Mechanical Keyboard Club V5, For Gamers and Typist Enthusiasts
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 Apr 13 2012, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(kaiserreich @ Apr 13 2012, 11:05 PM) The main usage of Topre springs are for switch actuation. cheap Realforce? Feeling of Topre comes from the domes. Since KT and Topre domes might be quite similar, there was an argument that they are cheap Realforce.  |
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Apr 14 2012, 08:43 AM
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1,715 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Selangor 
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im still contemplating on buying my first mechanical kb
but still deciding between brown and black switch definitely do not want blue switch as it is too loud ... can anyone give me more in depth advice on whether to choose between brown and black? from what i gather .. both brown and black is quite similar? correct me if im wrong. basically what i want is something not too loud. i dont mind ABIT of noise but i guess my usage is in between typing (write reports/msn) and some slight gaming (Diablo3/LOL) thanks |
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Apr 14 2012, 09:15 AM
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1,628 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Sitiawan
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QUOTE(yeahh @ Apr 14 2012, 08:43 AM) im still contemplating on buying my first mechanical kb brown and black have vast difference in typing feel.but still deciding between brown and black switch definitely do not want blue switch as it is too loud ... can anyone give me more in depth advice on whether to choose between brown and black? from what i gather .. both brown and black is quite similar? correct me if im wrong. basically what i want is something not too loud. i dont mind ABIT of noise but i guess my usage is in between typing (write reports/msn) and some slight gaming (Diablo3/LOL) thanks  Black - Stiff Linear (60g actuation force, without a bump) Brown - Soft Tactile (45g actuation force, with a bump) head over mech keyboard club v4 to know more regarding mechanical switches. http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2096177 |
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Apr 14 2012, 10:56 AM
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283 posts Joined: Nov 2011
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QUOTE(yeahh @ Apr 14 2012, 08:43 AM) im still contemplating on buying my first mechanical kb best way is to test it out ur self. but still deciding between brown and black switch definitely do not want blue switch as it is too loud ... can anyone give me more in depth advice on whether to choose between brown and black? from what i gather .. both brown and black is quite similar? correct me if im wrong. basically what i want is something not too loud. i dont mind ABIT of noise but i guess my usage is in between typing (write reports/msn) and some slight gaming (Diablo3/LOL) thanks  if you dont want it to be too loud, get some o rings. definitely reduces the noise levels.This post has been edited by joyformidable: Apr 14 2012, 10:57 AM |
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Apr 14 2012, 11:07 AM
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4,234 posts Joined: Sep 2006
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QUOTE(yeahh @ Apr 14 2012, 08:43 AM) im still contemplating on buying my first mechanical kb Go to shop to try it out.but still deciding between brown and black switch definitely do not want blue switch as it is too loud ... can anyone give me more in depth advice on whether to choose between brown and black? from what i gather .. both brown and black is quite similar? correct me if im wrong. basically what i want is something not too loud. i dont mind ABIT of noise but i guess my usage is in between typing (write reports/msn) and some slight gaming (Diablo3/LOL) thanks Otherwise, sign up for my test - list and you can try it out yourself. Details in my sig. |
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Apr 14 2012, 01:10 PM
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1,314 posts Joined: Oct 2009 From: Cheras, KL
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QUOTE(yeahh @ Apr 14 2012, 08:43 AM) im still contemplating on buying my first mechanical kb Basically when you get mechanical keyboard, its going to be noisy if you have the habit of bottoming the whole key, happens to all people who just bought mechanical keyboard, jumping ship from rubber dome ala cheapo keyboard, but IMO, its self preference to bottom whole key or not.but still deciding between brown and black switch definitely do not want blue switch as it is too loud ... can anyone give me more in depth advice on whether to choose between brown and black? from what i gather .. both brown and black is quite similar? correct me if im wrong. basically what i want is something not too loud. i dont mind ABIT of noise but i guess my usage is in between typing (write reports/msn) and some slight gaming (Diablo3/LOL) thanks Want quiet? Probably black/red, non tactile non clicky, but black requires 65g actuation force, red requires 45g. This post has been edited by kEazYc: Apr 14 2012, 01:11 PM |
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Apr 14 2012, 09:06 PM
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2,021 posts Joined: Jun 2011 From: Shah Alam
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QUOTE(kEazYc @ Apr 14 2012, 01:10 PM) Basically when you get mechanical keyboard, its going to be noisy if you have the habit of bottoming the whole key, happens to all people who just bought mechanical keyboard, jumping ship from rubber dome ala cheapo keyboard, but IMO, its self preference to bottom whole key or not. actually i still doesnt really have a realistic understanding towards the difference in actuation force... so far i only know 45G on brown and blue... dont really know the force of 65G.... Want quiet? Probably black/red, non tactile non clicky, but black requires 65g actuation force, red requires 45g.  |
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Apr 14 2012, 09:16 PM
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1,314 posts Joined: Oct 2009 From: Cheras, KL
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QUOTE(rurushu @ Apr 14 2012, 09:06 PM) actually i still doesnt really have a realistic understanding towards the difference in actuation force... so far i only know 45G on brown and blue... dont really know the force of 65G.... It's somewhat heavier, judging from the game i used to play mostly. (o2jam) |
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Apr 14 2012, 09:50 PM
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1,628 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Sitiawan
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QUOTE(rurushu @ Apr 14 2012, 09:06 PM) actually i still doesnt really have a realistic understanding towards the difference in actuation force... so far i only know 45G on brown and blue... dont really know the force of 65G.... did you join the mechanical switch test organized by kai? |
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Apr 15 2012, 01:50 AM
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2,021 posts Joined: Jun 2011 From: Shah Alam
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QUOTE(JohnDiew0107 @ Apr 14 2012, 09:50 PM) did you join the mechanical switch test organized by kai? haha.... didnt sign up for the test.... anyway, now too busy with exams and assignments.... only got chance to check threads in LYN once a day....  |
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Apr 15 2012, 11:26 AM
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4,893 posts Joined: May 2008
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QUOTE(kEazYc @ Apr 14 2012, 01:10 PM) Basically when you get mechanical keyboard, its going to be noisy if you have the habit of bottoming the whole key, happens to all people who just bought mechanical keyboard, jumping ship from rubber dome ala cheapo keyboard, but IMO, its self preference to bottom whole key or not. I wont feel satisfied if I dont hear loud thuks and clicks when typing  |
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Apr 15 2012, 06:56 PM
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1,140 posts Joined: Oct 2011
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green alps/black alps which one have the same feeling of black cherrymx
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Apr 15 2012, 07:15 PM
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2,906 posts Joined: Oct 2010 From: hurrr durrrrr?
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QUOTE(soR @ Apr 15 2012, 06:56 PM) green alps/black alps which one have the same feeling of black cherrymx neither black or green alps has the same feeling with cherry mx black im afraid  if you're looking for entry level mechanical keyboard for "test-water", PLUM/flashget will be fine. have to get from china of course |
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Apr 15 2012, 07:18 PM
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1,140 posts Joined: Oct 2011
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my friend want to get the ducky 1008 but not sure if green or black
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Apr 15 2012, 11:21 PM
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2,021 posts Joined: Jun 2011 From: Shah Alam
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QUOTE(soR @ Apr 15 2012, 07:18 PM) my friend want to get the ducky 1008 but not sure if green or black ask him to sign up for the switch test? or easier way, go shop test the switches.... |
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Apr 15 2012, 11:23 PM
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4,234 posts Joined: Sep 2006
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QUOTE(soR @ Apr 15 2012, 07:18 PM) my friend want to get the ducky 1008 but not sure if green or black Both are pretty noisy swtiches, but the ALPS black is the quiter one. |
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Apr 15 2012, 11:48 PM
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1,183 posts Joined: Jun 2009
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QUOTE(epiguru @ Apr 12 2012, 08:02 PM) The keyboards with the ANSI/US layout tend to have "Enter" with the arrow on the key. But the keyboards in Europe (ISO or otherwise) may leave "Enter" out and have just the arrow - the latter is probably what sulfuriq was using when he was in the UK. Below is a Model F with German layout - no "Enter": Hahaha when I see these things it always give me a flashback. Added on April 12, 2012, 8:09 pm I believe the SIIG MiniTouch came in two different types of switches: white ALPS and blue Montereys. The latter is more highly regarded and, I believe, more difficult to find. The keyboard that I'm selling has blue Monterey switches. Light, crisp, and precise key action. Very tactile and clicky! |
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Apr 16 2012, 11:26 AM
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116 posts Joined: Aug 2007
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After reading about mech keyboard, I decided to join in the testing.
Finally the poison posted here has kicked in. Cant wait cant wait cant wait. |
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Apr 16 2012, 03:02 PM
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2,906 posts Joined: Oct 2010 From: hurrr durrrrr?
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QUOTE(apersaje @ Apr 16 2012, 11:26 AM) After reading about mech keyboard, I decided to join in the testing. resistance is futile. welcome to the club Finally the poison posted here has kicked in. Cant wait cant wait cant wait.  i wonder if Cex still have promo for Filco? Try to get 1 from them if u can. Or you can go for Leopold. Quality wise |
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Apr 16 2012, 03:12 PM
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116 posts Joined: Aug 2007
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I'm thinking of getting a cheap one first, to see how it feels.
Thinking of either brown switch since it has no noise feedback. Might be using it at the office. |
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