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Offline SpartanD63

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Another noob asking for suggestions...
« on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 17:46:23 »
Hello!

I am considering getting a mechanical keyboard... I'm just not sure what yet.

I mostly type.
It would mostly be used at home, but I might start carrying it around daily. So durability is a plus.
Noise is a concern, but as long as it is not much louder than a mouse click, it should be fine.

I'm not sure what kind of feel I want...

My budget is about $100.

I am considering a Model M / Unicomp or a WASD, but other suggestions are appreciated.
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 17:58:31 »


Go with the Model M / Unicomp.  You will love it.
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 19:12:53 »
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 19 September 2012, 17:58:31
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Go with the Model M / Unicomp.  You will love it.

wow, talk about biased opinion.. ;D

But, yea, if I were to do it all over again, I would've went the unicomp route. poured concrete into the base and sandblasted the keycaps.
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 19:34:57 »
My advice is to ignore the noise factor completely.  With cherry mx, its all about how you strike the keys anyway.

Also, it seems everyone always ends up at reds.
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Offline jeroplane

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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 19:39:11 »
If noise really is a concern, I'd throw the idea of a Model M/Unicomp out the window.
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Offline SpartanD63

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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 20:03:58 »
Noise is most likely not really a  concern when I think about it... I always have obscure, strange music playing and kinda pound on my current 'board and that doesn't seem to cause any problems...

But I AM interested in the Cherry MXs...
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 21:08:09 »
I'd go for unicomp if I were you. I love mine, and it's wonderful. Durability is beyond doubt. Otherwise, get a model F-122 key keyboard, and get an adapter (Soarer made some teensy code for it).

If you want to try Cherry MX, You should look into blues or clears. I prefer them to all the others for typing, though reds can be nice as well.

Obscure strange music.... tell me more! One of my favourite genres of music is "avant-garde".
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Offline SpartanD63

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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 21:23:24 »
Yeah, I think I'll get the Unicomp.

I tend to listen to chiptunes and just about anything foreign...  :D Nothing in particular though...
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Offline Mark|MD5

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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 21:55:07 »
Try visiting your local thrift stores as you might find something decent!
I got my model M for 3$
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Offline SpartanD63

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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 23:50:03 »
Quote from: Mark|MD5 on Wed, 19 September 2012, 21:55:07
Try visiting your local thrift stores as you might find something decent!
I got my model M for 3$

I might have to... because apparently, $50-80 is "too much" for a KB.*  :rolleyes:

*Not my words
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 20 September 2012, 00:20:12 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Always remember that if you don't like your first mechanical keyboard as much, you can always get a second one ;)
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 20 September 2012, 08:16:46 »
Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 20 September 2012, 00:20:12
Welcome to Geekhack!

Always remember that if you don't like your first mechanical keyboard as much, you can always get a second one ;)

No... no retry...

Hardcore mode... Activate irrational love as soon as you buy your first keyboard.
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Offline SpartanD63

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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 21 September 2012, 10:14:56 »
Alright! I just got a "blue logo" Model M on EBay for $25. It should arrive next week. ;D

BTW, does anyone have suggestions for where to get a replacement Ctrl key cap?
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 21 September 2012, 10:17:59 »
You could email Unicomp, or you could just buy a RBG set, which comes with two Ctrl, Shift, and Alt keys.

http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
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Re: Another noob asking for suggestions...
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 21 September 2012, 19:26:11 »
Quote from: Mark|MD5 on Wed, 19 September 2012, 21:55:07
Try visiting your local thrift stores as you might find something decent!
I got my model M for 3$
Depends on where you live. I've never seen any mechs in a thrift store, or flea market. Even RD's are uncommon where I live.

Buckling spring is the way to go! I hope you enjoy your model M. Probably best $25 you could spend an a keyboard.
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