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Orangu
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada198 Posts
December 23 2010 03:34 GMT
#1
Yo, im looking into getting a mechanical keyboard as my membrane one is pushing on in years but since i've never actually used a mechanical much, i am hoping someone knows a store where i can try some out in Toronto, preferably closer to downtown but not important. As i understand it in store retailers have very limited selection which is fine for me id just like to get a sense of things, mostly trying out different switch types.

Thanks for the help.
THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY!
R04R
Profile Joined March 2009
United States1631 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-23 03:52:14
December 23 2010 03:51 GMT
#2
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=172502

On November 28 2010 22:07 AT_Tack wrote:
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Elitekeyboards (filco, realforce): http://www.elitekeyboards.com
Newegg (rosewill, blackwidow): http://www.newegg.com
Bestbuy (blackwidow): http://www.bestbuy.com
Amazon (blackwidow, 6gv2/7g): http://www.amazon.com
Razer store (blackwidow): http://store.razerzone.com
Steelseries store (6gv2/7g): http://shop.steelseries.com/us/

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I don't think there are any retail stores that have mechanical keyboards.
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peekn
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States1152 Posts
December 23 2010 04:04 GMT
#3
Not sure if this place is close to you, I found a store in Markham, Ontario

http://www.daiwa.net/index.php?main_page=page&id=5&zenid=25ssusr1md4op1bab142djkuf6

They sell keyboards with Cherry MX Blue key switches at that store maybe others. This is the keyboard that they sell.. Xarmor Keyboard
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
December 23 2010 04:08 GMT
#4
I doubt any store in Toronto will have a mechanical keyboard on display.
slained
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada966 Posts
December 23 2010 04:13 GMT
#5
Best buy has a lot of keyboards now, but canadacomputers i dont know if its back up yet, i heard it burnt down. I got my razer keyboard there, theres also jumbo computers (both of these stores on college st)
Lightswarm
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada966 Posts
December 23 2010 04:21 GMT
#6
im sure if u go around Pmall, ull find one somewhere.
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StayFrosty
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada743 Posts
December 23 2010 04:44 GMT
#7
check out bestdirect.ca for online purchases
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13389 Posts
December 23 2010 05:06 GMT
#8
On December 23 2010 13:44 StayFrosty wrote:
check out bestdirect.ca for online purchases


he definitely said he wanted to try one in store

Anyway, try best buy I work there and after some BestBuy forum posts asking to carry mechanical keyboards they finally listened. The steelseries 6gv2 (which i own and love) and Blackwidow from Razer are both carried. They are all that bby carries in part because they do have the steelseries and razer names attached.

The steelseries is easy to unpack and pack back up so you can definitely try it out easily. The balckwidow also has a small plastic window where you can try the arrow keys. I know the arrow keys arent much but they are something. I tried both and personally I love the 6gv2 with black switches since they have a really nice feel and better than the blackwidow. The keys are taller and also bounce back more easily and is in all a better more tactile experience.
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Orangu
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada198 Posts
December 23 2010 09:12 GMT
#9
On December 23 2010 14:06 ZeromuS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2010 13:44 StayFrosty wrote:
check out bestdirect.ca for online purchases


he definitely said he wanted to try one in store

Anyway, try best buy I work there and after some BestBuy forum posts asking to carry mechanical keyboards they finally listened. The steelseries 6gv2 (which i own and love) and Blackwidow from Razer are both carried. They are all that bby carries in part because they do have the steelseries and razer names attached.

The steelseries is easy to unpack and pack back up so you can definitely try it out easily. The balckwidow also has a small plastic window where you can try the arrow keys. I know the arrow keys arent much but they are something. I tried both and personally I love the 6gv2 with black switches since they have a really nice feel and better than the blackwidow. The keys are taller and also bounce back more easily and is in all a better more tactile experience.


Yah i've realized the steelseries is probably a good one that i can actually get my hands on easily. Guess i should hope i get a guy in a good mood that actually lets me take one out of the box haha, doesn't seem like there are many stores that have display models. Thanks for the advice guys.
THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY!
eLiE
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada1039 Posts
December 23 2010 10:12 GMT
#10
Check out Canada Computers in the Kensington Market area. They had a whole gaming accessories section, much better than what you'd find at a big name store, and better prices. Worth the long ass walk from Ryerson. I guess you can call and ask if they'd let you try out a keyboard.
How's the weather down there?
Hananim
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada10 Posts
December 24 2010 10:08 GMT
#11
ncix.com

3278 Midland Avenue.
Toronto, Ontario
Touch
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada475 Posts
December 24 2010 10:46 GMT
#12
On December 23 2010 13:21 Lightswarm wrote:
im sure if u go around Pmall, ull find one somewhere.
You will find dried monkey liver, but trust me, no mechanical keyboards.

I bought mine from http://www.armygroup.com.tw/shop/goods.php?id=1680. Shipped on the 21st, hopefully it will arrive before last days of break.
Sieg
lowlypawn
Profile Joined January 2009
United States241 Posts
December 24 2010 14:53 GMT
#13
This thread made me look for some more info on mechanical keyboards. This article was pretty interesting. Everything a person could want to know about mechanical keyboards and more.

http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html
jazzyjazz
Profile Joined October 2010
941 Posts
December 24 2010 21:18 GMT
#14
I know most NCIX's in the Toronto Area (there's one in Markham) have the razer black widow, which is a pretty good mechanical keyboard. However they're usually not on the shelves but in the back so you would have to ask them to open it to try it out.
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rbkl
Profile Joined March 2010
772 Posts
December 24 2010 21:58 GMT
#15
Most of the mechanical keyboard sellers that are worthwhile are online. I would definitely look in to those. Most of them have free shipping too.

I know the biggest issue is that you can't actually test the keyboard if you are buying it online; however, most of the ones that I dealt with actually had some great return policies. It might be better just to purchase a few, and then return them if you dont like it.
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floor exercise
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada5847 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-24 23:11:27
December 24 2010 23:11 GMT
#16
I had two tabs open and posted in the wrong thread


thragar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada450 Posts
December 24 2010 23:57 GMT
#17
The SteelSeries 6g keyboard is really good and it uses switches. It's super durable and you can feel the quality, you can also see some esports professionals using it. Best Buy and Futureshop have started carrying SteelSeries products so you can find them there.

Here is my review of this exact model, and it's the one I still use on a day to day basis:
http://gamenorth.ca/2010/11/01/review-steelseries-6gv2-keyboard/
Cartel
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada255 Posts
January 28 2011 21:45 GMT
#18
FYI canada computers and ncix do not carry mechanicals... they used to years back. Infact I dont know of any store that carries them, or even delivers near the Toronto area. I had to order mine from the Vancouver i think. DAS keyboard all blacked out. Paid $170 taxes and shipping in.
ThePurist
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada686 Posts
January 28 2011 22:11 GMT
#19
On December 24 2010 19:46 Touch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2010 13:21 Lightswarm wrote:
im sure if u go around Pmall, ull find one somewhere.
You will find dried monkey liver, but trust me, no mechanical keyboards.

I bought mine from http://www.armygroup.com.tw/shop/goods.php?id=1680. Shipped on the 21st, hopefully it will arrive before last days of break.


Hahaha dried monkey liver =_=?
I think you can get the razer mechanicals pretty much anywhere?
sgt_cr
Profile Joined November 2007
Costa Rica95 Posts
February 08 2011 00:32 GMT
#20
On January 29 2011 06:45 Cartel wrote:
FYI canada computers and ncix do not carry mechanicals... they used to years back. Infact I dont know of any store that carries them, or even delivers near the Toronto area. I had to order mine from the Vancouver i think. DAS keyboard all blacked out. Paid $170 taxes and shipping in.


Lies.... http://ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=101&subminorcatid=1065 I called them on markham area and they have it.
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