Author Topic: How many keyboards do you (want to) own? (Read 20352 times)

clacktalk · « **on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:11:44 »

I feel like I'm nearing my endgame, and I was wondering where everyone else is at or wants to be at with their keyboard collection.

I have a total of 3 (1 MX, 2 Topre), but I want to end up with 2 (one of each). I'm at this strange crossroads where I don't know if I should sell my FC660C anymore because my Topre novelty keycap collection jumped from 0 to 2, and my incoming HHKB doesn't have enough room for them and a Christmas set. And if I do stay with 3, I'll have more keyboards than I need for my desktop and laptop. I would like more perspective from people who have been in this game for longer and have thought more about this.

dorkvader · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:14:15 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:11:44

I feel like I'm nearing my endgame

hah!

A lot of people rotate between keyboards, keeping them fresh. That way, you can have as many as you can store.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:16:02 »

Only other keyboards I want are a Model F (of any variety, preferably a 122) and a Topre (preferably a NovaTouch, if they ever come out).

Other than that, I'm perfectly content with what I have.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:16:17 »

I know the number is > 40, but I don't really want to inventory them all.

You don't want to see my closet.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:17:53 »

If you actually use them, it would be hard to justify more than about a dozen.

If you buy them as investments, as many as you can afford.

If they are collectors' items, about triple the amount you have display space for.

If you aren't an idiot, 1, your favorite.

absyrd · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:21:02 »

I had about 15, and now I have just 2. I'm content.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:21:29 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:17:53

If you aren't an idiot, 1, your favorite.

Can pretty much agree with this, but I say one per computer is reasonable.

ideus · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:23:48 »

I have two now. I had many, that I sold after I tried them.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:25:43 »

I own "a few" currently. I'd like to own "a few" more in the future. Between MX, BS, and topre there are enough variants and alternate layouts that I don't really have any two that I consider redundant. They each are nice for their own purposes, and I rotate between them depending on my mood.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:32:42 »

A few to use + an active collection

clacktalk · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:03:02 »

I guess it wouldn't hurt to own a couple more! I have been curious about the 55g Realforce and Korean customs...

This is going to be a long journey haha

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:08:05 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:03:02

I guess it wouldn't hurt to own a couple more! I have been curious about the 55g Realforce and Korean customs...

This is going to be a long journey haha

That's the spirit! RIP clacktalk's wallet.

Mooby · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:16:18 »

I need 3. A silent one for work, a clicky one for typing, and a linear one for gaming.

osi · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:16:39 »

I would love to own and keep at least 8, currently I have only 2 boards. While I'm pleasantly content, too much of a good thing is just a good thing

Welcome

daerid · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:27:40 »

I have gone through more keyboards than I can count (I was into keyboards before I got into the mechanical version). See sig for current lineup (I also have an Apple aluminum keyboard that I use on my recording computer).

Previously I've gone through a Das Keyboard, 3 Filcos, 2 QFRs, 3 RealForces, a HHKB, another FC660C, 3 Poker X's, 3 ErgoDoxes, a Matias Tactile Pro 3, a Unicomp Ultra Classic, two Dell AT101Ws, and probably a few more I can't remember. That's just since joining GH in 2010. Before that I'd gone through pretty much all the MS Ergo boards and Razer boards, a Creative Fatal1ty keyboard, a few EluminX boards, and a bunch of things like iRocks and Auravision.

I'm not sure when I'll stop. I love typing way too much. Next up: AcidFire's Axios/Nexus, the Keyboard.io Model 01, and (just because I have a soft spot in my heart for chiclet-style scissor switches), probably a Razer DeathStalker.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:29:17 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:16:17

I know the number is > 40, but I don't really want to inventory them all.

You don't want to see my closet.

I've seen it. It's glorious.

How many do I want? They call me Ash Ketchum. I keep finding something new and interesting and fun that I need to try. Think I've got about 10-15 right now?

agodinhost · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:32:25 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:29:17

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:16:17
I know the number is > 40, but I don't really want to inventory them all.

You don't want to see my closet.

I've seen it. It's glorious.

How many do I want? They call me Ash Ketchum. I keep finding something new and interesting and fun that I need to try. Think I've got about 10-15 right now?

>40?

sacratoy · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:36:13 »

I've owned as many as 7 keyboards at once. I've since given my Poker II to my mother to use, cannibalized my g710+ for parts, and I'm in the process of selling my Shine 3.

Ever since I got my KUL w/ clears, I haven't felt driven to use/buy anything else.

In my opinion, get just what you need. Figure out what your endgame is, and stop there.

daerid · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:39:04 »

Quote from: sacratoy on Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:36:13

Ever since I got my KUL w/ clears, I haven't felt driven to use/buy anything else.

Just wait... the hunger will grow. Eventually, one day, you will see a new board, and something deep down inside you will snap. And you will be consumed by it, the ravenous need to feed that hunger. And you will know no peace until that beast is satiated.

Defect · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:51:22 »

I want to own one.

I have more than 10. No control...

osi · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:59:43 »

My dream stash would be :

2 x HHKB Pro 2 Type-S
2 x Poker II
2 x IBM Model M (for the workbench)
1 x Duck Viper (can't wait for that little beast)
1 x KUL-87 w/ Clears

****.. I want a RF 55g and that new leo f660C with the printed dye subs too.

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:00:21 »

I currently own 3, but I've recently made a rule for myself that for every new keyboard I get, I must sell one of my prior ones. I'm still a college student, so I don't have tons to spend on keyboards, I don't even own a single novelty/artisan cap. I look forward to when I get a real job I can venture further down into the rabbit hole.

JPG · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:07:05 »

I have 4 (had 5 at max and sold 1). I don't need/want more keyboards, but my love for the model F got me to the conclusion that I want one with a better layout and these are much harder to find and harder on the budget. And I would like to try an ergonomic one with split hands. Hard decisions since I don't want to spend much more, so I will need to trade sell some stuff to get some new stuff or invest from time to time.

On a useful basis, I need only 3, 1 for the job, 1 for home, 1 as backup!

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:37:14 »

currently own 3 and they all get stroked almost daily.

mx greens- for when im home alone and can make a ton of noise

topre- for gaming

mx browns- when the gf is asleep and making any form of noise is liable to start world war III

with that said, i am looking into another board, however i havent narrowed my list down to exactly what yet. maybe a kustom? brb googling korean ~~broads~~ boards

snoopy · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:39:16 »

Not sure, but currently 20+

Puddsy · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:10:19 »

more than 11

i own 11 right now

Hucifer · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:21:04 »

I'm new to this whole scene so I'm happy with my Filco for now. We're still in that initial honeymoon period.

I've got the GMK Dolch set and some thick PBT Leopolds on the way though, so those should keep me happy for a while. The only other switches that interest me currently are MX clears but they're a pain to get hold of so I may just wait until I can afford a custom board and work on it as a project.

3:)

mapple · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:22:44 »

Currently around 10, still wanna get realforce 55g so it's already +1, ducky mini seems tempting so let's count it as +2, additionally i need to grow for ergodox so it's already +3. And finally my dream board which someday I'll make at my own when finally I'll have enough time to make custom black alu case, cherry mx blue + white backlight + dsa + usb hub inside + fully programmable + detachable cable and ................ damn it.......... so yeah. To sum up there's no minimum never ever.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:24:27 »

I'm somewhere around 25. There are still a few more I'd like to own but I probably won't bother

terrpn · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:28:45 »

too many............

strict · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:40:13 »

I don't really have a count or number of keyboards I want to own. I know for sure I will eventually own a GON NS 87. I have no intention of giving up my Filco or Phantom. I'm working on building another Phantom, an ErgoDox, and I'm probably going to start building a 60% board soon. I would also like to try Topre as well since there seem to be so many ravenous fans around here. So that's like 6 I can think of right now.

I started out by convincing myself (and the wife) that I would just buy a Filco Ninja with reds and that would be it. I also had no interest in artisan caps ... until the first BroBot V2 sale.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:55:51 »

The correct number of keyboards to own is established by the following formulas:

Number of keyboards currently owned = n
Number of keyboards wanted = N
Number of keyboards which will cause your spouse/significant other to divorce/leave you = p

Solve for N, where N=n+1 and N=p-1

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:57:17 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:55:51

The correct number of keyboards to own is established by the following formulas:

Number of keyboards currently owned = n
Number of keyboards wanted = N
Number of keyboards which will cause your spouse/significant other to divorce/leave you = p

Solve for N, where N=n+1 and N=p-1

^^ this...if I was single in my current life situation with no family commitment I would buy ALL the keyboards

JPG · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:00:39 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:55:51

The correct number of keyboards to own is established by the following formulas:

Number of keyboards currently owned = n
Number of keyboards wanted = N
Number of keyboards which will cause your spouse/significant other to divorce/leave you = p

Solve for N, where N=n+1 and N=p-1

It should be: p = n + N - 1

The hard part is knowing p before getting to p!

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:16:01 »

I'm starting to think my ideal would be something like 3. Currently have 11 too many

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AlleyViper · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:23:41 »

Ideally one per desktop, so two. (And spares, many spares.)

fohat.digs · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:29:07 »

One big problem for me is that I have quite a few switch types that I really like, even though some of them are essentially impossible to find in straight-ANSI layout.

Edit - as I started doing a mental inventory, I hit 2 dozen quickly and am not near finished.

And, I have never owned any Topre, ever, and currently own only 1 Cherry.

exitfire401 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:33:24 »

I'm down to 3 right now, and I have one left to get rid of (included in the 3). Once I sell my realforce off, I'll be buying another 55g realforce, and I REALLY want to buy an HHKB layout GON 60%.

davkol · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:08:17 »

I definitely have over 40 keyboards, maybe about 50. At one point, I had 64 boards.

I'd like to get down to ~5 by the end of this summer. ErgoDox for home use, TypeMatrix 2030 for travel, and some extra stuff I use only every now and then, like an Access-IS keypad, a Cherry G80 switch-tester keyboard and Noppoo Choc Mini for gaming.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:38:51 »

Quote from: JPG on Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:00:39

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:55:51
The correct number of keyboards to own is established by the following formulas:

Number of keyboards currently owned = n
Number of keyboards wanted = N
Number of keyboards which will cause your spouse/significant other to divorce/leave you = p

Solve for N, where N=n+1 and N=p-1

It should be: p = n + N - 1

The hard part is knowing p before getting to p!

I have to disagree once again.

)

I think it should be N = p - n - 1 , which in your form would be p = n + N + 1 , rather than subtracting the 1. The way you have it implies that the current number plus the number wanted is actually higher than the threshold for the wife getting mad, but the way my braing is imagining it you'd want the current plus wanted to be one fewer than the threshold. Please correct if I'm wrong.

But anyway, this is all irrelevant to single people! My desired number of keyboards is infinite according to this!

dorkvader · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:40:18 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:32:25

>40?

I'm in HaaTa's apartment and I see >40 that he hasn't even taken pictures of yet.

Vanilla · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:46:59 »

It started with just 1 and now I'm nearing 20. Good chunk of which are model m variants.

JPG · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:48:23 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:38:51

Quote from: JPG on Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:00:39
Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:55:51
The correct number of keyboards to own is established by the following formulas:

Number of keyboards currently owned = n
Number of keyboards wanted = N
Number of keyboards which will cause your spouse/significant other to divorce/leave you = p

Solve for N, where N=n+1 and N=p-1

It should be: p = n + N - 1

The hard part is knowing p before getting to p!

I have to disagree once again. )

I think it should be N = p - n - 1 , which in your form would be p = n + N + 1 , rather than subtracting the 1. The way you have it implies that the current number plus the number wanted is actually higher than the threshold for the wife getting mad, but the way my braing is imagining it you'd want the current plus wanted to be one fewer than the threshold. Please correct if I'm wrong.

But anyway, this is all irrelevant to single people! My desired number of keyboards is infinite according to this!

You are correct, my error.

But how do we count keypad in all that? are they considered 15% of a keyboard? Then does a full size keyboard counts as more than a TKL or 60%?

Hum, worth some thinking here $:-\$

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:55:24 »

Quote from: JPG on Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:48:23

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:38:51
Quote from: JPG on Thu, 10 July 2014, 14:00:39
Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:55:51
The correct number of keyboards to own is established by the following formulas:

Number of keyboards currently owned = n
Number of keyboards wanted = N
Number of keyboards which will cause your spouse/significant other to divorce/leave you = p

Solve for N, where N=n+1 and N=p-1

It should be: p = n + N - 1

The hard part is knowing p before getting to p!

I have to disagree once again. )

I think it should be N = p - n - 1 , which in your form would be p = n + N + 1 , rather than subtracting the 1. The way you have it implies that the current number plus the number wanted is actually higher than the threshold for the wife getting mad, but the way my braing is imagining it you'd want the current plus wanted to be one fewer than the threshold. Please correct if I'm wrong.

But anyway, this is all irrelevant to single people! My desired number of keyboards is infinite according to this!

You are correct, my error.

But how do we count keypad in all that? are they considered 15% of a keyboard? Then does a full size keyboard counts as more than a TKL or 60%?

Hum, worth some thinking here $:-\$

IMO, I would only count something with alphas as being a keyboard. A numpad is an accessory to me, and meant to supplement. And typically you'd pair it with a TKL or 60%, so the two of them together would equal one "full" keyboard. But that's just me, I'm sure someone will disagree.

Kraksx · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 15:56:34 »

I'd like to own 3, a full keyboard, a 60% and a 75%. I've already got the full and I'm about to order a Poker 2 but first I have to decide what color and switches I want. Decisions Decisions.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 16:05:16 »

Id love to get a HHKB Pro JP Black and a TEX Yoda.

StylinGreymon · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 16:15:18 »

I'd like to have two; my main, and my backup.

This isn't exactly a poor man's game, so I've been heading steadily to my end game setup.

evolveS · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 16:24:02 »

As many 60% boards as I can get my hands on! Currently that's only 3..

I'd like to sell off everything else but I've never sold anything online before.

Fragil1ty · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 16:37:27 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:11:44

I feel like I'm nearing my endgame, and I was wondering where everyone else is at or wants to be at with their keyboard collection.

I have a total of 3 (1 MX, 2 Topre), but I want to end up with 2 (one of each). I'm at this strange crossroads where I don't know if I should sell my FC660C anymore because my Topre novelty keycap collection jumped from 0 to 2, and my incoming HHKB doesn't have enough room for them and a Christmas set. And if I do stay with 3, I'll have more keyboards than I need for my desktop and laptop. I would like more perspective from people who have been in this game for longer and have thought more about this.

I've currently got 2 with another on the way.

Razer BWTE /w Oranges / Noppoo Choc Mini /w Reds and my HHKB on the way.

kohi · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 16:44:03 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:11:44

but I want to end up with 2 (one of each)

this. I'm deciding whether or not I should buy a cherry mx board, after having sold 3; currently I only have my HHKB, so hopefully I'll wait for a 60% board with mx clears to come out (paradise v60) or something else hmm

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Author Topic: How many keyboards do you (want to) own? (Read 20352 times)