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Offline maximus20895

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Help with First Mech Keyboard!
« on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 03:21:45 »
Hello,

I have just been introduced to the wonderful world of mechanical keyboards. To be honest, I have never even used one that I can remember..well maybe one time when I was around 7, but I don't think that really counts. So first off, I am new through and through so hopefully I will be in for a great surprise!

I am thinking about getting one with blue switches only because I am guessing I would like a tactile feel and I don't think I would like some that are extremely easy to press down, but in all honesty, I really I have no idea. I could end up hating the noise or the tactile feel or whatever. I just don't know.

The only thing I can go on is that I have a $20 Microsoft keyboard right now and I type faster and like the feel more of the standard dell keyboards that are out currently. I also think that I type faster on a laptop keyboard. That was is a scissor switch keyboard and so if it is close to a brown, blue, orange, purple, rainbow then so be it.  Just telling you guys so you can give me some advice. Again, I don't know if this helps at all, but if it does great!

Now my price is somewhat low since I am new and just want to get a feel (yes, I made a pun) for the board. Maybe later I might get a HHKB or something, but currently it is around $130. Now, I have been trying to do some myself some due diligence and I know that the $130 price range you can get a DAS, Filco maybe?, Leopold whenever it comes out or maybe some others.

I really don't know how great all of these are or if I should order one now and not wait for the Leopold or what. I am not limiting the choices to the aforementioned, I was just giving an idea of what I have been seeing as a trend. Any other keyboards that fit that will be considered and appreciated.

I think that is it for now. I am really excited to see what the talk is all about and I just want the best bang for my buck I guess. I am excited to see what you guys come up with!

Thanks :)
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Offline theferenc

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« Reply #1 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 11:03:09 »
You could also get a Unicomp Customizer, a Noppoo Choc Mini, or several used IBMs on ebay.

The latter might be your best bet, considering the price of them. You can sometimes get them for as little as $20 shipped.

Oh, and if you do decide on the Das, and you are a student, don't forget about the discount! Saves you 24%, and they ship for free to the CONUS.

And welcome to geekhack!
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Offline bakageta

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« Reply #2 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 14:47:03 »
For the price, I'd say pick up  some used Cherry boards on ebay... You could likely get 3 boards and have a chance to try out blues, blacks, and browns before you commit to a single expensive board. Then, just sell off any you don't like in the classifieds here, and you've got a switch type that you like to help you narrow down your options.

For me, browns don't feel significantly lighter than blues, but I dislike the click, and I'm one of the few people that doesn't game well with blues. I find them both to be a bit easier to press than a good membrane keyboard, but not so much lighter that it's frustrating, they have a great feel. I don't like the heavier feel of blacks/clears, it's just too much effort to type on.
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Offline polygon

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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 16:14:09 »
I'm waiting for the Leopold on elitekeyboards.com... which should be in a month or so.

which country you in?
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Offline maximus20895

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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 17:14:21 »
I am in the US :)

I heard that they are better than the filco, but I don't know. I don't even know if the Filco is better than the Das or what :/
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Offline BlueRain

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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 17:25:28 »
If you guys want to try a switch in the US, go to Fry's and try the Steelseries 7G, which is a black switch. Or if you get lucky and have a store that carries the Razer Blackwidow around, that's blue. No retail presence for the brown switch though.
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Offline maximus20895

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 17:41:17 »
I will go to best buy right now and see!!!!! I don't have a fry's close to me :(
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Offline Co-Op

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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 17:44:46 »
I can bust out some good wpm's with my Filco Cherry MX blue, RIP, and with a Unicomp Spacesaver... Clicky keyboards rock... May buy one of those Leopolds when Majestouch unveils them thangs...
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Offline BlueRain

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« Reply #8 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 17:51:42 »
If BestBuy doesn't carry it locally, you can always order it online (though OOS now) and return locally if you don't like it :)
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Offline maximus20895

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« Reply #9 on: Fri, 31 December 2010, 17:59:08 »
Looks like Best Buy closes at  7 today..which is 2 minutes away..I will go tomorrow I guess.

I still don't know if Filco or Das is better or if Das is any good at all?
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