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Offline Phillyophish

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mechanical keyboard newbie
« on: Sun, 08 October 2023, 13:08:58 »
Hi all.  Typing this message on an apple Magic Keyboard and patiently awaiting delivery of a Nuphy air 75 V2.  I have been interested in the world of mechanical computers since I tried a friends Nuphy air v1 - he has warned me that my new purchase will be a gateway drug!  Looking forward to gleaning some knowledge from people on here.

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Offline dipincoke

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Re: mechanical keyboard newbie
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 08 October 2023, 23:34:41 »
Your friend right dude, this will bring you all the way to this addictive activity :D :D :D many of it can be found here.
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Offline Rhienfo

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Re: mechanical keyboard newbie
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 10 October 2023, 20:19:58 »
Quote from: Phillyophish on Sun, 08 October 2023, 13:08:58
he has warned me that my new purchase will be a gateway drug!

Definitely can if you go to far ;D

Welcome to Geekhack. I think this thread could be a good read if you feel like you will spend way to much money. Helped me quite a bit in terms of what I want (personal text still is true LOL)

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=67980.0

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