Mechanical Keyboard Guide - Page 69

On January 04 2012 02:27 Horuku wrote:
Just wanted to post my thoughts about the Azio Mech4 keyboard I ordered to try out to compare against my Corsair K60. First off, mx blacks are super stiff. I'm not sure if it's just this keyboard, but the key actuation length felt severely shortened compaired to the K60's. MX blacks are really stiff and I found it fatiguing to use (especially after using reds for a couple weeks prior). The actuation of the various keys was also not consistent; I found my 'A' key was way looser than all the others.

The keyboard as a whole is really gimicky. You can already tell this by looking at the pictures, but in person it really stands out. The modular numpad is an interesting idea, but if you use it in standard configuration then it adds a ton of length to the keyboard due to the massive gap between it and the arrow keys. The decision for the backspace key to be only 1 key wide is really mind boggling. I found it severely detrimental as I am used to hitting a double length backspace key. Also, it has a huge enter key which is also really silly.

The macro key software is a bit of a joke; I installed it and fumbled through its unintuitive interface (driver downloaded from the website) and created a macro. It promptly crashed, rendering a big purpose of this keyboard unuseable; the macro keys. I already didn't quiet know what to use macro keys for anyways, but it ruined the experience for me and I instantly reboxed it and RMAed it.

Perhaps I just liked the lightness of my K60's cherry reds, but overall the Azio Mech4 to me is a poorly made keyboard that is hoping on attracting people that like gimicky gaming products. The K60, while not fully mechanical and using poor stabilizers, is a great price point for cherry reds. If you're looking for mx blacks then I would suggest either the Tt esports meka g1 or the Steelseries 6gv2.

On January 04 2012 10:38 Hirosh wrote:
Hello!

I'm using my g15 for like 5 years now and it's starting to fall apart. Thanks to christmas I have the money to afford a new one. Everyone is talking about those mechanical keyboards and how nice they feel so I want to try one of those as my next keyboard. I don't really have much knowledge about them and that's why I hope you guys can help me out. After reading some sites alot of people seem to like the filco majestouch. In the OP it's not even mentioned though under best value/quality keyboards. So my question is, is it a good keyboard? Maybe just outdated since it's several years old now? What are your suggestions? Personal experience?

I'll write some things about me now that may help you:

-I play all sorts of games(currently bf3/skyrim/dota2/anno2070/wow/sc2)
-I'm willing to spend up to 140 euro

If you guys need any more information just let me know

On January 04 2012 15:02 Shikyo wrote:
Oh backlighting? Then I'd probably recommend QPAD MK-80 with the switches of your choosing but you need to hurry because it's limited edition. That costs like 150 euros though. Other alternatives are like... blackwidow ultimate but that's awful and then some others I'm not sure about

On January 04 2012 15:02 Shikyo wrote:
Oh backlighting? Then I'd probably recommend QPAD MK-80 with the switches of your choosing but you need to hurry because it's limited edition. That costs like 150 euros though. Other alternatives are like... blackwidow ultimate but that's awful and then some others I'm not sure about

On January 04 2012 02:28 Condor Hero wrote:
About to buy a Filco tenkeyless from PChome.

Is there a difference between the Majestouch and Ninja besides the placing of letters on the keycaps?

On January 04 2012 20:15 Hirosh wrote:
alright thanks so far guys!

I think I'll go with a ducky shine DK9008S blue led with brown switches. does anyone know a site where I can get it? boblhead mentioned pchome.net but thats in mandarin(?). I tried the usual stuff I know but none of them even have it

oh something I forgot:it needs to have a german layout as well (ÄÖÜ etc)

On January 04 2012 20:53 Blaec wrote:


This is why I said choose something you can get a hold of, I don't know if taiwan will sell you german keyboards.

Have a shot though, heres a guide to using pchome Linky

If you really need backlit maybe try deck legend? (don't know much about them, may not be appropriate) Geekhack says you can get them in Germany Source

On January 04 2012 21:17 Hirosh wrote:


your opinion about this one: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=751

On January 04 2012 21:22 Blaec wrote:


Yeh its great, its a filco. You won't be disappointed.

But if you do want backlighting then there are options out there (not definite they will have german layout though).

On January 04 2012 21:46 Hirosh wrote:


I mean it has blue LED's. so I'll be able to see the keys even if it's dark right? it would just be brighter if it had backlighting?

correct me if i'm wrong

On January 04 2012 23:17 Hirosh wrote:
Ok so I just ordered the filco majestouch german layout with brown switches!

I don't think I need the backlighting! Will take about one week until it arrives though

On January 04 2012 21:17 Hirosh wrote:


your opinion about this one: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=751