Author Topic: Linear switch keyboard for <$60.00 shipped. (Read 11844 times)

VesperSAINT · « **on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 16:43:32 »

Looking to buy a linear switch keyboard (MX Blacks or Reds) for under $60.00 shipped.

Any other offers on a Cherry MX Black or Red keyboards are welcome too.

Thanks

bazemk1979 · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 16:49:38 »

an excellent one, backlit , dyesublimated PBT keycaps, industrial grade , cherry mx blacks, brand new , included shipping $58.00 Make sure you remove the inner splash guard and add some anti slide sricky pads under it.

http://www.globaltekoutlet.com/TG3-Electronics-BL82-Series-Backlit-Keyboard-p/bl82.htm

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 17:03:43 »

Quote from: bazemk1979;553888

an excellent one, backlit , dyesublimated PBT keycaps, industrial grade , cherry mx blacks, brand new , included shipping $58.00 Make sure you remove the inner splash guard and add some anti slide sricky pads under it.

http://www.globaltekoutlet.com/TG3-Electronics-BL82-Series-Backlit-Keyboard-p/bl82.htm

Seems to be a really nice board but according to my research... ps2 and needs a specific adapter and not just any one. Hmmmm. This keyboard is tempting but seems I'll have to do some research first. Thanks for the information!

Do you own one yourself?

demik · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 17:08:22 »

You need a blue cube which you can get from clickykeyboards.com

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 17:35:03 »

Quote from: demik;553907

You need a blue cube which you can get from clickykeyboards.com

So this will allow enough power for the backlighting too?? I also hear this keyboard is 2KRO... maybe I just don't know anything

I would buy this keyboard right now if it weren't for the stock ps2.

ekw808 · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 17:51:45 »

Yes, it is 2kro, and the LED lights require you to turn them off when you turn off your computer

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 18:54:00 »

Quote from: ekw808;553942

Yes, it is 2kro, and the LED lights require you to turn them off when you turn off your computer

Seems to be too many uncertainties for me to make this purchase. The ps2 is the biggest drawback for me though.

mbc · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 19:05:36 »

EU or USA?

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 19:19:14 »

Quote from: mbc;554011

EU or USA?

USA

mbc · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 19:24:23 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;554025

USA

then never mind,
(there is a company selling used ISO g80-1800 with usb for around 5€ in germany)

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 19:59:44 »

Quote from: mbc;554026

then never mind,
(there is a company selling used ISO g80-1800 with usb for around 5€ in germany)

bazemk1979 · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 20:19:32 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;553901

Seems to be a really nice board but according to my research... ps2 and needs a specific adapter and not just any one. Hmmmm. This keyboard is tempting but seems I'll have to do some research first. Thanks for the information!

Do you own one yourself?

yes I do own one + I have the clear transparent case from Deck for the TG3, waithing on LED's that I order from ebay going to mod WASD in green, Arrow keys in blue and Esc in yellow. yes the board powers up with blue cube or PS/2.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 22 March 2012, 21:45:55 »

Quote from: bazemk1979;554082

yes I do own one + I have the clear transparent case from Deck for the TG3, waithing on LED's that I order from ebay going to mod WASD in green, Arrow keys in blue and Esc in yellow. yes the board powers up with blue cube or PS/2.

The 2KRO ever given you any problems? I really don't have much experience or knowledge on how this all actually plays out in real life... it just sounds really bad...

The_Ed · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:08:42 »

2KRO only affects gaming for me. I don't have a blue cube, but I do have the belkin one from amazon that's recommended alongside the blue cube in the wiki. They both use the same chip, but the belkin allows you to connect a ps2 mouse at the same time.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:11:10 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554383

2KRO only affects gaming for me. I don't have a blue cube, but I do have the belkin one from amazon that's recommended alongside the blue cube in the wiki. They both use the same chip, but the belkin allows you to connect a ps2 mouse at the same time.

Thanks for the reply... Yeah, this will be a problem for me because I'm looking for a linear switch keyboard for gaming

I knew this keyboard was too good to be true. Lol.

The_Ed · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:14:08 »

G80-3494LYCUS-2 is king of linear boards. I got mine from ebay for $187. That's 3x your budget though...

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:17:48 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554386

G80-3494LYCUS-2 is king of linear boards. I got mine from ebay for $187. That's 3x your budget though...

If I had the money to spend, I'd buy that keyboard in a heartbeat... LOL! Unfortunately, I do not have that kind of money

I will get that keyboard one day!

The_Ed · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:20:01 »

With my customizations it is over $300 now. But it is worth every penny.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:30:49 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554389

With my customizations it is over $300 now. But it is worth every penny.

Holy... Lol! You can stop making me jealous now

The_Ed · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:34:26 »

http://www.keyboardco.com/

G80-3494LYCUS-2 - $165 shipped to usa

Looks like I overpaid a year ago...

The_Ed · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 02:38:33 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;554391

Holy... Lol! You can stop making me jealous now

Good keyboards cost good money. Your best bet for a "cheap" board is elitekeyboards. $100 + shipping will get you a crappy red mx leopold.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 03:25:55 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554397

Good keyboards cost good money. Your best bet for a "cheap" board is elitekeyboards. $100 + shipping will get you a crappy red mx leopold.

A poor man has to live with what he's got

But yeh... I'm starting out with cheaper boards now but once I've decided what switch I like most, I'm planning on investing in a higher end board.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 03:27:26 »

Still looking for a linear switch (MX black or red) keyboard <$60.00 shipped.

The_Ed · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 03:40:10 »

You do realize that there is NO board with a listprice that low outside of germany right?

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 03:48:34 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554420

You do realize that there is NO board with a listprice that low outside of germany right?

I oughta move to Germany.

The_Ed · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 03:51:06 »

Good luck with german layout boards...

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 03:54:44 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554426

Good luck with german layout boards...

Lol.

captain · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:04:55 »

Buy an old Wyse. Cherry MX blacks.

The_Ed · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:23:57 »

Quote from: captain;554433

Buy an old Wyse. Cherry MX blacks.

Why are you and litster both pushing those damned membrane spawn that you're selling?

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?28901-NIB-Wyse-keyboards

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:28:55 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554438

Why are you and litster both pushing those damned membrane spawn that you're selling?

http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?28901-NIB-Wyse-keyboards

Lol, I saw that.

Quote from: captain;554433

Buy an old Wyse. Cherry MX blacks.

How much are the old Wyse keyboards with Cherry MX Blacks? Something about the terminal ones not being PC compatible. No clue about anything to do with these.

The_Ed · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:31:22 »

Raise your price $40 and a lot of keyboards will become available. None that I would buy though.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:53:05 »

At less than $60 including shipping, you can't be picky. If you decide to raise your offer, I have a white otaku TKL leopold with mx reds for $75 shipped. PM me if you ever want it.

The_Ed · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:53:55 »

I wonder how many people here are geek enough to know how valuable this is. It is NIB and the oldest of the 3 variants (the only good one) - unspoiled by sunlight as well. Grabbed it for $20!

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The_Ed · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 04:58:29 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;554459

At less than $60 including shipping, you can't be picky. If you decide to raise your offer, I have a white otaku TKL leopold with mx reds for $75 shipped. PM me if you ever want it.

White, Otaku, AND TKL... The 3 great evils have gathered...

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:01:36 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554448

Raise your price $40 and a lot of keyboards will become available. None that I would buy though.

Yeah, I know

But I'm just a man on a really low budget and on a grand mission to find a secondary keyboard with Cherry MX black or red switches

If I had a G80-3494LYCUS-2, I wouldn't be looking for a new keyboard

The_Ed · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:05:15 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;554462

Yeah, I know But I'm just a man on a really low budget and on a grand mission to find a secondary keyboard with Cherry MX black or red switches

If I had a G80-3494LYCUS-2, I wouldn't be looking for a new keyboard

They're like pokemon though... You can't have just one, you've gotta collect 'em all...

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:09:47 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;554459

At less than $60 including shipping, you can't be picky. If you decide to raise your offer, I have a white otaku TKL leopold with mx reds for $75 shipped. PM me if you ever want it.

Never was being picky. I don't expect people to just sell their keyboards at a low price, but there are some who are willing, and that's what I'm looking for at the moment. But I'm open to any offers and I'll definitely keep your offer in mind if I decide to spend a bit more (bro has a black TKL leopold with mx blues which are definitely nice).

Thank you!

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:15:01 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554464

They're like pokemon though... You can't have just one, you've gotta collect 'em all...

This is, unfortunately, too true... but if I ever bought a G80-3494LYCUS-2, my bank account would persuade me to buy no more... Lol.

The_Ed · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:15:55 »

FUCK!... 5:13 AM... I think I work tomorrow...

I hope you find a "good enough" board in your price range.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:17:02 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554460

I wonder how many people here are geek enough to know how valuable this is. It is NIB and the oldest of the 3 variants (the only good one) - unspoiled by sunlight as well. Grabbed it for $20!

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http://www.upgradebay.com/c1_itemdetail.asp?rid=22&itemid=168708355

...wut

The_Ed · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:17:42 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;554469

This is, unfortunately, too true... but if I ever bought a G80-3494LYCUS-2, my bank account would persuade me to buy no more... Lol.

Interesting... I bought one and I WAS persuaded to buy more... You'll never know until you buy one yourself I guess...

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:18:31 »

Quote from: The_Ed;554470

FUCK!... 5:13 AM... I think I work tomorrow...

I hope you find a "good enough" board in your price range.

Lol. Thanks for all your advice! You have yourself a wonderful day... I'll let you know of my "success"! ... <.<;;

The_Ed · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:19:53 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;554471

http://www.upgradebay.com/c1_itemdetail.asp?rid=22&itemid=168708355

...wut

$150.49... Looks like somebody else knows they're valuable besides me! That is the highest price I've seen though...

The_Ed · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:29:18 »

Yeah when I saw it pop up on ebay I just had to jump on it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290653073341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1180

But still... $150.49... I guess that means that they're increasing in value... And here I joyfully ripped it out of it's packaging and started using it... Who am I kidding? I don't give a damn that I lost out on making a lot of money! NOTHING beats the old ****!

The_Ed · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 05:34:51 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT;554471

http://www.upgradebay.com/c1_itemdetail.asp?rid=22&itemid=168708355

...wut

I had to... I've been up too long to control myself...

Tranquilite · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 14:03:08 »

The BL82 has a very strange matrix. the wasd cluster is only 2kro, but you can press all of the home row keys at the same time -_-

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 15:29:45 »

Quote from: Tranquilite;554848

The BL82 has a very strange matrix. the wasd cluster is only 2kro, but you can press all of the home row keys at the same time -_-

Ugh... Having to get an adapter isn't even a problem... it's the damn 2kro. If only these were 6kro... but at I guess if they were, they would cost a lot more.

TranscendingLogic · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 16:59:37 »

I have a SteelSeries 7G I could part with for about $55 shipped to conus.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 17:04:24 »

Quote from: TranscendingLogic;554966

I have a SteelSeries 7G I could part with for about $55 shipped to conus.

PM sent

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 23 March 2012, 19:06:18 »

Sale pending.

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Author Topic: Linear switch keyboard for <$60.00 shipped. (Read 11844 times)