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Wolfik
Profile Joined April 2011
Poland56 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-21 12:43:47
January 21 2012 12:35 GMT
#1561
Hi there,
I found two korean online shops with Leopold - mx browns.

http://translate.google.pl/translate?hl=pl&sl=ko&tl=en&u=http://www.pcgear.co.kr/shop/item.php?it_id=1302076215

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=pl&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.pl&sl=ko&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.iomania.co.kr/frontstore/Item/item_zoom.asp?item_num=1461&catalog_num=103897&mart_id=iomall&level=yes&mother_catalog_num=103895&usg=ALkJrhhZVm86yMbMSsP7lzw4zuHIB9Dz1g

I believe these are brown swithes, but correct me if I am mistaken.

I need someone who knows a bit of Korean to confirm the switch type. Moreover I am only interested with English keycaps, not Korean/Chinese/Japanese, I need help with this too. AFAIK these stores do shipp to international destinations. As I am from Poland it's a key for me. I also need some help with it.
I'm very excited about this , because it's not much for Leopold keyboards. Google says it's ~$90.
Can anyone provide any hints ? It's really important for me
maoiste
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany20 Posts
January 21 2012 13:12 GMT
#1562
why dont you just buy leopolds at http://www.elitekeyboards.com/ ???
Wolfik
Profile Joined April 2011
Poland56 Posts
January 21 2012 13:31 GMT
#1563
Because shipping to Poland is ridiculously high $109 for keyboard (whis is not even in stock) + $56 for shipping. Don't you think it's not worth the cost ?
Mackem
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom470 Posts
January 21 2012 13:40 GMT
#1564
Wolfik, I suggest you check out the Geekhack and Deskthority forums. There is many Europeans on these forums and I am sure one of them can help point you in the right direction. Someone on there may even sell you a spare keyboard. Good luck!
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Wolfik
Profile Joined April 2011
Poland56 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-21 14:35:07
January 21 2012 14:01 GMT
#1565
On January 21 2012 22:40 Mackem wrote:
Wolfik, I suggest you check out the Geekhack and Deskthority forums. There is many Europeans on these forums and I am sure one of them can help point you in the right direction. Someone on there may even sell you a spare keyboard. Good luck!


I've been posting on Geekhack for a few days now and mailing many reseller but very few of them replyed. For most part they just don't ship keyboards to Europe. I know that PCgear.co.kr and Iomania.co.kr can ship parcels around the world. What I need is a small guidance how to order a board form these sites. I only need to have the switch type and shipping confirmed. I cannot do this by myseld as I don't know Korean at all.


#edit.
Maybe there is any Korean who is speaking English and wants to help with this ? It requires taking a few screenshots and writing a few lines of translated text. Of course I used google translate but it doesn't translate *.jpgs.
RtS-Schism
Profile Joined August 2010
United States25 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-22 18:26:44
January 22 2012 18:26 GMT
#1566
Just recently purchased a Leopold with black switches.

It's a really great keyboard. I don't prefer the detachable USB cable. There was some issues where the keyboard would disconnect from windows during the game and I had to ensure that it was tightly inserted and elevated the cord slightly and I haven't had the issue since.

I have a leopold with blacks, filco ten-keyless with blues, and Das with browns.

From my experiences with each board if you are looking to get a great mechanical keyboard and you're unsure of what to get, purchase a filco 104 with browns. If you get the ten-keyless and have to do anything for work/school you will miss the keypad. The brown switches probably are the best overall. Blues are ok but they feel a little plasticy to me. Blacks are fine for me because I bottom out on each keystroke -- but browns meet all the needs.
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
January 23 2012 02:47 GMT
#1567
On January 21 2012 23:01 Wolfik wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 21 2012 22:40 Mackem wrote:
Wolfik, I suggest you check out the Geekhack and Deskthority forums. There is many Europeans on these forums and I am sure one of them can help point you in the right direction. Someone on there may even sell you a spare keyboard. Good luck!


I've been posting on Geekhack for a few days now and mailing many reseller but very few of them replyed. For most part they just don't ship keyboards to Europe. I know that PCgear.co.kr and Iomania.co.kr can ship parcels around the world. What I need is a small guidance how to order a board form these sites. I only need to have the switch type and shipping confirmed. I cannot do this by myseld as I don't know Korean at all.


#edit.
Maybe there is any Korean who is speaking English and wants to help with this ? It requires taking a few screenshots and writing a few lines of translated text. Of course I used google translate but it doesn't translate *.jpgs.

alot of the korean website usually don't ship outside korea. http://global.pchome.com.tw/ has $20 shipping to Europe. They don't sell leopolds but have several otherbrands that are equal in quality. Or you can order from keyboardco.com which has a wide variety of filcos
Murkinlol
Profile Joined August 2010
United States366 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-23 03:57:42
January 23 2012 03:52 GMT
#1568
Is there a such thing as a budget mechanical keyboard? ~$80?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162013

This one's 70 after the rebate,not mechanical has anybody used it? Is a mechanical gonna be significantly better? From what I've read I think I'd prefer red switches.
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Condor Hero
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2931 Posts
January 23 2012 03:54 GMT
#1569
On January 23 2012 12:52 Murkinlol wrote:
Is there a such thing as a budget mechanical keyboard? ~$80?

there are a lot of sites that have cm storms with under that if you get a promotion.
go to geekhack and check the great deals forum, people always post deals there.
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-23 04:26:36
January 23 2012 04:25 GMT
#1570
On January 23 2012 12:52 Murkinlol wrote:
Is there a such thing as a budget mechanical keyboard? ~$80?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162013

This one's 70 after the rebate,not mechanical has anybody used it? Is a mechanical gonna be significantly better? From what I've read I think I'd prefer red switches.


I would consider the Cherry brand boards budget boards. They aren't as well made as the other brands, even though they make the switches. If u want to save money, focus on small form factor layouts: 80%s and tenkyeless.

The board u linked is not mechanical.
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Murkinlol
Profile Joined August 2010
United States366 Posts
January 23 2012 04:37 GMT
#1571
Actually I think I'll take advantage of the black widow deal. It's my first mechanical, so I'm sure I'll love whatever I get.
Ratchets, designer jackets
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
January 23 2012 06:00 GMT
#1572
On January 23 2012 12:52 Murkinlol wrote:
Is there a such thing as a budget mechanical keyboard? ~$80?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162013

This one's 70 after the rebate,not mechanical has anybody used it? Is a mechanical gonna be significantly better? From what I've read I think I'd prefer red switches.

ducky 1087's are usually $80. Noppoo Choc mini's are roughly $80 depending on switch type. as for gaming switches don't matter for the casual player. Rubberdome and mechanical I will play cs the same on both, or playing an mmo doesnt really matter. sc2 you might hear ppl say theres a difference just depends on how responsive or if you like pressing multiple keys at once and you want the ability to have all the keys that you press register. Reds are good for someone getting their first mechanical keyboard. Just depends on what you want to spend. I enjoy typing on reds and gaming on reds more than blues and blacks. So honostly when it comes to switch type you literally should just get it and if you like it great, if you don't then w/e return it and get another switch type. the only downside to reds is they are usually $99 and up for full sized board, and you might be able to find a noppoo for $90 and up.

Best red switch tenkeyless board under $90 if you like compact
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Noppoo-Mini-Mechanical-Gaming-keyboard-Cherry-MX-RED-/300591356737?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item45fca41b41

Best Full sized $99
RK-9000RE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201044
Leopold FC 500r
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold,fullsize&pid=fc500rrab

Backlit $150 and under
Noppoo Choc Pro
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Noppoo-PRO-Mechanical-keyboard-Cherry-MX-RED-Switches-Red-LED-/290640334994?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item43ab839092

Ducky Shine comes in Blue/Green/White backlights.
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TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10012 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-23 06:24:57
January 23 2012 06:17 GMT
#1573
On January 23 2012 12:52 Murkinlol wrote:
Is there a such thing as a budget mechanical keyboard? ~$80?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162013

This one's 70 after the rebate,not mechanical has anybody used it? Is a mechanical gonna be significantly better? From what I've read I think I'd prefer red switches.



if u wanna go with a choc mini itll come out to around 100-120$, shipping included

noppoo blue switchs for 80$ + 20$ shipping, excellent buy for a first mechanical keyboard.. if possible id stay away from the blackwidow, just add an extre 20-30$ and buy something thats worth the money

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Noppoo-Choc-Mini-Mechanical-Gaming-keyboard-Cherry-MX-BLUE-NKRO-/290650224772?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item43ac1a7884

edit: u should also take a look at qtan's inventory, hes a very reliable seller
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/category/__http_host=www.vendio.com/catId=3982936
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Misanthrope
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States924 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-23 10:39:50
January 23 2012 10:37 GMT
#1574
So what exactly is the difference between the Ducky 9008 w/ browns, and the Ducky 1008 w/ browns? Tank Guys' descriptions aren't very...descriptive.

EDIT: Links to the two models I'm asking about:
9008: http://www.tankguys.com/mechnical-keyboards/ducky-keyboard-mx-overclock-net-edition-brown-abs.html
1008: http://www.tankguys.com/mechnical-keyboards/ducky-keyboard-mx-overclock-net-edition-brown-abs-1.html
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nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
January 23 2012 11:27 GMT
#1575
I've read that the 9000 series have better quality for the price than the 1000 series but I don't really remember the exact differences. Maybe ask at geekhack if you don't get any answers here.
R04R
Profile Joined March 2009
United States1631 Posts
January 23 2012 12:06 GMT
#1576
Did a lot of reading the past few hours. I think either black(6gv2) or red(rk-9000re or leopold FC 500r) is for me. Honestly I think if I went black I wouldn't mind the actuation force because I bottom out my current keys anyway. I'm just unsure how much this would affect my typing dexterity from changing from a rubberdome. In which case red switches sound appealing too, but they're also more expensive than the 6gv2. The multimedia function on the 6gv2 is a big plus to me. Are there any cons to the 6gv2 that I should be aware about? Can anyone give a comparison between the Rosewill and Leopold? What would be the order of preference between the 3 that I should buy?
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Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
January 23 2012 12:24 GMT
#1577
On January 23 2012 21:06 R04R wrote:
Did a lot of reading the past few hours. I think either black(6gv2) or red(rk-9000re or leopold FC 500r) is for me. Honestly I think if I went black I wouldn't mind the actuation force because I bottom out my current keys anyway. I'm just unsure how much this would affect my typing dexterity from changing from a rubberdome. In which case red switches sound appealing too, but they're also more expensive than the 6gv2. The multimedia function on the 6gv2 is a big plus to me. Are there any cons to the 6gv2 that I should be aware about? Can anyone give a comparison between the Rosewill and Leopold? What would be the order of preference between the 3 that I should buy?


The 6gv2 has a slightly non-standard layout, some people don't like this. It also limits your options if you want to get a new set of keycaps (either to look cool: WASD, or get better quality plastic caps).

If neither of these things bother your then 6gv2 should be ok. Imo you shouldn't have any problem with the black switches if you are used to rubber domes.

Rosewill and Leopold are basically the same in quality (6gv2 is seen to be slightly lower, but nothing to worry about). They do have different stabilisers though, so the large keys will feel different (the rosewill ones are usually argued to be better).

Which should you get? Depends on the price you can get for them and which switch you want.
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
January 24 2012 00:13 GMT
#1578
I've come to the conclusion that I want a mech keyboard with brown switches after looking though the OP, and I'm liking the look of the Zowie Celeritas, MX Brown linked as a recommendation, but since I'm from Canada it would be about $130 not including taxes, and I'm on kind of a budget. I'm definitely willing to look at other boards, but does anyone have any recommendations for brown switch budget keyboard? I'm trying to keep it <$120 included shipping to Canada.
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kaifragrance
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada50 Posts
January 24 2012 00:23 GMT
#1579
hi, I messed up my left shift key. I was wondering if I could (myself) change the keyswitch with another key's from the same keyboard.
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
January 24 2012 00:32 GMT
#1580
On January 24 2012 09:23 kaifragrance wrote:
hi, I messed up my left shift key. I was wondering if I could (myself) change the keyswitch with another key's from the same keyboard.

you mean solder a new keyswitch or just the shift keycap?

On January 24 2012 09:13 Grobyc wrote:
I've come to the conclusion that I want a mech keyboard with brown switches after looking though the OP, and I'm liking the look of the Zowie Celeritas, MX Brown linked as a recommendation, but since I'm from Canada it would be about $130 not including taxes, and I'm on kind of a budget. I'm definitely willing to look at other boards, but does anyone have any recommendations for brown switch budget keyboard? I'm trying to keep it <$120 included shipping to Canada.


rk-9000br is sold @ newegg. Roughly $100 canadian.
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