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Fano posted:seriously considering a razer blackwidow here, all the other mechanical switch keyboards that I have seen are downright ugly </opinion> redeyes posted:Back in stock at newegg Rosewill Cherry MX keyboards. $99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201040
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Yesterday I got the Logitech Illuminated keyboard that I ordered on Cyber Monday. I play a lot of games and was praying to receive one without ghosting problems, but the one I got ghosts on the combo W + Shift + Space. I suppose this can be worked around by using Ctrl instead of Shift, but if I had paid close to retail price I would be pretty angry. Aside from that it's very nice; it looks very stylish and the backlighting is great.
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Does elitekeyboards no longer sell Filco? Did they have a crazy blackfriday sale or something and are just out of stock? Also how annoyed will all the non tech geeks be at work if I bring a Filco Cherry blue into the office? (Open office in a 30x30 room or so) Edit: Read a page back and can see that they seem to have run out. I'll drop them an email and see if they will be in stock again before Christmas.
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Dec 5, 2010 02:27
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redeyes posted:Back in stock at newegg Rosewill Cherry MX keyboards. $99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201040 Mine was delivered a few days ago. It's AWESOME with the Cherry Blues. Filco's stock is so finicky and, well, they are overpriced. This Rosewill is just incredible! The free headset that comes with it is pretty nice as well! High recommend this if you want Cherry Blues at a good price vs. the Filcos.
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Anyone have any opinions on the Microsoft Sidewinder x4? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=23-109-191&  I'm looking for a new keyboard to replace my Saitek Eclipse II, which has been falling apart after a couple years of use. The Eclipse II has some neato backlighting, but to me it feels cheaper than my roommate's mass-produced dell keyboard - So I'm skeptical of other low-end "gaming" keyboards I like the idea of macro buttons and anti-ghosting, but I'm mostly looking for a solid keyboard with good build quality for ~$50
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So, I finally got my Filco with cherry blues in. The thing is pretty drat loud, but I love it. The sound is pretty cool. Also, the keyboard feels really nice to type on. I'm going to have some adjustment time coming from the Logitech Illuminated, but I'm pretty sure I'm already typing faster on this thing than I did on the Logitech. The build quality is awesome. The keyboard is heavy as poo poo and feels super sturdy. The plastic feet are very good, it doesn't slide around my desk at all, even if I try to. All in all, I'm thrilled with my purchase. Can't wait for the blank keycap browns to come back in stock, I think i'm going to pick one of those up.
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Dec 5, 2010 06:01
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Stink gently caress Rob posted:Anyone have any opinions on the Microsoft Sidewinder x4? I picked up a Sidewinder on the cheap on Black Friday and it's 'solid' enough, but it's relatively chintzy glossy plastic with low-profile key caps which (to me at least) really make a keyboard feel cheap more than anything else. It's hard to get a decent backlit gaming keyboard for that price but I wouldn't say it feels more solid than your average crappy Dell keyboard. Bryne fucked around with this message at 18:56 on Dec 5, 2010 |
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Dec 5, 2010 18:49
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I got a sidewinder x4 a couple days ago on a black friday deal. Seems pretty solid to me, and I like it so far. But then again I'm not a keyboard snob and I don't know anything about cherry filco browns or whatever, so take my opinion as you will.
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Hey keyboard megathread!  Are there otherwise-standard numpadless keyboards to be had for under $50? I'm looking to narrow this uncomfortable distance:  by putting the numpad on the other side. (photos not mine) I'd like the keys to not require too much pressure but not be so sensitive that you can't rest your fingers on them, and not be so shallow or cramped that 1/4"-long nails would pose an accuracy problem; wireless would be nice; media keys are unnecessary; really don't want any sort of wrist-rest. Does something close to this exist? And who should I look to for a no-frills, hopefully-wireless keypad to go with it? No clear winners (in either case) have really jumped out in my Googlings.
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Dec 6, 2010 02:00
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The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 is $65 on tigerdirect. It's a little over budget but fits the description. Plus you don't need to pay for an external numpad, you just move it to the left of the keyboard. Edit: built-in wrist rest though. sorry.
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She posted:Are there otherwise-standard numpadless keyboards to be had for under $50? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007651%20600009667&IsNodeId=1&name=Mini My first suggestion would be the Lenovo ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint or one of the Filco boards. Unfortunately, the Filcos are over budget and MIA in the US until after the holidays. A couple of cheapies to look at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823191005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823166102 EnergizerFellow fucked around with this message at 03:19 on Dec 6, 2010 |
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The keyboard on my laptop recently broke and now I'm in the market for an external one. Since I'd like it to be as portable as possible I was thinking of getting a flexible/folding one. What's the general consensus on them and does anyone have any recommendations?
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Dec 6, 2010 21:13
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She posted:Hey keyboard megathread! I was going to recommend the compact Apple Keyboard but it's been discontinued. Just spend $15 more and get the wireless version. It's about as no-frills as it gets. If you're using Windows, you might consider getting something else because it's annoying to pair.
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Dec 7, 2010 06:12
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DethMarine21 posted:Yesterday I got the Logitech Illuminated keyboard that I ordered on Cyber Monday. I play a lot of games and was praying to receive one without ghosting problems, but the one I got ghosts on the combo W + Shift + Space. I suppose this can be worked around by using Ctrl instead of Shift, but if I had paid close to retail price I would be pretty angry. Pretty much why I returned mine (every thing else was soooo nice). I did not like that I couldn't sprint and jump in BC2 like I used to. Got a Filco instead.
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Dec 7, 2010 21:02
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MasterColin posted:Does elitekeyboards no longer sell Filco? As far as I know EliteKeyboards will no longer be stocking Filco, they will replace them with Leopold starting early next year. http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=13258
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Coconut Pete posted:As far as I know EliteKeyboards will no longer be stocking Filco, they will replace them with Leopold starting early next year. drat. Oh well Picked up the Rosewill last night. Sadly I don't get it until christmas 
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Finally got/unpacked my tenkeyless Filco w/ browns. It's real nice! And so small! Still getting used to the keys and the layout (my prior board was a Comfort Curve 2000 so I have to slightly readjust to the fully straight rows) but having the mouse be far closer to my center makes my mouse hand/arm very happy.
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Dec 9, 2010 00:35
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Coconut Pete posted:As far as I know EliteKeyboards will no longer be stocking Filco, they will replace them with Leopold starting early next year. This is awesome, the removable cable has been something I've been looking for, hopefully they are picking it up and in a decent price range.
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They look kinda roundy. I wonder if they'll come out with special editions and colors and stuff. I try not to regret things but I kinda regret not getting the white tenkeyless filco when it was in.
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Thanks for the replies! A little late, but,EnergizerFellow posted:Try here for a start: I've run across a lot of these mini keyboards, but they all seem to have a squashed/rearranged layout — what I'm looking for is more a full-sized keyboard with the keypad sawed off. The relevant Filcos, etc. on elitekeyboards looked great, but holy hell can I ever not afford to spring for a $200-300 keyboard at the moment. Is this sort of thing just not available on the cheap end? Scarboy posted:I was going to recommend the compact Apple Keyboard but it's been discontinued. Just spend $15 more and get the wireless version. It's about as no-frills as it gets. If you're using Windows, you might consider getting something else because it's annoying to pair. Yeah, I should have mentioned — I'm on Windows 7. 
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She posted:Yeah, I should have mentioned — I'm on Windows 7. A wireless Apple keyboard is just bluetooth, it'll work just fine. Personally, I think that keyboard is the best HTPC keyboards. It's small, slim and sturdy. Everything is a huge, plasticly, and has a bunch of eyeblinding leds.
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I picked up a Razor Lycosa this week and I love the drat thing. Except, the lighting and I have an issue. The keyboard does not light up when I boot my computer. I have to manually press the light key on my keyboard or go into the software and turn it on... despite it being set to "on" in the settings every time I open them. Is there a hidden setting somewhere to make my keyboard light up on its own without input from me? For what it's worth I'm running Win 7 64-bit.
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She posted:Thanks for the replies! A little late, but, The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 has a detachable numpad that can also re-attach to the left side. I dunno if anyone here owns one, though. edit: It's $70 retail and is currently $60 on Amazon, etc.
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Verizian posted:I've used an MS Arc from two rooms and a staircase away, say 15-20 metres. No media keys though and the glossy finish on the edge means it attracts more smudged fingerprints than a touchscreen. So I bought an MS Arc and the thing apparently can't make it through a door + wall. I have really thin walls (I believe drywall) and I'm less than 25 ft away. If I lift the keyboard higher I can get better reception but I bought this thing to sit on my couch, not stand in the living room. I guess I should try that MX5500 someone mentioned, but before I just trial-buy another keyboard, does anyone know what wireless keyboard has the ABSOLUTE best range? Or what wireless technologies have the best range/penetration?
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My "H" button on my Filco Majestouch has stopped working for some reason. Does anyone have any information on repairing it please? It's still under warranty so I could send it to be repaired if recommended, but I'd rather do it myself (if it's possible) to save time and money.
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yellowjournalism posted:I guess I should try that MX5500 someone mentioned, but before I just trial-buy another keyboard, does anyone know what wireless keyboard has the ABSOLUTE best range? Or what wireless technologies have the best range/penetration? Nobody else has replied yet, so I'll have a stab. Of the devices that operate in the consumer ranges, I believe only Bluetooth and 802.11 have transmission standards. It looks like the dongle is the main factor in transmission range; a class I bluetooth dongle will give the greatest range. Other wireless systems tend to be proprietary and implementations can vary even within a manufacturer's range, so for reliable long range, I'd be looking for a bluetooth setup with a Class I receiver (the class of the devices themselves matters less, I believe). I'm no expert, but this is my understanding.
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Kilometers Davis posted:Does anyone know when the Razer Anansi is actually going to be released? I can't wait to get it. Anyone? I wish Razer would post a shipping date.
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Stink gently caress Rob posted:Anyone have any opinions on the Microsoft Sidewinder x4? Might be a little late, but I replaced my original Saitek Eclipse (6 years old) with a black Friday Sidewinder x4 about 2 weeks ago. It certainly is a different feel, the keys on the sidewinder are shallower and I had a bit of a problem getting used to it initially. However, now that I have spent some good time with it I really like it. The keyboard is not as heavy as the Saitek, but feels just as solid to me. The back light on the Sidewinder is much better than the Eclipse also, bright and even. As it stands, I've forgotten what using the Saitek was like and don't find myself missing it at all. I really like the Sidewinder (especially for 30 bucks) and if it lasts half as long as my Saitek.
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Stormy the Rabbit posted:My "H" button on my Filco Majestouch has stopped working for some reason. Does anyone have any information on repairing it please? It's still under warranty so I could send it to be repaired if recommended, but I'd rather do it myself (if it's possible) to save time and money. They'd probably send you a new one which would be much better than worrying about your ghetto fix forever.
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Any good tenkeyless keyboard that supports 4 or more key rollover for less than $100?
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Stormy the Rabbit posted:My "H" button on my Filco Majestouch has stopped working for some reason. Does anyone have any information on repairing it please? It's still under warranty so I could send it to be repaired if recommended, but I'd rather do it myself (if it's possible) to save time and money. The left alt key went on my Filco and I registered a RMA as it was still in warranty. I got a replacement posted to me when they were back I stock. I could live with remapping the left win key to alt for a couple of weeks though - kinda sucks it's a char key smack in the middle of your keyboard. Edit: this was in the UK. f course, YMMV, especially with reading about stock issues within this thread
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Are there any mechanical keyboards that use the Sun layout, besides the Happy Hacking Pro? I know I can just remap keys, but some keyboards have a gap between the caps lock and 'a' key which I think might be annoying if it's going to be used as a control key. Also, I'm a spergy linux user and don't want a windows logo on my meta key  I have the HHKB Lite 2, and I love it, but I want the clicky clicky and can't really see myself paying that much for a pro.
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Can anybody recommend a good 3rd party Mac USB or wireless keyboard? My wired apple keyboard for my iMac broke (I spilled water on it. Twice.) and I like how small it is (about 1 foot wide), I'm used to it (I don't need a num pad, but I do need arrow keys), etc., but it's going to cost $50 or $70 to replace, and I'm cheap. Any suggestions? If not I'll buck up the cash but just seeing if anybody here knew of one they tried and like.
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Puppy Milliner posted:Are there any mechanical keyboards that use the Sun layout, besides the Happy Hacking Pro? I know I can just remap keys, but some keyboards have a gap between the caps lock and 'a' key which I think might be annoying if it's going to be used as a control key. Also, I'm a spergy linux user and don't want a windows logo on my meta key I have my caps lock and control switched with SharpKeys on my tenkeyless Filco, and it doesn't feel awkward at all. I have the same thing done on my MacBook Pro's keyboard, and it feels fine there as well. I do agree with the stupid Windows logo though, along with the context menu key. Both of those are stupid.
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Puppy Milliner posted:Are there any mechanical keyboards that use the Sun layout, besides the Happy Hacking Pro? I know I can just remap keys, but some keyboards have a gap between the caps lock and 'a' key which I think might be annoying if it's going to be used as a control key. Also, I'm a spergy linux user and don't want a windows logo on my meta key
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I just got a Das Keyboard Ultimate Model S as an early Xmas gift and it is  . I'm alt tabbing at lightning speeds and hearing each little clickity-clack as I type this post is arousing me somewhat (nipples at least). I can't get my computer to pick up the PS/2 connection for some reason, but that aside there is nothing I don't like about this thing. I haven't had a chance to game yet, but I'll be doing some TF2 later on and will post a trip report afterwords.Seriously, I'm sexually aroused from hearing this thing click. I don't want to stop posti-
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I just got a Deck Legend keyboard recently but I haven't had any luck looking for custom keycaps. Anyone know where you can pickup replacement/custom keycaps? Thanks!
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What are the thoughts on the Logitech G110 Gaming keyboard? Can the extra keys be programmed to do stuff outside of games (I like to do one-key cut/copy/paste)?
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Stabbey_the_Clown posted:What are the thoughts on the Logitech G110 Gaming keyboard? I have never tried one, but most of the time you can use AHK (http://www.autohotkey.com/) to remap the keys to do whatever you want. But I bet the keyboard comes with a macro program which you can use to re-program it with.
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Trip report for the Rosewill Cherry Blue Mechanical keyboard. It's a nice solid, heavy keyboard which is nice, and the cherry blue keys, while a little loud, as someone put it in this thread "is the sound of poo poo getting done." The braided cord is a nice touch, but the Blue LEDs above the numpad (for num, caps, and scroll lock) are SUPER bright if you look directly at them. Not so much when you are normally angled off as you would be typing. The keycaps are pretty smooth (not that textured) and the printing is raised off the key, so you can feel that as you are typing. I'm pretty happy with this thing, now it will be a question of whether or not I can piss off of the legal assistants in my office with my typing. EDIT: Stabbey_the_Clown posted:What are the thoughts on the Logitech G110 Gaming keyboard? I've had a G15 before, and the keyboard ships with some software that allows you to set up some pretty complicated macros very simply. You can have keypresses, held keys, pauses, and I think with the later versions of the software, mouse clicks too. It's quite nice. Once you have a keyboard that can do on the fly macros, anytime you find yourself doing repetitive tasks, you record a macro, it's pretty awesome. Legit Businessman fucked around with this message at 20:06 on Dec 25, 2010 |
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