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herozour
142 Posts
Now there been lots of hype about mechanical keyboards but people mostly brag without actually trying it themselves. Is there anyone here who can speak from PERSONAL experience that mechanical is better and why? I am aiming for G510 so far which is not mechanical. But I am confused cuz of all this hype. | ||
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Cyro
United Kingdom20326 Posts
See http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=260143 | ||
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herozour
142 Posts
On October 16 2013 19:46 Cyro wrote: It's pretty silly to spend that much on a membrane keyboard See http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=260143 But why is mechanical better? Did you actually tried both and the mechanical is easier to play/type with? | ||
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Cyro
United Kingdom20326 Posts
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Glioburd
France1911 Posts
On October 16 2013 19:43 herozour wrote: Is there anyone here who can speak from PERSONAL experience that mechanical is better and why? Well, I think everyone who have tried a mechanical keyboard will assure you that it is way better. Why ? It provides better comfort, simply. The feeling of typing is very different, and for most users, better. (it takes a little time to adapt). In my opinion : if you want to put some money in a keyboard, buy a mechanical keyboard. I've always found that expensive membrane keyboard don't worth it. If you don't care that much about some optional macro keys, and other gadget, there is no reason to put money in a gaming membrane keyboard, because you will have the same feeling as a classic 20$ Logitech or even a 15$ Dell keyboard. The price difference is in the design and, like I said, some useless stuff. So... if you want to put money in a keyboard, I advice you to get a mechanical one (there are some different feeling of typing, because there are some different switches which are not the same at all, you should read this guide or this one). If not, just buy a good classic Samsung DT 35. | ||
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herozour
142 Posts
 As a matter of fact I went for g510 cause it has 3 in a row on the left side. Is there any other good mechanical alternative with 3 rows of G keys? | ||
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iPlaY.NettleS
Australia4404 Posts
For busy office environments or areas where noise is an issue then membrane is better | ||
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Glioburd
France1911 Posts
On October 16 2013 20:35 herozour wrote: Unfortinately I want em macro keys As a matter of fact I went for g510 cause it has 3 in a row on the left side. Is there any other good mechanical alternative with 3 rows of G keys? Razer Blackwidow, Corsair Vengeance K90... | ||
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maf
Germany18 Posts
I am actually using a cherry g80-3000 with white switches and so I can tell from personell experience that mechanical switches a superior in feeling and durabilty compared to rubber dome ones. I also have two old G15 Keyboards lying around which I used before and actually really liked. If I use them now to setup another PC for example, they feel really terrible. Just give it a try. | ||
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Targe
United Kingdom14103 Posts
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Metak
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Slydie
1935 Posts
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ShaPeLesS
Bulgaria87 Posts
I find it better than membrane keyboards. The feeling of a mechanical key is different, but in my opinion the difference is not that big. I bottom out keys so things like "bumps" or "clicks" are irrelevant to me. I am using Cherry MX brown keys and can barely feel the "bumps" they provide. They are there, but I have to concentrate to notice them. I feel as if I am typing faster and I think that's because the keys are a bit lighter and they snap back really fast. I am still getting used to typing on a mechanical keyboard, because the switches are just a little bit smaller than those on my old, membrane keyboard. That little difference per key adds up and I very rarely hit the button next to the one I wanted to press. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. I would advise you to test a mechanical keyboard before buying one, preferably testing different switch types. I find it hard to translate the feeling of typing on a mechanical keyboard into words, but I hope my response is beneficial to you. P.S. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a keyboard, get a mechanical one. They are without a doubt of higher quality than membrane keyboards. The only reason I see for not buying a mechanical keyboard is if you really don't like the feeling of typing on why. That's why I advised you to test before you buy. For the price of a G510s I found a mechanical keyboard with macro keys made by TTesports - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162023 | ||
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Cyro
United Kingdom20326 Posts
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Gnosis
Scotland912 Posts
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Incognoto
France10239 Posts
I know it's worth but since I'm not addicted to mechanical keyboards yet I can save money by still being satisified with shitty rubber domes. | ||
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scott31337
United States2979 Posts
But I would not get a pricey membrane. | ||
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Mysticesper
United States1183 Posts
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Incognoto
France10239 Posts
If I had to go with a mechanical keyboard I would want to most sober looking mx brown keyboard. Can't find anything like that for cheap and I'm not the guy to spend money on something which I already have. ^^ i'm such a cheap person wtf | ||
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doomcore
Germany16 Posts
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wptlzkwjd
Canada1240 Posts
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]Skyline
Germany3 Posts
I went through many membrane keyboards from Logitech and my last one was an Apple Keyboard. Now I have got the Razer Blackwidow with MX Blues. Besides gaming I have to type alot (University etc.) so I didn't want to have blacks or reds and I really love to hear the keys, so I went for blues instead of browns. At work I still have to work with Membrane Keyboards and I'm ALWAYS feeling better, when typing at home, because the feel and response is so much better. On a Membrane keyboard I kinda have the feeling to push the keys into a pillow and suddenly you grounded it. I am using so much more pressure on membrane keyboards than on my mechanical one. In SC my APM went from 70 to 100-120 just because my fingers do not get tired so fast. (Yes, I'm a terrible casual (= ) Hope this gives you some insight.  | ||
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phar
United States1080 Posts
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B_Type13X2
Canada122 Posts
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scott31337
United States2979 Posts
On October 17 2013 14:37 Mysticesper wrote: The problem is.. you are looking at the up front cost instead of the cost over time. Keep cycling through cheap keyboards and you are already paying more than for a mechanical that will last you quite a long time. I do enough beer spills and cigarette ashes when i am drinking to kill them, and if I killed a mechanical I would be sad  I have plenty of keyboards. | ||
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Ropid
Germany3557 Posts
On October 20 2013 11:24 scott31337 wrote: I do enough beer spills and cigarette ashes when i am drinking to kill them, and if I killed a mechanical I would be sad I have plenty of keyboards. About that, I'm pretty sure I had seen keyboards with some sort of drain channels for exactly that a long time ago. The plastic part that had holes for each switch was built with a tiny wall covering the sides of each switch. The key caps were acting like an umbrella covering the switch against the drink spillage. The drink would then flow between the keys and would drain away through holes. If the spillage wouldn't be too severe this design probably worked well. Found this about how the IBM Model M was built: http://www.flickr.com/photos/compleo/5414470454/in/photostream/ I wonder if that's what I'm remembering? That keyboard might shrug off some normal drink spillage despite being mechanical? | ||
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jiN9
United States20 Posts
On October 16 2013 19:47 herozour wrote: But why is mechanical better? Did you actually tried both and the mechanical is easier to play/type with? Honestly, it's personal preference. It is difficult to describe in words how different it feels to play/type on a mechanical keyboard to someone who has never touched one before. It's like describing color to a blind person, you have to experience it yourself to understand. I suggest that you visit any local computer parts store that has mechanical keyboards out on display and just get a feel for it. That being said, the vast majority of people who have tried a mechanical keyboard will say that it feels much nicer than a membrane, and that going back to membranes feels "mushy." From talking to my friends, the only ones that do not prefer mechanical keyboards are people who like low profile key switches, like those found on laptops or the ones that come with Macs. | ||
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requieml
Canada72 Posts
On October 20 2013 11:24 scott31337 wrote: I do enough beer spills and cigarette ashes when i am drinking to kill them, and if I killed a mechanical I would be sad I have plenty of keyboards. you can wash your mechanical keyboards... just toss them in a bowl of water, rinse, and let it dry | ||
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Rollin
Australia1552 Posts
On October 20 2013 11:24 scott31337 wrote: I do enough beer spills and cigarette ashes when i am drinking to kill them, and if I killed a mechanical I would be sad I have plenty of keyboards. I must admit I thought you meant something else entirely when you referred to your 'vices' ruining keyboards  . | ||
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