Don't fall into the trap of so called "gaming" mechanical keyboard. It is basically just a mechanical keyboard with some redundant functions/specs. Infact, some of them even lack/sacrificed some of the so called "gaming" specs(Razer BW only 2KRO, Corsair K60/90 is a mix of rubber dome)...

In short, all brand should be OK, as long as it is having a good built quality.

SS, Filco and other famous mech kb OEM are having quite good and solid built quality. Though, SS isn't much popular around here because it is having limited switches/layout choices unlike other brands like Leopold/Ducky/Filco. Also, SS keyboards are somehow overpriced too.

Black switch is more famous because it is older and longer in the market. Some gamers like it's tactileless(linear) feel and fast actuation(less than 2mm). But most important is to get the type of switch which suit your typing/gaming style, so better try them out to be sure.

BTW, all Cherry MX switches are gold plated...

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 6 2012, 08:28 PM

inb4 keep the girls, sent me the keyboard...

Mionix Zibal may be? It is hard/impossible to be found in Asia.
Or may be some Cherry brand keyboards too, they are much cheaper in Europe AFAIK.

I think he mean blue color, AI version.

Cherry branded mech kb is PCB mounted, which didn't use steel/metal plate. Thus the overall feel may be less solid. But the typing feel is still superb, and some ppl even prefer plateless mech kb over plated one as the feels are dif.

BTW, Mionix Zibal cheapest price I saw are around sub 100USD, forget from which sites/countries

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 9 2012, 02:33 PM

Even G80-3800?

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Added on June 9, 2012, 11:31 pmSwap Ninja with Ninja then? Search in taobao for "KBC 侧刻"

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 9 2012, 11:31 PM

Because it is made by Cherry, the maker of the switches itself, trololol. One reason is that Cherry is a German company, thus their products are known/labeled as top notch in quality.
Ppl getting it because its quality and PCB mounting.

Nope, the only boards which used topre are Realforce and HHKB2 Pro, which are both real expensive...

Those major OEMs such as Leopold, Filco and Ducky are making quite solid keyboards too. Just that the main deciding factor now is whether you want it plate mounted or PCB mounted.

The brown switch may be a good choice if you afraid you can't live with linear(without tactile) switches.

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Added on June 10, 2012, 11:29 amSeriously, Leopold's spacebar is a well-known troublemaker, LOL.

The seller either purposely want to cheat you or he doesn't even know what he is toking bout...

BTW, Leopold is quite not well-known in China due to the launch of Keycool ahead of it...

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Added on June 10, 2012, 11:30 amThat is not inclusive, but my suggestion narrow down your search to make it easier.

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 10 2012, 11:30 AM

Actually as mentioned b4, the BL keycaps on Deck are PBT. But it is close to extinction/not possible to land our hand on, thus it isn't really concerning us...

Filco's keycaps standard are pretty much standard. You won't face problem with most replacement keycaps.

I can't brain what you mean...

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Added on June 12, 2012, 12:19 pmWah, bl kb from Rosewill, mionix zibal at cheap?

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 12 2012, 12:19 PM

LOL, bring them in will be a direct competitor to ducky isn't it?

For those R4(tallest) key, may be you can grip it tightly and try to pull it off vertically.

For those lower keys, apart from key puller, I think only fingernails(exceeding 1cm one) can help. Though, do note that it is easy to scratch the keys in these ways though(but BWE isn't coated, so properly won't be harmed).

Most options need to be "import" from China(taobao).
Brands like Keycool, HPE and PLU should fit your need well.
They cost around RM160+ depend on the switches type and probably around another RM10/20 for shipping to your home.

If you still seek for local availability(for the sake of warranty?), you should go for CM Storm Quickfire Rapid, which is around RM240 in garage sale.

Buying in taobao is easy, just seek for those with most number of sales and they are probably the cheapest/best sellers, LOL...

Erm, you still need an agent. Go search around in services sub-forum, there are plenty of them.

Some discussion is ok, as long as it is not too lengthy or directly promoting of sales.

I thought Malaysia used to have(or now still have, unsure) Zowie distributor, but the stopped as the response isn't too good.

If want to carry "gaming brand", I will go for Mionix instead, a counterpart for Razer which also made bling bling gaming devices(bling bling = easier sale), LOL...

Last time in GS there is a guy carrying Zowie gears. Then suddenly he say want to quit and clearance sale. Few days ago I checked and still got people selling Zowie's stuffs.

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Added on June 23, 2012, 6:29 pmhttp://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2396102&view=findpost&p=52389845

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 23 2012, 06:29 PM

Backlit + brown switch pretty much limited your choice to only Razer BWU Stealth(not available locally) and Ducky Shining.

I will suggest you go for Ducky as its built quality probably better than BWU and also having a cleaner look + standard layout.

Oh yar, nearly forgotten bout it...

But I made an assumption that he need a full-size keyboard.

Arguably, BS > Cherry MX in term of durability/wear resistant.

Cherry MX switch still have some plastic parts and those plastic contact parts are subjected to wear as time and usage increase(but need not be too worry as it is still perfectly functional even with those wear, and it took a long time to cause a significant wear).

BS on the other hand is handled by the spring itself, thus the durability is close to unmatched.

To get best of both worlds, why not get both BS and also Topre? like what epicguru does, LOL.

2kbs aren't too much consider average of us here having at least 2-3kbs. Those collectors may have even more.

This post has been edited by Human10: Jun 25 2012, 11:19 PM