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Since ISO is a requirement, I think your only options are the Corsair K63 and Filco Convertible 2 Tenkeyless.
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Mechanical Keyboards |OT| Once More, With Feeling
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Does anyone else use the Realforce 87U on a Mac? I know it's wake from sleep problem but I was wondering if there was a way to see or bind keys... I'm not sure what the function key is on this thing, plus having to hit the windows button as command is really annoying. Do they even make a topre CMD keycap for this?
bruh don't blame godlike keyboards for shitty open office design
also your boy should have got a topre which sounds like rain drops ona tin roof
also your boy should have got a topre which sounds like rain drops ona tin roof
My Cherry MX 2.0 Board has gone haywire. What should I get next that is only around 100? I could get use to a TKL, but I use one. I thought about buying the same KB and I also been recommended the logitech K840.
Anyone else really tempted to pre-order the Wooting Two? https://na.wooting.store/products/wooting-two
Ducky Shine 7 Blackout Edition https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4332
https://drop.com/buy/drop-shift-mechanical-keyboard
What does everyone think of the new mass drop keyboard?
What does everyone think of the new mass drop keyboard?
The Alt and Ctrl both have fairly standard layouts so I'm kind of baffled as to why they went with This specific layout for the Shift. I was expecting a Ctrl/Alt inspired version of the IC Kira or the Vortex Tab90M. Super disappointed, honestly.
At least my MD Alt continues to be amazing. Lubed Zilent switches are super tactile and quieter than the rubber dome boards in my office.
Walmart has a clearance on the Corsair K68 for $45. Ended up picking one up coming from Browns.
Kind of liking the red keys. Keyboard design is pretty pleasant as well.
Kind of liking the red keys. Keyboard design is pretty pleasant as well.
Yea got a picture or something? just links to main page for me.
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1800 layout is great, but that keyboard is really ugly. They should've done a high profile case or made a more compact layout, getting rid of one row of keys above the numpad and lowering the function row.
If no RGB and not silver, maybe I would use it. The numpad setup would screw me over though lol.
So I broke a switch on my K95 while cleaning it last night (don't ask I was a dumbass), anything new I should look at? Was hoping Logitech had replaced the 910 with something less terribly designed, but nope, and the G513 doesn't have media keys with generally I don't care about but I like having a volume dial of some kind.
I think the G613 has media. I know it seems unpopular, but I really like the Romer switches for everyday typing. It had been my work office keyboard for over a year. Best of blue and brown.
I believe the G513 is the gaming variant of the K840 I use.
So I got the Vortexgear Tab90M today.
We have very similar setups. This is my workstation. :)
How do you guys like the Logitech Master mouse? I had the old revision with the battery that barely lasted a few days.
The Performance MX used to be my go-to mouse, but the MX Master has completely replaced it.
I'm using the MX Master Stone. I personally really enjoy it.
The scroll wheel is excellent and unlocks into a free-spin if you scroll fast enough. Great for long websites or huge scripts.
The mouse itself has nice weight to it. I like heavier mice.
I don't use the side buttons much so I can't comment on them.
Looks super, super good. I'll have to post a pic sometime of my workplace setup with my workhorse Vortex Race 3. It's the best pre-assembled keyboard I've ever used.
My MX Master 2S lasts several weeks before requiring a recharge. I would however caution against getting the white version as it quickly yellows with regular use and is quite difficult to clean :(
Oh interesting, do they have a white 2S? I wasn't even aware.
The "Stone" that I use lasts for around 2 weeks also before needing a charge, and that's 8 hours a day to boot!
Plumpman recommends the BBW mice.
I feel the same. At home, I like something light. At work, I want weight and feeling.
I can't vouch for it myself, but I think Dactyl Manuform looks really interesting. There are a bunch of variants of it, and since it's 3D printed, you can tweak it to the size and shape of your hands.
A fair bit of work involved in this one though, as you have to do it all yourself, from the 3D printed case, to the soldering of switches, to tweaking of the firmware.
Finally got my vortex tab 90m in the mail today. At first I ordered from candy keys but they were taking a long time to prep my order. After 15 days, I canceled from them and ordered from mechanicalkeyboards.com. They were swift in shipping my keyboard out despite living outside the US. I just wished it came earlier since I had this week off... Nonetheless, this feels great and the silent reds are actually...quiet. So different from the Razer Blackwidow ultimate 2016. The layout will take me a while to get used to though. I tried programming with it a bit and it seems perfect even though I kept pressing the end key. I also really appreciate how it works on both macOS and windows without using a third party program. Overall, great buy and shout out to Sankt Ra for recommending this keyboard to me.
I'm so sad I sold my realforce to a friend for like 6000jpy before moving from Japan. I want one now and had no idea the prices in europe were so high lol.
Why not mykeyboard.eu? Unless the model you wanted was out of stock.
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I might buy something from there soon instead of browsing r/mechmarket every day. Where are the cheap euro topre boards (._. )
Are those Topre to MX converters any good? God I love typing on my topre keyboard at home, I hate going to work and having to type on some shitty Mac keyboard lol
I guess this will be the last stock of the WhiteFox? I pre-ordered a kit through Kono Store (currently a sale, lots of items sold out) along with switches, cable, and keycaps. I really wanted Healios for the build, but since they're expensive, decided on Hako Trues and found that the small packs were sold out. I went with Hako Clears in the end, I guess I can lube them as an option. I also had a hard time deciding between this and a NightFox, but my keyboards have a dark base so I might as well try something new. Additionally, I ordered a few Mill-Max 0305 sockets with the idea of making my Poker 2 hot swappable, but I might just install it on the WhiteFox instead.
ps. promo code KONOWELCOME10 to receive a discount off the WhiteFox (kit or assembled) and Hako switches(afaik, haven't tried with other options)
ps. promo code KONOWELCOME10 to receive a discount off the WhiteFox (kit or assembled) and Hako switches(afaik, haven't tried with other options)
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I just got the ducky mini one 2. I'm trying to figure out how to macro media functions. Looking for some help there. Also, the board doesn't shut off when I turn off the pc, I have to unplug the usb cable from the board.I'm trying to figure out why. Another thing that really annoys me so far is the flimsy ass usb cable that doesn't stay plugged in. The slightest tug of the board and it disconnects. I don't know wtf they were thinking with that.
Has anybody here with a Logitech G513 (or any Logitech keyboard with RGB backlighting) had any issues with some blue LEDs going dim? If you did, any luck fixing it? It looks like it's a common issue. Set the key to white, it looks yellow. Set to purple, looks red.
One Reddit post I found searching around said they fixed it by reinstalling Logitech Gaming Software and updating the firmware but my firmware is up to date and reinstalling LGS didn't work. The Logitech rep suggested trying it in G Hub but no luck there either and G Hub is a buggy mess.
Right now the - key on the top row's blue LED is dimmer than the others on my G513. Mine's still under warranty and Logitech is sending a replacement, but some are reporting their warranty replacement boards end up with the same problem. It's just the blue LEDs from everything I've read so far.
One Reddit post I found searching around said they fixed it by reinstalling Logitech Gaming Software and updating the firmware but my firmware is up to date and reinstalling LGS didn't work. The Logitech rep suggested trying it in G Hub but no luck there either and G Hub is a buggy mess.
Right now the - key on the top row's blue LED is dimmer than the others on my G513. Mine's still under warranty and Logitech is sending a replacement, but some are reporting their warranty replacement boards end up with the same problem. It's just the blue LEDs from everything I've read so far.
Anyone familiar with DIY kits?
They seem...not much less expensive than just buying a keyboard?
They seem...not much less expensive than just buying a keyboard?
Used a CODE TKL for 8 months as a software engineer. I loved the flexibility and classiness of the design but really found the plastic case lacking given the high cost of the board. The switches come lubed right from the factory which is awesome but the keycaps are pretty coarse.
Upgrade to a Vortex Race 3 and never looked back.
That was my experience looking into them too. I guess they'd be more cool if you had some very specific things in mind (like particular key types for particular keys, or the style of the case).
But I had a hard time justifying the cost over a solidly made Leopold or Ducky board.
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DIY kits are usually more expensive than buying a complete keyboard. The large brands pay much less for the parts than you do for your build.
Were you looking at any specific DIY kits?