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Dome Switch

Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards. They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal "dome" switches or polyester formed domes. The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback. These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold. The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite. While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification. Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them "mushy" because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes. For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character. The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.

Scissor Switch

A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch. The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a "scissor"-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key. It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic 'scissors' mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard. Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes. They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches). This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as 'low-profile'. These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press. Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive. They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the 'wiggle' in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).

Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)
Introduction - A Switch is Not "Just a Switch"
Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are. Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes. However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses. If you don't like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won't ever like the keyboard.
Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g). Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use "55g" when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we'll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.


Cherry MX Green
Type: Tactile & Clicky Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: Yes
Activation force: 80 g

The Cherry MX Green is a stiffer version of the Cherry MX Blue, meant for space bar usage

=>Unlike most other Cherry MX switches, the plunger consists of not one, but two parts: a green plunger (that is connected to the key) and a white inner slider (which opens/closes the circuit). The movement of the inner slider is constrained by the green plunger, which can pull the slider up or push it down.

=>At rest, the inner slider is held by the leaf spring. The green plunger does not push on the slider until close to the activation point.

=>At the activation point, the green plunger has pushed the white slider out of rest into a position where the force of the leaf spring on the slider's inclined plane will propel the slider towards the bottom. The leaf spring encounters no more resistance from the slider and closes the circuit. Because the green plunger is no longer pushing on the white slider, the key resistance decreases sharply.

=>The "click" sound is made by the white slider hitting the bottom of the switch housing. The force of the leaf spring on the slider is high enough to make the switch function in any orientation.


Cherry MX Black Switches
Type: Linear Switch
Tactile: No
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 60g (40g-80g overall)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
=>Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you're going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don't enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.

=>If you're a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.


Cherry MX Brown Switches
Type: Tactile Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 45g (55g Peak Force)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
=>Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and "gaming" switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point & actuation point are close enough together than you can "float" at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.

=>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.


Cherry MX Blue Switches
Type: Tactile & Clicky Switch
Tactile: Yes, precise
Clicky: Yes
Actuation Force: 50g (60g Peak Force)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
=>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.

=>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don't like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.

=>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.


Cherry MX Clear Switches
Type: Tactile Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 55g (65G peak force)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
=>Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called "stiffer browns" though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered "ballanced." The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.

=>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.


Cherry MX Red Switches
Type: Linear Switch
Tactile: No
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 45g
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
=>Cherry MX-Red's are another switch that can be considered a "gaming" switch. It's essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.


Buckling Spring Keyswitches
Type: Tactile & Clicky Mechanical Switch
Tactile: Yes, very precise
Clicky: Yes, loud
Actuation Force: 65g-70g
Key Travel: 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom
=>Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.

Black Alps
Type: Tactile Mechanical Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: Simplified 60g, Complicated 70g
Key Travel: 3.5mm
=>Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.

=>There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the "Complicated" due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the "Simplified", which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.

=>The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.

White Alps
Type: Clicky & Tactile Mechanical Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: Yes
Actuation Force: 60g-70g
Key Travel: 3.5mm
=>White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.

=>As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.

=>There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on..


Topre Key Switches
Type: Tactile Capacitive Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 30g, 35g, 45g, 55g depending on model
Key Travel: 4mm

=>Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.

=>Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.

Some keyboard review by moogle:


This post has been edited by noobandroid: Oct 15 2012, 08:56 PM

Mechanical Keyboard Distributor Information

Ducky

Cyntrix Technologies
Setia Walk Puchong
H-10-5, Block H, SetiaWalk
Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong,
47610 Puchong

Email: info@cyntrixtech.com
Office Tel: 03-79808166 / 012-6549166 (Phang)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyntrixtech
Brands: Ducky, Rosewill

Filco
Inter-Asia Technology Sdn Bhd
Tel: 03-7880 4001 / 03-7880 4002
Fax: 03-7880 9811
Website : http://www.inter-asia.com.my/
E-mail: info@inter-asia.com.my
Address:
16, Jalan PJU 3/47
Sunway Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.

Leopold
Leopold MY Sdn Bhd
Tel: +6016-530 2920
Fax: N/A
Website : leopold
E-mail: info@leopold.com.my
Address:
153, Simpang Road,
34000 Taiping,
Perak.

Razer
Ban Leong Technologies Sdn Bhd
Tel: 03-7956 6300
Fax: N/A
Website : http://www.banleong.com.my
E-mail: support@banleong.com.my
Address:
Ban Leong Technologies Sdn Bhd
Lot 1.02, Level 3, Wisma Academy
Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya

Steelseries
PLAY Interactive Software Sdn Bhd
Tel: 03-7874 3877
Fax: 03-7874 5877
Website : playinteractive
E-mail: josephine@playinteractive.com.my
Address:
No. 222, Block A3,
Leisure Commerce Square,
No.9, Jalan PJS 8/9,
46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Topre Realforce
Leopold MY Sdn Bhd
Tel: +6016-530 2920
Fax: N/A
Website : Topre JP
E-mail: info@leopold.com.my
Address:
153, Simpang Road,
34000 Taiping,
Perak.

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Dec 27 2012, 10:07 PM

Keyboard Enthusiasts Forum:
geekhack.org
deskthority.net

Aftermarket Keycap Sellers:
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com
http://www.keyboardstory.com
http://www.techkeys.us/
http://www.taobao.com
http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/

International MKB Sellers:
http://matias.ca/
http://www.pckeyboard.com
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com
http://www.keyboardco.com
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.taobao.com

Note: some may not have international postage or are not mentioned, please contact them and verify

Possible brands of mech keyboard out there - needs constant update
Rosewill
Ducky
Razer
CM Storm
Steelseries
Vortex
KBT
HPE
Keycool
Leopold
Filco
DAS
Noppoo
Unicomp
Cherry
PLU
Solidtek
Monoprice
Tesoro Durandal
XArmor iOne
DSI
Rapoo
Azio
Max
Corsair
Mionix Zibal
QPad
SkyDigital
ThermalTake
iRocks
Adesso
Topre

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Oct 15 2012, 05:31 PM

i just got my first mechanical keyboard yesterday. :3 i love itssss

brand / switch?

where everyone just shiok sendiri boasting their wares

i got a rosewill rk9100 brown switch

that is quite a misunderstanding statement, as you can see from previous threads, we dont boast our wares, we continue to strive to discover new things related to mkb, unless you choose to understand us in this way, so be it

When I saw Mike's Kinesis I immediately imagine using it for gaming...

yup. quite a journey to me. I am from Apple wireless kb to HHKB now to Kinesis Advantage ergo kb. I had found a kb that reduce the paint of my wrist, fingers.

This post has been edited by mikelanding: Nov 7 2012, 12:29 AM

For a person that have RSI, long hours gaming is a torture instead a enjoyment to them.
I just want to do my work that involved typing without or as less pain as possible

Ya I think KInesis will be good for gaming since the separated layout juz similars to the logitech G13 and Belkin Nostromo..

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Added on October 15, 2012, 5:35 pmsyok sendiri lol..quite annoying this statement bro

This post has been edited by dragorc: Oct 15 2012, 05:35 PM

so hows with the CNC metal keyboard casing going on?

LoL, when were you unbanned?
How's it going for your black on black Topre?

Still looking for a set of printed keycaps?
I might letting go one of my orange printed set,
if the price is right,

let me know do you still need it.

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Added on October 15, 2012, 7:35 pmSpeaking of which, does the kenesis work for your Apple computer?

This post has been edited by kaysa: Oct 15 2012, 07:35 PM

Yes. it got 3 basic modes: window, mac and PC (non-win key)
just press + W or m or p to quick switch to these modes
Also can remap any key to your liking. Highly customize. All these is without install any driver or software

guys, im new to mechanical kb here.. am looking forward to get CM Storm Quickfire pro with mx blue switch. i have a few question here

1 ) i found some review mention the double tap problem with mx blue switch. will the key still be inserted if we double tap it without fully lifting my finger up?

2 ) any feedback on this kb ? thanks

1) been using a MX blue switch since april this year. so far what you've just mentioned has not happen to me yet (touch wood)

2) cant help you with that. using Ducky Shining white

and btw congratz on ver 8

This post has been edited by moomanhang: Oct 15 2012, 08:54 PM

it might be a bit harder at first, but can adapt quite later, it is due to the 2 layer switch which will make double tapping slower / harder, but i can manage it, the click sound is like an acknowledge that i keyed in what i want

CM Storm is accepted quality in this community, just the FREAKING HUGE branding (older batches) annoys us

hmm.... actually i did kind of "feel" this sensation before, not during gaming though, but during typing, when you have to type 2 same alphabets, this kind of situation kinda slide in at these moments....

1. Some ppl will find it weird to do fast double tapping on Blue, due to the registering, tactile, clicky and re-registering points being synchronized. Though, most ppl still enjoy their blue switch. So I suggest better try it out personally to see whether it suit you.

2. For CM Storm Quickfire Pro, it is literally a clone brother of Razer BWU(they came from a same OEM - iOne). Ppl tend to avoid iOne made board if because it is known to had bad QC in the past, not sure now. Also, iOne board having the less popular (and thus less favorable) modifiers size and spacebar length, which made changing keycaps a hell job for it...

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Added on October 15, 2012, 10:19 pmI can't defy you if that is what you think.

For us, Mech KB is more of a hobbies, where we enjoy it both mentally and physically.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 15 2012, 10:19 PM

thanks guys for the comment i really like the clicky sound haha.. hope it wont gives me trouble

ah i see.. so do u hv any kb could suggest below rm300 range?..

Hi. Please add me to the list.

I have a HHKB2Pro Black Non-print and possibly a KBT Pure (Brown Cherry MX) coming.

Thanks!

Try Rosewill RK9000. It came from the same OEM as the Filco.

Though, do note that it may took you some luck and praying that you get a faultless board. But also no need to be too paranoid as the distributor promised warranty or even 1to1 exchange for faulty units. Details better ask the distributor for Rosewill.

wow, REally a strong self introduction

+1

KBT Race also consider a rare stuff here...

Depends on what ur mostly doing..If U do a lot typing, better get the blue tho, but If u some hardcore gamer better get the brown, black or red (my choice wud be brown or red )..Even tho some of the ppl says blue can also be good for gaming actually to me its lot better for typing..so choose wisely

Tenkeyless, I suggest CM Storm QuickFire Rapid.
Full-size, I suggest Rosewill RK9000 (not RK9100)

@mikelanding: Congratulations on getting your first Kinesis.

Since I had to relearn how to type, I thought I must as well change the keyboard layout to minimise use of the index and little fingers. I just finished writing an article on why the Workman keyboard layout is better than the default in my case.

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Added on October 16, 2012, 12:54 amMy impression is that most gamers prefer linear switches (MX reds and blacks) because the bump in the tactile switches will be too much. The clickiness of the blues may also be too much... But everyone has their own preferences; some gamers like blues, and I like typing on blacks more than any other Cherry switch.

For a keyboard around RM300, especially if I was into games, I would consider Kaiser's KBTalking RACE 75% Mechanical Keyboard Green Backlit.




This post has been edited by epiguru: Oct 16 2012, 12:54 AM

Drovak seems to be the most popular alternative layout for QWERTY.

I had being trying to change to Colemak for that it is less different from QWERTY yet the keystroke density is more well distributed by 2 hands, but ended giving up due to no time, lazy + still need to deal with QWERTY for daily basis(phones, using PC not belong to me and so on).

HHKB doesn't have the F1 row keys right? Looking to buy a luxury keyboard, wants KMAC but it's too hard to get. :/

This post has been edited by kyrmian: Oct 16 2012, 01:42 AM

Hello guys, im considering getting the Razer BWU Stealth edition which is a brown MX.. currently have the BWU now.. its alright, the keys are loud.. but i have budget to get another mechanical keyboard, so yea guys should i get the razer BWU stealth? i usually use keyboard for FPS games, Online games and probably surfing the net too.. i take very good care of my keyboard so yea .. should i get the brown switch which is the BWU stealth edition or any other keyboard tha u guys recommend me? for the past few days of doing research, some of the members recommended me MX red.. which is some kind of 'Ducky' keyboard... saw a thread selling Ducky keyboard, shit its expensive...i would prefer tge keyboard to have Backlit tho .. thanks guys ))))

CM Storm Trigger should be a better alternative. Razer keyboards are not recommended.

And for your information, Ducky had started making mechanical keyboards long before other "gaming" brands start to jump into the bandwagon, so their keyboards are very fine, and the latest Ducky Shine 2 has even more backlit modes to play with, compared to its predecessor Ducky Shine.

Razer Blackwidow is made by iOne, which has some QC issue before this. I am not sure whether they had improved or not, but I would personally find another keyboard made by OEM that has good feedback. For peace of mind.

If you are not into backlit, I recommend you to get a Filco.

This post has been edited by zongeva: Oct 16 2012, 03:22 AM

Consider the high price to get BWU Stealth and so on, I will suggest you to go for other board.

There are other better board out there, such as Ducky Shine 2 or Filco(no backlit). CM Storm Trigger may also be the better choice compared to BWU Stealth.

Lastly, do you consider getting a mini/compact keyboard? If yes then pay a visit to here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2343083&hl=

Hello bro thanks for the quick reply, oh.. cuz im using BWU as i mentioned above, and everytime i feel very fragile while using it.. its like the feeling of its going to break down... so yea.. hmm, but what switches do u recommend me to get bro? as i posted what are my daily activities with my keyboard. Thank you

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Added on October 16, 2012, 3:44 am hey!!thanks for reply, but i found a seller selling for BWU stealth rm 380.. brand new sealed..
hmm but a mechanical w/o backlit seems boring.. altho i game with lights on, i still love the backlit .. hmm mini compact keyboard.. nah i would prefer a full keyboard including the numpad... hmm so far majority has recommeneded me to get Ducky keyboards. but is there any authorised dealer for Ducky keyboards? that owns a shop ?

This post has been edited by MathsGeniusOrNot: Oct 16 2012, 03:44 AM

The "fragile" interpretation may come from either the clickiness of the Cherry Blue or the glossy + not solid built of Razer BWU.

If so, you probably need a board with a more solid built. If take apart backlit, good choices include Filco, Ducky, Leopold and so forth.

If you are happy(but you seems to be paranoid to MX Blue) with the MX blue you using now, then you can still getting a board with MX blue or change to MX brown. If you feel like to try out something new, go for linear switch such as RED or Black(if you had a stronger finger).

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Added on October 16, 2012, 3:48 amI am not particular sure on who is the new distributor for Ducky in Malaysia.

You may find Ducky board from Heavyarm, but I am not sure if Ducky Shine2 had reached Malaysia market.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 16 2012, 03:48 AM

hmm in my opinion i dont think the fragile interpretation comes from the clickiness of the mx blue keys.. i think its basically the keyboard itself.. more solid.. sounds great to me.. but i only like keyboards with backlit .. are there any recommendations besides CM storm?.. hmm i tried MX black.. but i dont feel comfortable with it.. But im curious on how MX red/Brown will feel like.. i mean which 1 is better in terms of gaming/surfing the net?.. thanks anyways

Apart from Ducky & CM Trigger, most other BL board are also made by iOne, which mean is like clone brothers of Razer BWU.

May be you can try to source for the more rare Mionix Zibal but I doubt you can land your hand on it locally.

Red is sort of like a lighter Black(imagine a black switch with Blue spring). Brown on the other hand is like Red, but with a bump at the middle of pressing.

For gaming, I will say linear(red/black) switch suit "me" better. Cause doesn't feel the need for the tactility. Linear switch should also be fine for daily works like surf net and typing, but some ppl tend to make typo on red, so beware.

I have a Filco Majestouch 2 Camo with MX Blue, and now typing this on CM Storm QuickFire Rapid with MX Red.

These two keyboard are very solid and I love them very much. Basically I use the Filco during the daytime, while the Rapid when my housemates are asleep.
Both of these switches gives me different kind enjoyable sensation when typing. They are also fine for gaming.

MX Red is basically the light version of MX Black. I prefer Red than Brown because of the smooth linear characteristic. Brown feels almost similar to Red, but has a very weak tactile bump which I didn't like, because it makes the switch feels like rougher/scratchier Red.

There is no "better" switch for gaming/typing/surfing or whatever activity you do with the keyboard, but only the switch that you like/prefer. I suggest you try all the different kind of switches in some shop that offer demo unit before you make any purchase.

Actually if you can live without the backlit, your choices would be widen a lot more. Also, from what I read, LED should be the least durable component in a mechanical keyboard.

hmm but my budget only around 300-350 =.=.. but i want the backlit at the same time lol.. any recommendations bro?

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Added on October 16, 2012, 4:16 amhello bro thanks for info, wow 2keyboards huh? good room mate , hmm is there any particular shop that i can try these keyboards ? mx black and mx blue is totally out for me.. would like to try brown and red.. hmm.. but without the backlit it dosent seem appealing.. i may be picky, but thats me i guess lol.. hmm now im considering the CM trigger (red mx and red led).. any more recommendations guys? with backlits if possible..
aside from that, i've recently seen some review about the alienware tactx keyboard.. thats not a mechanical keyboard but the backlits are cool! is it worth to get that keyboard? cuz as they say ' once u go mechanical, u wont ever want to use a normal keyboard ever again' LOL

This post has been edited by MathsGeniusOrNot: Oct 16 2012, 04:16 AM

You should try visit Heavyarm in Subang, I haven't been there before but my friends told me that the shop has some demo unit for you to poke with.

As for backlit colour, I like white the most. It looks classy and also kinda easy for the eyes. Red should be fine also but I cannot stand with blue because of the glaring... Especially in the dark room. Now that I can touch type better than before, I didn't need to depend on the backlight to find the keys anymore

Ok.
but it kinda confuse me.. yea sure white looks nice, but its like why have white LED when the keyboard font is already white? LOL idk just me i guess.. hmm i've been considering: cm storm trigger or Ducky 9008...

Ducky 9008S already stop production I guess. You can look for the upcoming Ducky 9008S2 though

Mionix? This one?

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_p...oducts_id=18593

HMm ducky 9008S2.. too exp.. i think i'll probably go for CM storm Trigger.. mx red.
are there any more recommendations? budget around 200-350+ not more than 400

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry51313986
I recommend the Race from Kai, it's a backlited board within your budget.

Keycool is coming up with 104Key backlit.

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Added on October 16, 2012, 9:21 amgood suggestion too. It's small and many people don't tend to use keypad.

This post has been edited by storm88: Oct 16 2012, 09:21 AM

hello bro thanks! very nice indeed! the green LED looks more 'real' compare to razer's BWU 2013 :/..
but isnt that a lil too small?? no keypad O.o looks unusual...

Most of the mechanical keyboards has a version that doesn't have a number pad layout,
that can let your mouse place at a more suitable position for your body when using the mouse.
a full 104 layout is too long for placing a mouse beside it,
when the alphabet area are in the middle of the screen,
your body will have a bad posture and make your shoulder and arm stress more,
and that will hurt your health in time.

The Rosewill RK-9100 is another mech + backlit keyboard you can try to research on. RM399.

very true bro! never thought of that either!! and the numpad is somehow quite useless.. no offence..
thanks bro for the tip! now i feel like getting that keyboard already haha!

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Added on October 16, 2012, 10:30 amthanks bro.
feel so blessed that so many ppl is replying to my questions thanks everyone!!! and btw, if i get this KB
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry51313986, will i able to use macro keys?? like the razer BWU where u can customise, example : the 'E' key macro it to 'Z' so when u press 'E'= 'Z'..
thanks guys

This post has been edited by MathsGeniusOrNot: Oct 16 2012, 10:33 AM

Anyone interested in MX Mintgum CC? I don't really like how the colour turns up, I like deeper colour more, accepting cash or trades.

pict please

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Added on October 16, 2012, 10:53 amlike this?


This post has been edited by noobandroid: Oct 16 2012, 10:53 AM

I doubt so, but you can use something like AutoHotkey to easily achieve that.

I WAN!!! but no money

how much does it cost?

How much are you selling it? PM me the price.

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Added on October 16, 2012, 12:51 pmThat you need a separate program for that I think,
like WarKey or such, you can go ask Kai the seller about this.

This post has been edited by kaysa: Oct 16 2012, 12:51 PM

ask krymian, not me

where can i buy the keycap puller?

garage sales / ebay / wasd site

Why don't you contact kaiserreich (aka Kaiser) to ask him? Kaiser is a nice guy, and well respected here and in other mechanical keyboard forums.

I think remapping the keys like what you want is easy, no matter what operating system you use. On Windows, most people will use AutoHotkey (like bv2427 said). On Linux, it is very easily done - I wrote this post 'How to Replay an Unlimited Number of Keystrokes on Linux (Without a Programmable Keyboard or Keypad)' not long ago. On Mac OS X, I believe there is free software to remap the keys as well.

I also agree with kaysa - a TKL keyboard is more ergonomic. Most people don't need the numpad; having the mouse closer to you is more comfortable.

i got extra Filco keycap puller. PM me if want.

Hi guys, I've been eyeing a Corsair K90 for a while now... any thoughts on that particular mech keyboard?

Anyways, gratz on V8
Hardly able to catch up with you guys nowadays. The update is just, enormous?

Btw, I plan to get a poker soon for my work, cos travelling around with laptop to client site makes me wanna get it. Anyone joining me? Those who live near PJ are welcome

Where are you planning to get it from? Is there a website I can refer to? A bit the noob at these high rank keyboards. Haha.

It's not cheap and part of it is not even mechanical.
If you like all these bling bling gaming colors keyboard, there are plenty of brands out there.

Logitech just released one.

If you prefer a more subtle type, there are plenty other brands.

This post has been edited by kaiserreich: Oct 16 2012, 07:33 PM

Yes, like that. I'll take a picture soon.

well as usual, from taobao.
you can search for KBT poker.

I have no price yet, currently. I'm more interested to trade, though having some extra money would be nice.

Eh.. no bling bling la.. only blue LED... I like it because its got media keys/macro n dedi volume which i use frequently... no other mech keyboard has that atm.

What's the model of the recently released Logitech one?

Poker new batch?

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Added on October 16, 2012, 7:56 pmLogitech G710+

If you like MX Red, try Gigabyte Osmium

This post has been edited by zongeva: Oct 16 2012, 07:56 PM

This is the MX Mintgum Skull that I have for trade/sell at the moment, PM me your offers if interested!

dang the oversized pic on my small notebook screen

hahahahaha, didn't resize, just straight away upload.

not only laptop screen... it wont fit in my 24" monitor!!!!

ok lah ok lah, resize already





I might be interested to let this go as well.



This post has been edited by kyrmian: Oct 16 2012, 09:59 PM

LOL

well, depends. lol
else if there's any chance of me getting a KBT Pure... not sure.

oh.... you graduated already? last time heard you still studying in UTAR?





Guys, just now i cleaned my Rosewill RK9000. Boy that larger size modifiers keys.... that white thing, i really scared i would break them, i watched plenty of youtube videos teaching how to remove them, and then i tried the same way, but it didnt turn out as easy as the video show it would... maybe im too noob in this.... >.<


But then i found out one thing, my rosewill rk9000 mx blue, the larger modifier keys, the steel wire and the white clip parts, are lubed XD are all mechanical keyboards using costar style stabilizers are all pre-lubed??? because so far didnt hear this in any of the review though

yep, graduated. currently working as application developer lol no life.
speaking of the white thingy, my best way to take it our is by using coins.
btw, how's RK9000?

the seductive red..

Hello guys I' know this is not related, but will a naga hex be great with a Race keyboard?

Huh? you mean the color and Led light or what?
The Race's size should be nice for using any mouse beside it.

BOOM!! These just dropped in my mailbox

(Beware Large Images!!!)


This post has been edited by mikelanding: Oct 17 2012, 12:37 AM

SWEEEEETT!!
I just can't wait mine to arrive!

.... does it comes in, in the middle of the night?

i just back from outside. haha
took out my lightbox and snap some photos

Honestly, those rubber dome on the Corsair K90 sucks.

I rather type on a full rubber dome board than some hybrid and mix between both...

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Added on October 17, 2012, 2:30 amAre you trolling me? Most mech kb out there, especially those "gaming" one are having media keys or volume keys. Most of them are just an "Fn" away.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 17 2012, 02:30 AM

Yeah, I agree on the rubber dome part.. but at least it's only on the keys that are least frequently used.

No, i'm not trolling you.. I did say 'dedicated'; if i wanted a mech keyboard that uses Fn keys... might as well get laptop compact keyboard >__>. I am also pretty sure the Corsair K90 was the first to do that style of media keys... you can tell where the latest Logitech got the idea from.

To each his own I guess.