just a very slight one though.

[Razor Lotus]

Depending on the colour, thickness and material of the keycaps and the brightness of the LED's the light may still shine through the keycaps. It will also bleed out around the bases of the caps and provide a nice glow behind the caps

Like this:

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Or this if they are white and medium or thin:

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Wow this is a really helpful picture! Thanks alot!