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misterAy
post Aug 11 2015, 01:48 PM

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Can anyone suggest a good mkb based their own experience.

So many choices to choose from. Already test a few switch, I'm comfortable with brown type.

Sorry, I've no idea regarding which one a good or which one to avoid mkb. icon_question.gif

misterAy
post Aug 11 2015, 02:10 PM

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QUOTE(justnits @ Aug 11 2015, 01:57 PM)
if possible, do visit the first page of this thread smile.gif
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I do read read several pages from start, except that i need feedback from experience user.
My budget around 450 max..
From that price view, for a new mkb what possible i might get and for 2nd mkb what the best i might get.
I dont mind about backlighting..I do need several extra programmable key as it assist me in work.
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post Aug 11 2015, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(justnits @ Aug 11 2015, 02:33 PM)
while i'm sure razer, corsair and logitech has keyboards that has macro functions, i'm still putting the ability to change keycaps with standard layout keys as one of the priority in my recommendations.
there's keymapping software out there, such as AutoHotKey.
use this with any keyboard, you get yourself a keyboard with the ability to keymap or macro it.

you can't go wrong with filco if what you are looking for is quality.
HOWEVER, one downside about filco is the stabs they use, which is COSTAR stabs, which i'll explain briefly later.
otherwise the other best option would be ducky.
i have ducky shine 2 and filco majestouch 2 tkl, hopefully that makes my explanation slightly more reliable HAHA! tongue.gif

Pros of COSTAR stabs - Keypress feeling is very natural for the big modifier keys.
Cons of COSTAR stabs - Changing keycaps will take more time compared to CHERRY stabs, and sometimes have the risk of breaking the inserts (or losing it). So if you like to change keycaps often, you will get pissed off with COSTAR stabs.

Pros of CHERRY stabs - Changing keycaps is a breeze, won't risk losing any part of the stabs or breaking it.
Cons of CHERRY stabs - Keypress feeling can be mushy and annoying for the big modifier keys. HOWEVER, this can be fixed by doing leg clipping mod on the stabs (but this requires you to open up the keyboard and desolder some keys, if not all, to remove the stabilizers and mod it.)
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Sure i'll look into that. Thank for the great explanation. thumbup.gif

From what i understand :
1. Filco for quality
2. Ducky for backlit
3. Others were costly bcause of branding

IINM, majestouch 2 doesnt have numpad. Or does it come with full size?
Which one of your kb that you use most?

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