84s mk84 vs noppoo choc mini vs ?????

[hotrattz]

Hi guys

New to this and since round 3 of the Lightsaver v3 isn't happening just yet was thinking about picking up an 84/75% set up in browns anyone have opinions on these 2 models or can suggest a better alternative?

I'm mainly going to be using it for coding but gaming will be something down the road (currently building a rig).  i'm left handed and typically remap the right-hand function keys to meet my needs, so that versatility is def needed.  Also need it to work on mac seamlessly (option/alt key on the right would be great) which, I think, Shouldn't be a problem, but had to mention it.

[Steezus]

No need to create two identical threads... https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78524.0

[hotrattz]

Sorry tried to delete the review one felt it was better here

[Steezus]

Personally I wouldn't go with the noppoo choc mini especially with the non standard spacebar if you ever want to replace the caps. Keycool 84 is another option as well.

[merlin64]

I would stick with the MK84, it's got a more standard layout and the guys over at mechanicalkeyboards.com are easy to work with in case anything goes wrong.

[hotrattz]

Ok switched it up found the winkeyless b.mini ex its basically what I've wanted (red scarf 96 / lightsaver -ish) gonna be ordering that soon for my first build !

[Steezus]

Ok switched it up found the winkeyless b.mini ex its basically what I've wanted (red scarf 96 / lightsaver -ish) gonna be ordering that soon for my first build !

Nice! Glad to see you settled on an even better board. However that's just a full-size layout, not similar to the Lightsaver or RS96 but you'll have even more keys.

Best of luck on your build.

[hotrattz]

wouldn't you call it more of a 90% board?  the b.mini EX doesn't have the 6 pack row and arrow cluster it's squished into the keypad or just under the return

yeah initially that's what i wanted the 75% were the back up for me

saw this on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3iyqc7/photosjust_finished_building_my_first_custom/

[Steezus]

wouldn't you call it more of a 90% board?  the b.mini EX doesn't have the 6 pack row and arrow cluster it's squished into the keypad or just under the return

yeah initially that's what i wanted the 75% were the back up for me

saw this on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3iyqc7/photosjust_finished_building_my_first_custom/

My apologies I was looking at the B.87 EX, yeah I'd say that is similar to the Lightsaver and RS96. The 96% with 1800 layout is by far my favorite of all time.