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snigor
Norway129 Posts
On July 31 2011 17:11 Scaramanga wrote: Whats the difference between a mechanical and non mechanical keyboard? How their built and expected lifespan. A "normal" keyboard uses a rubber-dome membrane for all keys, while a mech keyboard uses a mechanical switch for each key. http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html#post6009418 | ||
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sad312
Canada56 Posts
I really love the keyboard. The buttons register easily, and since i usually don't miss type/click it is perfect. It is extremely EASY to double tap and this has allowed me to boost my APM by a whole big margin. I used to do 80-90 APM and now i have 100-150 Apm average!! I am more solid and have moved ranks to top diamond instead of mid diamond. | ||
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bo0
Belgium550 Posts
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Divination
United States139 Posts
I'm currently a masters player and I play on my laptop. Would buying an external keyboard (mechanical) help my performance? If so, in what way? | ||
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Virtue
United States318 Posts
On August 02 2011 03:19 Divination wrote: Question for you guys... I'm currently a masters player and I play on my laptop. Would buying an external keyboard (mechanical) help my performance? If so, in what way? The only reason to get a new keyboard is if your own keyboard is limiting you because of some amount of discomfort that it causes you or if it has some flaw, like a broken key or a slow repeat rate or something. Otherwise, it is all about personal preference. If you like scissor swich keyboards like a laptop has, you might want to get an external keyboard like that. If you switched to a mechanical keyboard it would probably take a long time for you to get used to the new style of keys and to get comfortable again with macroing on the keyboard, which wouldn't be a bad thing, but it is something you have to consider. If you are comfortable with your current set up you probably won't experience any improvement just by switching to a mechanical keyboard. | ||
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Gattaca.usa
131 Posts
Any suggestions? | ||
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Madera
Sweden2672 Posts
You're probably better off ordering something other than the Celeritas. The switches doesn't feel as good as the other keyboards and I had to order an extra space bar keycap since mine was broken when I first got the keyboard. Has anyone else had a bad experience with the Celeritas? | ||
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ryan1894
Australia264 Posts
On August 02 2011 03:19 Divination wrote: Question for you guys... I'm currently a masters player and I play on my laptop. Would buying an external keyboard (mechanical) help my performance? If so, in what way? No. Replacing keyboard will not help in any shape or form unless happen to be faster than JulyZerg was in his prime. The only reason you should go with mech keyboards is because you want to/feel like it. | ||
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Nefariously
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althaz
Australia1001 Posts
EDIT: Oh god that's so awesome! Now where the hell did I put my credit card... | ||
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ballasdontcry
Canada595 Posts
it's been very pleasant to type on them so far. i bought the unprinted keys version, doesn't really seem to affect my typing speed as I never look down when I type and I'm a proficient enough typist. trying to get used to the keys so I don't bottom out as much. i can see why some people get annoyed by the glossy surface, it's a dust/fingerprint magnet, and also prone to scratches - accidentally ran my fingernail across it and left some scratch marks already, so if you're very anal about aesthetics, you might want to reconsider getting the das. otherwise, no complaints. my first venture into the mechanical keyboard world and it's been a blast so far. | ||
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Hierarch
United States2197 Posts
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Gattaca.usa
131 Posts
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Glioburd
France1911 Posts
I have a Zowie Celeritas (brown switch), and I love this keyboard. But I was able to test the keyboard of a friend : Filco majestouch with red switch. And it's just the best for RTS. I recommend. | ||
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Airship
United States465 Posts
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Morta
Germany557 Posts
Can you guys recommend me a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches which also has a german layout? There are countless keyboards with Cherry MX Brown switches but they are ALL in American layout or japanese or whatever but i can't find any MX brown keyboard with germany layout. Is there even any MX brown GER layout keyboard? EDIT: Finally got one. Will get the Zowie Celeuritas Cherry MX Browns as soon as i get my money on my bank account. Can't wait for that beauty. <3 | ||
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Zaken_
Spain35 Posts
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Wihl
Sweden472 Posts
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linduxed
Sweden111 Posts
On August 07 2011 19:06 Morta wrote: So guys,i'am also interested now in a Mechanical Keyboard since i destroyed my old G11 by accident and now i'am typing on a 10 euro keyboard which is absolutely horrible. Can you guys recommend me a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches which also has a german layout? There are countless keyboards with Cherry MX Brown switches but they are ALL in American layout or japanese or whatever but i can't find any MX brown keyboard with germany layout. Is there even any MX brown GER layout keyboard? EDIT: Finally got one. Will get the Zowie Celeuritas Cherry MX Browns as soon as i get my money on my bank account. Can't wait for that beauty. <3 Since I'm typing this on a Das Keyboard Ultimate (blue switches, but oh well), I have to say you should have gotten a Das Professional S. Just my opinion  . | ||
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UserErrOr413
United States178 Posts
Only wish i knew about the wasdkeyboard listed on the other page. A checker board keyboard would have been so cool. On August 07 2011 19:06 Morta wrote: So guys,i'am also interested now in a Mechanical Keyboard since i destroyed my old G11 by accident and now i'am typing on a 10 euro keyboard which is absolutely horrible. Can you guys recommend me a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches which also has a german layout? There are countless keyboards with Cherry MX Brown switches but they are ALL in American layout or japanese or whatever but i can't find any MX brown keyboard with germany layout. Is there even any MX brown GER layout keyboard? EDIT: Finally got one. Will get the Zowie Celeuritas Cherry MX Browns as soon as i get my money on my bank account. Can't wait for that beauty. <3 Would something like this work, besides the fact it is too late cuz you have the Zowie on the way. http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_search.asp?SG=10040 | ||
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