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On January 31 2011 14:02 semantics wrote:You mean the double wide space between the a and caps lock on logitech gaming keyboards? ![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/ZTSly.jpg) i only know logitech that does that none of the logitech keyboards are very probable in terms of size, if you want a portable keyboard go get a sidewinder x6 and lop off the num pad when you don't need it. Although personally i rather spend 20 less and get a x4 which has like 11 key rollover which i can probably find on sale for around 30-40 which is all you need in a keyboard for gaming media keys an adjustable backlight etc it also doesn't suffer from roll over limitations like the x6
That is exactly what I'm talking about my left ring finger is finding a nice home there and if it isn't there the rest of my hand doesn't feel comfortable. I have a cheap dell keyboard at work that has the same thing and I've seen Microsoft with them. I guess I could try retraining my hand
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ive been looking around for Filco Brown switches and the only ones i can find are from the UK and AUS and they cost around $200 with shipping...
I emailed Elitekeyboards and they said theyre not restocking Filco but are going to restock with a similar quality keyboard.
where can i find a Filco keyboard that isnt that expensive? or a Keyboard that uses brown switches but our not as expensive.
I live in San Diego, USA.
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On February 02 2011 04:51 krazymunky wrote:
ive been looking around for Filco Brown switches and the only ones i can find are from the UK and AUS and they cost around $200 with shipping...
I emailed Elitekeyboards and they said theyre not restocking Filco but are going to restock with a similar quality keyboard.
where can i find a Filco keyboard that isnt that expensive? or a Keyboard that uses brown switches but our not as expensive.
I live in San Diego, USA.
Did you even read anything posted in the thread?
Wait for Elitekeyboards to restock or get das Das Keyboard.
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200 is too much? even when ek had flicos they cost like 135 without shipping or tax if applicable which would be closer to 150-180 you are sd cali does take tax on Internet items usually.
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This keyboard is cheap, but has a good tactile feedback and I actually went to the store to hands on test keyboards, and I found it better than the blackwidow, although the downside is that its louder than the blackwidow but very sturdy!
oh and the backspace thing you get used to after like 3-4 hours easy. Its just somthing that you get used to :D
Siig Mechanical Keyboard
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I ordered a Das with browns (got it for $100 total with a student discount and free shipping). Really awsome, totally worth every penny. I heard you can get the Siig at Fry's, which is really cool since mech keyboards are hard to come by at stores. If anyone is interested in mechanical keyboards you should def see if there is a store in your area that has them so you can try them first hand, you won't regret it ^_^. Krazymunky, I'd go with the Das, oh wait I already did!
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On February 02 2011 06:11 Boblhead wrote:This keyboard is cheap, but has a good tactile feedback and I actually went to the store to hands on test keyboards, and I found it better than the blackwidow, although the downside is that its louder than the blackwidow but very sturdy! oh and the backspace thing you get used to after like 3-4 hours easy. Its just somthing that you get used to :D Siig Mechanical Keyboard
the return button/enter and the backspace key is why i would never buy that.
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On February 02 2011 06:50 semantics wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2011 06:11 Boblhead wrote:This keyboard is cheap, but has a good tactile feedback and I actually went to the store to hands on test keyboards, and I found it better than the blackwidow, although the downside is that its louder than the blackwidow but very sturdy! oh and the backspace thing you get used to after like 3-4 hours easy. Its just somthing that you get used to :D Siig Mechanical Keyboard the return button/enter and the backspace key is why i would never buy that.
I thought i wouldnt buy it,but i wasnt willing to put down 130 for the blackwidow ultimate, it took some getting used to but after awhile its doesnt even really bother me and after reading reviews it doesnt bother other ppl after getting used to it. Its easy just dont mess up your typing and you wont have to use the backspace button :D
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A few days ago, i found my IBM model M at the university. It took me 2h to clean it, but i'm so in love :D
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On February 02 2011 04:51 krazymunky wrote:
ive been looking around for Filco Brown switches and the only ones i can find are from the UK and AUS and they cost around $200 with shipping...
I emailed Elitekeyboards and they said theyre not restocking Filco but are going to restock with a similar quality keyboard.
where can i find a Filco keyboard that isnt that expensive? or a Keyboard that uses brown switches but our not as expensive.
I live in San Diego, USA.
You can order a Filco from ArmyGroup.com.tw (guide if you don't speak chinese) for around $150-170ish with shipping (depends on filco model, obviously). You can also order a Ducky from PCHome.com.tw (guide) with Cherry browns for 90-140ish including shipping (again, depending on the Ducky model). I recently got a blank Ducky DK-9008 w/ browns from PCHome and I am quite happy with it. Both PCHome and ArmyGroup require paypal for international orders.
Leopold/Archiss are what EK is restocking with, and they are supposed to be quite nice (never used one myself), but insofar as I am aware, there hasn't been a definite ETA released by EK.
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I recently got the steel-series 6gv2, a huge step up from my 10 dollar Logitech wireless keyboard t.t
First off I have too say that blacks are fine for typing, and is a dream to play starcraft on.
Really enjoying the keyboard, and the build quality is really top notch.
I was tempted to buy a Filco, but I couldn't find any anywhere and I was fine with having black switches.
so overall I really recommend the keyboard, but you might want to try (if you can) some other switches to see whether or not the blacks are for you or not
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Just got my steelseries 6gv2. Playing with it just from 2-3 hours and I can clearly say, the difference with my old microsoft media keyboard 3000 is so huge.
This thing is great for starcraft, also I really enjoy typing on it. I never tested other keys, they may be better for typing, but black feels really nicer compared to good 'normal' keyboard.
I like the standart oldschool layout, the big enter, backspace and shift and the F keys. Its a shame that 'modern' keyboards have these little enters, so I hit the '\' key every time I want to send a chat msg.
The volume keys are easy to use, and enjoyable, cause they are starcraft style function key+f2 like ctr+2 
Avter the adaptation period I will share my experience, and yeah ..sorry for my bad english.
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I find it interesting how people have such different opinions about different switches. I tried the 6gv2 and I hated it lol.
I much prefer blue switches over black switches (and probably any other linear switch too)
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anyone know how much a leopold is going to be? same or more as a filco?
Probably going to get a Das Silent since they have that 24% student discount + free shipping. so around $100
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Hey guys!
Just thought I'd post this deal in this thread too since it is the comprehensive keyboard guide.
PCHome has an awesome deal right now on a lot of the Filco models which they just got back in stock, thanks to a heads up from the guys at Geekhack.
This includes the tenkeyless cherry browns (the one that FruitDealer was known for using when he won GSL that started the mechanical keyboard craze here at TL, if I'm not mistaken) along with blues and blacks.
They also have full-size keyboards available too!
I just ordered a tenkeyless brown for $130, WITH SHIPPING! Pretty amazing deal. It's $10 shipping to anywhere in the US (and I think anywhere in the world, but I'm not sure of that).
If you're interested in grabbing a Filco while they're still in stock, go here for a selection:
PC Home Filco keyboards
And an awesome guide from Geekhack to help you with your purchase:
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=12854
Hope this helps you guys out! I know I can't wait to get my keyboard in the mail and see what it's all about! :D
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The problem with PCHome is that the price doesn't include duty and taxes for the receiving country.So the price is msot likely a lot more than $130 .
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