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Offline Phaedrus2129

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Reds vs. Browns
« on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 11:31:07 »
On reds vs. browns:

Reds win, GO CINCINNATI!


In all seriousness, the difference is barely noticeable. Tried them on the Switch Try Numpad. They... kind of feel lighter? Barely? I wouldn't notice if I didn't have browns right next to them. And as for linear vs. the subtle tactility of browns, again it just feels like browns that have been very worn down.



So yeah: want MX reds on the cheap? Get a heavily used MX brown keyboard.
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Offline Mr. Perfect

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 13:03:16 »
How do the browns and reds compare to the clears? NamelessPFG commented that the clears actually have a tactile point, meaning they behaved how he expected the browns should have. What would you say?
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Offline urlwolf

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 13:55:42 »
I actually much prefer the reds. I switched from day one from all-browns to all-reds. I can see a big difference.
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Offline Phaedrus2129

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 15:35:33 »
Quote from: Mr. Perfect;276866
How do the browns and reds compare to the clears? NamelessPFG commented that the clears actually have a tactile point, meaning they behaved how he expected the browns should have. What would you say?


Clears feel more like rubber domes than any other switch I've tried. Heavy force, and a frictiony tactile bump. Give it a mushy landing and you've got a mediocre Logitech. I don't hate clears, but I can say I'm not really a fan.
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Offline Orphagn

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 17:16:30 »
I love my Reds, best switch i've tried so far.
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Offline keyboardlover

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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 19:02:50 »
I'm very curious to try reds. Been thinking about a G80-3494.

Convince me. I'm a touch typist and I bottom out all day long.
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Offline keyboardlover

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 20:54:02 »
So, are you talking about using sixty's springs to mod a board with browns? Or reds?
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Offline keyboardlover

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 11 January 2011, 21:01:02 »
Blehh. Too much work. I'm lazy.

You do it. :P

Edit: Since I obviously have no idea, how much of a PITA is it to replace cherry springs on a plate-mounted board?
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