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Just got my new CM Storm Quickfire Rapid keyboard... this will definitely take some getting used to. The feel is so different from a regular keyboard. I'm definitely going to have to get some O-rings... I knew it would be loud, but this thing really surprised me with the volume of the CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK.
I was previously using an old Dell RT7D50... the thing I really miss the most is the extra-tall spacebar. It has a large, easy-to-hit spacebar that I can just rest my thumb on... in the same position on the Quickfire, my thumb is sitting uncomfortably on the corner of the thinner spacebar.
I wonder if anyone's making mechanical keyboards with the larger spacebar right now? I didn't see any while I was shopping around last week.
Still, I think I can definitely get used to the feeling of the mechanical keyboard. After using it for only an hour, trying the Dell one again felt mushy and slow.
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On April 26 2012 01:36 Mowr wrote:Show nested quote +On April 25 2012 03:39 oGoZenob wrote:
I've found a review of the zowie celeritas, (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mechanical-switch-keyboard,2955-15.html) where it says that the keys are closer to each other than other similar keyboards. I really wanted to buy it, but since I have huge hands, it scares me. Has anyone tried it ? are the keys that close ? Either you can't read or they can't write but the keys are completely standard, like any other mechanical keyboard. The distance between different "sections" of keys are a bit smaller than some common keyboards though. E.g., the distance between the arrow keys and the numpad are a few mm:s shorter.
my reading is fine, thank you
"The keyboard is smaller than the other candidates, so the keys are a little closer together than on the other keyboards we've tested. This is not a major disadvantage, but it requires a slight adjustment for users accustomed to keyboards wider than 40 cm. Only gamers with very large hands or strong fingers would be better off with another product. "
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On April 26 2012 15:34 oGoZenob wrote:Show nested quote +On April 26 2012 01:36 Mowr wrote:On April 25 2012 03:39 oGoZenob wrote:
I've found a review of the zowie celeritas, (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mechanical-switch-keyboard,2955-15.html) where it says that the keys are closer to each other than other similar keyboards. I really wanted to buy it, but since I have huge hands, it scares me. Has anyone tried it ? are the keys that close ? Either you can't read or they can't write but the keys are completely standard, like any other mechanical keyboard. The distance between different "sections" of keys are a bit smaller than some common keyboards though. E.g., the distance between the arrow keys and the numpad are a few mm:s shorter. my reading is fine, thank you "The keyboard is smaller than the other candidates, so the keys are a little closer together than on the other keyboards we've tested. This is not a major disadvantage, but it requires a slight adjustment for users accustomed to keyboards wider than 40 cm. Only gamers with very large hands or strong fingers would be better off with another product. "
Well I am happy for you. Then it is like I said, they can't phrase properly or they they don't know what they are talking about. Being over all a smaller keyboard does not mean that the distance between or size of individual keys are smaller. I.e. for example the distance between tab and enter is exactly the same. I even measured it with a ruler and compared it to two generic rubber dome keyboards. Just for you <3
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A question to owners of topre boards: how do they feel compared to the cherry switches? I'm kind of addicted to collecting keyboards and I'm thinking about adding a topre board - the thing is, I can't really get a clear picture of what they feel like and getting my hands on one to test it IRL would be pretty much impossible. I'm mainly curious about the required force, as I really dislike mx blacks. But seeing that they take 30-55g to active it should be that bad, right?
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On April 27 2012 10:54 m1rk3 wrote:quickfire
Care to elaborate?
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On April 27 2012 11:16 KhAmun wrote:Care to elaborate?
Tis better quality and slightly cheaper, the CM storm tenkeyless is pretty much the best value keyboard around atm. Definitely worth getting the CM if the large amount of CM logos etc don't bother you.
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On April 27 2012 13:12 Blaec wrote:Show nested quote +On April 27 2012 11:16 KhAmun wrote:On April 27 2012 10:54 m1rk3 wrote:quickfire Care to elaborate? Tis better quality and slightly cheaper, the CM storm tenkeyless is pretty much the best value keyboard around atm. Definitely worth getting the CM if the large amount of CM logos etc don't bother you.
There's one thing that worries me about the CM keyboards, does it have a windows key? Or is it the same deal as steelseries, a function key in it's place? To me that would be an absolute dealbreaker as the windows key is the most useful key of the entire keyboard by far..
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I figured this was my thread so I could post this. Couldn't think of a witty way to relate it to keyboards, so I won't. But, I'm in love with this track today. Heard it in a mixtape...
+ Show Spoiler +http://vimeo.com/23677713
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On April 27 2012 16:28 Fragile51 wrote:Show nested quote +On April 27 2012 13:12 Blaec wrote:On April 27 2012 11:16 KhAmun wrote:On April 27 2012 10:54 m1rk3 wrote:quickfire Care to elaborate? Tis better quality and slightly cheaper, the CM storm tenkeyless is pretty much the best value keyboard around atm. Definitely worth getting the CM if the large amount of CM logos etc don't bother you. There's one thing that worries me about the CM keyboards, does it have a windows key? Or is it the same deal as steelseries, a function key in it's place? To me that would be an absolute dealbreaker as the windows key is the most useful key of the entire keyboard by far..
It has a function key instead of the menu key (the one right of the right windows). So im pretty sure the windows keys still work, they just have CM logos on them.
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On April 27 2012 16:43 Blaec wrote:Show nested quote +On April 27 2012 16:28 Fragile51 wrote:On April 27 2012 13:12 Blaec wrote:On April 27 2012 11:16 KhAmun wrote:On April 27 2012 10:54 m1rk3 wrote:quickfire Care to elaborate? Tis better quality and slightly cheaper, the CM storm tenkeyless is pretty much the best value keyboard around atm. Definitely worth getting the CM if the large amount of CM logos etc don't bother you. There's one thing that worries me about the CM keyboards, does it have a windows key? Or is it the same deal as steelseries, a function key in it's place? To me that would be an absolute dealbreaker as the windows key is the most useful key of the entire keyboard by far.. It has a function key instead of the menu key (the one right of the right windows). So im pretty sure the windows keys still work, they just have CM logos on them.
Ah, alright. Just checking  Thanks!
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On April 27 2012 16:46 Fragile51 wrote:Show nested quote +On April 27 2012 16:43 Blaec wrote:On April 27 2012 16:28 Fragile51 wrote:On April 27 2012 13:12 Blaec wrote:On April 27 2012 11:16 KhAmun wrote:On April 27 2012 10:54 m1rk3 wrote:quickfire Care to elaborate? Tis better quality and slightly cheaper, the CM storm tenkeyless is pretty much the best value keyboard around atm. Definitely worth getting the CM if the large amount of CM logos etc don't bother you. There's one thing that worries me about the CM keyboards, does it have a windows key? Or is it the same deal as steelseries, a function key in it's place? To me that would be an absolute dealbreaker as the windows key is the most useful key of the entire keyboard by far.. It has a function key instead of the menu key (the one right of the right windows). So im pretty sure the windows keys still work, they just have CM logos on them. Ah, alright. Just checking Thanks!
Yeah I wanted a QF storm as well, but don't they charge like 40-50 extra bucks for shipping it to the Netherlands?
That kinda reduces the best value thing about it 
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On April 28 2012 03:13 bblack wrote:Yeah I wanted a QF storm as well, but don't they charge like 40-50 extra bucks for shipping it to the Netherlands? That kinda reduces the best value thing about it
There are no local stores that sell them??
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Quickfire is nice, after about a month of using it I think I might like brown switches just a tad bit better though. I have a Zowie but the spacebar seems a little wonky and the keycaps need cleaning. I think I might switch back to the zowie eventually. To be honest tenkeyless doesn't matter so much to me as I actually feel a little more comfortable with that wider distance between my mouse and keyboard.
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On April 27 2012 01:13 Ameisenmann wrote:
A question to owners of topre boards: how do they feel compared to the cherry switches? I'm kind of addicted to collecting keyboards and I'm thinking about adding a topre board - the thing is, I can't really get a clear picture of what they feel like and getting my hands on one to test it IRL would be pretty much impossible. I'm mainly curious about the required force, as I really dislike mx blacks. But seeing that they take 30-55g to active it should be that bad, right?
They feel less mechanical. They're far smoother and much less noisy. It's kind of difficult to explain... but either way they're not too stiff at all, especially the alternating force keyboard. In fact it's the only keyboard that doesn't strain my pinky fingers after extensive typing. They're kind of tough to type with without bottoming out because they bottom out so easily after actuation but even so after a while it becomes possible. It's easier on the 30g keys in my opinion.
The construction is rock solid and stable, best build quality I've seen, even better than Model M. However if you really love the mechanical feel you might be disappointed because they are very quiet and smooth and as I said, don't feel so mechanical. Either way it's by far the most pleasurable keyboard to type with in my opinion. Worth the price though? Debatable...
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On April 28 2012 10:35 exousia_7 wrote:Show nested quote +On April 28 2012 03:13 bblack wrote:Yeah I wanted a QF storm as well, but don't they charge like 40-50 extra bucks for shipping it to the Netherlands? That kinda reduces the best value thing about it There are no local stores that sell them??
Nope, I've tried and tried, but as far as I can tell only the Razer BW is available at some stores in some cities in the Netherlands. I've tried about 5 or 6 computerstores in my own city, none of the employees even knew what a mechanical KB was.
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[B]On April 28 2012 17:53 bblack
Nope, I've tried and tried, but as far as I can tell only the Razer BW is available at some stores in some cities in the Netherlands. I've tried about 5 or 6 computerstores in my own city, none of the employees even knew what a mechanical KB was.
Wow...good luck getting a mech kb online for a good price. I see people post promotions and special sales every now and then on this thread...hope you find a good site with a good deal and low shipping prices cus mech kbs are just so awesome XD
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On April 28 2012 18:27 exousia_7 wrote:Show nested quote +[B]On April 28 2012 17:53 bblack
Nope, I've tried and tried, but as far as I can tell only the Razer BW is available at some stores in some cities in the Netherlands. I've tried about 5 or 6 computerstores in my own city, none of the employees even knew what a mechanical KB was. Wow...good luck getting a mech kb online for a good price. I see people post promotions and special sales every now and then on this thread...hope you find a good site with a good deal and low shipping prices cus mech kbs are just so awesome XD
Life is a bitch :p
But I already have one, a Choc mini from qtan, shipping wasn't so terribly expensive as it for some reason it when you buy in the US..
But that one has browns, and the Quickfire storm looks to be great value for money and comes with reds, what I want to try next.
So I was hoping my compatriot found a cheap way to get them here, or was planning a trip or so..
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