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RoranRock
Profile Joined October 2011
France294 Posts
January 26 2013 14:16 GMT
#4941
CM quickfire rapid seems good but i don't like the layout, i prefere a normal layout...
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
January 26 2013 15:38 GMT
#4942
On January 26 2013 19:08 kaykaykay wrote:
Got myself a rapid red switch, it's my first ever. Thanks Blaec for your help!
The keys are great, the feel is great, everything is perfect except for the size/length.
It's too small even for someone like me with tiny hands.
Problem with adjusting too, I seem to be pressing the keys all the way down.


S'all good.

Do you mean you got a tenkeyless keyboard?
If so just get a fullsize.

If you mean the keys are too small, then sorry, mechanical boards are virtually all the same size with the same size keys.

Its totally no problem pressing the keys all the way down. It is just more efficient if you only press the keys down to the activation point.
kaykaykay
Profile Joined July 2012
Singapore637 Posts
January 26 2013 17:09 GMT
#4943
On January 27 2013 00:38 Blaec wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 26 2013 19:08 kaykaykay wrote:
Got myself a rapid red switch, it's my first ever. Thanks Blaec for your help!
The keys are great, the feel is great, everything is perfect except for the size/length.
It's too small even for someone like me with tiny hands.
Problem with adjusting too, I seem to be pressing the keys all the way down.


S'all good.

Do you mean you got a tenkeyless keyboard?
If so just get a fullsize.

If you mean the keys are too small, then sorry, mechanical boards are virtually all the same size with the same size keys.

Its totally no problem pressing the keys all the way down. It is just more efficient if you only press the keys down to the activation point.


10 keyless?
I meant the keyboard is designed itself small. The distance between the left Alt key to QWER feels too short and you have to bend your thumb to rest your finger on it.
Starve the ego, feed the soul.
derpface
Profile Joined October 2012
Sweden925 Posts
January 26 2013 17:25 GMT
#4944
On January 27 2013 02:09 kaykaykay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 27 2013 00:38 Blaec wrote:
On January 26 2013 19:08 kaykaykay wrote:
Got myself a rapid red switch, it's my first ever. Thanks Blaec for your help!
The keys are great, the feel is great, everything is perfect except for the size/length.
It's too small even for someone like me with tiny hands.
Problem with adjusting too, I seem to be pressing the keys all the way down.


S'all good.

Do you mean you got a tenkeyless keyboard?
If so just get a fullsize.

If you mean the keys are too small, then sorry, mechanical boards are virtually all the same size with the same size keys.

Its totally no problem pressing the keys all the way down. It is just more efficient if you only press the keys down to the activation point.


10 keyless?
I meant the keyboard is designed itself small. The distance between the left Alt key to QWER feels too short and you have to bend your thumb to rest your finger on it.


Yeah people call the keyboard that doesnt have the numpad part of the keyboard tenkeyless (TKL)
gg no re #_< no1 Hydra and Leta fan >_#
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-26 22:31:28
January 26 2013 22:31 GMT
#4945
After typing/playing on my buckling spring Unicomp for some time I have to say its my favorite keyboard. Everything I do on this thing feels great. Granted this keyboard is so poorly manufactured (bits of plastic on the sides of keys, keys out of alignment, dent in the spacebar, flimsy casing, slippery/flimsy feet, wiggly keycaps, non-detachable cable, etc., etc.) but it's still my favorite keyboard I own.

If you can't find an IBM or Dell for your buckling spring needs, I say still buy a Unicomp simply for the advantage buckling springs have over any other switch, and this coming from a lover of the topre 45g.
The best Flash meme ever: http://imgur.com/zquoK
kaykaykay
Profile Joined July 2012
Singapore637 Posts
January 27 2013 03:10 GMT
#4946
On January 27 2013 02:25 derpface wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 27 2013 02:09 kaykaykay wrote:
On January 27 2013 00:38 Blaec wrote:
On January 26 2013 19:08 kaykaykay wrote:
Got myself a rapid red switch, it's my first ever. Thanks Blaec for your help!
The keys are great, the feel is great, everything is perfect except for the size/length.
It's too small even for someone like me with tiny hands.
Problem with adjusting too, I seem to be pressing the keys all the way down.


S'all good.

Do you mean you got a tenkeyless keyboard?
If so just get a fullsize.

If you mean the keys are too small, then sorry, mechanical boards are virtually all the same size with the same size keys.

Its totally no problem pressing the keys all the way down. It is just more efficient if you only press the keys down to the activation point.


10 keyless?
I meant the keyboard is designed itself small. The distance between the left Alt key to QWER feels too short and you have to bend your thumb to rest your finger on it.


Yeah people call the keyboard that doesnt have the numpad part of the keyboard tenkeyless (TKL)


Ah, yes. It's TKL. Like all CM Storm quick fire rapids are.
Starve the ego, feed the soul.
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
January 27 2013 06:25 GMT
#4947
On January 27 2013 02:09 kaykaykay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 27 2013 00:38 Blaec wrote:
On January 26 2013 19:08 kaykaykay wrote:
Got myself a rapid red switch, it's my first ever. Thanks Blaec for your help!
The keys are great, the feel is great, everything is perfect except for the size/length.
It's too small even for someone like me with tiny hands.
Problem with adjusting too, I seem to be pressing the keys all the way down.


S'all good.

Do you mean you got a tenkeyless keyboard?
If so just get a fullsize.

If you mean the keys are too small, then sorry, mechanical boards are virtually all the same size with the same size keys.

Its totally no problem pressing the keys all the way down. It is just more efficient if you only press the keys down to the activation point.


10 keyless?
I meant the keyboard is designed itself small. The distance between the left Alt key to QWER feels too short and you have to bend your thumb to rest your finger on it.


Some people feel this when coming from rubber dome boards. Virtually all mechanicals have the same key sizes, so your options are sticking with your CM board and hopefully getting used to it. Or just go back to rubber dome keyboards.
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2147 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-27 14:19:52
January 27 2013 14:12 GMT
#4948
I wanted to try Topre keyboards. But they are really expensive. Like 275$.
PiPaPoh
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
121 Posts
January 27 2013 18:29 GMT
#4949
Its a joke, yes. Even the numberpads are 130$....
DERPDERP
Profile Joined October 2010
Kyrgyzstan189 Posts
January 27 2013 18:55 GMT
#4950
On January 27 2013 23:12 KAB00000000M wrote:
I wanted to try Topre keyboards. But they are really expensive. Like 275$.


Wow, thats fucked up got mine for 160 € realforce that is
8)
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2147 Posts
January 27 2013 19:02 GMT
#4951
On January 28 2013 03:55 DERPDERP wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 27 2013 23:12 KAB00000000M wrote:
I wanted to try Topre keyboards. But they are really expensive. Like 275$.


Wow, thats fucked up got mine for 160 € realforce that is


Yeah I just checked Elitekeyboards.com. They go for 180€! I'm not paying that much. I bet it will be around 200€ in total including shipping.
Havik_
Profile Joined November 2011
United States5585 Posts
January 27 2013 19:06 GMT
#4952
Bucking springs are that good?
"An opinion is only as good as the evidence that backs it up."- William O'Malley, S.J.
poeticEnnui
Profile Joined September 2010
United States78 Posts
January 27 2013 20:41 GMT
#4953
Buckling springs are the most wonderful keyboards that I've ever typed on. The newer Unicomps aren't manufactured to the same standard as the old IBMs, but I still prefer them to any other switch on the market, Topre included.

I mean, it's all a matter of taste, but buckling springs are my favorite by far.
Chylith
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada167 Posts
January 27 2013 23:16 GMT
#4954
On January 25 2013 16:40 ETisME wrote:
so ducky just announced the ducky shine 2 78 version
why 78?
7 LED colours + 8 switches + 1 grey switch keychain

http://iqmore.tw/ducky-shine-2-78-version-backlit-mechanical-keyboard-review

ducky will only make 78 of these.

Me want one...

How does one go about buying one of these in Canada? D=
Goddamnit this is the most retarded thing I will read all week and it's only fucking tuesday. ~Hawk
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2147 Posts
January 28 2013 01:08 GMT
#4955
I'm going to check out buckling springs a little more. Since you are convinced like that. It is interesting.
Do they have NKRO or at least enough xKRO for sc2? Let's say 6KRO or whatever the closest one is.(I forgot what it was)
How are the actuation how you feel them? Are they harder or softer?
TwilightRain
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany351 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-28 07:22:35
January 28 2013 07:22 GMT
#4956
On January 28 2013 10:08 KAB00000000M wrote:
I'm going to check out buckling springs a little more. Since you are convinced like that. It is interesting.
Do they have NKRO or at least enough xKRO for sc2? Let's say 6KRO or whatever the closest one is.(I forgot what it was)
How are the actuation how you feel them? Are they harder or softer?

They are harder than any other common Cherry switch (Actuation force: 65-70 g) and a lot louder than even Cherry blues or tactile-clicky ALPS switches. You might like them for typing, but I would strongly recommend against them for gaming.
Here's a sound example:
Esoterikk
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada1256 Posts
January 28 2013 07:33 GMT
#4957
I just switched from blacks to blues (6gv2 to CMstorm) and I have a question. Is it normal for the blues to feel flimsy if you aren't used to them? The blacks i felt I could hammer down on and not worry about them because I am a very heavy typer but the blues feel like I am doing some damage by pressing hard.

Just curious if this is normal switching from blacks to blues for them to feel kind of off or loose.
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
January 28 2013 07:51 GMT
#4958
On January 28 2013 16:33 Esoterikk wrote:
I just switched from blacks to blues (6gv2 to CMstorm) and I have a question. Is it normal for the blues to feel flimsy if you aren't used to them? The blacks i felt I could hammer down on and not worry about them because I am a very heavy typer but the blues feel like I am doing some damage by pressing hard.

Just curious if this is normal switching from blacks to blues for them to feel kind of off or loose.


Yes it's normal. Don't worry. They won't break.

And as far as buckling springs, they are actually very enjoyable for me gaming but I do tire much faster from the heavy actuation resistance.
The best Flash meme ever: http://imgur.com/zquoK
poeticEnnui
Profile Joined September 2010
United States78 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-28 09:06:50
January 28 2013 09:06 GMT
#4959
On January 28 2013 16:22 TwilightRain wrote:
You might like them for typing, but I would strongly recommend against them for gaming.


Why, just out of curiosity? I love my Unicomp for gaming; I prefer the higher actuation force if only because it makes each keypress feel a lot more deliberate. Finger fatigue was never really something I noticed, even after long Starcrafting sessions.
TwilightRain
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany351 Posts
January 28 2013 10:34 GMT
#4960
On January 28 2013 18:06 poeticEnnui wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 28 2013 16:22 TwilightRain wrote:
You might like them for typing, but I would strongly recommend against them for gaming.


Why, just out of curiosity? I love my Unicomp for gaming; I prefer the higher actuation force if only because it makes each keypress feel a lot more deliberate. Finger fatigue was never really something I noticed, even after long Starcrafting sessions.


Too loud and too stiff for my liking. I feel like the higher actuation force and high resistance near the actuation point impedes hand speed. And since finger fatigue in high-APM games can be an issue even with MX-Blacks, it could certainly be an issue with Buckling Springs.
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