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Tansu
Profile Joined January 2012
Finland63 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-10 17:49:06
March 10 2012 17:43 GMT
#2061
Black and red switches are linear. Could someone explain to me what does that mean? Aren't all keys in all keyboards linear? English isn't my native language so it could be that I don't just understand what the word "linear" means...

And another question: What is the difference between Qpad MK-50 and MK-85 keyboards? MK-85 has the backlighting but is it the only reason why it is 70€ more expensive.
Jophess
Profile Joined August 2010
United States95 Posts
March 10 2012 17:54 GMT
#2062
On March 11 2012 02:43 Tansu wrote:
Black and red switches are linear. Could someone explain to me what does that mean? Aren't all keys in all keyboards linear? English isn't my native language so it could be that I don't just understand what the word "linear" means...

And another question: What is the difference between Qpad MK-50 and MK-85 keyboards? MK-85 has the backlighting but is it the only reason why it is 70€ more expensive.


First question: Linear switches don't have any bump why you press them. The keys go down smoothly until it hits the bottom. With non-linear (tactile) switches, you feel a bump when the key activates.

Seconds question: The mk-50 has no backlighting, programmable keys, or audio/usb ports.
Tansu
Profile Joined January 2012
Finland63 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-10 19:27:42
March 10 2012 19:26 GMT
#2063
Thx Jophess for your answers.

I tried Blackwidow but I didn't like its noise and I had problems with double-tapping. I want a non-linear switch so I guess I should try browns? Is double-tapping easier with brown switches than with blues?
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
March 10 2012 20:20 GMT
#2064
On March 11 2012 04:26 Tansu wrote:
Thx Jophess for your answers.

I tried Blackwidow but I didn't like its noise and I had problems with double-tapping. I want a non-linear switch so I guess I should try browns? Is double-tapping easier with brown switches than with blues?

yes its easier.
Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
March 10 2012 20:27 GMT
#2065
On March 11 2012 02:43 Tansu wrote:
Black and red switches are linear. Could someone explain to me what does that mean? Aren't all keys in all keyboards linear? English isn't my native language so it could be that I don't just understand what the word "linear" means...

And another question: What is the difference between Qpad MK-50 and MK-85 keyboards? MK-85 has the backlighting but is it the only reason why it is 70€ more expensive.

The Mk-85 has a USB hub, backlight lighting, and NKRO through USB (This means you can press multiple buttons at the same times and it will still register all of them) while the MK-50 only has NKRO through PS/2.
Tansu
Profile Joined January 2012
Finland63 Posts
March 10 2012 23:19 GMT
#2066
On March 11 2012 05:27 Eee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 11 2012 02:43 Tansu wrote:
Black and red switches are linear. Could someone explain to me what does that mean? Aren't all keys in all keyboards linear? English isn't my native language so it could be that I don't just understand what the word "linear" means...

And another question: What is the difference between Qpad MK-50 and MK-85 keyboards? MK-85 has the backlighting but is it the only reason why it is 70€ more expensive.

The Mk-85 has a USB hub, backlight lighting, and NKRO through USB (This means you can press multiple buttons at the same times and it will still register all of them) while the MK-50 only has NKRO through PS/2.


Eh... I don't really know much about computers/keyboards... What is "PS/2"? Or, maybe I should just ask that does it affect to SC2? Am I able to play Starcraft with MK-50 just as well as with MK-85?
Lawler
Profile Joined September 2011
Sweden15 Posts
March 11 2012 00:33 GMT
#2067

Eh... I don't really know much about computers/keyboards... What is "PS/2"? Or, maybe I should just ask that does it affect to SC2? Am I able to play Starcraft with MK-50 just as well as with MK-85?


http://t1t1t1t1.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ps2connection2.jpg

This is a PS/2 connector and it allows you to be able to press down more keys simultaneously while still getting them all registered. I think USB is limited to 6 or 7. So USB shouldn't be a problem unless you have some sick bindings or macro.
You probably should check if your pc have a PS/2 port before though. (it probably has)


I have a question. I'm looking for a new keyboard and i went to the local store to feel the diffrent switches (cherry). I ruled out the blue one but i liked the black ones but i was wondering if they get little easier to push down after some usage or if the hands will adjust to them? I guess red switches would be the perfect choice for me but i didn't get the chance to touch them.
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
March 11 2012 00:55 GMT
#2068
On March 11 2012 09:33 Lawler wrote:
Show nested quote +

Eh... I don't really know much about computers/keyboards... What is "PS/2"? Or, maybe I should just ask that does it affect to SC2? Am I able to play Starcraft with MK-50 just as well as with MK-85?


http://t1t1t1t1.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ps2connection2.jpg

This is a PS/2 connector and it allows you to be able to press down more keys simultaneously while still getting them all registered. I think USB is limited to 6 or 7. So USB shouldn't be a problem unless you have some sick bindings or macro.
You probably should check if your pc have a PS/2 port before though. (it probably has)


I have a question. I'm looking for a new keyboard and i went to the local store to feel the diffrent switches (cherry). I ruled out the blue one but i liked the black ones but i was wondering if they get little easier to push down after some usage or if the hands will adjust to them? I guess red switches would be the perfect choice for me but i didn't get the chance to touch them.

there are some keyboards that allow NKRO over usb
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-11 04:54:54
March 11 2012 04:52 GMT
#2069
On March 11 2012 09:55 Boblhead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 11 2012 09:33 Lawler wrote:

Eh... I don't really know much about computers/keyboards... What is "PS/2"? Or, maybe I should just ask that does it affect to SC2? Am I able to play Starcraft with MK-50 just as well as with MK-85?


http://t1t1t1t1.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ps2connection2.jpg

This is a PS/2 connector and it allows you to be able to press down more keys simultaneously while still getting them all registered. I think USB is limited to 6 or 7. So USB shouldn't be a problem unless you have some sick bindings or macro.
You probably should check if your pc have a PS/2 port before though. (it probably has)


I have a question. I'm looking for a new keyboard and i went to the local store to feel the diffrent switches (cherry). I ruled out the blue one but i liked the black ones but i was wondering if they get little easier to push down after some usage or if the hands will adjust to them? I guess red switches would be the perfect choice for me but i didn't get the chance to touch them.

there are some keyboards that allow NKRO over usb


I was wrong in assuming that. There is one keyboard, Noppoo Choc Mini that does some weird thing to the input that makes it NKRO or seem like NKRO at least under Windows. All USB are limited to 6KRO otherwise. NKRO is achievable through a USB to PS/2 converter.
There is no one like you in the universe.
Pusekatten
Profile Joined March 2011
Norway234 Posts
March 11 2012 05:15 GMT
#2070
On March 11 2012 13:52 Blisse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 11 2012 09:55 Boblhead wrote:
On March 11 2012 09:33 Lawler wrote:

Eh... I don't really know much about computers/keyboards... What is "PS/2"? Or, maybe I should just ask that does it affect to SC2? Am I able to play Starcraft with MK-50 just as well as with MK-85?


http://t1t1t1t1.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ps2connection2.jpg

This is a PS/2 connector and it allows you to be able to press down more keys simultaneously while still getting them all registered. I think USB is limited to 6 or 7. So USB shouldn't be a problem unless you have some sick bindings or macro.
You probably should check if your pc have a PS/2 port before though. (it probably has)


I have a question. I'm looking for a new keyboard and i went to the local store to feel the diffrent switches (cherry). I ruled out the blue one but i liked the black ones but i was wondering if they get little easier to push down after some usage or if the hands will adjust to them? I guess red switches would be the perfect choice for me but i didn't get the chance to touch them.

there are some keyboards that allow NKRO over usb


I was wrong in assuming that. There is one keyboard, Noppoo Choc Mini that does some weird thing to the input that makes it NKRO or seem like NKRO at least under Windows. All USB are limited to 6KRO otherwise. NKRO is achievable through a USB to PS/2 converter.

There are keyboards such as the Corsair k60 that uses usb 3.0 and can have NKRO, but I think Corsair limited it to 20KRO because no one would facepalm there keyboard and press down more then 20 at a time anyway.
Mordanis
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States893 Posts
March 11 2012 05:33 GMT
#2071
I just read the description of the "ZOWIE GEAR CELERITAS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard w. RTR Technology":

the ZOWIE CELERITAS was developed in cooperation with professional gamers Abdisamad 'SpawN' Mohamed, Young Ho 'Flash' Lee and Ho Jun 'Ho-Jun' Moon.

I don't even know what it means that it was "developed in cooperation with Flash", but I do know what I'm doing with my next paycheck :D
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zeroISM
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Japan161 Posts
March 11 2012 11:48 GMT
#2072
Just a heads up for anyone who is undecided between BROWN and BLUE switches, I've had both of them.
I used to use the brown switches, but I changed to blue and I really like the keystroke feedback you get from the *click* you hear.
I was afraid it could be annoying, but it is not and you only notice when YOU are typing on other keyboards.
I really like the click sound now
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Tansu
Profile Joined January 2012
Finland63 Posts
March 11 2012 15:07 GMT
#2073
I have decided to buy a mechanical keyboard with brown switches. I found only 3 options with Nordic layout: Filco, Zowie Celeritas and MK-50. Filco is waaay too expensive (about 160€). So which you think is better? Zowie Celeritas or MK-50 with brown switches?
m1rk3
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada412 Posts
March 11 2012 16:20 GMT
#2074
Found these "mechanicals" on bestbuy website. Wondering if anyone knows what type of switches these might use because if it is a switch i am looking for i would buy this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cherry Healthcare - G81-1800 Series Compact Keyboard/4191255.p?id=1218463230919&skuId=4191255
For the Dominion!
exousia_7
Profile Joined December 2011
Taiwan215 Posts
March 11 2012 17:14 GMT
#2075
I noticed that the SteelSeries 6Gv2 does not have leg stands at the back. Judging by the looks from the side, is the keyboard itself designed to be in an inclined state or flat state?
Hashbaz
Profile Joined July 2010
United States340 Posts
March 11 2012 20:34 GMT
#2076
On March 12 2012 01:20 m1rk3 wrote:
Found these "mechanicals" on bestbuy website. Wondering if anyone knows what type of switches these might use because if it is a switch i am looking for i would buy this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cherry Healthcare - G81-1800 Series Compact Keyboard/4191255.p?id=1218463230919&skuId=4191255

Not totally sure, but googling indicates that it has MY switches. They are compatible with regular MX keycaps but are pretty lousy to type on. Mushy and linear if memory serves.
ESPORTS prevails
ggahSoO
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States191 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-12 00:33:35
March 12 2012 00:31 GMT
#2077
On March 11 2012 20:48 zeroISM wrote:
Just a heads up for anyone who is undecided between BROWN and BLUE switches, I've had both of them.
I used to use the brown switches, but I changed to blue and I really like the keystroke feedback you get from the *click* you hear.
I was afraid it could be annoying, but it is not and you only notice when YOU are typing on other keyboards.
I really like the click sound now


I've played around a bit with both but I keep hearing of people who have double-tap problems with blues. How noticeable do you find the problems are?
firebathero x bisu
Glueburn
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States496 Posts
March 12 2012 18:51 GMT
#2078
On March 12 2012 02:14 exousia_7 wrote:
I noticed that the SteelSeries 6Gv2 does not have leg stands at the back. Judging by the looks from the side, is the keyboard itself designed to be in an inclined state or flat state?


It's rather raised up, so an incline.
One of the few things I don't like about it, besides the layout.
Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself. - Miles Davis
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-12 22:12:56
March 12 2012 22:12 GMT
#2079
On March 13 2012 03:51 CampinSam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 12 2012 02:14 exousia_7 wrote:
I noticed that the SteelSeries 6Gv2 does not have leg stands at the back. Judging by the looks from the side, is the keyboard itself designed to be in an inclined state or flat state?


It's rather raised up, so an incline.
One of the few things I don't like about it, besides the layout.


If you're willing to part with it for a fair price...pm me yo. :}
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Uhh Negative
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1090 Posts
March 12 2012 23:13 GMT
#2080
I'm considering purchasing the Leopold FC500RT/AB (browns). Does anyone else have experience with this board? I can't find too many reviews of it.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold,fullsize&pid=fc500rtab#
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