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limhongwoon
post Apr 28 2015, 01:33 AM

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I am looking for a mechanical keyboard but there are a large variety of mechanical keyboard in the market. Could anyone suggest which keyboard should I get?

By the way,I would be using this keyboard more often in typing and programming.
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post Apr 29 2015, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ Apr 28 2015, 09:14 AM)
What programming? Will you always use arrow keys?
Highly recommended tactile switches for typing.  smile.gif
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post Apr 30 2015, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ Apr 29 2015, 01:03 PM)
Recommendation:
- Vortex Poker Series (Poker 2 or latest Pok3r) MX Brown [Below <RM 400]
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- PFU HHKB (Topre 45g) [Below <RM 900]
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- Filco Majestouch 2 TKL MX Brown [below <RM 400]
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That's all my recommendations.
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I'm curious about clear and green switches would be suitable for what kind of application ? Gaming ?
limhongwoon
post Apr 30 2015, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 30 2015, 10:51 AM)
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_Green
It's basically a blue with stiffer/heavier spring.

Clears are usually modded, it is like a heavier brown.Modded ones are called ergo clears. Lubed and changed with lighter springs.

Both not widely available in the market, occasionally will have some models of keyboard using them. More to be found in the custom keyboard community nowadays.
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QUOTE(justnits @ Apr 30 2015, 10:56 AM)
it's not so much about suitable for what kind of application, but more so on suitable to the user's preference (and finger strength).
the stock mx clear switch is quite heavy and the most non-clicky tactile the switch can offer. this is mainly for people who has heavy finger or heavy typing.
but one can mod the switch by replacing the springs to lighter springs, depending on their preference.

same goes to mx green. it's basically mx blue switch with heavy spring.

as for which application, it can be used for anything, just depends on the user's preference.
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Thanks for your information and the only thing I could do right now is getting a switches tester. By the way, I am wondering which keyboard is compatible to MacOSX?


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post Apr 30 2015, 07:47 PM

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QUOTE(justnits @ Apr 30 2015, 12:04 PM)
i think most keyboards are compatible to macosx...but i am not 100% sure since i don't have a mac to test it out.
you are in penang?
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QUOTE(dadudeneverabides @ Apr 30 2015, 03:45 PM)
Not really. Some boards have problem with Mac because of the NKRO workaround.

However, most recent boards are 100% compatible.

So the issue with compatibility is one issue that buyers must be aware of is only when they buy 2nd hand boards, and even then it is possible to have a simple workaround.
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At first, I was thinking to get a Corsair K70 but I have seen some users complained that it is not compatible with Mac

QUOTE(quovadis123 @ Apr 30 2015, 04:22 PM)
Ya, you are right. I still remember, if on NKRO for Ducky 2 will made keys register go haywire when using Mac.
Btw, HHKB, Filco, CM Storm or recent 1 are compatible with Mac.
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If I want to get a keyboard with back light, which one should I go for ?
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post Apr 30 2015, 08:14 PM

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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ Apr 30 2015, 09:03 PM)
CM Storm QFR-i.

But not recommended for typist get LED keyboard because you will never use it. Get a table lamp instead.
Just my own opinion.  smile.gif
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I like the HHKB Pro 2 but it doesn't come with arrow keys, which I use quite often.

By the way, the B87 has caught my eye; I'm tempted to custom build my keyboard
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post Apr 30 2015, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(dadudeneverabides @ Apr 30 2015, 09:53 PM)
When I say custom, it must come with either:
A) BSP/GMK caps
B) SP groupbuy caps in unique colourways (SA>DSA, but accept either).

Anything else is moot and pointless.
Dunno how many times must tell you: Large images pls put spoiler tag. Disruptive for the flow of conversation...
But yeah, caps must have theme or why buy caps at all.
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I'm new to mechanical keyboard and there are too much information for me to absorb. I'm totally have no idea what's the keyword that you guys are talking about. rclxub.gif rclxub.gif rclxub.gif


QUOTE(quovadis123 @ Apr 30 2015, 10:02 PM)
LED will die after sometime. My CM Storm QFR-i still ok.  laugh.gif
Never know CM Storm is the king.  sad.gif
K70 always the king in my heart.  thumbup.gif
If you wish for dedicated arrow keys, then go for Filco.
You need press FN+ certain keys to get arrow keys in HHKB. You may go for Realforce 23U for the dedicated arrow keys.
Well, for those use VIM, they don't use cursor.
Else, just get used to the HHKB layout...
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I afraid that I might up with several keyboard in front of my laptop tongue.gif

Thanks for the suggestion on Filco. Do you have any idea where is it made?

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post Apr 30 2015, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 30 2015, 10:40 PM)
Just FYI, the base price to get a set of B87 unassembled will set you back close to RM700, this is not including switches, all the assembly and soldering work that you have to pay someone to do it.

When you have a custom, I assume you'll not be satisfied with a set of cheap key set, so a set of high quality one may cost you 200-500 or even more.

It will easily go close to 1k, be careful what you wished for biggrin.gif
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As I am a DIY guy, the assembly and soldering work absolutely not a problem for me.

The only I thing that I concern about is getting the right part and the right design I want to have. For instance, which switches and key caps that I should get.

By the way, anyone with me : https://www.massdrop.com/buy/holyoops-alumi...mode=guest_open
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post Apr 30 2015, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ May 1 2015, 12:42 AM)
Lots of artisan key caps are very expensive, as they are made in small amount, and handmade. This is alu one, so seems okay for that price.
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You're right that it is made of aluminum.
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post May 2 2015, 11:25 PM

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Has anyone heard GON keyboard before ?

http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/custom-kb...ngassembly.html
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post May 3 2015, 05:55 AM

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Just received my Cherry MX Switch Tester tongue.gif

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