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Offline bikerdan

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Howdy from Bikerdan
« on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:09:05 »
Hi.  My name is Bikerdan, and I use a membrane keyboard...  I used to think I liked it.  Then I found out how great life could be.  If I could only get away from membranes and membrane users...

My first step to recovery is to admin fault.  I use a microsoft Ergo 4000...  I know.

My second step is to get rid of this ball and chain and move up.  My plan is to buy a QuickFire TK.  However, I'm not sure I can wait until January to get one with brown switches.  I'm contemplating going with red.  :-\

Please, oh wise and clacky ones, help me find my way out of this mess.   :-[

And by the way, I've come to the conclusion above by reading the wisdom from this very site.  I'm excited to learn more. 

About me.  I'm a programmer that plays computer games when possible.  Not as much as I used to, but oh well. :)

Sincerely,
Bikerdan
« Last Edit: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:11:19 by bikerdan »
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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:10:36 »
hello Bikerdan welcome to Geekhack! Do you like feedback or smooth? Best way is to find a place to try them out :\
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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:13:25 »
I've tried brown and blue switches.  I like them.  But I've never tried smooth (red/black).  I can't seem to find anywhere around me that has mechanical keyboards!  Lame.  I have tried Topres and I would have to say I like them more than browns.  Not sure if that helps you help me.
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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:14:51 »
If you like Topres more than browns I don't know how much you'll enjoy the linear switches... you might enjoy clears? But those are sometimes hard to get a hold of. What do you use your keyboard mostly for?
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Offline bikerdan

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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:20:04 »
I'm a programmer.  So I'm typing 8+ hours a day.  Maybe an hour of gaming a day.  FPS style mostly.  When I'm testing out the browns, they almost feel a little "sticky" sometimes.  Like they don't want to glide down nicely.  That's what makes me wonder about the reds.  Man... just wish I could find a red around here.

Also, what do you guys think about the QuickFire TK now that it's been out for a little bit?
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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:22:48 »
I'm still using a QuickFire Rapid... I don't know about the TK. Layout seems really nice, but I don't really have a need for the layout. CM Storm's a good brand so I wouldn't worry about it. Browns aren't my favourite switch either, cherry switches take a little bit of modification/maintenance to make them perform at their best, ie lubing the spring and stems which is a little bit more advanced part of the hobby. I personally don't like reds for typing because I like to know when I actuate the switch while I'm typing, but again that's a preference thing. Pretty hard to help you out here, but for coding I would go with browns... blues if acceptable.
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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:29:55 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

I use blues at work and on my main machine at home, and blacks on my gaming machine.  I like blues for typing, but then I like the blacks too.  Can't decide between them.

I kinda get the feeling I would not like browns - apparently the tactile bump is very slight, almost unnoticable.  I also get the feeling that reds would be too light for me, but I have not tried them.
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Offline bikerdan

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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 16:36:39 »
Well thanks for the feedback so far anyway.  I know it's pretty much impossible to help me. :)  Is it true that it's Logitech's fault that the QFP TK is not in the US with browns yet?  And what about that keyboard (G710+)?  It seems like it might be nice...  Maybe...
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Re: Howdy from Bikerdan
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 27 November 2012, 17:10:49 »
I had heard rumours that there was a shortage on Cherry MX switches - whether that is true or not dunno.

Everyone seems more cnocerned with MX greens these days.
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