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Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
December 08 2011 02:22 GMT
#1061
On December 08 2011 10:50 Kingqway wrote:
All a keycap puller is, is simply a paper clip attached to plastic, with a nice logo on it. You can use paper clips, just bend it in a way that looks similar to the keycap pullers you see and molds well around the keycap, and you can pull off keycaps the same. Just make sure you use two, so you can stabilize both sides and not snap/pull out the spring, cuz otherwise you're going to need a soldering iron or RMA it back.


EDIT: Puller is a lot more convenient though, and made to make it a lot easier.

EDIT2: I feel like 2 strings could work too.


coins, flat head screwdrivers, butterknives... anything you can pry it off works.
Kingqway
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States155 Posts
December 08 2011 02:38 GMT
#1062
On December 08 2011 11:22 Boblhead wrote:
coins, flat head screwdrivers, butterknives... anything you can pry it off works.


Yup, just not sure if some would damage the keycaps, if you're into keeping them nice and sparkly that is.
ddong
LatsyrC
Profile Joined November 2011
Haiti76 Posts
December 08 2011 05:50 GMT
#1063
The new Corsair Vengeance K60
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SyT3Kro
Keyboard Warrior
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1178 Posts
December 08 2011 05:58 GMT
#1064
what is a mechanical keyboard and how is it different from the usual keyboard?
Not your regular Keyboard Warrior ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
DystopiaX
Profile Joined October 2010
United States16236 Posts
December 08 2011 06:09 GMT
#1065
On December 08 2011 02:27 Shikyo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2011 02:03 Balgrog wrote:
Please everyone consider the WASD keyboards, have had mine for a month now, fucking love it and am never looking back.

Meh, they look ugly and are way overpriced o.O

Only worth it if you're customizing all the colors, and then only if you really care about how your keyboard looks. Otherwise I agree, get a Leopold or Filco.
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
December 08 2011 06:14 GMT
#1066
On December 08 2011 14:58 Keyboard Warrior wrote:
what is a mechanical keyboard and how is it different from the usual keyboard?


Do not read the OP. Whatever you do.
Definitely just ask whatever is on your mind in the thread. OPs are for noobs.
DjRetro
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Chile309 Posts
December 08 2011 06:22 GMT
#1067
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I'm gonna buy this keyboard (red switch) when it'll be available in U.S... looks so fucking sexy lol. Definitively i felt in love lol

Either way, you guys can buy it here. :'D

Here you have more about it: http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/quickfirerapidred/
SpaceSynth-ItaloDisco-HiNRG http://www.radiostaddenhaag.com/
gruff
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden2276 Posts
December 08 2011 07:26 GMT
#1068
On December 08 2011 08:41 Boblhead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2011 04:46 Leifish wrote:
I just picked up my Rosewill RK-9000 with MX blue switches.

I'm on a 14 game winning streak. Illusory correlation? Fuck you, this keyboard grants godliness.

You get no godly powers until you unlock the topre key.......

Show nested quote +
On December 08 2011 06:30 Zzoram wrote:
Anyone here buy a keyboard with blank keycaps like the Leopold Otakus? Do you find it takes long to get used to it?


If you know your way around a keyboard it shouldn't be any problem. Otakus are made for people who know every key T_T;;


I have a topre and still loses. HELP!!!
Leifish
Profile Joined July 2011
851 Posts
December 08 2011 14:30 GMT
#1069
On December 08 2011 15:22 DjRetro wrote:
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I'm gonna buy this keyboard (red switch) when it'll be available in U.S... looks so fucking sexy lol. Definitively i felt in love lol

Either way, you guys can buy it here. :'D

Here you have more about it: http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/quickfirerapidred/


My friend bought one from pchome not too long ago. The shipping from Taiwan is fucking crazy fast--only took two days. I've used it a couple times now and I can vouch for its quality.

Ace keyboard, can't wait for it to release in the US so I don't have to pay $110 for it. I believe the MSRP will be $80.
Condor Hero
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2931 Posts
December 08 2011 16:09 GMT
#1070
On December 08 2011 23:30 Leifish wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2011 15:22 DjRetro wrote:
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I'm gonna buy this keyboard (red switch) when it'll be available in U.S... looks so fucking sexy lol. Definitively i felt in love lol

Either way, you guys can buy it here. :'D

Here you have more about it: http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/quickfirerapidred/


My friend bought one from pchome not too long ago. The shipping from Taiwan is fucking crazy fast--only took two days. I've used it a couple times now and I can vouch for its quality.

Ace keyboard, can't wait for it to release in the US so I don't have to pay $110 for it. I believe the MSRP will be $80.

Yeah they advertised at $79.99 but I don't know how long I'd have to wait for it in the US.
I seriously went to the CM website multiple times every day for 2 weeks before I finally got it from PChome.

Even then it was $89.99 + shipping = $101 so relatively cheap for brown switches.
Leifish
Profile Joined July 2011
851 Posts
December 08 2011 18:00 GMT
#1071
I just contacted the Cooler Master folks and they said that the Quickfire Rapid will be released January 1st. So not too long now. But still, kind of long.

The rep I was talking to was kind of hesitant about the the pricing for it but eventually let slip that it should be $79.99 for the red edition. I think I'm just going to wait it out.

Condor Hero, how are you liking the keyboard so far? Brown switches, right?
Reggiegigas
Profile Joined August 2010
234 Posts
December 08 2011 18:11 GMT
#1072
On December 04 2011 01:52 Reggiegigas wrote:
Okay! I ordered the MK-80 with MX Browns. Fingers crossed! 150 euros is a lot of money D:

Update, I got the keyboard. It... It's really nice. I like the font on the keys, the backlighting has many levels and looks good, the whole keyboard just feels solid, buildwise. The clicky noise is louder than rubber dome, but not that bad really. Took no getting used to.

I would recommend QPAD to others.
Jaxtyk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States600 Posts
December 08 2011 18:18 GMT
#1073
I kinda wish I had a tenkeyless keyboard now ;_;. I still love my 6gv2 though.
To tell the truth....I could beat anyone in the world.
stokes17
Profile Joined January 2011
United States1411 Posts
December 08 2011 19:12 GMT
#1074
On December 08 2011 14:50 LatsyrC wrote:
The new Corsair Vengeance K60
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That is one slick board sir, damn. Is the "W" key slanted/ergonomic? Am I seeing that correctly, that's kind of interesting. How does it feel?

I have the TTesports Meka G1, big fan, absolutely recommend it if you are looking for black switches.
DjRetro
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Chile309 Posts
December 08 2011 19:28 GMT
#1075
On December 09 2011 03:00 Leifish wrote:
I just contacted the Cooler Master folks and they said that the Quickfire Rapid will be released January 1st. So not too long now. But still, kind of long.

The rep I was talking to was kind of hesitant about the the pricing for it but eventually let slip that it should be $79.99 for the red edition. I think I'm just going to wait it out.



Yes, i've read in overclock.net forums and yes, they said exactly the same thing. These new keyboards will be available in US the first days of next year. So... we have to wait them :D!.

Personally, i prefer buy them from US instead of Taiwan only for language reasons so i'm here waiting for them :D. Also, on Geekhack forums there are some reviews about this keyboard, the general opinion is that they're a great keyboard for its price.
SpaceSynth-ItaloDisco-HiNRG http://www.radiostaddenhaag.com/
Zlasher
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States9129 Posts
December 08 2011 20:07 GMT
#1076
Why do some people prefer tenkeyless? Am I the only one who uses the numpad quite a bit? Does that extra size bother that many people
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
December 08 2011 20:09 GMT
#1077
On December 09 2011 05:07 Zlasher wrote:
Why do some people prefer tenkeyless? Am I the only one who uses the numpad quite a bit? Does that extra size bother that many people


Because those people don't use the numpad and yes the numpad does take up quite a bit of space. Only reasons to have a numpad for that I can think of is for data entry and secondary hotkeys for an MMO.
Reggiegigas
Profile Joined August 2010
234 Posts
December 09 2011 00:42 GMT
#1078
On December 09 2011 05:09 skyR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 09 2011 05:07 Zlasher wrote:
Why do some people prefer tenkeyless? Am I the only one who uses the numpad quite a bit? Does that extra size bother that many people


Because those people don't use the numpad and yes the numpad does take up quite a bit of space. Only reasons to have a numpad for that I can think of is for data entry and secondary hotkeys for an MMO.

Most people don't, but it's really nice to have it available for the odd time when it does prove useful. To me it just seems like you're getting less of a keyboard. Like, not a complete board.
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
December 09 2011 01:40 GMT
#1079
On December 09 2011 09:42 Reggiegigas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 09 2011 05:09 skyR wrote:
On December 09 2011 05:07 Zlasher wrote:
Why do some people prefer tenkeyless? Am I the only one who uses the numpad quite a bit? Does that extra size bother that many people


Because those people don't use the numpad and yes the numpad does take up quite a bit of space. Only reasons to have a numpad for that I can think of is for data entry and secondary hotkeys for an MMO.

Most people don't, but it's really nice to have it available for the odd time when it does prove useful. To me it just seems like you're getting less of a keyboard. Like, not a complete board.


Thats not true.... all the Numpad keys are on the tenkeyless board. With a full sized your just getting extra numbers /*-+. and enter.
ins(out)side
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
220 Posts
December 09 2011 03:28 GMT
#1080
I just got myself a lovely new Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja with Cherry Browns and couldn't be happier with the way the things types and feels and sounds.

I'm just a bit noob when typing and when my hands get out of position I tend to just look down at the keyboard to make the adjustment on the fly. With the letters printed on the front with this baby, its not quite as easy as it used to be =)

I just see it as an incentive to master my typing skills without having to look at the keyboard, which wastes precious time in SC2 anyway.

BTW that Corsair looks amazing!
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