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Offline drrtyrokka

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Ducky Keyboards Versus
« on: Tue, 25 March 2014, 10:08:38 »
Hi guys,

is there any difference in build quality between the Keyboards Ducky Zero, Zero S and Shine III.
I dont care for backlighting, but is the Shine III better build than the other ones because it got later on the market?

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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 25 March 2014, 10:38:54 »
The DK9008G2 Pro with PBT caps is one of the most solid boards I've owned. case is nice and heavy, plate-mounted switches feel stable, and thick pbt keycaps add to the experience (at least they do for me, some people don't care one way or the other)
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Offline rowdy

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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:04:47 »
I have a Shine 3 (Yellow Edition).  It is very well built.

I can only compare it with Ducky Shine (version 1), which is also very well built.

I would say Ducky probably make their cases and plates consistently across all models, and just vary switches, backlighting and firmware as the models progress.
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Offline Mr.Tumor

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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 25 March 2014, 18:17:02 »
I just got a 2108s and it's solid .I don't think you will be disappointed if you buy a Ducky . I have never heard of anyone who was.
I was worried because i like to touch before i buy but i have zero regrets its great.Take the leap.....
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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 25 March 2014, 20:49:11 »
Zero series are manufactured in China, Shine series in Taiwan.
Can't comment on zero since I don't own one but I own the Shine 2 which is pretty good :D
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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 25 March 2014, 20:50:30 »
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:04:47
I have a Shine 3 (Yellow Edition).  It is very well built.

I can only compare it with Ducky Shine (version 1), which is also very well built.

I would say Ducky probably make their cases and plates consistently across all models, and just vary switches, backlighting and firmware as the models progress.
I would agree with this, seeing as how my Ducky SII compared with my brother's SIII.
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Offline drrtyrokka

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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 26 March 2014, 07:16:13 »
Thanks for your replies guys.
I had ordered a g2pro tenkeyless from teraset and got it yesterday, and it feels really great.
Because I didn't want to pay the shipping again, now i found a domestic seller but only for the zero series.
I ordered a zero 2108 without backlighting, and hope it is as solid and well-build as the g2pro is.

Actually I had a filco board in the past, but the ducky feel in tiping is much more accurate. You can feel the tactile bump so much better with these browns as it was with filco's.
However, i am really impressed with ducky's work and found the board for me. Hope the zero board is as good as this piece. :)
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Offline xxghostxx

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Re: Ducky Keyboards Versus
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 26 March 2014, 07:33:06 »
i understand that ,thats why i lurked this forum forever . when i bought my ducky i was worried ,but its the best keyboard ive ever owned.i do rele want to type on it and i mostly game. :-\
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