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Offline gillberg1111

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Almost ready for my first mechanical keyboard
« on: Thu, 29 December 2011, 22:50:47 »
After much reading and video watching, I have almost made my decision on buying my first mechanical keyboard. Currently I am using my Microsoft Digital Media Pro. It is still working flawlessly since about 2005-06 (I think), but I am ready to upgrade. I'm at the point where I think I'm just down to two boards, but I haven't been able to choose. I thought it was time to register and get any advice before I make my decision.

I will mainly be using the keyboard for gaming and some normal use/typing. Not much else goes on with the computer it will be used with.

After being able to try out the BlackWidow Ultimate at BestBuy, I have decided on Cherry MX Blues. I was though about trying Reds, but if I'm going to make the jump and spend the money, I want to feel the click.

I want a full keyboard, so the tenkeyless boards are out. I also like the blank key look.

Currently I am looking at the WASD or Das S Ultimate for the board.

Das:
The gloss wouldn't bother me on the Das, and I like the green and red colors for the extra keys for 'w', 'a', 's', 'd', and esc keys. The extra USB ports would be useful. Aside from the green/red keys, is it possible to get custom keys in the future? But some of the things I have read sound like people on this site aren't into the Das keyboard. Is there any other issues besides the gloss?

WASD:
I like the idea of being able to customize the WASD board, so if I decided to change out the keys in the future, I could go back to WASD and pick some up.  I also like what I've read about the owner being active on these forums and what I've read about their customer service. I like supporting a company with great customer service.


For price and quality, these two seem to be in my range. The Leopold is a contender, but for a little more, the WASD or Das seems worth it. I just can't decide and want to make sure I make the best choice.
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Offline pitashen

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« Reply #1 on: Thu, 29 December 2011, 23:38:53 »
go for whichever pleases your eyes better.
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Offline Greenbean

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 29 December 2011, 23:56:18 »
Any plan on upgrading to PBT caps?

If so, I would rule the WASD out. Also, you are aware of the possible consequences of glossy finish keyboards like the DAS?

I would suggest a Rosewill RK-9000.
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Offline noodles256

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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 00:04:18 »
+1 on rosewill
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Offline Tony

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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 01:44:52 »
Both of them are equally good.
A coin flip may help.
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Offline trax

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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 03:59:09 »
Id take the WASD over a Das.
But if your not going to keep the caps from the WASD Id go with a Rosewill.

Rosewill also has better warranty policy (according to Ripster you can always bring it back, which is nice.)
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Offline gillberg1111

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 06:34:54 »
I haven't read about PBT caps, so I'm not sure. I saw where people were asking about getting them on the WASD board, but they weren't an option yet.

I'm going to read about the Rosewill and PBT caps.
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Offline Hazborgufen

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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 12:31:38 »
Aside from the redundancy of buying a WASD keyboard, which is known for having customizable caps, and then replacing those caps with PTB caps, is there some other reason that PTB caps on a WASD is a bad idea?
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Offline gillberg1111

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« Reply #8 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 15:35:52 »
Quote from: Hazborgufen;480330
Aside from the redundancy of buying a WASD keyboard, which is known for having customizable caps, and then replacing those caps with PTB caps, is there some other reason that PTB caps on a WASD is a bad idea?

I was wondering something similar. Looking at the Rosewill, it would be cheaper to get a WASD with blank caps than the Rosewill and buy blank caps.
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Offline slueth

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« Reply #9 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 15:44:11 »
not sure, i have a wasd and there doesn't seem to be any issues with pbt keycaps for me on them.
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Offline gillberg1111

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« Reply #10 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 15:50:13 »
What are the benefits of PTB keys over the ones included with the WASD?
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Offline trax

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« Reply #11 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 15:52:21 »
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What are the benefits of PTB keys over the ones included with the WASD?

PBT.
Higher quality, feels better and wont shine after some months of usage.

EDIT: Shine like this it wont; http://www.tamurajones.net/img/photos/LogitechS510.png
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Offline o2dazone

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« Reply #12 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 15:53:17 »
PBT is a type of plastic used in the keys. They are more resistance to becoming shining when heavily used. They are prone to more imperfections in the key itself.

http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:16648
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Offline BababooeyHTJ

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« Reply #13 on: Fri, 30 December 2011, 16:44:28 »
You could always buy a cherry g80 3000 with mx blues from provantage that I'm pretty sure comes with pbt keycaps (could be pom though).
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