Author Topic: What was your first keyboard you weren't embarrassed to talk about? (Read 8686 times)

SkyCorrigan2 · « **on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:10:51 »

It's simple. Pics are always good.

lcs · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:11:47 »

What do you mean? Are you ashamed of yours?

tehsprayer · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:14:13 »

My first real keyboard would be the Razer Tarantula as far as I can remember

My first mechanical keyboard is the QFR w/ blues, you all know what that looks like.

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:14:21 »

I used to tell people about my SIIG Suntouch (white Alps) back in the early 90s, before being a mechanical enthusiast was even a "thing." Nobody understood it back then, either.

SkyCorrigan2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:15:52 »

Quote from: lcs on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:11:47

What do you mean? Are you ashamed of yours?

Ya know your first good board... You wouldn't go to GH and brag about a Dell rubber dome

MKULTRA · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:17:02 »

So our first mech...?

MJ2

lcs · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:18:03 »

Oh, okay

My first decent one was a Typematrix 2030!

http://typematrix.com/style/img/tmx-hero_1-image.png

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:18:18 »

I'm not embarassed that the Blackwidow got me into mechanical boards. Everyone has to start somewhere. Had a Blackwidow for almost a year then bought a Filco Majestouch 104.

SkyCorrigan2 · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:19:35 »

Good old k60

Badwrench · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:22:54 »

My first good board was a Microsoft X4. Loved that thing.

Back-lit - check
Programmable macros - check
built in wrist rest - check

This was before I knew anything, and had never felt a mechanical switch. I have to admit though that even though it was rubber dome, it felt pretty good to type on and was great for late night SC2 sessions.

First Mech was a Ducky 1008C (OCN edition) w/ mx blues.

lcs · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:24:06 »

My first mech was a Filco Majestouch TKL with browns. Now I find it too soft and can't stand it.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:28:27 »

Before I found mechanical boards I loved my Logitech K750 and I'm not ashamed to say it.

microjackson · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:39:03 »

first keyboard was laptop keyboard ... ughhh

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:42:13 »

I got a laptop from my school when i became a freshmen...began researching computers sophomore year...junior year i built my own computer...and bought a DAS alongside that. that was in january of this year..so my first own keyboard was my DAS

jameslr · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:01:43 »

My first decent keyboard is this QFR with blues I'm typing on now. (just got it today and I love it!!) I'm looking at purchasing my second good keyboard. Most likely going to get the Corsair Vengeance K70 with blues or Ducky Shine 3 with blues.

SkyCorrigan2 · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:03:37 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:42:13

I got a laptop from my school when i became a freshmen...began researching computers sophomore year...junior year i built my own computer...and bought a DAS alongside that. that was in january of this year..so my first own keyboard was my DAS

I'm kinda in the same boat. I bought a k60 when I was junior in undergrad a couple years ago. Now that I'll be starting grad school I thought I'd splurge and get a Filco MJ2 104. I couldn't be more pleased.

microjackson · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:04:53 »

my first real keyboard other than laptop was the sc2 edition keyboard which was a kaleidoscope of colors and distraction lol

Galaxy · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:11:56 »

Quote from: lcs on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:24:06

My first mech was a Filco Majestouch TKL with browns. Now I find it too soft and can't stand it.

Out of curiosity what do you use now? Is it the MX browns you found too soft or the Filco itself?

My first, and current, mechanical keyboard is my Filco MJ2 w/ browns. I'm in love with it.

Tarzan · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:17:39 »

Saitek Eclipse II.

My first mechanical was the Noppoo Choc Mini.

badcop · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:46:56 »

MJ 2 104

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microjackson · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:48:45 »

My first mechanical keyboard was a BWU. The shift key and space bar started sticking after a week and i never bought another razer product since. I am using a ducky 2 shine while my realforce 87u arrives in the mail tomorrow

. Very excited for my first topre board. Now i just need to find someone to sell me some cool key caps!

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 21:05:11 »

Quote from: SkyCorrigan2 on Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:03:37

I'm kinda in the same boat. I bought a k60 when I was junior in undergrad a couple years ago. Now that I'll be starting grad school I thought I'd splurge and get a Filco MJ2 104. I couldn't be more pleased.

hopefully i will be going *into* college with my dream boards

)

fohat.digs · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 21:10:33 »

For several years I loved a Compaq rubber dome keyboard, the SK-2800 with media buttons. I went on a few forums and talked about how well I liked it, and especially the rubber media buttons. Some people who knew something about keyboards thought that I was saying that rubber domes were great, and I took some flak. Shortly thereafter I decided to re-discover what mechanical keyboards were like.

After hearing that the Model F XT was the best-feeling board, I bought one on ebay. This was before Soarer's converter, and the only readily-available option was the Hagstrom, at the time, an open circuit board like the Teensy. I build an outboard box for it that was about as large as a pack of cigarettes and translucent plastic.

After using it for a short while, I could not tolerate the layout and sold it on ebay, complete with the Hagstrom (and got a good price, too, eventually!). Ripster saw the listing and ridiculed my effort as "ghetto" and he was quite right. This was just about the time I got started here at Geekhack.

So those were the things that I was embarrassed about. I replaced the Model F XT with a Model M and paddled into the main stream.

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 21:54:49 »

I'm with you on that XT layout! What was IBM thinking?

Sifo · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 21:59:05 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:18:18

I'm not embarassed that the Blackwidow got me into mechanical boards. Everyone has to start somewhere. Had a Blackwidow for almost a year then bought a Filco Majestouch 104.

Wow your newness.... it burns.

FIRST BOARD DT35 BEST KEYBOARD IN THE WORLD

tjcaustin · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 22:00:38 »

I was unaware that I should be embarrassed by any of the keyboards I've ever owned, mechanical or not.

missalaire · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 22:14:26 »

Logitech G15 like this one:

dadgh · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 22:15:06 »

Being embarassed about owning any particular keyboard brings an aspect of elitism to this hobby that I don't particularly enjoy.

TimIsABat · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 23:03:00 »

Now that I think about it...my FC660M with Cherry Reds that I got. Embarrassed because I only got it because of the price, when shortly after this Poker X that I am currently using was bought at a similar price. I then did a ergoclear mod, and now I am considering selling my FC660M after I install the plate that WFD sold to me. Seriously loving the feel and customization of this board. I can't even add good keycaps to the FC660M because of the different dimensions on the board. The keycaps are too short for me too, so I keep misclicking often.

rootwyrm · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 23:30:01 »

... crap, like I remember? That's something like 23 years ago. Probably an M or an Alps board. I used to buy FK2001's for dragging around or to the office because they were cheap enough to be essentially disposable.

EDIT: Yes. This means that I have been touch-typing for longer than many of you have been on this earth. (There are typewriters that predate the computers.)

oaklandishh · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 23:38:39 »

Why would I be embarrassed? I had an old compaq computer that came with my PC when I was a kid. That thing kept on working even after I spilled sodas on it.

pandather · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 23:58:35 »

The Razer Lycosa, loved the backlighting... Now it feels like utter ****.

JPG · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 00:10:57 »

My first mech keyboard was my Filco camo edition. I was waiting for it impatiently and it happened to get home on a Friday where my girlfriend was home, so I "forces" her to bring it to the job for me (10 min from home). She came and I was so happy and no one understood me at the job (and yet I work in a software development company...). Our HR guy (we are friendly and like to joke together) even took a picture, but not for the good reasons ya know. Yet I was still proud and still am to this day. And I can't wait to get my pbt set from Ivan's GB and put them on my work keyboard!

daerid · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 00:22:29 »

Dell AT101W, back in 2000. Fast forward 10 years and my first Cherry board was a Costar-built Das Keyboard 3, followed by a Filco MJ287 w/ browns. Never really was embarrassed about my boards, really.

1391406 · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 00:31:04 »

I've never been embarrassed to talk about any of my keyboards, but the first keyboard I was really proud of was a Model M.

esoomenona · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 00:58:16 »

No embarrassment here. Before my first mechanical, a Das Keyboard, I had a Logitech G510. Before that, the Logitech 5500 (I think it is), which came comboed with the ever so beautiful MX Revolution mouse. I still have both of those keyboards.

Lorem-Ipsum · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 04:07:20 »

My first remotely decent keyboard was the logitech illuminated keyboard. Really liked it and it was far superior to anything I had used up until that point.

naokira · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 04:12:11 »

My first mech. Still not ashamed because its Mass Effect ed.!

Tony · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 05:48:19 »

Who cares about others' opinions? We like the keyboards, that's all we need

engicoder · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 06:45:04 »

1982: IBM Model F

MrexD · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 07:12:30 »

Lycosa was awesome

First mech was ~~Blackwidow~~ Noppoo Choc Mini

Poker II next

Danule · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 07:13:27 »

Quote from: tehsprayer on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:14:13

My first real keyboard would be the Razer Tarantula as far as I can remember
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My first mechanical keyboard is the QFR w/ blues, you all know what that looks like.

I had that keyboard. that thing took a beating from me hahahah

Lastpilot · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 07:45:53 »

LOL original saitek eclipse for me.

jspark · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 07:50:59 »

My first keyboard was a IBM model M about 20 years ago...

Tarzan · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 07:54:32 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Fri, 26 July 2013, 07:45:53

LOL original saitek eclipse for me.

Upon reflection, I think the thread title is a little misleading. The first keyboard I talked about was the first one I purchased separately (the first one not bundled with a system), and when I used it at work I recall it was a bit embarrassing to explain why it was all lit up.

Since then I don't think any of my keyboards have caused me any chagrin, okay maybe that SkiData board... People who work with me tend to be interested in my collection, especially since I loan them out at every opportunity.

Maybe a better thread title would be;

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What was the first keyboard you liked to show off?

oTurtlez · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:00:41 »

First mech was a BWU, used it for about a year before stumbling upon GH. To which I promptly ordered a Pure. I think first board I wasn't "embarrassed" to talk about was the Pure as it was / is much more respectable than the BWU.

Thimplum · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 09:36:16 »

Quote from: 1391406 on Fri, 26 July 2013, 00:31:04

I've never been embarrassed to talk about any of my keyboards, but the first keyboard I was really proud of was a Model M.

Me too.

Mainian · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 10:26:31 »

Razer Tarantula -> Cyborg V5 when the razer died. Hated the V5 and quickly sought to find a keyboard to replace it.

Settled on MJ2 TKL Ninja with Blues. Which I just handed over to a friend yesterday to try.

Now, I primarily use a poker 1 with blacks at work and a poker II with browns at home. Of course, in between the Razer Tarantula and Cyborg V5 I bought a macbook pro (on currently cause I should be studying for my Signals and Systems final). Actually loved the scissor switches. I occasionally use a membrane at work when I'm too lazy to bring in my poker (probably two times a week). I actually prefer switching between the three switch types.

Have tried topre in HHKB Pro 2. Just didn't like the feel overall... or maybe I just wanted to invest the extra $100 on hardware when I really preferred cherry mx anyways...

Anyways, I've found my preferred switches after over a year. (Brown's / Black's) - interesting isn't it.. lol

lcs · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 13:35:10 »

Quote from: Galaxy on Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:11:56

Quote from: lcs on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:24:06
My first mech was a Filco Majestouch TKL with browns. Now I find it too soft and can't stand it.

Out of curiosity what do you use now? Is it the MX browns you found too soft or the Filco itself?

My first, and current, mechanical keyboard is my Filco MJ2 w/ browns. I'm in love with it.

Now I use a Model M. The browns are the problem, the Filco is great

MOZ · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 13:49:33 »

Lycosa. And not ashamed of it.

First mech: BWU, not ashamed of it.

2 years it worked well, now when I got onto GH, I soon ordered a Ducky, a week later I started collecting parts for Ergodox.

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Author Topic: What was your first keyboard you weren't embarrassed to talk about? (Read 8686 times)