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MistSC2
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden583 Posts
August 07 2013 14:50 GMT
#6261
The Ducky Mini keyboard thats going to come out, thats not good to play sc2 on right as the F- Keys are the same as the 1-9 keys? so you cant use control groups and camera hotkeys?
Maru, TY, Clem <3
Marcus420
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada1923 Posts
August 07 2013 15:50 GMT
#6262
On August 07 2013 23:50 prOxySC2 wrote:
The Ducky Mini keyboard thats going to come out, thats not good to play sc2 on right as the F- Keys are the same as the 1-9 keys? so you cant use control groups and camera hotkeys?

Yeah. You might be able to get away with a pure layout but generally 60% are not good for gaming
MistSC2
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden583 Posts
August 07 2013 19:34 GMT
#6263
oh okay, thanks for the response!
Maru, TY, Clem <3
Eazypeezy
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada54 Posts
August 07 2013 20:07 GMT
#6264
Just got my 2nd mechanical keyboard. CM quickfire cherry mx blue's tenkeyless. I also have a full size filco brown. I really love the CM and how it feels with the blue's. I have 1 complaint however. It seems that the tabs that flip down to put the keyboard on an angle are slightly uneven. When both tabs are down it makes it so 1 side of the keyboard does not have its grip touching the table and therefore when any small bump or hitting of the F keys causes the keyboard to drift forward on the desk and you would have to constantly pull it back. I fixed the Issue by placing a credit card under the shorter tab and it sits even/solid now. Not the hugest deal but Just thought I would mention it.

Has anyone had this problem? Could also be the fact that it is a tenkeyless so it is lighter and perhaps not as solid
fucken eh
Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 20:37:21
August 07 2013 20:36 GMT
#6265
It may be two things Eazy:
1. Your desk is uneven
2. The keyboard is uneven

I've had an issue with one of my desks where my keyboard was uneven on one desk but even on all others. Try a different desk and check that out. If it's the keyboard that's the issue, you might be able to RMA it for another if you explain the issue to CM. I'm not sure if they would replace it though, but I'm assuming yes.
Lu_e
Profile Joined December 2011
United States95 Posts
August 07 2013 20:49 GMT
#6266
You can grab the board by the sides or corners and gently twist in the proper direction. Usually remedies it, it should be more obvious with the feet closed I would think as well.
Complain
Profile Joined October 2012
Israel29 Posts
August 07 2013 21:09 GMT
#6267
hey , can anyone suggest me a brown switch tenkeyless keyboard with full backlit? high priority for ducky but couldnt find any model with the F# keys :S
[S9] taeZaKi
Profile Joined May 2012
50 Posts
August 07 2013 21:28 GMT
#6268
Anyone recommend me to a Green LED backlit keyboard that isn't Razer? Lol. I know Ducky just released the Shine 3, but if there is a cheaper route that's just as reliable, I'll take it.

For a friend.
TheAnswerIsZero
Profile Joined July 2010
United States21 Posts
August 07 2013 22:37 GMT
#6269
Hey guys, I have a Leopold Brown Tenkeyless, but I'm finding it a bit too "mushy." My friend's CM Storm Trigger Brown is reportedly more clickier than mine, so I'm thinking about getting a keyboard with Cherry MX Clear. Does anyone know where to get one for around $100-150 besides for the Ducky DK9008G2 Pro below?

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=466

Also, are Clear switches being discontinued? TIA.
Plexa: TL gives excellent advice 99% of the time. The problem is no one listens to it.
m1rk3
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada412 Posts
August 08 2013 02:07 GMT
#6270
On August 08 2013 06:09 Complain wrote:
hey , can anyone suggest me a brown switch tenkeyless keyboard with full backlit? high priority for ducky but couldnt find any model with the F# keys :S


CMStorm quickfire TK

Brown switches, not a true ten-keyless, white back light

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129019
For the Dominion!
m1rk3
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada412 Posts
August 08 2013 02:10 GMT
#6271
On August 08 2013 05:07 Eazypeezy wrote:
Just got my 2nd mechanical keyboard. CM quickfire cherry mx blue's tenkeyless. I also have a full size filco brown. I really love the CM and how it feels with the blue's. I have 1 complaint however. It seems that the tabs that flip down to put the keyboard on an angle are slightly uneven. When both tabs are down it makes it so 1 side of the keyboard does not have its grip touching the table and therefore when any small bump or hitting of the F keys causes the keyboard to drift forward on the desk and you would have to constantly pull it back. I fixed the Issue by placing a credit card under the shorter tab and it sits even/solid now. Not the hugest deal but Just thought I would mention it.

Has anyone had this problem? Could also be the fact that it is a tenkeyless so it is lighter and perhaps not as solid


Answer:
On August 08 2013 05:49 Lu_e wrote:
You can grab the board by the sides or corners and gently twist in the proper direction. Usually remedies it, it should be more obvious with the feet closed I would think as well.


As the above poster said, this works. I have done this to my quickfire and the feet are level after a little twist in the right direction.
For the Dominion!
adMachine
Profile Joined February 2013
Australia54 Posts
August 08 2013 03:17 GMT
#6272
Hey does anyone know is there is a mechanical keyboard like the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition but in MX red or MX brown as i really like the way the F-keys are close to 1-9.. thanks in advance guys
Life is a weight, so lift it.
Lu_e
Profile Joined December 2011
United States95 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-08 03:24:05
August 08 2013 03:23 GMT
#6273
On August 08 2013 12:17 adMachine wrote:
Hey does anyone know is there is a mechanical keyboard like the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition but in MX red or MX brown as i really like the way the F-keys are close to 1-9.. thanks in advance guys


The noppoo choc mini has a close f row I believe...

On August 08 2013 07:37 TheAnswerIsZero wrote:
Hey guys, I have a Leopold Brown Tenkeyless, but I'm finding it a bit too "mushy." My friend's CM Storm Trigger Brown is reportedly more clickier than mine, so I'm thinking about getting a keyboard with Cherry MX Clear. Does anyone know where to get one for around $100-150 besides for the Ducky DK9008G2 Pro below?

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=466

Also, are Clear switches being discontinued? TIA.


They're not being discontinued they are just not ordered a lot, or in as large of quantities from Cherry.

Currently the WASD keyboard v2 is available with clears, as well as the ducky you are aware of. Cooler Master has mentioned they may do a limited run of clears probably in the QFR
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
August 08 2013 03:28 GMT
#6274
On August 08 2013 06:09 Complain wrote:
hey , can anyone suggest me a brown switch tenkeyless keyboard with full backlit? high priority for ducky but couldnt find any model with the F# keys :S


Wait for the Shine 3 to get shipped out.

On August 08 2013 07:37 TheAnswerIsZero wrote:
Hey guys, I have a Leopold Brown Tenkeyless, but I'm finding it a bit too "mushy." My friend's CM Storm Trigger Brown is reportedly more clickier than mine, so I'm thinking about getting a keyboard with Cherry MX Clear. Does anyone know where to get one for around $100-150 besides for the Ducky DK9008G2 Pro below?

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=466

Also, are Clear switches being discontinued? TIA.


Clears are still being produced afaik, but are pretty rare as they aren't popular. WASD keyboards is now doing clears, but only with tenkeyless for now and Ducky is the only major company that makes clears I can think of atm.

On August 08 2013 12:17 adMachine wrote:
Hey does anyone know is there is a mechanical keyboard like the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition but in MX red or MX brown as i really like the way the F-keys are close to 1-9.. thanks in advance guys


Noppoo choc mini has F-keys directly above the numbers. Otherwise get a leopold fc700 from PCCG and be a kespa pro not a foreigner.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-08 04:28:38
August 08 2013 03:31 GMT
#6275
Any thoughts on the Stealth Edition of the Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition?
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TheAnswerIsZero
Profile Joined July 2010
United States21 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-08 04:25:58
August 08 2013 04:23 GMT
#6276
Thank for the responses, I was not aware that WASD had Clears. Unfortunately, it costs $160+ for Clears, so I may just wait it out.
Plexa: TL gives excellent advice 99% of the time. The problem is no one listens to it.
adMachine
Profile Joined February 2013
Australia54 Posts
August 08 2013 04:30 GMT
#6277
Thanks Guys u guys are awesome :-) i think im liking the Noppoo choc mini - sorry blaec couldnt find a leopold with close F keys
Life is a weight, so lift it.
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
August 08 2013 05:20 GMT
#6278
On August 08 2013 13:30 adMachine wrote:
Thanks Guys u guys are awesome :-) i think im liking the Noppoo choc mini - sorry blaec couldnt find a leopold with close F keys


Yeah leopold is just standard layout, choc mini is the choice if you want that close f-key row.
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
August 08 2013 05:29 GMT
#6279
On August 08 2013 13:30 adMachine wrote:
Thanks Guys u guys are awesome :-) i think im liking the Noppoo choc mini - sorry blaec couldnt find a leopold with close F keys


yep, i have a noppoo choc mini because i got used to close f keys on my laptop keyboard

great for sc2
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Firebolt145
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Lalalaland34502 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-08 07:18:55
August 08 2013 07:18 GMT
#6280
After almost a week with my new Filco Mejestouch-2 with Browns, I can definitely say I'm fully converted. Every now and then I try typing on my laptop keyboard again and I'm like, 'how was I ever used to this?!'
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