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Magnetic North
Dec 15, 2008

Beware the Forest's Mushrooms
Two questions:

1: How do you suggest someone get an idea of what switches they might like in the world of Covid where we can't just touch keyboards in a store?
2: Is there a resource where you can go "I want a keyboard with X features, Y features, etc?" outside of asking here or Reddit? I see the mechanical keyboards vendor linked above, but they don't include things like "has a Num/scroll lock indicator light" in their search as far as I can tell.

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Magnetic North
Dec 15, 2008

Beware the Forest's Mushrooms
I am considering getting a key cap puller. Are they all the same, or should I look for something in particular? I am using a Logitech K840, if it matters.

Magnetic North
Dec 15, 2008

Beware the Forest's Mushrooms
I think I'm in the market for a new keyboard. My current Logitech K840 is no longer available, and the similar G413 SE has loving LEDs that I don't want. I've avoided getting into specialist keyboards for a while, but it might finally be time. At the same point, I was hoping to try something before buying, but :corsair: I guess.

This keyboard is going to be used for work and some fun but not much intense gaming. I borrowed a key tester from someone, and I think I like the tactile switches, such as the Cherry MX Brown. They are the most similar to what I have as far as I can tell. I want it to be 100% full size keyboard with a num pad, and I'd really like it to be a dark color; black, gray, etc. No decorative LEDs. I like the way the aluminum body gives the keypresses a little resonance, but that wouldn't be a deal breaker I don't think.

Any suggestions?

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