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Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 15:04:28 »
So, I joined the drop for the Varmilo VA87M on MD which has everything I want, but the shipping date isn't until late December and I'd prefer not waiting that long to receive my keyboard. Are there any other keyboards out there under ~$160 that fit the bill for what I want? I'll wait if I can't find anything else.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 15:08:01 »
What do you mean by raised keys?
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 15:31:07 »
Raised keys?

Otherwise Ducky Shine?
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 16:34:50 »
By raised keys I mean that they are not recessed into the case. It's just a personal preference of mine.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 17:03:32 »
I don't think I've seen a keyboard where the keys are recessed!  OEM profile keycaps will give you the highest raised keycaps, or perhaps some SA sets.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 17:30:10 »
I think this picture clears up some questions:


This is the Varmilo VA87M.

Closest I've seen are GON and some other hard to come by customs. This is actually one of the first times I've seen a board with a thin case like that.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 17:37:22 »
Quote from: JaccoW on Wed, 05 November 2014, 17:30:10
I think this picture clears up some questions:
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This is the Varmilo VA87M.

Closest I've seen are GON and some other hard to come by customs. This is actually one of the first times I've seen a board with a thin case like that.

There is currently a drop for this and it does have backlighting and does come with an option for greens!
It does however cost an additional $45 to get greens and backlighting....
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 17:43:46 »
Quote from: JaccoW on Wed, 05 November 2014, 17:30:10
I think this picture clears up some questions:
Show Image


This is the Varmilo VA87M.

Closest I've seen are GON and some other hard to come by customs. This is actually one of the first times I've seen a board with a thin case like that.
Oh my, that actually looks really nice.

More pictures of this board here:
http://www.dgtle.com/article-7850-1.html

Also, if you don't want to wait for Massdrop shipping, you could always buy one from TaoBao through a TaoBao agent.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 18:57:22 »
He already said that he does not want to wait for the Massdrop shipping.

Your options are the Flashget G600 http://www.banggood.com/Flashget-G600-Wired-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Red-Switch-p-79412.html

The DARE-U LBOTS http://www.banggood.com/LBOTS-Mechanic-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Black-Switch-p-78456.html

And another keyboard which name I forgot. I think it's the NEO87? I am not even sure if you can get it anymore. Either way, all of your options have to be imported from china and that can take a month, means you have to wait nontheless. Also, the switch choice is very limited. Massdrop seems to be the best option. Also seems to have the best quality out of all of those.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 19:06:04 »
Quote from: Fnzzy on Wed, 05 November 2014, 18:57:22
He already said that he does not want to wait for the Massdrop shipping.

Which is why I suggested TaoBao (available to ship now)............................................

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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 19:23:13 »
Quote from: Sygaldry on Wed, 05 November 2014, 19:06:04
Quote from: Fnzzy on Wed, 05 November 2014, 18:57:22
He already said that he does not want to wait for the Massdrop shipping.

Which is why I suggested TaoBao (available to ship now)............................................

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Zzz

Whoops, right. Sorry!  :))
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 05 November 2014, 21:42:29 »
Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll take a look at them.
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Re: Recommend me a backlit TKL with MX Greens and raised keys
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 06 November 2014, 13:32:52 »
Dang... looking at these pictures makes me really want that Varmilo TKL.........  :-\
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