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Sadistx
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
Enter promo code EMCYRZT43 for additional -10$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823224001 I decided to finally replace my shitty flat laptop style keyboard with something more durable and sturdy. Never had a mechanical keyboard before either, so gonna see what's what. Impulse buy, but hey for $20 can you really go wrong? | ||
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starfries
Canada3508 Posts
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Ftrunkz
Australia2474 Posts
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Realpenguin
8253 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:09 Ftrunkz wrote: ... What IS a mechanical keyboard? On April 17 2010 11:06 starfries wrote: What's the advantage of having a mechanical keyboard? I've only noticed that they are really loud That's basically it. They have higher quality keys with better tactile feedback than the usual membrane based keyboards you would find for $5 in a local electronics store. | ||
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mahnini
United States6862 Posts
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:09 Ftrunkz wrote: ... What IS a mechanical keyboard? why don't you google what it is. | ||
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FragKrag
United States11557 Posts
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SoLaR[i.C]
United States2969 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:09 Ftrunkz wrote: ... What IS a mechanical keyboard? Unlike most keyboards which can be bought at barracks, these are only available once you have built a factory with attached tech lab. It is here that you can research durability and tactile feel. | ||
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Husky
United States3362 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11557 Posts
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Loser777
1931 Posts
>currently on Unicomp IBM Model M remake, but it's not really portable (PS/2) so I am looking for a portable backup (either ABS M1 or DT-35) | ||
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:37 Loser777 wrote: What kind of switches does the DT-35 use? >currently on Unicomp IBM Model M remake, but it's not really portable (PS/2) so I am looking for a portable backup (either ABS M1 or DT-35) plastic membranes anyway, thanks a lot OP! I said in another thread that I'd buy a mechanical keyboard if I found one for $20  Just ordered for ~$21.50 !mechanical keyboards usually go for $50-$100+ | ||
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wonkman
United States520 Posts
But for gaming use like sc.. well.. keys do take a bit longer to press and are a bit firmer to push down than a cheapo keyboard but its really nice ^.^ | ||
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Sadistx
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
That's what I did with the extra Salmosas when they were 13.37 on Woot, sold one, gave away the other, using the 3rd. you have to press the keys much further and harder which isnt what you want for a game like SC. How much harder? I'd think people press hard enough when they are agitated and excited such as when playing SC. | ||
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Whiplash
United States2929 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:52 Sadistx wrote: You can always sell this to a friend for the same $20 or maybe 15. That's what I did with the extra Salmosas when they were 13.37 on Woot, sold one, gave away the other, using the 3rd. How much harder? I'd think people press hard enough when they are agitated and excited such as when playing SC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3vHVkRWBtw for some reason the constant loud clicking noises sounded really annoying. I'll stick with my G15 till I can order the samsung one | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
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xmShake
United States1100 Posts
For those who do not know the awesomeness of a mechanical keyboard. http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html On April 17 2010 12:02 Whiplash wrote: for some reason the constant loud clicking noises sounded really annoying. I'll stick with my G15 till I can order the samsung one If you don't like the noises then mech keyboards aren't for you. Pretty much every design features loud clicking noises (although the switch type determines how loud it is and what sound it makes). As for the clicking further, you already have to bottom out your keys whenever you use a regular membrane keyboard so that statement is false. Pressing harder is true though, these things are similar in actuation force to buckling springs. This particular model uses black alps copy switches btw | ||
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TieN.nS)
United States2131 Posts
thanks op! | ||
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verteqz
Canada89 Posts
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Bosu
United States3247 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:33 HuskyTheHusky wrote: I've tried using my friends expensive mechanical keyboard for SC and it is TERRIBLE. Its not bad for typing but you have to press the keys much further and harder which isnt what you want for a game like SC. It depends on the type of switches he has. He probably has black cherry switches. However, it shouldn't require you to push the key down farther to make the keystroke register. Mechanical keyboards shouldn't even have to be depressed 1/2 way to make the keystroke. That doesn't make sense at all. | ||
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