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Offline rapzeh76

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Hey guys, think this is a good brown switch?
« on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:52:53 »
As I have always used rubber domes, I am considering buying this, can anyone offer a review if they have it, or, you keyboard geeks, can offer some good know how about it. I am looking for a cheap brown switch, under £70 would be cool, if you have any offers, just say. The keyboard in question: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-009-QP

Offline elchupanegre

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Re: Hey guys, think this is a good brown switch?
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 06 February 2013, 16:06:47 »
I had the same problems I assume you're having finding a cheaper board in UK layout with brown switches.

I eventually gave up and settled on an MK-50 with red switches and it's OK. It's definitely a budget board, the keycaps wiggle a bit and the whole board flexes if you press on it. The keycaps are also non-standard sizes for the bottom row so you wouldn't be able to replace them easily if you didn't like them (probably not much of a concern on a budget board though). The one with brown switches has been out of stock for over 2 months on OcUK though so I'm not sure if they'll be getting any more in.

The CM Storm QFR gets a lot of recommendations on here and you can get it at Scan with brown switches for under £70: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-cm-storm-quickfire-rapid-mechanical-cherry-brown-mx-gaming-keyboard. It's also currently out of stock though and doesn't have a numpad if you need one. I do need a numpad so it wasn't an option for me, but if I didn't that would be my choice.

If you do need a numpad and browns you're pretty much limited to an MK-50 for under £70. A Zowie Celeritas would set you back about £100, but then you're getting into high-end Ducky or Filco prices. I'm not sure if you can get the Ducky Zero in UK with browns, that might be worth looking for.

I definitely prefer the browns over the reds though. I bought a Filco with browns for use at work and it feels much better to me. It's all personal preference and what budget you have though.