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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
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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 States11552 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 States11552 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 States2928 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
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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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tru_power22
Canada385 Posts
On April 17 2010 11:33 SoLaR[i.C] wrote: 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. /Thread Hm... For 30 bucks, I may check this out. My friend has one - he really likes it. Kind of sounds like a jackhammer though. | ||
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verteqz
Canada89 Posts
On April 17 2010 13:33 Bosu wrote: 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. Black cherries don't require toooo much strength, I think 60 grams of force. I think Husky might be talking about really old school switches. Btw, the black alps the M1 uses are tactile no click, so it is not as noisy as cherry blues. | ||
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darkponcho
United States262 Posts
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Pervect
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GTR
51462 Posts
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eborp
United States266 Posts
On April 17 2010 13:50 GTR wrote: this looks exactly like a steelseries 6g except $100 cheaper ;d Quite possibly. I bit. Good keyboard for a good price. | ||
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verteqz
Canada89 Posts
On April 17 2010 13:50 GTR wrote: this looks exactly like a steelseries 6g except $100 cheaper ;d A lot of people use Costar's OEM boards. You'll notice the ABS being similar to Filco keyboards as well: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=filco_keyboards | ||
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StormSnarlX
United States278 Posts
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prodiG
Canada2016 Posts
i literally bought one of these last week for $69.99 with shipping (i think it was $69.99... total was 82.xx cad ) -------_________------------ at any rate this keyboard is incredibly awesome and i don't know about you guys, but i CAN NOT STAND the tiny backspace key on the DT-35 | ||
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blabber
United States4448 Posts
you may want to read through this if you are considering buying this keyboard http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:7122 possible problems with typos if you type too fast (>120 wpm) | ||
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Sadistx
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
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boesthius
United States11637 Posts
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
I cant fail at SC now! | ||
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zee
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Sfydjklm
United States9218 Posts
On April 17 2010 16:19 blabber wrote: WARNING!! you may want to read through this if you are considering buying this keyboard http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:7122 possible problems with typos if you type too fast (>120 wpm) typos are nothing to be afraid of. if anything they make you more like day9. | ||
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MamiyaOtaru
United States1687 Posts
On April 17 2010 13:50 GTR wrote: this looks exactly like a steelseries 6g except $100 cheaper ;d no n-key rollover. which doesn't matter too much for starcraft and you probably don't care about. but yeah, good way to get a "filco" on the cheap | ||
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Azrael1111
United States550 Posts
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Manit0u
Poland17270 Posts
 I really detest the Windows and Print keys... | ||
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Cube
Canada777 Posts
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leMaj24
United States262 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
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Ranix
United States666 Posts
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Boblion
France8043 Posts
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Amazn
United States83 Posts
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LxRogue
United States1415 Posts
This one looks really freaking cool though xD | ||
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anotak
United States1537 Posts
http://lizardlick.com/images/for_sale/pushbuttons/happ_comp_pb_g.jpg that shit feels like just the right bounce for when i'm playing street fighter and stuff and i often wish my keyboard had that feel | ||
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lynx.oblige
Sierra Leone2268 Posts
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ohN
United States1075 Posts
For anyone on the fence about this: I bought this keyboard for about $60 after tax/shipping about two months ago. It was worth every penny. At $20, they're practically giving these away for free. And its hard to explain how a mechanical keyboard is better because a big part of it is the feel. You have to try it for yourself. Almost everyone I know who has tried a mechanical say they prefer it to a normal keyboard. | ||
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Chupacabra(UCSD)
Mexico225 Posts
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RyanS
United States620 Posts
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lu_cid
United States428 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
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lu_cid
United States428 Posts
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PizzaHash
Netherlands76 Posts
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
At least it's good. | ||
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LxRogue
United States1415 Posts
On April 19 2010 16:07 PizzaHash wrote: No macro keys... Go for a lycosa instead imo 5sz6sz7sz ... Hmm i think all the macro keys i need are there. Numpad, arrow keys, F keys are all important, but other random shortcut/macro keys just take up space that i won't use. | ||
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GTR
51462 Posts
On April 19 2010 17:05 LxRogue wrote: 5sz6sz7sz ... Hmm i think all the macro keys i need are there. Numpad, arrow keys, F keys are all important, but other random shortcut/macro keys just take up space that i won't use. yep, i have a g15 and i decided to button knife out the macro keys on the left because i saw no need for them | ||
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Sfydjklm
United States9218 Posts
Awesome keyboard, thansk Sadist>< On April 19 2010 17:16 GTR wrote: yep, i have a g15 and i decided to button knife out the macro keys on the left because i saw no need for them knoife>< | ||
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RaGe
Belgium9947 Posts
On April 21 2010 01:59 Sfydjklm wrote: I just got it delivered to me in under 40 hours since i placed the order and it is phenomenal. People who said that the resistance will be higher then regular keyboards and unsuitable for RTS are way off. It is actually way more responsive then most regular keyboards i have had in my hands. Awesome keyboard, thansk Sadist>< knoife>< Yeah, anyone saying a good mechanical keyboard is less reponsive/harder to press/bad for gaming clearly hasn't used one lol. | ||
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AtariJesus
United States54 Posts
Would have been great because I've been wanting an excuse to get rid of my old G15 | ||
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Amazn
United States83 Posts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ABS-M1-Heavy-Duty-Pro-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-NEW-/170474399135?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item27b110e59f | ||
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GiantEnemyCrab
Canada503 Posts
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verteqz
Canada89 Posts
On April 21 2010 08:09 GiantEnemyCrab wrote: i kind of love the sound of keyboard clicking ;D The M1 has black alps switches and are non-clicky. | ||
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prodiG
Canada2016 Posts
On April 21 2010 09:17 verteqz wrote: The M1 has black alps switches and are non-clicky. sure they do, but the whole "non-clicky" thing sure sounds pretty clicky to me considering i'm typing on one, and was using a G15 v2 before this which was reasonably quiet. | ||
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Chupacabra(UCSD)
Mexico225 Posts
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agarfin
United States106 Posts
Does it come with a palm rest/how annoying is it without one? | ||
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Chupacabra(UCSD)
Mexico225 Posts
On April 21 2010 09:39 agarfin wrote: I think i might get one of these when newegg restocks as long as the price doesnt go up. I only have one question for the people who own one. Does it come with a palm rest/how annoying is it without one? No palm rest, I think it feels much better without one anyways. Hey do you guys use your keyboard with the flippers (the things that raise the back of the keyboard up) or without??? | ||
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
the keys are so responsive. but they are making this springy noise though...the lights are fucking blinding too. taped a piece of paper to cover it a bit. I looked into the lights and i dont feel well | ||
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Pervect
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
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SoLaR[i.C]
United States2969 Posts
You guys should have seen the condition of the NewEgg package when it arrived. The tape was completely torn off. The box was crushed to about 1/2 it's normal size. The keyboard box was sticking out of the top! It looked like somebody had kicked the package all the way to my front door. To be honest, I'm surprised this thing is even working right now. I guess this says something about its extreme durability? | ||
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
On April 22 2010 09:34 SoLaR[i.C] wrote: I also just got my package and am typing on it currently. Overall, it's a very nice keyboard and seems to have a perfect layout. You guys should have seen the condition of the NewEgg package when it arrived. The tape was completely torn off. The box was crushed to about 1/2 it's normal size. The keyboard box was sticking out of the top! It looked like somebody had kicked the package all the way to my front door. To be honest, I'm surprised this thing is even working right now. I guess this says something about its extreme durability? Typical UPS | ||
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RyanS
United States620 Posts
I like the keyboard. Keys are good, layout is good, no BS, and the size itself is compact (no overly big edges on the sides). I like it a lot. The lights only seem overly bright if your face is parallel to them, if you have the feet up on to angle it then it is not bad. | ||
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TieN.nS)
United States2131 Posts
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number1gog
United States1081 Posts
(Warning, I didn't take the time to proofread this. I just blurted it out and posted it. Bad formatting and opinions ahoy!) + Show Spoiler + I play zerg and I like to mass ling (kwanro <3 (also, remember that one MSL right before Oversky joined ACE when he mass linged Bisu to death? God that is one of my favorite games ever)), so when I'm hovering over my hatcheries and mashing SZ I tend to get some fucked up inputs. It's like the keyboard doesn't acknowledge that I pressed S BEFORE Z. So I go back to micro my army, go back to my main base, and find three larva at every hatch (FML). This is me making a conscious effort to press S before Z, while still doing it as fast as I can (pressing the space bar with my right hand to simulate clicking a different hatch with my mouse): sz sz zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs sz zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs sz zs s z zs s zzs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs s zzs zs sz zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs SZ = success! Lings on the way! ZS's = fail, gg no re. I can slow it down and get the correct input, but what's the point of having practiced my macro if I can use it? Though thank god it doesn't ever fuck up drone production. I'd gg if I lost a game because I failed at droning at the right point of time: sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd (pass) Some other units: sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm (pass) sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh (pass) su su su su su su su su su su su su (pass) so so so so so so so so so so so so (pass) sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf (pass) zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs sz zs zs zs sz (fucking..... ugh) In conclusion, if you're a cheesy zerg player who likes to all-in with lings, don't use this keyboard. TLDR version, the post I've quoted from earlier in the thread is 100% accurate in my case, and my missing lings prove it! On April 17 2010 16:19 blabber wrote: WARNING!! you may want to read through this if you are considering buying this keyboard http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:7122 possible problems with typos if you type too fast (>120 wpm) For anyone who's curious, I took the liberty of finding that amazing Oversky game for you: + Show Spoiler + Amazing game! Very micro intensive. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time watching it for the first time. Part 1: Part 2: | ||
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TieN.nS)
United States2131 Posts
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Plaaguu
United States406 Posts
On April 22 2010 10:46 number1gog wrote: Mine arrived yesterday, and after getting rid of some keys (window key fucks up your shit), I got to work on some BW. The precise action on the keys is very reassuring, and the massively loud clicking makes me feel super gosu. But I've noticed some problems when I'm macroing. For example: (Warning, I didn't take the time to proofread this. I just blurted it out and posted it. Bad formatting and opinions ahoy!) + Show Spoiler + I play zerg and I like to mass ling (kwanro <3 (also, remember that one MSL right before Oversky joined ACE when he mass linged Bisu to death? God that is one of my favorite games ever)), so when I'm hovering over my hatcheries and mashing SZ I tend to get some fucked up inputs. It's like the keyboard doesn't acknowledge that I pressed S BEFORE Z. So I go back to micro my army, go back to my main base, and find three larva at every hatch (FML). This is me making a conscious effort to press S before Z, while still doing it as fast as I can (pressing the space bar with my right hand to simulate clicking a different hatch with my mouse): sz sz zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs sz zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs sz zs s z zs s zzs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs s zzs zs sz zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs SZ = success! Lings on the way! ZS's = fail, gg no re. I can slow it down and get the correct input, but what's the point of having practiced my macro if I can use it? Though thank god it doesn't ever fuck up drone production. I'd gg if I lost a game because I failed at droning at the right point of time: sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd (pass) Some other units: sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm sm (pass) sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh (pass) su su su su su su su su su su su su (pass) so so so so so so so so so so so so (pass) sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf sf (pass) zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs zs sz zs zs zs sz (fucking..... ugh) In conclusion, if you're a cheesy zerg player who likes to all-in with lings, don't use this keyboard. TLDR version, the post I've quoted from earlier in the thread is 100% accurate in my case, and my missing lings prove it! For anyone who's curious, I took the liberty of finding that amazing Oversky game for you: + Show Spoiler + Amazing game! Very micro intensive. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time watching it for the first time. Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3YQ6a9_kQ0 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niLny96efRY How did you remove the keys? I've been trying for the last 30 minutes, but to no avail... | ||
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
gotta get use to it... | ||
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number1gog
United States1081 Posts
On April 22 2010 11:23 edhead999 wrote: Just got mine today. It feels great. How did you remove the keys? I've been trying for the last 30 minutes, but to no avail... Pliers. And elbow grease. I tried it once and it seemed impossible, so I stopped trying until I looked into if it was possible or not. It is. You just can't be afraid to break anything. | ||
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BladeRunner
United States407 Posts
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RyanS
United States620 Posts
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number1gog
United States1081 Posts
On April 22 2010 11:41 RyanS wrote: I opened Notepad and did sz a whole bunch of times as fast as possible, even using two hands to go faster and did not have the issue of zs. .......lucky bastard | ||
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Kentor
United States5784 Posts
On April 22 2010 11:41 RyanS wrote: I opened Notepad and did sz a whole bunch of times as fast as possible, even using two hands to go faster and did not have the issue of zs. you're supposed to press them almost instantaneously but consciously press s before z. clearly using two hands shows you aren't doing it right | ||
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RyanS
United States620 Posts
On April 22 2010 11:44 Kentor wrote: you're supposed to press them almost instantaneously but consciously press s before z. clearly using two hands shows you aren't doing it right I didn't realize the problem stated was from mashing a set of keys simultaneously and expecting them to come out in the order wanted, can't exactly call that a precise way to make Zerglings. In that case, yes it comes out zs on my keyboard. I'll disagree on the doing it right part though, seems like a user error. | ||
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starfries
Canada3508 Posts
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number1gog
United States1081 Posts
On April 22 2010 12:20 RyanS wrote: I didn't realize the problem stated was from mashing a set of keys simultaneously and expecting them to come out in the order wanted, can't exactly call that a precise way to make Zerglings. In that case, yes it comes out zs on my keyboard. I'll disagree on the doing it right part though, seems like a user error. I don't think you're quite understanding the point. There is a distinct separation in the time we press S and the time we press Z, the issue is that it's so close together the keyboard fucks up and reverses the input. | ||
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verteqz
Canada89 Posts
On April 21 2010 09:20 prodiG wrote: sure they do, but the whole "non-clicky" thing sure sounds pretty clicky to me considering i'm typing on one, and was using a G15 v2 before this which was reasonably quiet. That's because your point of reference is a membrane-based keyboard. If you've tried mechanical keys that make a click sound when they actuate you'll be able to tell the difference. (Try cherry mx blue switches). | ||
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mOnion
United States5657 Posts
On April 22 2010 12:49 verteqz wrote: That's because your point of reference is a membrane-based keyboard. If you've tried mechanical keys that make a click sound when they actuate you'll be able to tell the difference. (Try cherry mx blue switches). hey i have blue switches ^_^ quite nice indeed. at least i think theyre blue...might be gold actually. I've been using the same Cherry G80 - 3000 and it is absolutely amazing. Heavily recommend to anyone who's as anal as me about having the perfect keyboard and freaks out if they play on a different one. | ||
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QuothTheRaven
United States5524 Posts
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boesthius
United States11637 Posts
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TieN.nS)
United States2131 Posts
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carwashguy
United States175 Posts
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verteqz
Canada89 Posts
On May 03 2010 00:42 carwashguy wrote: I come from the high-speed Tetris scene, and play at upwards of 8+ keys/second. I experimented with an oldschool mechanical keyboard, and it just didn't do the trick. I can play faster with "softer" keys, simply because you don't need to press them as hard. Maybe 5 years ago these were the best, but nowadays you can find extremely responsive and gaming-grade keyboards easily online. You do know that different "oldschool mechanical" keyboards use different switches right? You're using the wrong switches for playing tetris. http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Mechanical Switch Keyboards Sorted By Switch I have not found any membrane based keyboard that requires less force than my board with cherry MX browns (45 grams). There are switches that are even lighter than this. Nowadays, it is much cheaper to make keyboards based on membrane switches and people have forgotten what a good keyboard feels like. "Gaming-grade" keyboards (with the exception of the SteelSeries 7G with linear black cherries) are all marketed with gimmicky stuff like back lighting and macro buttons and mechanical keyboards (which were standard decades ago) are now made as niche products. It's a shame, really. | ||
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Chuiu
3470 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823224001 | ||
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loafmaster
United States203 Posts
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vek
Australia936 Posts
I have an MX Brown Filco at home. Having to use this rubbish Logitech membrane keyboard while I am overseas makes me realise how great mechanical keyboards really are and I miss mine dearly | ||
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Sadistx
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
No complaints about ABS M1 so far, and the clicking noise in an empty room is actually pretty rhythmic and not annoying at all, it helps me get work done | ||
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Anxiety
United States650 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. I totally understood this more than the other responces. | ||
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
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Hail Eris
United States20 Posts
![[image loading]](http://steampunkworkshop.com/images/Kb45.jpg) | ||
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kzn
United States1218 Posts
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Piy
Scotland3152 Posts
EDIT: oh this is an old thread I guess..strange thing to have been bumped... | ||
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SoLaR[i.C]
United States2969 Posts
On July 01 2010 05:57 Piy wrote: I'll stick with my shit one. Mechanical keyboards are hella pointless for everything but annoying other people in the room. EDIT: oh this is an old thread I guess..strange thing to have been bumped... It's a good thing you read the exhaustive number of pages and websites that have been posted before offering this tasty tidbit of keyboard knowledge...  | ||
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Zapperkhan
United States436 Posts
Pros: I RAGED THE OTHER DAY AND BEAT MY MONITOR INTO MY DESK WITH THIS KEYBOARD!!!! IT STILL WORKS!!!!!!! Cons: I KEEP DYING!!!! Other Thoughts: NONE | ||
TheMango
United States1967 Posts
Links: LITEON keyboard - cheap keyboard, no frills, very quiet, durable. Probably uses some kind of membrane switch. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107119 Majestouch Tactile Touch NKRO (brown cherry switch) http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=filco_keyboards,majestouch_104key&pid=fkbn104meb Good faq on the various switches http://www.elitekeyboards.com/support.php?lang=en#faq Frequently Asked Questions What is a mechanical switch keyboard? Most keyboards that either come with a computer for free these days or are purchased for next to nothing at the local computer mart use inexpensive "rubber dome" or "membrane" contacts under the keys that have a mushy feel, lack tactile feedback, and must be fully depressed in order to be detected. The result can be an uncomfortable and tiring typing experience. Mechanical keyboards on the other hand utilize an individual mechanical switch underneath each key that provides consistent actuation. Such switches are usually only used for industrial applications due to their price. The benefit of these mechanical switches is comfort, increased typing speeds, and lifetime. Mechanical switches are rated for millions of key presses. In its lifetime a high quality mechanical switch based keyboard will provide a reliable and pleasurable typing experience for a long time to come, outliving several cheaper keyboards. | ||
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gdroxor
United States639 Posts
But call me weird, but the sound of loud ass keys is awesome. | ||
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prOxi.swAMi
Australia3091 Posts
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Navane
Netherlands2748 Posts
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sjon03
United States231 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
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StarStruck
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TieN.nS)
United States2131 Posts
On July 01 2010 08:24 sjon03 wrote: I wish this thread was never bumped, it's only another reminded on what I missed out on. Two of my friends bought the ABS M1 and I'm both happy (nice keyboard to type on) and sad (I didn't buy one) when I use their keyboards. Flash uses DT-35 fighting~~~ | ||
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sjon03
United States231 Posts
On July 01 2010 09:10 TieN.nS) wrote: + Show Spoiler + On July 01 2010 08:24 sjon03 wrote: I wish this thread was never bumped, it's only another reminded on what I missed out on. Two of my friends bought the ABS M1 and I'm both happy (nice keyboard to type on) and sad (I didn't buy one) when I use their keyboards. Flash uses DT-35 fighting~~~ Having a DT-35 of my own to use is the only thing that keeps me from crying at night after missing out on the newegg deal  | ||
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Zapperkhan
United States436 Posts
http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html | ||
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EtherealDeath
United States8366 Posts
On July 01 2010 09:27 Zapperkhan wrote: Amazing keybaord info/guide a very good read. http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html I just read this, and I was curious what some of the people who bought the ABS M1 think of its performance in terms of starcraft, on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the best. Also curious if anyone has used other mechanical keyboards as well, and how the M1 compares to those. Poll: ABS M1 Starcraft Performance 4 (1) 1 (0) 2 (0) 3 (0) 5 (0) 1 total votes Your vote: ABS M1 Starcraft Performance | ||
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Loser777
1931 Posts
Since newegg owns ABS, it's remaking the boards with a new name: Rosewill RK-9000 | ||
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PlagueRat
United States39 Posts
lol I buy mine for $10 at a local computer store in a bin, to be honest i can't recognize any difference between a $10 keyboard and a $100 keyboard except the $100 keyboard has a bunch of useless features | ||
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dahornnn
United Kingdom395 Posts
On August 22 2010 03:25 Loser777 wrote: If anyone still wants to get an ABS M1 -it's no longer being manufactured as the M1... Since newegg owns ABS, it's remaking the boards with a new name: Rosewill RK-9000 Any ideas where id be able to get this in europe? Can't find it anywhere ;/ | ||
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PlagueRat
United States39 Posts
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katull
Germany14 Posts
http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html | ||
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