EPTMechanical Keyboard Guide - Page 18
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Ropid
Germany3557 Posts
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Glockateer
United States254 Posts
On September 23 2011 08:15 Ben... wrote: Heck yes, that switchable feature sold me (Along with the price, mechanical keyboards are crazy expensive here). Now I can use PS/2 with my desktop and USB with my lappy. Yeah, I'm going to get one of the rosewill keyboards too. Detachable ps2, mx blue, nkro and reasonable price. All you need out of a keyboard. | ||
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superman1995
Hong Kong6 Posts
I live in Hong Kong. I could possibly help you get keyboards at slightly lower price PM me if your interested and for further contact details | ||
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Boblhead
United States2577 Posts
On September 24 2011 10:45 superman1995 wrote: I thought it would be interesting to add to this thread, because I have had extensive experience with mechanical keyboards and multiple switch types. I personally own a Ducky 1008 Blue and a TT eSport Meka G Unit. Both of which are very good boards, review will be created when my exams are over. IMO linear switches are vastly underated, I have played on my friends Cherry Red and use a cherry black for starcraft. They offer a very nice playing experience, although if you are tight on a budget and cant afford to buy 2 different keyboards, i would recommend either a brown or blue switch as they are still the best for typing. I live in Hong Kong. I could possibly help you get keyboards at slightly lower price PM me if your interested and for further contact details If you have a forum account elsewhere that shows your credible and trustworthy then that would be great. Its hard talking to people @ inpad.com.tw Ive been trying to convince them to ship overseas with bulk buys. | ||
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CarelessPride
United States146 Posts
OR should i just buy new keycaps and stick with my Noppoo | ||
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dbddbddb
Singapore969 Posts
On September 25 2011 02:11 CarelessPride wrote: i personally own a noppoo mx black 104 (not a mini) its actually really rare and they only sell in china/hk/TW. But I'm disliking the feel of it, the POM key caps are too slippery along with how hard it is to push down the keys. Blackwidow is 70 best buy, Das is 108 with student discout and blackwidow stealth is 80+shipping. I really hate wasting another 100 for a new mechancial keyboard. I'm really impatient so i want to get a new keyboard asap, any suggestions? i heard filcos really good but I like DAS design better and DAS is cheaper. OR should i just buy new keycaps and stick with my Noppoo unless you can find a way to sell it for a decent price... pls dont waste a 100 bucks on a new keyboard. try to get used to how it feels, dont be so picky. i dont like the feel of my keyboard so i just put a rubber key skin over it and leave it on there forever | ||
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slytown
Korea (South)1411 Posts
On September 25 2011 02:11 CarelessPride wrote: i personally own a noppoo mx black 104 (not a mini) its actually really rare and they only sell in china/hk/TW. But I'm disliking the feel of it, the POM key caps are too slippery along with how hard it is to push down the keys. Blackwidow is 70 best buy, Das is 108 with student discout and blackwidow stealth is 80+shipping. I really hate wasting another 100 for a new mechancial keyboard. I'm really impatient so i want to get a new keyboard asap, any suggestions? i heard filcos really good but I like DAS design better and DAS is cheaper. OR should i just buy new keycaps and stick with my Noppoo I'm pretty sure you can replace the keycaps no problem. Filco replacements should fit. | ||
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superman1995
Hong Kong6 Posts
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Circos
United Kingdom115 Posts
I was wondering if there any real differences in build quality/functionality. Because really, I cannot see that much of a difference in terms of key lastablilty and key click sound. Thanks a lot, Circos. | ||
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Zorgaz
Sweden2951 Posts
I have although experienced some issues with fatigue in the hands/fingers when i play SC2 for a longer period of time. I'm really interested in getting a mechanical keyboard but I really don't know what's good. (Brown switches good for this?) I guess i would love a keyboard that wouldn't leave my fingers as fatigued. I use my computer mostly for SC2 and homework so i would like to have it designed for both playing and typing  .And I'm interested in ''underlights'' on the keyboard to since i often have a hard time seeing the buttons in evenings/nights. Tips on what to get would be GREATLY appreciated ^^. | ||
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Circos
United Kingdom115 Posts
On September 26 2011 05:32 Zorgaz wrote: So I've never had a mechanical keyboard and I'm still using a Fujitsu Siemens keyboard, which I've used for quite some times (Can't even remember how many years xd). I have although experienced some issues with fatigue in the hands/fingers when i play SC2 for a longer period of time. I'm really interested in getting a mechanical keyboard but I really don't know what's good. (Brown switches good for this?) I guess i would love a keyboard that wouldn't leave my fingers as fatigued. I use my computer mostly for SC2 and homework so i would like to have it designed for both playing and typing .And I'm interested in ''underlights'' on the keyboard to since i often have a hard time seeing the buttons in evenings/nights. Tips on what to get would be GREATLY appreciated ^^. Sounds like the Razer Black Widow Ultimate would be the keyboard for you. Ticks everybox. As regards to switches, I'm not that knowledgeable with them, but the general consensus is that brown and blue are the 'best' for gaming and typing boards. They also make a lovely sound with minimal pressure to hit the keys - which will help with your fatigue. The Black Widow uses the Cherry Blue switches I do believe, which are by far the loudest key switch, and thus considered the most satisfying. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On September 26 2011 05:32 Zorgaz wrote: So I've never had a mechanical keyboard and I'm still using a Fujitsu Siemens keyboard, which I've used for quite some times (Can't even remember how many years xd). I have although experienced some issues with fatigue in the hands/fingers when i play SC2 for a longer period of time. I'm really interested in getting a mechanical keyboard but I really don't know what's good. (Brown switches good for this?) I guess i would love a keyboard that wouldn't leave my fingers as fatigued. I use my computer mostly for SC2 and homework so i would like to have it designed for both playing and typing .And I'm interested in ''underlights'' on the keyboard to since i often have a hard time seeing the buttons in evenings/nights. Tips on what to get would be GREATLY appreciated ^^. I'd suggest you instead learn to touch type rather than wasting 50 bucks on fancy back lighting, but I guess that's up to you if you want to pay for an overpieced piece of junk like Black Widow Ultimate. | ||
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da_head
Canada3350 Posts
On September 26 2011 05:40 Circos wrote: + Show Spoiler + On September 26 2011 05:32 Zorgaz wrote: So I've never had a mechanical keyboard and I'm still using a Fujitsu Siemens keyboard, which I've used for quite some times (Can't even remember how many years xd). I have although experienced some issues with fatigue in the hands/fingers when i play SC2 for a longer period of time. I'm really interested in getting a mechanical keyboard but I really don't know what's good. (Brown switches good for this?) I guess i would love a keyboard that wouldn't leave my fingers as fatigued. I use my computer mostly for SC2 and homework so i would like to have it designed for both playing and typing .And I'm interested in ''underlights'' on the keyboard to since i often have a hard time seeing the buttons in evenings/nights. Tips on what to get would be GREATLY appreciated ^^. Sounds like the Razer Black Widow Ultimate would be the keyboard for you. Ticks everybox. As regards to switches, I'm not that knowledgeable with them, but the general consensus is that brown and blue are the 'best' for gaming and typing boards. They also make a lovely sound with minimal pressure to hit the keys - which will help with your fatigue. The Black Widow uses the Cherry Blue switches I do believe, which are by far the loudest key switch, and thus considered the most satisfying. brown and blue are considered the best for typing, but for gaming black is better (especially for fps). | ||
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Circos
United Kingdom115 Posts
On September 26 2011 06:32 da_head wrote: brown and blue are considered the best for typing, but for gaming black is better (especially for fps). + Show Spoiler + + Show Spoiler + Oops, excuse my ignorance, like I said, I'm not too clued in on switch types and their applications. | ||
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Zorgaz
Sweden2951 Posts
On September 26 2011 05:40 Circos wrote: + Show Spoiler + On September 26 2011 05:32 Zorgaz wrote: So I've never had a mechanical keyboard and I'm still using a Fujitsu Siemens keyboard, which I've used for quite some times (Can't even remember how many years xd). I have although experienced some issues with fatigue in the hands/fingers when i play SC2 for a longer period of time. I'm really interested in getting a mechanical keyboard but I really don't know what's good. (Brown switches good for this?) I guess i would love a keyboard that wouldn't leave my fingers as fatigued. I use my computer mostly for SC2 and homework so i would like to have it designed for both playing and typing .And I'm interested in ''underlights'' on the keyboard to since i often have a hard time seeing the buttons in evenings/nights. Tips on what to get would be GREATLY appreciated ^^. Sounds like the Razer Black Widow Ultimate would be the keyboard for you. Ticks everybox. As regards to switches, I'm not that knowledgeable with them, but the general consensus is that brown and blue are the 'best' for gaming and typing boards. They also make a lovely sound with minimal pressure to hit the keys - which will help with your fatigue. The Black Widow uses the Cherry Blue switches I do believe, which are by far the loudest key switch, and thus considered the most satisfying. I've read that the ''blue'' switches are best for typing though, and i don't really care about the clicking sound  . Just want it to feel good. The keyboard looks good but it seems to have ''to much'' stuff on it. I mean i would never use the macro keys anyway ^^. It basicly seems to expensive. Thanks for the tip anyway :DOn September 26 2011 06:20 Shikyo wrote: I'd suggest you instead learn to touch type rather than wasting 50 bucks on fancy back lighting, but I guess that's up to you if you want to pay for an overpieced piece of junk like Black Widow Ultimate. I know how to type well enough thanks, never seen a keyboard with underlights but it seems like a good enough addition. It is by no means a must so if you have any tips on a good keyboard for a good price I'm all ears | ||
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slytown
Korea (South)1411 Posts
On September 26 2011 04:45 Circos wrote: Hey guys, I'm really torn between the Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate EU and the Cherry G80-3000LSCGB. I was wondering if there any real differences in build quality/functionality. Because really, I cannot see that much of a difference in terms of key lastablilty and key click sound. Thanks a lot, Circos. According to Manyak, he says regarding the Cherry brand keyboard "'Flimsy' build, casing is not as durable as other keyboards listed." You can't go wrong with the Das. | ||
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Circos
United Kingdom115 Posts
On September 26 2011 06:46 Zorgaz wrote: I've read that the ''blue'' switches are best for typing though, and i don't really care about the clicking sound . Just want it to feel good. The keyboard looks good but it seems to have ''to much'' stuff on it. I mean i would never use the macro keys anyway ^^. It basicly seems to expensive. Thanks for the tip anyway :DI know how to type well enough thanks, never seen a keyboard with underlights but it seems like a good enough addition. It is by no means a must so if you have any tips on a good keyboard for a good price I'm all ears + Show Spoiler + + Show Spoiler + Have a look at the Cherry G80-3000, it's a good build, sounds nice, with no unnecessary macro keys. It also has a very old-fashioned design so it feels like a true typists keyboard. It is a UK based company, so I'm not exactly sure where you would purchase one in the US (if you live there), but I'm sure there will be plenty of distributors, as it was and still is, a very popular board. Here's a sample of the sound: That one has the blue switches. In the UK, in only costs £60 with shipping, which is an incredibly good price. One of the reasons I'm torn between Das and the G80-3000 is that it's half the price... | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On September 26 2011 06:46 Zorgaz wrote: I've read that the ''blue'' switches are best for typing though, and i don't really care about the clicking sound . Just want it to feel good. The keyboard looks good but it seems to have ''to much'' stuff on it. I mean i would never use the macro keys anyway ^^. It basicly seems to expensive. Thanks for the tip anyway :DI know how to type well enough thanks, never seen a keyboard with underlights but it seems like a good enough addition. It is by no means a must so if you have any tips on a good keyboard for a good price I'm all ears Well, in Europe the options aren't so numerous. These are quality blues: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=808 http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=764 These quality browns: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=807 http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=753 Yeah this is super cheap: http://www.computeruniverse.net/products/e90205810/cherry-g80-3000-lpcde-0-usb/ps/2.asp?sr=G80-3000 | ||
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isleyofthenorth
Austria894 Posts
On September 26 2011 06:57 Circos wrote: + Show Spoiler + + Show Spoiler + Have a look at the Cherry G80-3000, it's a good build, sounds nice, with no unnecessary macro keys. It also has a very old-fashioned design so it feels like a true typists keyboard. It is a UK based company, so I'm not exactly sure where you would purchase one in the US (if you live there), but I'm sure there will be plenty of distributors, as it was and still is, a very popular board. Here's a sample of the sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX125XQPpsQ That one has the blue switches. In the UK, in only costs £60 with shipping, which is an incredibly good price. One of the reasons I'm torn between Das and the G80-3000 is that it's half the price... i fully agree. got that from a local store for 40€. best value for money mechanical keyboard youll ever get. the only thing it doesent have is n-key rollover. but for that price it would be ridiculous to expect that, since the build quality isnt cheap by any means | ||
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Ropid
Germany3557 Posts
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