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Offline NXCL

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Greetings Geekhack!
« on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 05:05:56 »
I've been recently introduced to mechanical keyboards, and Manyak's Mechanical Keyboard Guide on OCN really piqued my interest. I've used OEM keyboards for my whole life, so I have yet to experience typing or gaming on a mechanical keyboard. I don't own one yet, but I plan to do so in the imminent future. I'm considering getting a Filco Majestouch 2, but am still looking around for reviews and considering other mechanical keyboards. I really wanted to acquire the upcoming WASD Keyboard V2. However, since I live in Australia, I found the $55ish shipping costs rather prohibitive.

Not sure what else to say really, so I'll end the post here.
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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 05:58:58 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

A Filco would be a very good, solid first choice, albeit a little more expensive than some boards, perhaps.

But, as you are in Australia, PCCG has the largest range of mechanical keyboards.  CPL has a few.  Even CentreCom, if you can tolerate their service, has some.

If you don't need a numeric keypad, and can get hold of a CoolerMaster Quickfire Rapid, that is up there with the Filco in quality, but about half the price.  Everyone that has a QFR reckons it is great!  Mine is :)
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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 07:01:23 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 08 December 2012, 05:58:58
  Everyone that has a QFR reckons it is great!  Mine is :)

This. They are built like tanks!
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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
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Offline NXCL

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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 19:31:55 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 08 December 2012, 05:58:58
Welcome to Geekhack!

A Filco would be a very good, solid first choice, albeit a little more expensive than some boards, perhaps.

But, as you are in Australia, PCCG has the largest range of mechanical keyboards.  CPL has a few.  Even CentreCom, if you can tolerate their service, has some.

If you don't need a numeric keypad, and can get hold of a CoolerMaster Quickfire Rapid, that is up there with the Filco in quality, but about half the price.  Everyone that has a QFR reckons it is great!  Mine is :)

Thanks Rowdy! I'll look into it  :). Would you happen to know when the best time/s to buy are? For instance, do these get reduced over the Christmas period?
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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 21:16:21 »
Ooh another OCN forumite!  lol  Welcome aboard.   :)
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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 21:51:41 »
Howdy! Welcome to GeekHack!
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Re: Greetings Geekhack!
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 22:43:45 »
Quote from: NXCL on Sat, 08 December 2012, 19:31:55
Thanks Rowdy! I'll look into it  :). Would you happen to know when the best time/s to buy are? For instance, do these get reduced over the Christmas period?

Nah, sorry mate, I've only recently got back into mechanical keyboards, so I have no idea if/when they go on special.

Just do what I do and bookmark the product pages and check them every few days.
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