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legendzawk
Profile Joined October 2011
United States40 Posts
December 31 2011 06:43 GMT
#1321
I recommend the Rosewill keyboards to anyone. I'm using a RK-9000 right now with Cherry MX Blue switches and I'm loving it. Took off my noise-cancelling headset to enjoy it's full clicking glory :D
Neelia
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany599 Posts
December 31 2011 08:07 GMT
#1322
On December 29 2011 22:46 DertoQq wrote:
Hi guys, I read the thread but still can't decide.

I wan't to buy a mechanical keyboard, I have around 80€ to spend. I can't decide between the steelseries 6gv2 and the razor darkwidow. I like the fact that the blackwidow has some macro keys at the left (it can always be usefull), but the 6gv2 and steelseries seems to be more reliable, also the 6gv2 is smaller, i like that.

Could someone help me decide or propose something else for the same price (or less) ?


Regarding the Macro Keys on the Blackwidow: Imo they're placed pretty awkwardly. I'm a 10 finger typist and when I starteted to type my left hand orientied itself via the macro keys cause they're like 2mm away from the other keys. Got a keycap puller and removed them asap, dunno what to use them for anyway.

Otherwise I'm quite happy with the Blackwidow (got it for like 55€ in Germany)

I'd try a Blackwidow and a 6gv2 in a store to check which switch type you prefer and buy acording to that.
Bulkers
Profile Joined September 2010
Poland509 Posts
December 31 2011 09:36 GMT
#1323
On December 31 2011 09:16 Boblhead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2011 08:23 ThatGuy89 wrote:
im looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, cheepest i can go if possible.

hows this looking?
if theres a better one for a little bit more money id be happy to stretch

thanks


Clicky & tactile 50g actuation, nkro ps/2 $20 shipping to europe
If you lived in US you can get it for roughly $60 shipped as well.
PCHOME $60 shipped green alps.

ordered one myself from http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=11531


Strange when I check shipping to europe its not 20$ but 46$, but thats maybe for Poland (hardly Europe )

Damn Ducky DK9000 G2 MX Brown with PBT keys, ASCII 104 keys layout looks epic only problem is that they are not laser etched and/or dye filled. 136$ + 46$ shipping

OCN edition DK9008 G2 MX Brown had PBT keys, 104+4 layout and keys was laser etched 140$ + 35$ shipping (tankguys) but they are out of stock
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-31 10:01:40
December 31 2011 09:57 GMT
#1324
On December 31 2011 18:36 Bulkers wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2011 09:16 Boblhead wrote:
On December 31 2011 08:23 ThatGuy89 wrote:
im looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, cheepest i can go if possible.

hows this looking?
if theres a better one for a little bit more money id be happy to stretch

thanks


Clicky & tactile 50g actuation, nkro ps/2 $20 shipping to europe
If you lived in US you can get it for roughly $60 shipped as well.
PCHOME $60 shipped green alps.

ordered one myself from http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=11531


Strange when I check shipping to europe its not 20$ but 46$, but thats maybe for Poland (hardly Europe )

Damn Ducky DK9000 G2 MX Brown with PBT keys, ASCII 104 keys layout looks epic only problem is that they are not laser etched and/or dye filled. 136$ + 46$ shipping

OCN edition DK9008 G2 MX Brown had PBT keys, 104+4 layout and keys was laser etched 140$ + 35$ shipping (tankguys) but they are out of stock


PChome has the $20 shipping, the tigerimports has $46, if your gonna get a keyboard as your first I would recommend this over the blackwidow. People on geekhack give it good reviews. Its no filco but still a great board. Can't wait til i get mine.

http://global.pchome.com.tw/?mod=item&func=exhibit&IT_NO=DCAH0X-A59130761&SR_NO=DCAH25&ROWNO=4&tm=u


歐 洲 及 其 他 US$20 = Europe and other US $ 20
Loire
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Singapore1358 Posts
December 31 2011 10:17 GMT
#1325
i myself just bought a Rosewill rk9000 red switch and i am enjoying every single moment of typing. Need to get used to this new typing feel though ><

Good alternative if you don't want to spend too much on a Filco.
Belial88
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States5217 Posts
December 31 2011 10:45 GMT
#1326
my gf got me for christmas a 10 keyless, ducky 1087. a mechanical keyboard is like getting a rumble pack for your n64 controller ^^
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Bulkers
Profile Joined September 2010
Poland509 Posts
December 31 2011 10:48 GMT
#1327
I want this !
http://global.pchome.com.tw/DCAH0X-A58068582

6$ less than from US and around 20$ less delivery, interesting

How to order this ( I dont know Chinese -_-)?
How long it will take to deliver?
BBallTime
Profile Joined February 2009
Canada21 Posts
December 31 2011 11:08 GMT
#1328
hey guys im about to buy a filco majestouch 2 in hong kong maybe...

can someone tell me which one is mx blue and which one is mx brown on this site?

http://www.filco.com.tw/product.php?page_id=23&product_categories_id=2&page=1

茶軸 / 青軸 / 黑軸 which is which?

i know 黑軸 is mx black but it say tactile feel in the descript dont know what 茶軸 and 青軸 are since they both also say tactile feel in the descrip. so most likely they are brown and blue but which is which?

kinda sad since i know how to speak cantonese but can only read some words.

i need to know which one is which so i can tell the guy at the shop which one i want...(i dont know if i want brown or blue yet but i hope they have a sample i can press)

thanks!



HydraLF
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Hong Kong626 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-31 11:45:53
December 31 2011 11:43 GMT
#1329
On December 31 2011 20:08 BBallTime wrote:
hey guys im about to buy a filco majestouch 2 in hong kong maybe...

can someone tell me which one is mx blue and which one is mx brown on this site?

http://www.filco.com.tw/product.php?page_id=23&product_categories_id=2&page=1

茶軸 / 青軸 / 黑軸 which is which?

i know 黑軸 is mx black but it say tactile feel in the descript dont know what 茶軸 and 青軸 are since they both also say tactile feel in the descrip. so most likely they are brown and blue but which is which?

kinda sad since i know how to speak cantonese but can only read some words.

i need to know which one is which so i can tell the guy at the shop which one i want...(i dont know if i want brown or blue yet but i hope they have a sample i can press)

thanks!





茶軸 = tea = brown
青軸 = green/blue = blue
黑軸 = black

You can buy Ducky pretty cheap in Hong Kong by the way.
Sure.
Hydrox911
Profile Joined October 2010
United Kingdom261 Posts
December 31 2011 12:03 GMT
#1330
On December 31 2011 08:59 CaptainTwig wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2011 08:49 ThatGuy89 wrote:
On December 31 2011 08:40 Hydrox911 wrote:
On December 31 2011 08:23 ThatGuy89 wrote:
im looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, cheepest i can go if possible.

hows this looking?
if theres a better one for a little bit more money id be happy to stretch

thanks


Thats not a mechanical keyboard btw.

shit i linked the wrong one xD
give me a second.....

EDIT: I had one that seems like it was really similar to that one saved in my amazon basket a few months ago. Now it says its unavailiable from that seller but givers me a link for other sellers that have it and thats what it took me to -_-

ima find the one i had, i know it


Pretty sure the Cherryg80 is mechanical, It uses blue switches I believe.


It says in the description membrane contacts and doesnt mention mechanical anywhere, so im pretty sure its membrane.
No, Your Quote.
BBallTime
Profile Joined February 2009
Canada21 Posts
December 31 2011 12:44 GMT
#1331
how much are filcos in hong kong? i saw ducky 1xxx for like abt 600.

are all the shops same price? if not do u know which shop has cheapest filco and ducky?

both filco and ducky are taiwan manufactured rite? if so filco shud b cheap too?

are filcos the best mech keyboards?

anyone have any experience with filcos for starcraft2?

and lastly which switch is best for double tapping in starcraft?

ty guys
saintforsale
Profile Joined March 2011
18 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-31 14:33:44
December 31 2011 14:33 GMT
#1332
Cherry has a selfbranded keyboard line for all switches.

These are easily the best keyboards I ever owned (apart from my Amiga and C64 but these hardly count).

plus It looks like an old terminal keyboard (80´s kid heaven)

But since i smoke cigs at my desk I have never tried an option over 40 €

As far as I can see the only thing that could could make them less desirable is the space to the F keys(but then only for playing starcraft)

Surprised they do not get mentioned more often in this thread. At least as an alternative.

Source: I own the black switch version at home and the one with white switches at work

a longtime lurker

PS: Thanks to this thread I found out why the new keyboards suck so much. At least for me
Thanks TL

PPS: At least at the amazon EU site they list 5 different versions of this (switches) only the actual switch designation is hidden in the description at different points in the text

peidongyang
Profile Joined January 2009
Canada2084 Posts
December 31 2011 14:55 GMT
#1333
On December 31 2011 15:43 legendzawk wrote:
I recommend the Rosewill keyboards to anyone. I'm using a RK-9000 right now with Cherry MX Blue switches and I'm loving it. Took off my noise-cancelling headset to enjoy it's full clicking glory :D


Ive got a rosewill with red switches it is GREAT!
the throws never bothered me anyway
ashLoo
Profile Joined April 2011
United States202 Posts
December 31 2011 16:01 GMT
#1334
Razer also makes one:

http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.211324200

There is also a black lit version that includes a USB port and audio ports.

http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.211651300
sneep
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
December 31 2011 21:00 GMT
#1335
On December 31 2011 19:48 Bulkers wrote:
I want this !
http://global.pchome.com.tw/DCAH0X-A58068582

6$ less than from US and around 20$ less delivery, interesting

How to order this ( I dont know Chinese -_-)?
How long it will take to deliver?


http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?12854-PChome-(Taiwan)-20-Worldwide-Shipping-Promo
Bulkers
Profile Joined September 2010
Poland509 Posts
December 31 2011 21:10 GMT
#1336
On January 01 2012 06:00 Boblhead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2011 19:48 Bulkers wrote:
I want this !
http://global.pchome.com.tw/DCAH0X-A58068582

6$ less than from US and around 20$ less delivery, interesting

How to order this ( I dont know Chinese -_-)?
How long it will take to deliver?


http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?12854-PChome-(Taiwan)-20-Worldwide-Shipping-Promo


omg dude your my savior! I think Im gonna go for Ducky DK9000 G2 MX Brown

There is only one thing I need to figure out how big difference in quality and wearing off is between keys made from ABS and PBT, because price is 20$ more for PBT thats quite a lot of money just for different type of plastic that caps are made of... Someone here got experience with both types and can give me some tips about it?
legendzawk
Profile Joined October 2011
United States40 Posts
December 31 2011 21:38 GMT
#1337
On December 31 2011 23:55 peidongyang wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2011 15:43 legendzawk wrote:
I recommend the Rosewill keyboards to anyone. I'm using a RK-9000 right now with Cherry MX Blue switches and I'm loving it. Took off my noise-cancelling headset to enjoy it's full clicking glory :D


Ive got a rosewill with red switches it is GREAT!

Yeah that would have been my second choice, but I think I'd prefer the tactile bump of the Cherry Blues over the Reds. But if I were to get another mechanical kb down the line (which I probably won't for several years, if the prices stay around $100 or so), it would probably be a Cherry MX Red
maoiste
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany20 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-31 22:14:29
December 31 2011 22:13 GMT
#1338
On December 31 2011 21:03 Hydrox911 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2011 08:59 CaptainTwig wrote:
On December 31 2011 08:49 ThatGuy89 wrote:
On December 31 2011 08:40 Hydrox911 wrote:
On December 31 2011 08:23 ThatGuy89 wrote:
im looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, cheepest i can go if possible.

hows this looking?
if theres a better one for a little bit more money id be happy to stretch

thanks


Thats not a mechanical keyboard btw.

shit i linked the wrong one xD
give me a second.....

EDIT: I had one that seems like it was really similar to that one saved in my amazon basket a few months ago. Now it says its unavailiable from that seller but givers me a link for other sellers that have it and thats what it took me to -_-

ima find the one i had, i know it


Pretty sure the Cherryg80 is mechanical, It uses blue switches I believe.


It says in the description membrane contacts and doesnt mention mechanical anywhere, so im pretty sure its membrane.



The cherry G80 line is with MX mechanical switches. the linked one at amazon has cherry mx blues according to its 5 digit serial number. G80-3000 usually come with black / clear / blue switches and are 2kro but their matrix is ok around wqersadf , so its np to play fps or whatever. the description on amazon is just plain wrong so dont pay attention to what it claims.
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-01 06:35:13
January 01 2012 06:34 GMT
#1339
On December 31 2011 21:44 BBallTime wrote:
how much are filcos in hong kong? i saw ducky 1xxx for like abt 600.

are all the shops same price? if not do u know which shop has cheapest filco and ducky?


No idea sry

On December 31 2011 21:44 BBallTime wrote:
both filco and ducky are taiwan manufactured rite? if so filco shud b cheap too?


I think ducky is Chinese, but Filco is taiwan.

On December 31 2011 21:44 BBallTime wrote:
are filcos the best mech keyboards?


They are very nice, but many other boards are nearly as good.

On December 31 2011 21:44 BBallTime wrote:
anyone have any experience with filcos for starcraft2?


Yep, I love it

On December 31 2011 21:44 BBallTime wrote:
and lastly which switch is best for double tapping in starcraft?

ty guys


Most people recommend browns for SC, alot of pros use blacks though (steelseries). I love my blues though, no problems with doubletapping.
So you can use any, decide which you will like.
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
January 01 2012 08:05 GMT
#1340
On December 31 2011 15:43 legendzawk wrote:
I recommend the Rosewill keyboards to anyone. I'm using a RK-9000 right now with Cherry MX Blue switches and I'm loving it. Took off my noise-cancelling headset to enjoy it's full clicking glory :D
Yep, I got one back in September when they first started selling them again and it's great. It's held up really well and is now easily my favourite keyboard.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
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