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[R] Anyone at MIT have mechanical keyboard to try

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KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
January 04 2011 19:21 GMT
#1
This is a bit of a shot in the dark, but I figured I'd try before I dropped $100 on a keyboard.

Does anyone that attends MIT and preferably lives on campus have a mechanical keyboard? Basically, I wanted to see if I could try typing on a couple with different types of switches to see how loud they really are, how their being tactile or not actually feels etc. Unfortunately best buys don't seem to carry them, and the other option of microcenter is like a 40 minute walk from where I live.

Again a bit random, appreciate the help if anyone has one and doesn't feel weird having me over for a few minutes. I'm a Ph.D. student at MIT so it's not like I only live in the area

Thanks

Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
January 04 2011 19:45 GMT
#2
Best Buy has the Razer BlackWidow
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Razer - BlackWidow Mechanical Gaming Keyboard/1271997.p?id=1218245810840&skuId=1271997&st=mechanical&contract_desc=null

Otherwise, I don't live in the area, sorry. p_q

Good luck though. They are the BEST keyboards to click and use IMO. Feels so satisfying. B)
you are perfect porcelain.
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
January 04 2011 19:46 GMT
#3
Yea but it's sold out which isn't so helpful
It's not a question of finding where to buy them, it's finding somewhere to try it out
caelym
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6421 Posts
January 04 2011 19:51 GMT
#4
i believe what raeleigh meant was that you can go to best buy to try out the blackwidow and test out its mechanical switch to get a feel.
bnet: caelym#1470 | Twitter: @caelym
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
January 04 2011 19:52 GMT
#5
I checked my local one already
Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
January 04 2011 20:00 GMT
#6
On January 05 2011 04:51 caelym wrote:
i believe what raeleigh meant was that you can go to best buy to try out the blackwidow and test out its mechanical switch to get a feel.

Yeah.

Usually, most computer stores/companies/bigger retail chains like Best Buy SHOULD have one out for you to try. The BlackWidow box itself has an open spot where you can click four of the keys and see what it feels like.

But, since Best Buy doesn't even have them.. (Ask if they'll be getting them in or if they have some to try out)

If you have a weekend, find a store that does. Go out, enjoy a day chillin', and go try it out. =P

I work at a smaller computer store(although it's getting increasingly popular in Canada and the States to a degree), we have 3 different keyboards to try out. A Mechanical Gaming keyboard, a Gaming Keyboard(some Logitech G15 or something, I have no idea), and a normal, wireless keyboard.

So. o:
you are perfect porcelain.
Carnivorous Sheep
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Baa?21243 Posts
January 04 2011 20:09 GMT
#7
On January 05 2011 05:00 Raeleigh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 05 2011 04:51 caelym wrote:
i believe what raeleigh meant was that you can go to best buy to try out the blackwidow and test out its mechanical switch to get a feel.

Yeah.

Usually, most computer stores/companies/bigger retail chains like Best Buy SHOULD have one out for you to try. The BlackWidow box itself has an open spot where you can click four of the keys and see what it feels like.

But, since Best Buy doesn't even have them.. (Ask if they'll be getting them in or if they have some to try out)

If you have a weekend, find a store that does. Go out, enjoy a day chillin', and go try it out. =P

I work at a smaller computer store(although it's getting increasingly popular in Canada and the States to a degree), we have 3 different keyboards to try out. A Mechanical Gaming keyboard, a Gaming Keyboard(some Logitech G15 or something, I have no idea), and a normal, wireless keyboard.

So. o:


Semi informative but completely irrelevant to what OP was asking for :3
TranslatorBaa!
Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
January 04 2011 20:13 GMT
#8
On January 05 2011 05:09 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:
Semi informative but completely irrelevant to what OP was asking for :3

Not irrelevant at all.

It's a second option if he can't find anyone who lives around the area.

Your post, on the otherhand, was completely unnecessary. =D!
you are perfect porcelain.
ReketSomething
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States6012 Posts
January 04 2011 21:01 GMT
#9
On January 05 2011 05:13 Raeleigh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 05 2011 05:09 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:
Semi informative but completely irrelevant to what OP was asking for :3

Not irrelevant at all.

It's a second option if he can't find anyone who lives around the area.

Your post, on the otherhand, was completely unnecessary. =D!


I feel tension!

As to another completely irrelevent post, this is why HMC > MIT! Mailing lists and closer community ftw!

If you are a diamond 3500+ pointer player and is thinking of going to MIT, go to mudd instead!

lol jk
Jaedong :3
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
January 05 2011 00:31 GMT
#10
mm
1 bump in case any MIT people or locals missed this
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
January 05 2011 01:50 GMT
#11
I know a couple people who will be returning to MIT soon, although I doubt they will actually have a mechanical keyboard. I'll see if they have any though.
Logo
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States7542 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-05 02:56:13
January 05 2011 02:54 GMT
#12
If you're planning on showing up to the New England LAN tourney: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=176378 then you may be able to try one out. Several people, myself included, will be bringing their mechanical keyboard.

And as a side note, they're awesome, but if you're in a multiple person dorm room or are a poor college student then you may wanna skip out. Especially if you + friends drink alcohol near/around your keyboard.
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Muirhead
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States556 Posts
January 05 2011 04:28 GMT
#13
If you want to reach people at MIT, email the mailing list which you can find at

starleague.mit.edu
starleague.mit.edu
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
January 05 2011 04:29 GMT
#14
I live in a 2 person apartment so noise shouldn't be an issue, also I'm only a semi poor grad student so I can afford it
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
January 08 2011 22:29 GMT
#15
Well, now I have a Razer Blackwidow, if anyone wants to come try it out haha
It's pretty sexy to type on, and I love the clicky keys. Will take a little getting used to because it's so much more responsive but I imagine it'll be great soon
Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
January 08 2011 22:39 GMT
#16
Glad you got it. (:
you are perfect porcelain.
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