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Offline ghostjuggernaut

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Should probably introduce myself.
« on: Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:43:42 »
I've been a lurker for awhile. I joined a year and a half ago, in order to find my first board. I ended up with a Majestouch-2 TKL, that has since been sold. I now own a Lexmark branded SSK, and as of this weekend, a Poker II. Future plans are a Nerd60, and hopefully some artisan collecting. I'm gonna do my best to be active and fit in. I'm not sure what else to include, but if you have questions, shoot them my way.

I already know how expensive this hobby is going to be, just have to convince the SO...

-Jim
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:45:42 »
welcome to geekhack

convincing the SO is step #1

having the funds to maintain this hobby = step #2
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Quote from: Frenir on Mon, 23 March 2015, 15:16:48
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 23 March 2015, 15:14:18
tp thread is tp thread
Sometimes it's like he accidentally makes a thread instead of a google search.

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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:47:30 »
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:45:42
welcome to geekhack

convincing the SO is step #1

having the funds to maintain this hobby = step #2
Thanks a lot. So far I'm doing pretty good. Hopefully I'll have the funds for a GON build soon.
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:49:16 »
Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:47:30
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:45:42
welcome to geekhack

convincing the SO is step #1

having the funds to maintain this hobby = step #2
Thanks a lot. So far I'm doing pretty good. Hopefully I'll have the funds for a GON build soon.

you'll be at least 2 steps ahead of me if you go for a GON...

*CLiB hasn't built a full-custom board in 5 years
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Quote from: Frenir on Mon, 23 March 2015, 15:16:48
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 23 March 2015, 15:14:18
tp thread is tp thread
Sometimes it's like he accidentally makes a thread instead of a google search.

IBM Model M SSK | IBM Model F XT | IBM Model F 122 | IBM Model M 122 | Ducky YOTD 2012 w/ blue switches | Poker II w/ Blue switches | Royal Kludge RK61 w/ Blue switches

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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:53:31 »
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:49:16
Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:47:30
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:45:42
welcome to geekhack

convincing the SO is step #1

having the funds to maintain this hobby = step #2
Thanks a lot. So far I'm doing pretty good. Hopefully I'll have the funds for a GON build soon.

you'll be at least 2 steps ahead of me if you go for a GON...

*CLiB hasn't built a full-custom board in 5 years
This will, obviously, be my first. I'm really looking forward to it, just not the cost. I have an electronics background, so I don't think it will be too difficult. The end result will be the judge though.
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 14 February 2015, 22:20:14 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Getting experience with different keyboards, layouts and switches is a very good idea.  Sounds like you are well on the way.

Does your SO use a computer?  Does she need a new keyboard?  What is your SO's favourite colour, and can you find a set of custom keycaps as added temptation?
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 17 February 2015, 07:34:18 »


Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 14 February 2015, 22:20:14
Welcome to Geekhack!

Getting experience with different keyboards, layouts and switches is a very good idea.  Sounds like you are well on the way.

Does your SO use a computer?  Does she need a new keyboard?  What is your SO's favourite colour, and can you find a set of custom keycaps as added temptation?

No she doesn't. She uses her iPad, and my PC, whenever she needs the internet.
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 17 February 2015, 15:07:05 »
Need to mod the ipad to provide a tactile clicky experience.
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Offline ghostjuggernaut

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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 17 February 2015, 15:48:56 »
Quote from: Ludovician on Tue, 17 February 2015, 15:07:05
Need to mod the ipad to provide a tactile clicky experience.
I recently swapped from blues to clears, and she was pretty upset about the change. Turns out she was a huge MX blue fan. Might have to buy another.
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 22 February 2015, 00:27:06 »
Get her a mechanical keyboard with MX blues and a bluetooth adaptor so she can use it on her iPad!
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Re: Should probably introduce myself.
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 22 February 2015, 09:10:25 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 22 February 2015, 00:27:06
Get her a mechanical keyboard with MX blues and a bluetooth adaptor so she can use it on her iPad!
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