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Offline digi

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Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 16:35:25 »
I currently own a Filco TKL w/ Cherry Browns. I'm looking for a comparable build quality in a keyboard with Cherry Red switches.

What do you guys recommend? I'm also on a budget, so nothing over $150.

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Offline Saturn

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 18:09:53 »
QFR, or another Filco.  Amazon has the filco tkl with reds for $140.

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 18:49:38 »
Be different and get a KBT Oni! Cherry stabilizers won't kill you and they come stock with PBT keycaps!

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 19:00:17 »
QFR, or another Filco.  Amazon has the filco tkl with reds for $140.

I vote for this, QFR MX Red version actually look very nice in my opinion.

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 19:03:43 »
Be different and get a KBT Oni! Cherry stabilizers won't kill you and they come stock with PBT keycaps!

^ This. I was gonna get one but have too many freaking keyboards.

But dude, I would wait for the WASD V2 board. It's so close.....!
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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 20:28:20 »
Be different and get a KBT Oni! Cherry stabilizers won't kill you and they come stock with PBT keycaps!

^ This. I was gonna get one but have too many freaking keyboards.

But dude, I would wait for the WASD V2 board. It's so close.....!

Wow, didnt know about the WASD v2 board, I read their blog and read the specs. Do you know when it will be available for purchase?

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 20:29:58 »
I remember reading something about March.
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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 20:31:37 »
and I have a feeling it is going to be priced pretty close to $150, considering V1s start at $120.
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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 20:46:35 »
The new QFR Stealth looks damn sexy too.

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 21:46:19 »
and I have a feeling it is going to be priced pretty close to $150, considering V1s start at $120.

Another thing to keep in mind that WASD Keyboards charge $10 for MX Red switch, so you're really looking at $130 before tax and shipping.

So I'd say go pick up a QFR MX Red at a local store for around $85-90 and save yourself on shipping.

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Re: Looking for a new TKL Keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 09 January 2013, 21:48:14 »
QFR, You can get one or two. Twice the switches!
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