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Offline jspark

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Why we like custom keyboards???
« on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 14:26:12 »
I'm crazy about custom keyboards... Every time I saw a custom keyboard, I'm really tempted to get one.
I don't know why.
Can anyone declare why? hehe
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Offline gnubag

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 14:29:13 »
because they are customizable (to a greater extend) or cusomized to what you like.

programable

leds

cases

layouts.

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 14:31:49 »
Because no one likes to just go with the status quot we like to be individuals and do our own thing.

Offline phx

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 14:37:17 »
everyone wants to be different and unique. plus it gives you a much more personal feel knowing there is probably no other person on the planet with the exact same keyboard. and I guess the feel of achieving something awesome is also there if you successfully modded a keyboard.

Offline vun

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 15:13:36 »
Because metal cases are teh smex, and they often offer more convenient modding with their custom plates.

Offline kenmai9

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 15:21:04 »
To have something that someone else doesn't

Offline eth0s

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 15:23:07 »
'cuz they're kewel?
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Offline bazemk1979

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 18:21:41 »
I'm crazy about custom keyboards... Every time I saw a custom keyboard, I'm really tempted to get one.
I don't know why.
Can anyone declare why? hehe

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Offline MKULTRA

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 18:48:33 »
Why do people want custom motorcycles?
Why do people wants custom PC's?
Why do people want custom kitchens?

Offline calavera

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 19:05:24 »
Certain custom keyboards are designed from the ground up for specific switch types. But the main point is you can build your end-game keyboard with it.

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 21:05:12 »
People like aesthetically pleasing and unique things.  It gives them something interesting to look at and sets them apart from others.

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 21:19:45 »
Glass paperweights break when they hit the floor
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Offline Tony

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #12 on: Tue, 23 July 2013, 22:29:11 »
Because all of us are struggling to be different from others. The result: all of us are the same, seeking the same thing while spending endless time looking and comparing.
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Offline Krigo

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 24 July 2013, 11:04:42 »
To have something that someone else doesn't

^This. Also to express ourselves.

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Re: Why we like custom keyboards???
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 24 July 2013, 11:29:50 »
40% Customization
20% Swag factor
20% Bragging rights
20% just swag
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