Buying my first new mech keyboard

[NYC]

Dont know much about mech keyboards but im buying a filco ninja majestouch 2 ten keyless. mostly use for gaming/casual typing. i believe this one comes with black switches. what are your guys thoughts about this? or should i look at a different mech keyboard. also ive seen many cool keycaps, wondering where i can find some. http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87ML-EFB2/dp/B0050ODQEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332364157&sr=8-1 this is the keyboard. thanks.

[thegunner100]

Another new yorker! Welcome to GH!

You can't go wrong with Filcos, but apparently the blacks on Filcos are stiffer than the blacks on other keyboards. I've never used a black myself so I can't confirm if this is true or not.

[tp4tissue]

Another new yorker! Welcome to GH!

You can't go wrong with Filcos, but apparently the blacks on Filcos are stiffer than the blacks on other keyboards. I've never used a black myself so I can't confirm if this is true or not.

Sounds like a batch thing

[NYC]

Another new yorker! Welcome to GH!

You can't go wrong with Filcos, but apparently the blacks on Filcos are stiffer than the blacks on other keyboards. I've never used a black myself so I can't confirm if this is true or not.

thanks icic hopefully someone will let me know soon if they are stiffier.

[tp4tissue]

thanks icic hopefully someone will let me know soon if they are stiffier.

I'm am really against blacks // reds as gaming switches,,, because they have no tactile response, and they make no sound until you hit the bottom,, it is difficult to hit confirm,, However,, this is not an issue if you don't play any games that require key precision.

[NYC]

now deciding if i should get the filco camo majestouch with brown switch or the ninja with black switch?

[whiskerBox]

Camo w/ browns FTW

Welcome 2 GH!

[NYC]

Camo w/ browns FTW

Welcome 2 GH!

Thanks but I'm worried that with use the keys might fade that's why I was going to go with the ninja. Can anyone tell me if filcos don't fade? Also where can I get some cool keycaps?

[NYC]

Thanks but I'm worried that with use the keys might fade that's why I was going to go with the ninja. Can anyone tell me if filcos don't fade? Also where can I get some cool keycaps?

thanks for info. but anything on keycaps??

[whiskerBox]

Doesn't matter you will probably want to replace all the keys in a month anyways lol

This place is a disease for your wallet

[pitashen]

thanks for info. but anything on keycaps??

Any key fades if you grind on them hard enough.

The beauty about these mech boards is that you can replace the caps once they are worn out. I wouldn't worry about it.

[NYC]

Well decided on the filco camo with brown switch will be coming in a day along with my new Logitech g9x will post when arrives =]

[Josh Nath]

Doesn't matter you will probably want to replace all the keys in a month anyways lol

This place is a disease for your wallet

i agree with the disease statement.  since joining this website I have participated in a GB, bought some other random keycaps, ordered a Leopold TKL brown, orings, and there is more to come.  My wallet sure hates me.

[tp4tissue]

i agree with the disease statement.  since joining this website I have participated in a GB, bought some other random keycaps, ordered a Leopold TKL brown, orings, and there is more to come.  My wallet sure hates me.

It's still nonetheless one of the cheapest hobbies,,

I look at it this way,,,, At least I don't have a coke-habit

[NYC]

It's still nonetheless one of the cheapest hobbies,,

I look at it this way,,,, At least I don't have a coke-habit

lol, well should be recieving my filco camo tmrw, new to mech keyboards so anything i should check for when i first open? any help would be nice =]

[Aranair]

check for pings so you can end up looking for them forever D: (jk)

I have no idea how to check them myself, so any input would be appreciated here as well

[Human]

check for pings so you can end up looking for them forever D: (jk)

I have no idea how to check them myself, so any input would be appreciated here as well

Ping is like a echo, springy or resonance sound coming from the switch and amplified by the steel plate. So far video or audio manage to record down it clearly...