Author Topic: What's everyone do with all their keyboards? (Read 16481 times)

Quasimojo · « **on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:25:50 »

Do you keep them on a shelf, just taking a different one down on occasion to enjoy for a while? Do you have some sort of keyboard lazy Susan that you use to just dial up whichever board you get a hankerin' for any given day? Do you just keep them enshrined in a dust free, temp controlled display case?

I'm about to order my first mechanical keyboard (KBT Pure), but something tells me I'm going to want to own more, so I can enjoy a variety of switch types, layouts, etc. I was just wondering what I might do with 'em all.

Bonus points for pics.

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jabar · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:31:07 »

Well, it first started out with keyboards for my two computers, then it went downhill from there...

Right now my extra keyboards occupy a shelf in my closet, unboxed for quick swapping.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:31:49 »

Currently I have them in boxes, neatly stacked in my closet while I am not using them. Soon I intend to set all 16 of them up Wakeman style...

...not really. Actually I should get rid of some again. Why the f*ck do I have that many?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:35:43 »

Whoa, keyboard lazy susan sounds like an amazing idea. I think we need to get on that project.

I only have 2 boards right now: one for work and one for home.

The_Beast · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:37:26 »

I bought one keyboard, loved it. Bought a couple more to see if I like a certain switch more. Sold the boards I didn't like, kept the ones I did.

I currently have 5 keyboards and I don't regularly use 3 of them. One because I don't like browns anymore and two that I don't use because they aren't programmed and I'm not quite used to their layouts

uJalled · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:58:49 »

I use my Filco everyday, clean the keycaps after every use, take the caps off to get rid of dust underneath, admire it for at least 5 minutes every day etc.......

tp4tissue · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:13:57 »

Quote from: uJalled on Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:58:49

I use my Filco everyday, clean the keycaps after every use, take the caps off to get rid of dust underneath, admire it for at least 5 minutes every day etc.......

YOU WIN!!!!!!!!!!!

verbhal · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:18:05 »

I usually have a favorite for a while then put the rest in the closet if not in use. It would be awesome if I had enough space to display them, but currently my sneakers are taking up most if the room in the basement.

Quasimojo · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:29:14 »

Quote from: verbhal on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:18:05

I usually have a favorite for a while then put the rest in the closet if not in use. It would be awesome if I had enough space to display them, but currently my sneakers are taking up most if the room in the basement.

Lol, I never understood the sneaker collectors, until I started looking into keyboards.

swagpiratex · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:32:57 »

I have QFR's in my closet, and switch them out when I feel like typing on a different switch. Find myself swapping between the green and red the most.

Probably because my red QFR has the Nyancats on them

daerid · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:51:39 »

Went through a metric crap ton of boards, and finally settled on the 55g Topre as my switch of choice. Have one for home, and one for the office, a HHKB for the laptop. Planning on getting a second HHKB and calling it a day.

Quasimojo · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:03:28 »

Quote from: daerid on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:51:39

Went through a metric crap ton of boards, and finally settled on the 55g Topre as my switch of choice. Have one for home, and one for the office, a HHKB for the laptop. Planning on getting a second HHKB and calling it a day.

So all of your keyboards are "in service" then. I've got my home PC and my workstation at the office for a second board....I guess it remains to be seen whether that will be enough or not....

Halverson · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:04:25 »

I have all my boards in their respective boxes sitting underneath my desk. So they are always ready for a switch. Unless they are being worked on, then they hang out in the workshop.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:05:17 »

Quote from: Quasimojo on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:03:28

Quote from: daerid on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:51:39
Went through a metric crap ton of boards, and finally settled on the 55g Topre as my switch of choice. Have one for home, and one for the office, a HHKB for the laptop. Planning on getting a second HHKB and calling it a day.

So all of your keyboards are "in service" then. I've got my home PC and my workstation at the office for a second board....I guess it remains to be seen whether that will be enough or not....

What boards do you have now?

Quasimojo · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:13:18 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:05:17

Quote from: Quasimojo on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:03:28
Quote from: daerid on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:51:39
Went through a metric crap ton of boards, and finally settled on the 55g Topre as my switch of choice. Have one for home, and one for the office, a HHKB for the laptop. Planning on getting a second HHKB and calling it a day.

So all of your keyboards are "in service" then. I've got my home PC and my workstation at the office for a second board....I guess it remains to be seen whether that will be enough or not....

What boards do you have now?

Well, like I said, I'm getting ready to buy my first mechanical, but the fact that I've had such a tough time picking one, I do see more in my future. All cheap rubber dome stuff now. It's sad that the best keyboard I own is on my laptop - granted it *is* a ThinkPad.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:16:26 »

Quote from: Quasimojo on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:13:18

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:05:17
Quote from: Quasimojo on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:03:28
Quote from: daerid on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:51:39
Went through a metric crap ton of boards, and finally settled on the 55g Topre as my switch of choice. Have one for home, and one for the office, a HHKB for the laptop. Planning on getting a second HHKB and calling it a day.

So all of your keyboards are "in service" then. I've got my home PC and my workstation at the office for a second board....I guess it remains to be seen whether that will be enough or not....

What boards do you have now?

Well, like I said, I'm getting ready to buy my first mechanical, but the fact that I've had such a tough time picking one, I do see more in my future. All cheap rubber dome stuff now. It's sad that the best keyboard I own is on my laptop - granted it *is* a ThinkPad.

I really need to learn to read before I type. I hope you like your KBT pure. Let us know how you like it....and how many other boards you end up buying in the next 3 days

verbhal · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:52:31 »

Quote from: Quasimojo on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:29:14

Quote from: verbhal on Sat, 19 January 2013, 22:18:05
I usually have a favorite for a while then put the rest in the closet if not in use. It would be awesome if I had enough space to display them, but currently my sneakers are taking up most if the room in the basement.

Lol, I never understood the sneaker collectors, until I started looking into keyboards.

I will have to start a thread here in a bit showing off a bit of what I have. It is a pretty insane collection, some really rare stuff. Probably up to about 300 pairs also.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 00:13:46 »

I keep 2 on my desk at a time 1 for gaming 1 for work, and switch them out for other boards every couple months.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 00:15:25 »

I use all mine

ValerieV · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 00:52:03 »

I have sold a lot on ebay. I don't have the space for them. Also, i need the money to buy new keyboards even though i am going to stop soon. It's an expensive addiction. I try not to own more than 5 keyboards at one time. If i get one i have to sell one. If a new design, like a wireless compact keyboard comes out, then i will buy it and sell at least 2 of my keyboards. Also, my family thinks i am crazy for buying keyboards. They just don't understand.

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 02:13:59 »

I have two keyboards. I usually stick to my Pure, but i switch to my TKL board when i'm typing a lot as in essays or other extended writing.

NikoGasm · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:17:18 »

Quote from: verbhal on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:52:31

[Probably up to about 300 pairs also.

Do you wear all/most of them?

verbhal · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:27:11 »

I wear a good number of them. There are a few doubles in there of some of the ones I really like. I do wear the really rare ones too though, which lots of people think I am insane for. But they are shoes and meant to be worn. I'll have to start a thread here soon and post up some of the rarer pairs and such.

rowdy · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:35:12 »

For a moment I thought he was wearing his keyboards, this being like a keyboard thread and everything

Halverson · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:35:49 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:35:12

For a moment I thought he was wearing his keyboards, this being like a keyboard thread and everything

I wear my keyboards like Flava Flav wears his clocks! On big ol' gold chains!

smockey · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 04:01:04 »

I only got one Filco MJ2 (well, I also happen to have a Razer Black Widow, but shh, dont tell anyone

) that I keep in good shape on top of my desktop, under its rooftop when not in use.
Removing all the caps on a daily basis gives me headache but I try to clean it every now and then

TheQsanity · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 04:24:22 »

I currently have four keyboards. Three of them are plugged into my computer. I switch out keyboards when I feel I need to. One keyboard is for me to laydown on the couch with my wireless mouse. Two of my keyboards have USB ports. I use those.

rootwyrm · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 04:26:44 »

I type on them. I type on them till they have been reduced to ash and dust, begging for mercy from my fingers.
THERE IS NONE TO BE FOUND.

verbhal · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 04:32:19 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:35:12

For a moment I thought he was wearing his keyboards, this being like a keyboard thread and everything

I can't stop laughing. From that post without the sneaker context it really did sound like I was wearing keyboards. I suppose I don't have any keyboard sneakers. Guess I need to make some? A keyboard as jewelry may be easier than as a sneaker though.

iri · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 04:54:45 »

Quote from: verbhal on Sat, 19 January 2013, 23:52:31

It is a pretty insane collection, some really rare stuff. Probably up to about 300 pairs also.

300 pairs of sneakers in a basement? insane.

Quote from: verbhal on Sun, 20 January 2013, 03:27:11

I do wear the really rare ones too though, which lots of people think I am insane for

LOTS of people think you are insane for wearing your shoes? insane.

davkol · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 07:53:34 »

Let's see: choc mini @ my desktop; typematrix @ my laptop; USB thinkpad keyboard on a shelf (just in case I have to repair someone else's computer)

Apart from that, about 50 keyboards are just collecting dust in the closet. Some are leftovers after group buys (goldtouch), some are full-size gaming keyboards w/ Cherry MX Black (I used them prior to the choc mini), the rest are mostly vintage keyboards I saved from being thrown away. I want to get rid of most of them eventually.

Batmann · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:04:08 »

Same here, choc mini with brown on my desk and poker with reds on my laptop (with alu case, Beast Plate and ugly pbt cherry caps)
I plan on having only 2 boards in the end: GH60 and Phantom or LZ-GH if I can afford it
Was thinking of the ergodox because it's nice and clever but I'll probably skip on this one

I'm not a collector I guess, I like to use the things I buy

metalliqaz · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:10:22 »

My collection lives in boxes with three out at any one time. I switch around maybe once a week. I wish I had a display case that would allow me to display them and protect them from dust at the same time, but I have no space for such things.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:28:06 »

I love my keyboard so much, I put a fuzzy hand towel on it at night to protect it from the cold.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:44:32 »

I have over 20. Whenever I try to clear some out by selling them, I always end up buying at least as many as I sold. I have more Pokers than some of you have keyboards in total.

I have a Rosewill at work, and at home I switch out between one of my Filcos and one of my Pokers. The rest stay in a closet.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:46:29 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:44:32

I have over 20. Whenever I try to clear some out by selling them, I always end up buying at least as many as I sold. I have more Pokers than some of you have keyboards in total.

I have a Rosewill at work, and at home I switch out between one of my Filcos and one of my Pokers. The rest stay in a closet.

What's the point of having premium boards if you can't show them off at work? Just put a "do not steal" sticker on it.

)

vun · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 08:55:12 »

I only have 3 keyboards that I use, I keep them all on my desk, the two I don't use stay under plastic covers to keep dust out while I don't use them. My Filco with blues stays behind my monitors as I only get that out when I want to play with blues, which isn't all that often so I might consider selling it, and my QFR reds and Filco with browns stay on my desk next to each other so that I can freely switch between them.

DEAD_BEEF · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 13:29:48 »

Started with the cheapest units I could find but hated when the keys got shiny and loose. Then I bough a couple "expensive", so I thought at the time, Logitech boards. Then I started researching ergonomic boards, which is how I found out about mechanical switches. I bought a Das with blues, which led me to this site, which in turn led me to Elite Keyboards and the ultimate in keyboard switches: topre! Now my Logitech boards sit in storage with my Das to keep them company. I've been meaning to sell them I just haven't got around to it yet.

NikoGasm · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 14:56:16 »

Well currently I only have one keyboard at my house. The others are in the mail or with other people.

But otherwise I keep them neatly shelved in a little cubby I have attached to the side of my desk. Whenever I'm craving a certain switch type I just swap out my board.

stonejoint · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 15:14:24 »

I use my filco at home mostly for gamign cleaning it once a week, and my black at work typing mostly (Until I replace it with browns) I am not cleaning it much

Germiphene · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 16:11:49 »

My boards are all directly above my computer on shelves. I currently have 3 keyboards on my desk and the model M SSK and regular size within reach. It's a sick thing really. Today I've switched between the 3 currently on the desk, depending on what I'm doing. I'm finding I like certain keyboards for certain things.

cobraj · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 19:10:51 »

Using my KBT Race,
One of my Filco's is with my sister, and two are with my friends haha (convincing them to get into mech's =D).

Vintage · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 19:50:30 »

Quote from: lysol on Sat, 19 January 2013, 21:31:49

Currently I have them in boxes, neatly stacked in my closet while I am not using them. Soon I intend to set all 16 of them up Wakeman style...
Show Image

...not really. Actually I should get rid of some again. Why the f*ck do I have that many?

:eek:
I must see pics of this awesome setup when you do that. :D

Jocelyn · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 20:23:15 »

Mine go back in the box whenever they're not being used.

Sai · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 20:30:12 »

i just admire them and type on them even if they are not connected to the pc.

Leslieann · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 21:24:18 »

Most of mine are in use.

I use my Filco TKL as my main keyboard. Along with that, I have a generic mini keyboard (usb) and IBM Model M (ps2) nearby on the upstairs test bench connected to my server KVM in the basement, but my DAS will be replacing both. I have a (slightly damaged) Logitech Illuminated that is downstairs on the server KVM, but the KBT Race will replace it once the switches are re-installed, I cannibalized it for my Filco. I also have a second Logitech illuminated that I loaned to my mom when her Kensington started sticking (she likes scissor switches). After that the damaged Illuminated and Model M will join the other Model M that is damaged, along with my (stripped and torn apart) Black Widow Ultimate in the spare parts bin.

Magna224 · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 21:27:23 »

There are many mechanical keyboards lost in my closet. I try to keep track but I have forgotten some of them.

Glod · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 20 January 2013, 23:48:13 »

my number of keyboards is going to more than double over the next few months assuming my ergo dox(s) and phantom(s) are a success and the GH60 reaches group buy.

I was actually thinking of of making like a "quick draw" holder that holds each of my keyboards vertical and organized ready to pull out whichever one i want to use easily and quickly and have each slot have a different height for each board so that they all line up the same on the top level

and i have just started this addiction in September because lets be honest people, this is an addiction. kind of like how my wife has like 3 large tubs filled with handbags that she rarely or never uses, the difference is i use all my keyboards

i find it more ergonomic with all the different layouts and switches.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 21 January 2013, 00:15:57 »

You can use an old dishwasher rack to store them in, on their ends, so you can fit a lot in without permanently mushing the bottom one's switches.

FoxWolf1 · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:19:28 »

I only have one keyboard which I actually use-- the Tank. My rubber dome IBM, I bought on the cheap as a stopgap during a time when I had no other working keyboards, and the Model M I bought on a whim, don't really enjoy using, but don't have the heart to sell as it's the only "contrast" in my collection (and when I have family visiting without their own electronics, they tend to like using it better than the Tank).

From a practical perspective, it'd actually be nice to have a second usable keyboard, so that I'm not forced to use something sub-optimal anytime I spill something into the primary keyboard and have to wait several days for it to dry out after washing. Unfortunately, nobody makes something close enough to what I want for me to lay out money

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