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Offline Mazora

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« on: Tue, 04 January 2011, 09:50:27 »
http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/electromechanical/keyboards/Pages/9437252-G8662401EUADAA.aspx

Would you guys say that 100$ is a good price for one of those ? Mx Browns on a compact keyboard... in the U.S ...
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Offline godly_music

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 04 January 2011, 10:02:28 »
This is a G86 and I would assume it has rubber dome keys. Are you sure?
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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 04 January 2011, 10:09:38 »
well Mr.Interface did "confirm". He has a similar board I think.

I'll write to the company and get back to you
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Offline PRISONER 24601

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 04 January 2011, 18:13:43 »
It has really nice rubber dome sliders, greased from the factory (probably white lithium or similar). IIRC they have PBT keycaps too. 50x better than your typical rubber dome. Metal plate backed, too.

The flat profile and spherical keycaps take some time to get used to, though.

I don't wanna get roughed up by the topre crowd for saying this... but... hell, the typing experience is on-par with the realforce. there i said it. Imagine a 45-55g realforce with a flat profile, spherical keys, and wonky layout.
« Last Edit: Tue, 04 January 2011, 18:16:06 by PRISONER 24601 »
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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 04 January 2011, 18:26:46 »
If you're looking for a space-saving keyboard with brown Cherry switches then keep your eyes out for Compaq MX11800 keyboards. They go for between $20 and $40.
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Offline Mazora

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« Reply #5 on: Thu, 06 January 2011, 09:49:36 »
Mr Interface: http://www.mrinterface.com/content/keyboard-cherry-g86-6241
He's got a G86-62410 EUAGSA. THe one I posted in the link above (first post) is a G86-62401 EUADAA.

FutureElectronics are not answering my question: does this keyboard have MX Brown switches ?  After reading the poll/wiki "Dating Cherry Keyboards" i've come to the understanding that the 6 letters after the G8X are important as they inform about the switches in the keyboard (and also other important aspect like Lasered keys etc).

PRISONER 24601: Thank you for your insights; what keyboard are you referring to? You seem to have a Ricercar G86 with MX Browns and not a Cherry Robber Dome keyboard?

WM: I'll try to put my hand on a MX11800 but atm they are all 40$+ on ebay(buy it now). Thanks
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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 06 January 2011, 10:22:09 »
Quote from: Mazora;274029
Mr Interface: http://www.mrinterface.com/content/keyboard-cherry-g86-6241
He's got a G86-62410 EUAGSA. THe one I posted in the link above (first post) is a G86-62401 EUADAA.



Look at the article number:


G80-6241OEUADSA

Don't know why they use a different catalog number irritatingly starting with G86.

If in doubt, ask the seller for a picture of the backside.
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Offline Mazora

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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 06 January 2011, 10:41:08 »
Ooopsss, didnt realize it was a G80...
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 06 January 2011, 12:58:04 »
"G86" appears to be reserved for special 'boards.  I don't think it is intended to refer to a specific switch type like "G80" or "G84" does.
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« Reply #9 on: Thu, 06 January 2011, 13:17:30 »
Quote from: Mazora;272921
http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/electromechanical/keyboards/Pages/9437252-G8662401EUADAA.aspx

Would you guys say that 100$ is a good price for one of those ? Mx Browns on a compact keyboard... in the U.S ...


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The robust design with IP54 rating enables the SPOS to be used in harsh environments.


This means spill-proof, but also means worst ever robber dome!

It has got nothing in common with that other board discussed in this thread.
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