Author Topic: Looking for cheapish keyboards with brown switches (Read 5480 times)

Raynes · « **on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:12:48 »

Howdy folks. New in town. Personally, I've had Das keyboards for quite a long time and am quite satisfied with them. However, a friend of mine is currently in the market for a new keyboard and wants one that isn't quite as loud as blue key switches. For example, he doesn't want a keyboard as loud as the Das.

I was wondering if there are any decent mechanical keyboards in the $100 range (less is better) with brown switches (or something equivalently not-oppressively-noisy) that people can recommend? Not looking for best-of-the-bunch top of the line sort of keyboards. Just a relatively cheap, entry-level mechanical keyboard with brown switches or something else that doesn't sound like a roaring fighter jet.

Any suggestions?

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:13:47 »

rowdy · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:27:58 »

Ducky (with backlighting) or QRF (no backlighting).

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:29:10 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:27:58

Ducky (with backlighting) or QRF (no backlighting).

I don't know where you're going to get a ducky for less than $100.

C5Allroad · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:08:59 »

The zero shine cost about $100.

jalaj · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:14:40 »

C00lermaster Quikfire rapids brown mx
$65 - amaz0n
or
$55 - neweggs (after a $10 rebate)

t@x and electronic waste fees all on u

Tarzan · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:18:26 »

How about a Noppoo Choc Mini? First gen, but comes with Billiards cap set. I'll even put 50a o-rings on the caps. $75 shipped US.

terrpn · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:33:18 »

for the money and mx browns............used compaq (cherry) mx-11800

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compaq-MX-11800-185152-406-Rackmount-Keyboard-W-Trackball-PS-2-/331021757462?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4d126f2c16

if you wait they can go 50 bux with shipping

Tony · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:55:45 »

Compaq MX 11800. I got it in my country for 20 USD.

Oobly · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 04:47:47 »

For full size boards:

Logitech G710+
CoolerMaster Quickfire Pro

For Tenkeyless (also known as TKL, no numpad):

CoolerMaster Quickfire Rapid
Ducky Zero S

I can get all of these for around 100€ here in Finland, but I am not sure how much they cost there. I am sure others will post some more option.

genkidama · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 09:50:20 »

I'd suggest the "Cherry MX-Board 3.0" with Brown Switches, I think this is a very "cheap" way to get a mechanical keyboard.
Here in Germany these are sold for around 55€, I guess he'll be satisfied with that as this comes from Cherry itself.

terrpn · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 18:24:27 »

Quote from: terrpn on Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:33:18

for the money and mx browns............used compaq (cherry) mx-11800

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compaq-MX-11800-185152-406-Rackmount-Keyboard-W-Trackball-PS-2-/331021757462?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4d126f2c16

if you wait they can go 50 bux with shipping

here you go................24.99 plus 12.84 shipping

get it while it's hot

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compaq-MX-11800-PS-2-Trackball-Clicky-Keyboard-Mini-185152-001-Tested-Working-/200972831101?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2ecaea097d

Lu_e · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:44:34 »

Massdrop also has duckies right now, any switch, extra pbt caps, no backlighting. $95 or something

Fragil1ty · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:23:20 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:27:58

Ducky (with backlighting) or QRF (no backlighting).

This to be honest. Says it all.

Pacifist · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 21:55:13 »

Quote from: Lu_e on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:44:34

Massdrop also has duckies right now, any switch, extra pbt caps, no backlighting. $95 or something

No browns tho

SNF · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 00:16:22 »

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:13:47

QFR

+1

Was really satisfied with mine

Jakestax · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 00:51:45 »

Quote from: terrpn on Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:33:18

for the money and mx browns............used compaq (cherry) mx-11800

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Compaq-MX-11800-185152-406-Rackmount-Keyboard-W-Trackball-PS-2-/331021757462?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4d126f2c16

if you wait they can go 50 bux with shipping

got mine for 15 bucks shipped!

saturnotaku · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 08:59:14 »

The CM Storm QuickFire Rapid would probably be the best choice. Amazon and Newegg had them for $65 last weekend. On Amazon it's back up to $75, but that's still a good price for an excellent board.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 09:08:41 »

You could always buy one from the classifieds here!

genkidama · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 10:02:51 »

Isn't there a restriction of 60 posts you need to have to be able to participate in groupbuys and classifieds?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 10:05:46 »

Quote from: genkidama on Wed, 09 October 2013, 10:02:51

Isn't there a restriction of 60 posts you need to have to be able to participate in groupbuys and classifieds?

You just have to have 60 posts to sell in classifieds is my understanding.

Buying and group buys are wide open.

rowdy · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 16:01:24 »

Specifically you need 60 posts to start a new thread.

Nothing stopping someone from participating in an existing thread.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 16:03:41 »

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129022

courtesy of missalaire in great finds sub forum

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49512.0

genkidama · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 10 October 2013, 06:16:22 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 09 October 2013, 10:05:46

Quote from: genkidama on Wed, 09 October 2013, 10:02:51
Isn't there a restriction of 60 posts you need to have to be able to participate in groupbuys and classifieds?

You just have to have 60 posts to sell in classifieds is my understanding.

Buying and group buys are wide open.

Quote from: rowdy on Wed, 09 October 2013, 16:01:24

Specifically you need 60 posts to start a new thread.

Nothing stopping someone from participating in an existing thread.

Sounds good. Because I thought I need to get 60 to participate in groupbuys, so people can trust me and I didn't spam up my postcount just to trick/troll someone.
Thanks for the answers guys!

Cheers, genki

SnareSpectre · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 19 October 2013, 06:30:19 »

QFR for sure...cheap, and you don't sacrifice quality either.

bMind · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 19 October 2013, 07:13:24 »

Yeah, my vote goes to QFR as well, even that asking myself the same question I've bought Filco

But when it comes to bang for buck..QFR is the clear winner.

genkidama · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 19 October 2013, 07:29:34 »

As I just learned there is also Keycool keyboards. Maybe they are something for ya, as they seem well-priced and good in build quality. I just looked up some on the banggood shop and they are around 80$.

terrpn · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 19 October 2013, 13:24:46 »

Quote from: Raynes on Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:12:48

Howdy folks. New in town. Personally, I've had Das keyboards for quite a long time and am quite satisfied with them. However, a friend of mine is currently in the market for a new keyboard and wants one that isn't quite as loud as blue key switches. For example, he doesn't want a keyboard as loud as the Das.

I was wondering if there are any decent mechanical keyboards in the $100 range (less is better) with brown switches (or something equivalently not-oppressively-noisy) that people can recommend? Not looking for best-of-the-bunch top of the line sort of keyboards. Just a relatively cheap, entry-level mechanical keyboard with brown switches or something else that doesn't sound like a roaring fighter jet.

Any suggestions?

so what did you eventually buy?

Nakapfao · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 07:18:50 »

Quote from: SNF on Wed, 09 October 2013, 00:16:22

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:13:47
QFR

+1

Was really satisfied with mine

Me too

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Author Topic: Looking for cheapish keyboards with brown switches (Read 5480 times)