Author Topic: Yet another "Help me choose mechanical KB" thread (Read 3824 times)

What is X? · « **on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 00:58:16 »

So yeah, I live in Australia and I've pretty much given up hope of finding a second hand one. Pretty much the only option i know of now is to get a keyboard off Taobao/PChome/Armygroup or whatever they're called.

Requirements:
Cherry MX Blue/brown (i think i would like blues)
As cheap as possible. Seriously, i know most of you think $100+ is good for a filco or whatever, but I just can't afford it. Sorry, just not interested.

That's it. I would prefer a numpad, but i kind of like the idea of a compact little keyboard even though i probably wouldn't move it around.

NKRO - sure, but not a requirement.

Regarding buying from one of those chinese websites, is it necessary to use an agent or something? What exactly is the protocol?

So any suggestions? Basically i want the cheapest Cherry MX Blue keyboard out there.

Thanks!

Nibble · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 01:01:56 »

Rosewill RK-9000

.XL · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 01:04:52 »

Quote from: Nibble;295252

Rosewill RK-9000

He's in Au...is there a reseller for the Rosewill there?

I'd say go for the Noppoo Choc Mini. It's got everything you want and it looks like it's great quality.

It'll cost you around $100 shipped (USD)

What is X? · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 01:45:06 »

Quote from: .XL;295254

He's in Au...is there a reseller for the Rosewill there?

I'd say go for the Noppoo Choc Mini. It's got everything you want and it looks like it's great quality.

It'll cost you around $100 shipped (USD)

Link? How do i get it? Also what about that PLU TG83 thing or whatever it's called?

manfaux · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 01:58:15 »

razer blackwidow, cheap, full size, readily available.

.XL · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 08:58:08 »

Quote from: manfaux;295264

razer blackwidow, cheap, full size, readily available.

This is a good idea. But if you want a bit better keyboard and smaller form factor, here's a link to Taobao:

http://s.taobao.com/search?q=noppoo&keyword=&commend=all&ssid=s5-e&search_type=item&atype=&tracelog=&sourceId=tb.index

Kacee · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 09:29:00 »

Ducky 1008, available in English layout, available in all switch choices (blue, black, brown), under $100 shipped ($85 IIRC), nice keycap if you choose PBT lasered infill for a few bucks more, has a numpad, has NKRO...

build quality isn't as good as Filco though, but I think that is expected...

keyb_gr · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 10:39:28 »

Just making sure that this has been read.

godly_music · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 11:00:04 »

You can't get them cheaper than the original Cherry G80-3000. If you can live with flexable cases and 2KRO, this is your board.

itlnstln · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 11:01:53 »

Quote from: godly_music;295494

You can't get them cheaper than the original Cherry G80-3000. If you can live with flexable cases and 2KRO, this is your board.

It depends on what model and where you are getting them from. In Germany, they might be cheap, but in other areas, they are more than Filcos, Leopolds, et. al.

Culinia · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 11:48:35 »

Quote from: .XL;295397

This is a good idea. But if you want a bit better keyboard and smaller form factor, here's a link to Taobao:

http://s.taobao.com/search?q=noppoo&keyword=&commend=all&ssid=s5-e&search_type=item&atype=&tracelog=&sourceId=tb.index

Why does google lie to me and say that 400 yen is roughly £3??

bugfix · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 11:59:31 »

Quote from: Culinia;295501

Why does google lie to me and say that 400 yen is roughly £3??

Because you should have asked it how much 400 Renminbi is in GBP...

phillip · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:01:05 »

Quote from: Culinia;295501

Why does google lie to me and say that 400 yen is roughly £3??

Why do you think they're lying?

100 Japanese yen = 0.7399 British pounds sterling
100 Japanese yen = 0.8828 euros
100 Japanese yen = 1.1930 US dollars
400 Japanese yen = 2.9598 British pounds sterling

bugfix · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:04:17 »

Quote from: phillip;295510

Why do you think they're lying?

Because the Noopoo is not that cheap.

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:09:15 »

Having Noppo for 3 pounds will be freaking awesome.

phillip · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:09:48 »

Quote from: bugfix;295513

Because the Noopoo is not that cheap.

You should probably tell google to try yuan instead of yen then

400 Chinese yuan = 37.6466 British pounds sterling

bugfix · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:10:38 »

That's what I said.

itlnstln · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:12:28 »

Quote from: guilleguillaume;295520

Having Noppo for 3 pounds will be freaking awesome.

I had a 3 pound poo this morning. It was freaking awesome. My pants fit better, too.

phillip · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:13:31 »

Quote from: bugfix;295525

That's what I said.

Sorry, got you mixed up with the person who said yen in the beginning

bugfix · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:14:34 »

Quote from: phillip;295530

Sorry, got you mixed up with the person who said yen in the beginning

No need to apologise

Culinia · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 15 February 2011, 14:51:43 »

O' I see

lolz thanks guys

(So this choc is really like £40 then?)

What is X? · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 16 February 2011, 01:07:16 »

The PLU ML-87 is $7 cheaper than the choc mini. Is there anything else cheaper?

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