I can't find a video (youtube or any other site...) where the noise of different switches are compared. I have some hesitations between a das blue or a das brown, and i don't really know which one to chose, and noise will be a factor of choice for me.

ALPINA

3791 Posts

January 02 2011 17:37 GMT

#23

On January 03 2011 02:34 cloowny wrote:
I can't find a video (youtube or any other site...) where the noise of different switches are compared. I have some hesitations between a das blue or a das brown, and i don't really know which one to chose, and noise will be a factor of choice for me.

I posted comparison video in this thread. If you don't like loud keyboard definately don't go for blues.

Redunzl

862 Posts

January 02 2011 18:07 GMT

#24

Blue switches are a joy. I've had 'em all and blues have the best feel and sounds combo. The only "drawback" is that it is rather loud when typing.

cloowny

3 Posts

January 02 2011 21:14 GMT

#25

On January 03 2011 02:37 Alpina wrote:

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I posted comparison video in this thread. If you don't like loud keyboard definately don't go for blues.

Sorry i didn't see it first. Thanks a lot. I think i'll go with brown ones.

sinani206

United States1959 Posts

January 03 2011 02:40 GMT

#26

I think I've dropped the blacks because I want a tactile keyboard... So I think now it's between blues and browns... I am favoring blues right now because they are heavier, but they might be too loud for me.

gulati

United States2241 Posts

January 03 2011 04:37 GMT

#27

Cherry MX Blue is my favorite. It is loud, but that is what I like about it. It is a very pleasant sound, and the tactile feel is what wins me over. I'd stick with Blue switches. If you dislike the sound, go with Brown switches. I'm not a fan of Black switches, personally.

Reptilia

Chile913 Posts

January 03 2011 04:43 GMT

#28

so brown is the one with less sound?

sinani206

United States1959 Posts

January 03 2011 04:57 GMT

#29

gulati thanks for the advice, i think i'll try the blues, but make sure they are returnable and if they are too loud, i'll get some browns.

piskooooo

United States351 Posts

January 03 2011 06:10 GMT

#30

If you can get a keyboard with Reds I'd use that. If not go with Brown or Blue. Only get Blue if you want to put up with the clicking though.

SpoR

United States1542 Posts

January 03 2011 06:45 GMT

#31

On January 02 2011 19:24 Alpina wrote:

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You mean you want to know the difference?

Here:
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On January 02 2011 19:33 echO [W] wrote:

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In addition to the youtube video, I think some hard data would be good.

I always refer people who wonder what the differences are to this:
http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html

Thank you guys so much for these links. I was always interested in getting a mechanical keyboard but didn't want to just throw money away on something that wouldn't work out. I will use this in the future when I get a chance.

I wonder how the Samsung DT-35 Stacks up on those lists and in that guy's video. It is a rubber dome kb, so obviously very clicky sounding and very tactile.

RandomAccount#49059

United States2140 Posts

January 03 2011 08:43 GMT

#32

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Bosu

United States3247 Posts

January 03 2011 08:46 GMT

#33

I think most people would say you can't go wrong with browns or blues. Blacks you may or may not like, but if there was one that you would hate it would be blacks.

wargasm

94 Posts

January 03 2011 10:03 GMT

#34

On January 03 2011 00:21 floor exercise wrote:
Blues are the most popular switch by far, how did you arrive at this conclusion?

Source?

Blues are more readily available in the US and EU which is a plausible explanation for it's "popularity" I guess.

7pool

Sweden103 Posts

January 03 2011 12:05 GMT

#35

One thing to keep in mind when deciding to get like a filco or daskeyboard, is that the daskeyboard is VERY glossy. You'll the smallest dust on it. But if you use the microfibre thing you get with it you can keep it clean.

It's very gorgeous though if you can keep it clean (the design).

NeoSlicerZ

Ireland470 Posts

January 03 2011 13:23 GMT

#36

I recently got a Filco with browns and a Ducky with blues. The blues are definately easier to get used to due to the feedback, the browns are just that much lighter aswell.

Akzever

Canada94 Posts

January 03 2011 15:10 GMT

#37

If your wondering what some of these keyboards sounds like, mr interface has keyboard sims

http://www.mrinterface.com/keyboardsims/das3/index.html
Is the das 3/ Cherry mx blue sound

You can find cherry blacks and brown simulations on his site too. under review-> simulations
http://www.mrinterface.com

ThatsNoMoon

Mexico344 Posts

January 03 2011 15:28 GMT

#38

FILCO and Das Keyboard.
I've owned both and both feel AMAZING.

Can't go wrong with either, and these things are tough as nails!

gulati

United States2241 Posts

January 04 2011 02:04 GMT

#39

As I have posted in a few other threads, if you like the Filco and Das Keyboard for their BLUE switches, look at the Adesso MKB-135. It is half the price of the Das Keyboard, contains all the same features, looks very clean and glossy, and has a very heavy and solid build quality. For $70, getting a Cherry MX Blue mechanical keyboard is a steal. I love my keyboard.