Need to finally make a decision...

[flomofo]

I have been researching my first mechanical keyboard for days as I want a clean minimalist keyboard that will do everything for me (gaming, learn how to type QWERTY as that is the only choice at work and to match the black/white modern theme for the significant other).  Now I just need help making a final decision as I keep going back and forth over the same information to where I can't even keep track of my decision making process.

Requirements:
1. Black body
2. White keys and maybe a red Escape key (I plan to have to buy these separately unless I get a WASD board and wish I could type as blanks would be nice)
3. White back lighting
4. Brown or White/Clear switches preferred

These were the finalists in order of preference based on meeting requirements as well as sheer availability:

1. WASD CODE - Pretty much what I want minus the white keys
2. Ducky Shine 2 or 3  - Would probably have one ordered by now if the availability wasn't so bad, then I would still need to buy some keys from Qtan.
3. Looking at Filco or others I glanced over too quick if you guys suggest something.
4. K95 - Scratched this one after just learning about warped boards and not being able to change out some basic keys like the space bar for white key caps.

Let me know...and WASD is actually not too faraway from me, so the close proximity and likely quick shipping time would be nice.

[acer589]

I mean... If the WASD Code fits minus the keys, just buy it and swap the keycaps. That's a pretty specific list.

[BlueBär]

So which switch now? Clear or white? They are very different. I guess you meant clears because you thought about the code?

I think you won't be able to find a keyboard with stock white keycaps and a black body. I think Ducky offered one with grey caps though? Not sure.
Ducky has boards with browns and white backlighting, and they seem to be in stock on mechanicalkeyboards.com.

[flomofo]

Sorry I'm starting to mix up thoughts...

It basically came down to the Ducky which I did find about one of on either mechboards or NCIX and the WASD Code or V2 with the edge going to the Code.

If I have to swap the keys on either I wasn't sure which deciding factor I might be missing.

Only one I found so far was saving money on a key swap if I call WASD when they open up to see if I can custom order the CODE with custom keys like their other boards.

[terran5992]

Sorry I'm starting to mix up thoughts...

It basically came down to the Ducky which I did find about one of on either mechboards or NCIX and the WASD Code or V2 with the edge going to the Code.

If I have to swap the keys on either I wasn't sure which deciding factor I might be missing.

Only one I found so far was saving money on a key swap if I call WASD when they open up to see if I can custom order the CODE with custom keys like their other boards.

U could always get a custom order from wasd , but not sure wheather they have backlit keycaps