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Offline singaporean123

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Where can I test exotic switches?
« on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:10:00 »
I know fairly well how the popular blue,brown,red and black switches feel like, but I'm curious as to know how the other switches feel! I think descriptions or force(g) required to actuate a key doesn't do much justice to how a key truly feels.

So does anyone know how where I might be able to get my hands on some switches?

I'm currently interested in:
Ergo Clears
Black/red with 62g gold korean springs(I see this all the time)
and some switches which are lubed and stickered

P.S:I don't know where I should post this, so if it's the wrong section please move this for me mods, thanks!
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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:20:23 »
Lubed and stickered? I know what lube is but I'm lost on the stickered part. I also would like to try ergo clears
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Offline reaper

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:23:28 »

Quote from: singaporean123 on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:10:00
So does anyone know how where I might be able to get my hands on some switches?

Don't you guys have a forum where all the Singaporeans get together and perhaps meet locally?  Oh here it is..


http://forums.vr-zone.com/hardware-depot/


I know a few members there that also frequent here.  That would be your best bet to get your hands on some.
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Offline JPG

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:35:16 »
My plan is to get a GH60 and buy a couple of each switch (in addition to the one I intend to use) and try the different mix!  ;D
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Offline singaporean123

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:45:02 »
Quote from: reaper on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:23:28

Quote from: singaporean123 on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:10:00
So does anyone know how where I might be able to get my hands on some switches?

Don't you guys have a forum where all the Singaporeans get together and perhaps meet locally?  Oh here it is..


http://forums.vr-zone.com/hardware-depot/


I know a few members there that also frequent here.  That would be your best bet to get your hands on some.

I almost forgot that site! thanks for the reminder haha!
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Offline singaporean123

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:47:08 »
Quote from: JPG on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:35:16
My plan is to get a GH60 and buy a couple of each switch (in addition to the one I intend to use) and try the different mix!  ;D
yeah me too! I'm quite happy with the browns I have now, but would like to try other switches and build a keyboard!
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Offline reaper

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:47:24 »

Quote from: singaporean123 on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:45:02
I almost forgot that site! thanks for the reminder haha!

You're welcome.  :)
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Offline JPG

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 16 January 2013, 21:45:13 »
Quote from: singaporean123 on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:47:08
Quote from: JPG on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:35:16
My plan is to get a GH60 and buy a couple of each switch (in addition to the one I intend to use) and try the different mix!  ;D
yeah me too! I'm quite happy with the browns I have now, but would like to try other switches and build a keyboard!

Same here. It just bugs me not to know how the other switch feels like. It's like not knowing that maybe in fact there's a switch out there that is just for you! And maybe in the end I will prefer my browns, but at least I will know  ;D
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Offline firebt

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 18 January 2013, 11:37:21 »
Quote from: Flip on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:20:23
Lubed and stickered? I know what lube is but I'm lost on the stickered part. I also would like to try ergo clears

He means the korean stickers that you put in between the top and bottom body of the switches to fill in the gap that supposedly makes the keys feel more solid.

                                                                                                                                                                       
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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 18 January 2013, 11:43:46 »
Wow. You learn something new every day about keyboards around here... Thanks for the info
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Offline firebt

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Re: Where can I test exotic switches?
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 18 January 2013, 19:21:57 »
Quote from: Flip on Fri, 18 January 2013, 11:43:46
Wow. You learn something new every day about keyboards around here... Thanks for the info

Hahah yeah.  Apparently there something for everything on keyboards around here. lol
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