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Offline Noregrebt

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« on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:35:26 »
I just got my first mechanical today. A Black Widow Ultimate. I know it's not considered as good as many others but the price was right (120cad after tax and shipping). This thing is even better than I expected. I don't want to stop typing and I'm dreading going back to my rubber dome at work tomorrow. :(

Offline Orphagn

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:36:49 »
Welcome to Geekhack!
Take your keyboard with you.
Better yet, buy another mechanical keyboard for work.
Keyboards:
KBC Poker
Cherry G80-11900
Cherry G80-3494

Offline Noregrebt

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:39:18 »
Quote from: Orphagn;316482
Welcome to Geekhack!
Take your keyboard with you.
Better yet, buy another mechanical keyboard for work.


I actually just might buy another. Is there any keyboards with browns that I can buy in canada other than the Das silent? I think I might annoy my coworkers with the blues :p

Offline Orphagn

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:42:30 »
Off the top of my head I don't know which sellers ship to Canada, but this might be able to help you.
Keyboards:
KBC Poker
Cherry G80-11900
Cherry G80-3494

Offline Noregrebt

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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:55:56 »
Looks like elite keyboards might be the way to go. Guess I'll have to get a tenkeyless soon. :)

Offline Orphagn

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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 22:58:22 »
I'd suggest getting a Leopold with Browns for a tenkeyless.
Keyboards:
KBC Poker
Cherry G80-11900
Cherry G80-3494

Offline Noregrebt

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:05:03 »
Yeah. They look nice. Will probably go with the Otaku version. I like the price too!

Offline Orphagn

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:13:56 »
Otaku looks cool, but it can be difficult getting used to if you're not used to knowing where all the special characters are.
Best to pre-order one now, price might go up later.
Keyboards:
KBC Poker
Cherry G80-11900
Cherry G80-3494

Offline Noregrebt

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:22:32 »
Well, I probably shouldn't have but I just ordered one. lol. I hope I like it as much as the blues!

Offline Orphagn

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 22 March 2011, 23:50:20 »
Browns are a bit lighter than Blues and with a more subtle "bump", also they're quieter.
Keyboards:
KBC Poker
Cherry G80-11900
Cherry G80-3494

Offline eugenius

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« Reply #10 on: Thu, 24 March 2011, 06:18:22 »
Initially you'll like the blues more, after you use them for a while, you'll probably keep the browns. :)
If you want a real clicky keyboard for home, buy a model M mini.
« Last Edit: Thu, 24 March 2011, 06:30:12 by eugenius »
Cherry ErgoPlus MX5000 + MX5700 / IBM Model M

Offline NimbleRabit

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« Reply #11 on: Thu, 24 March 2011, 08:08:31 »
Congratulations!  I've been brining my keyboard back and forth with me to and from work, and I'm loving every minute of it.

Offline HaveANiceDay

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« Reply #12 on: Thu, 24 March 2011, 08:37:32 »
Slightly off topic: where CAN you buy a model m space saver?
Filco Tenkeyless Brown with beige cherry doubleshots (home)
Realforce 86U (work)
Get you own Phantom NAO!

Offline Noregrebt

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« Reply #13 on: Thu, 24 March 2011, 10:44:22 »
Thanks everyone! I'm loving this thing more all the time! Really excited for the Leo. I got the Otaku and I'm a colemak guy so as someone said in th leo thread, I can't wait for someone to try and use my computer.

Offline False_Dmitry_II

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« Reply #14 on: Thu, 24 March 2011, 12:00:08 »
Be prepared to spend $200-300 on ebay for a Model M spacesaver.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Ben Franklin (11 Nov. 1755)