Mechanical Keyboard Guide - Page 62

On December 23 2011 18:48 -Trippin- wrote:


I'm stuck between blues and browns myself. I don't like my blacks at all. Brown seems to be the most recommended for sc2 by a long shot as for what I've read.

On December 23 2011 14:56 Blaec wrote:


Well thats easy bro. Do you want a standard layout keyboard (the filco) or do you want a more compact design (choc mini)?
There isn't much difference I know of in quality etc between them (keys are better quality on Choc mini), they are just very different designs.

edit: actually the keys seem to be far thicker and better plastic on the choc mini than filco. I don't have any high quality caps so I don't know how much of a difference it makes though ive never had a problem with my filco keys, maybe someone else can chime in?

Some sc2 players like the compact design because the F1-12 keys are right above the number keys and easier to use. But its really up to your opinion.

On December 23 2011 22:39 legendzawk wrote:

Well I heard Black keys can often get too stiff for gaming so I actually might spring for Brown keys because I'm sure my family wouldn't appreciate hearing the noisy Blue keys. I'm not really a huge fan of Mini keyboards from the pics I've seen
but I'm not against them either (they look pretty sexy). But ~$110 for a keyboard is a hard pill to swallow. Are there any cheaper Brown keyed keyboards of similar quality?

On December 23 2011 22:44 Medrea wrote:


You are in luck because Das keyboard sells these!

Earplugs!

On December 23 2011 23:52 Medrea wrote:
It's a joke. You are supposed to tell them to get over themselves.

On December 24 2011 05:38 das3in wrote:
So I just got a Blackwidow for my birthday, my first mechanical keyboard, and let me tell you it's pretty awesome to listen to while playing/typing (MX Blues ftw). My questions is, typically, how long does it take to get used to them? I find that my hand is a little more sore than usual after gaming session and even typing to some extent. I've heard it takes about a week to adjust but I want to know everyone's opinion on adjustability

On December 24 2011 02:06 legendzawk wrote:

oh I'll do that I guess ^_^

Which MX Blue KB do you recommend for under $100. Trying to get one off ebay because I have a $100 GC there
I wish there was the Rosewill one on ebay. The cheapest good mechanical keyboard with Blue or brown keys I've found were the Choc minis. I heard the BWs have lots of quality issues so I don't think that's a good option.

On December 24 2011 21:39 Blaec wrote:


Under $100 is abit hard. Getting a used board should be possible for that price, look for filcos, das, maybe ducky (or even a model M if you are feeling oldschool).

Keep an eye out for a good deal and check on the net or post a question here (or geekhack if its too obscure) to see if the keyboard is worth it.

On December 25 2011 04:42 Airestyx wrote:
@FoeHamr look at the Rosewill RK-9000s at Newegg. They have all the switch types, no frills, and work really well so you can even just pick the type of switches you want for the same keyboard.

On December 25 2011 05:49 FoeHamr wrote:

Thanks for the advice, I think I will go with the Rosewell. It seems to be really highly rated and looks pretty good.
My only question is the switches. I looked up a guide on switches, but I want to make sure I understand it. The different switches change how much force is required to make the key activate. Black Switches are the best for gaming because they require the most force, while blue is best for typing because it requires the least, with Cherry somewhere in between. Is there really that big of a difference in the switches? I'm looking for a keyboard to primarily game on, but will be starting college in the Fall so I want to be able to type on it comfortably as well. Does that mean the Cherry switches are my best bet?