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Well, it's just something I wanted to share.abraker wrote:
You know this means someone has to rate Tad's keyboard, right?
But if someone wanted to rate it then they should feel free to do so.
well, I'm not a keyboard expert, but I think it's pretty cool. We need to find another keyboard expert to rate Tad's keyboard without there being any bias.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Well, it's just something I wanted to share.abraker wrote:
You know this means someone has to rate Tad's keyboard, right?
But if someone wanted to rate it then they should feel free to do so.
I'm pretty sure there's a few keyboard fans in OT.
I do like keyboards, it's just that I haven't tried mechanical keyboards besides the ones at a store
Just got this keyboard today. I've never used any switch other than Cherry Reds, so switching to these browns has been a little weird. It's not too different when it comes to actuation force, but it definitely feels weird to my fingers. I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. I ordered some glorious pandas to try them out, but they're not going to get here for another month most likely. As for lubing, I'm going to purchase some lube today and try it out once it arrives. Should be a lot better once I do that.
I kind of impulse bought this keyboard the other day. I did a lot more research about keyboards while the GMMK was shipping and I realized that there is a lot about keyboards that I was unaware about. I'm still happy with this keyboard purchase overall, but I'm definitely not going to quit here.
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Owh very nice.Penguin wrote:
Just got this keyboard today. I've never used any switch other than Cherry Reds, so switching to these browns has been a little weird. It's not too different when it comes to actuation force, but it definitely feels weird to my fingers. I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. I ordered some glorious pandas to try them out, but they're not going to get here for another month most likely. As for lubing, I'm going to purchase some lube today and try it out once it arrives. Should be a lot better once I do that.
I kind of impulse bought this keyboard the other day. I did a lot more research about keyboards while the GMMK was shipping and I realized that there is a lot about keyboards that I was unaware about. I'm still happy with this keyboard purchase overall, but I'm definitely not going to quit here.
Aesthetics wise, even though it's not really my cup of tea, it looks nice and clean. Again, pretty similar to your previous keyboard, although I liked how that board looked better since it looked slightly thicker if I'm not mistaken.
The lock lights on top of the arrow keys are quite minimalist, but they still do stand out a little bit and affected on the board's clean look.
But overall, not bad.
Build quality wise, pretty standard again. Though it's a floating key design and no bezels so side knocks can potentially damage the key switches.
GMMK is a hot swap keyboard so they're quite useful if you want to try out different types of switches. However, on the models I've seen they often don't have holes for PCB mount switches and that limits the types of switches that it can use.
Although you could still use PCB mount switches on it, you'd need to clip off the plastic legs for them to fit.
It's a workaround, but it's quite time consuming and for some switches that uses different materials for their switch housings, it could be quite challenging to clip them off. Personally, I think you shouldn't have to modify your switches so much in order for them to work so it's quite a big oversight for the GMMK.
From the photos alone, it's hard to know for sure the quality of the caps. They look like they're either back lit keycaps, or they're grey on white keycaps.
Although since the legends are in the middle, if I have to guess I'd say that they're back lit caps.
Obviously I can't comment on the quality of the keycaps since I don't know the materials. But it looks nice and clean, just like the board with a normal font. Would've been better if the legends were in the top left of the caps where they should be though, but I guess being in the middle would work better for back lighting.
Now on to the switches.
This is probably the worst thing about the board so far. Brown MX switches from any manufacturer are fucking horrible imo. Kailh Box browns are probably the best out of them, but they're still not good switches imo.
MX browns, or in this case, Gateron browns are supposed to be tactile but honestly, the tactility feels more like an oversight than an actual thought out switch design.
It feels like they were trying to make a linear switch but fucked up and just call it MX browns and say that it's a tactile switch instead.
I honestly think that it feels exactly like red switches, but just scratchier.
I have heard about the Glorious Panda switches, but I have not tried them out myself yet. Although, I have tried the switches that they were based on - Holy Pandas, before and personally, I didn't get the hype.
They were tactile, sure. But they felt kinda meh. They're not effortlessly smooth like linear switches, nor are they satisfyingly tactile like Kailh BOX clickies.
They're personally not for me, and for their ridiculous price I certainly think that they're not worth it. Their sounds are pretty nice though ngl.
Although if compared to MX browns, they're still a big upgrade compared to that.
The best tactile switch that I liked the best was probably tactile Alps switches from an Apple Keyboard back in the day that I got to borrow from a meetup. They feel really nice and smooth and the sound was amazing. Although it was a while ago so I don't remember which particular switch it was though. But yeah they're a joy to type on. It was the board that changed my mind about how I thought that all tactile switches are shit since I've only tried MX tactile switches.
I honestly think that rubber domes, especially the well made ones are even better than MX tactile switches.
Well, that was just me ranting.
Overall, a nice and clean looking keyboard with a workable layout but got held back by it's switches, though that can be easily changed since it's a hot swap keyboard so I'm not gonna be too harsh on the raing.
6.5/10
yeah, after looking at more types of keyboards, I definitely prefer enclosed keycaps.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Though it's a floating key design and no bezels so side knocks can potentially damage the key switches.
The keycaps are backlit abs doubleshot. They are pretty much the exact same as my other keyboard. This keyboard has full rgb though, which I keep turned off 100% of the time.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
From the photos alone, it's hard to know for sure the quality of the caps. They look like they're either back lit keycaps, or they're grey on white keycaps.
Although since the legends are in the middle, if I have to guess I'd say that they're back lit caps.
Obviously I can't comment on the quality of the keycaps since I don't know the materials. But it looks nice and clean, just like the board with a normal font. Would've been better if the legends were in the top left of the caps where they should be though, but I guess being in the middle would work better for back lighting.
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Lol same.Penguin wrote:
The keycaps are backlit abs doubleshot. They are pretty much the exact same as my other keyboard. This keyboard has full rgb though, which I keep turned off 100% of the time.
Whenever I have a backlit or RBG board, I only use it with the lights on for like 3 days until it's turned into an eye sore and I have it permanently off.
yeah, I want to get a board with no rgb, but I feel like thats hard to come by unless you are going custom made.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Lol same.Penguin wrote:
The keycaps are backlit abs doubleshot. They are pretty much the exact same as my other keyboard. This keyboard has full rgb though, which I keep turned off 100% of the time.
Whenever I have a backlit or RBG board, I only use it with the lights on for like 3 days until it's turned into an eye sore and I have it permanently off.
also, I've done a few side by side tests with both my keyboards now. and I can 100% say that the GMMK sounds a lot better than the km360. Still sounds like poop, but not as bad. The stabilizers in the gmmk are actually good. The actual keys don't sound as scratchy as the cherry reds. still scratchy though. I like the feel of the linear switches better. browns feel like shit.
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Great to hear that the stabs are actually nice. Although, I still suggest moding it yourself since even great stock stabs are still a bit rattly. the differences between unmodded stabs and modded stabs are is pretty huge.Penguin wrote:
yeah, I want to get a board with no rgb, but I feel like thats hard to come by unless you are going custom made.
also, I've done a few side by side tests with both my keyboards now. and I can 100% say that the GMMK sounds a lot better than the km360. Still sounds like poop, but not as bad. The stabilizers in the gmmk are actually good. The actual keys don't sound as scratchy as the cherry reds. still scratchy though. I like the feel of the linear switches better. browns feel like shit.
And yeah, I think the switches being smoother than cherry reds because it's Gateron. Although Gateron browns have the same design as cherry brown so they're equally as bad.
But yeah, it's a hot swap board so switches can be changed easily.
I really want to get some milky yellows for this board, but I can't seem to find any 3 pin versions. I also don't want to go through the extra effort of modifying them to fit a 3 pin board, so I'll probably just wait to get some yellows whenever I get another hotswap 5 pin board.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Great to hear that the stabs are actually nice. Although, I still suggest moding it yourself since even great stock stabs are still a bit rattly. the differences between unmodded stabs and modded stabs are is pretty huge.Penguin wrote:
yeah, I want to get a board with no rgb, but I feel like thats hard to come by unless you are going custom made.
also, I've done a few side by side tests with both my keyboards now. and I can 100% say that the GMMK sounds a lot better than the km360. Still sounds like poop, but not as bad. The stabilizers in the gmmk are actually good. The actual keys don't sound as scratchy as the cherry reds. still scratchy though. I like the feel of the linear switches better. browns feel like shit.
And yeah, I think the switches being smoother than cherry reds because it's Gateron. Although Gateron browns have the same design as cherry brown so they're equally as bad.
But yeah, it's a hot swap board so switches can be changed easily.
actually, now that I think about it.. what's the actual difference between black bottom clear top gat yellows versus milky yellows? I can get the former in 3 pin and if it's not much of a difference between the two, then I may as well get them for my gmmk.
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They're basically the same switches but with different housing materials.Penguin wrote:
I really want to get some milky yellows for this board, but I can't seem to find any 3 pin versions. I also don't want to go through the extra effort of modifying them to fit a 3 pin board, so I'll probably just wait to get some yellows whenever I get another hotswap 5 pin board.
actually, now that I think about it.. what's the actual difference between black bottom clear top gat yellows versus milky yellows? I can get the former in 3 pin and if it's not much of a difference between the two, then I may as well get them for my gmmk.
It won't affect smoothness or performance so the 2 are very similar. However, I found the switches with the clear housing have a higher pitched sound, so they don't sound as good as milky housing or black nylon housing.
But if you don't mind the pitch, I'd say they're pretty good.
If you do decide to grab them though, do try and lube them. They work really well with lubing.
Filming them also improves the sound but I'd say they're not that important since they don't affect key feel. it does makes the sound quite a lot deeper and nicer though. Less high pitched.
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SO I just bought and try out Cherry plate mount stabilizers.
Here's what I think.
I bought them because they were hyped in the community to be a very thocky, clacky and nice stabs.
So yeah I got them.
Clipped and lubed them, all that good stuff.
I literally used them for 5 mins and then changed back to my old stabs.
They're fucking shit.
Seriously, they're overhyped as fuck.
My first impression of them is that they're scratchier than my old stabs.
Okay, smoothness isn't too important for stabilized keys anyways, at least for me. If it sounds nicer and less rattly, I'm fine with it being a bit scratchier.
But no, they sounded higher pitched, very inconsistent and rattly as hell.
I even relubed them several times just to make sure that it wasn't just because of me doing a bad job lubing them, but no.
They just sounded like that. They're fucking horrible.
I guess they're not so much different to cherry switches lol.
Mediocre and scratchy.
Here's what I think.
I bought them because they were hyped in the community to be a very thocky, clacky and nice stabs.
So yeah I got them.
Clipped and lubed them, all that good stuff.
I literally used them for 5 mins and then changed back to my old stabs.
They're fucking shit.
Seriously, they're overhyped as fuck.
My first impression of them is that they're scratchier than my old stabs.
Okay, smoothness isn't too important for stabilized keys anyways, at least for me. If it sounds nicer and less rattly, I'm fine with it being a bit scratchier.
But no, they sounded higher pitched, very inconsistent and rattly as hell.
I even relubed them several times just to make sure that it wasn't just because of me doing a bad job lubing them, but no.
They just sounded like that. They're fucking horrible.
I guess they're not so much different to cherry switches lol.
Mediocre and scratchy.
how were they mounted?
What kind of stabs are you currently using? Also, have you tried gmk stabs?
What kind of stabs are you currently using? Also, have you tried gmk stabs?
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I'm currently just using the stock stabs of the KC84. They don't have branding anywhere on them so I'm not sure who made them. But they look exactly like Gateron stabs so I'm guessing that they are Gateron stabs.Penguin wrote:
What kind of stabs are you currently using? Also, have you tried gmk stabs?
And no, I don't think I've tried GMK stabs yet. I might have in meetups before but if I did, I wasn't aware of it. Usually I'm more interested about switches so that's what I mostly focused on.
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There hasn't been any new keyboards recently, so I decided to share one of the more interesting keyboard that I own.
https://i.imgur.com/oDZeghy.jpg
This is a Japanese keyboard that I'm not sure what it's name is so I'm just gonna call it the Century keyboard since the manufacturing company is called Century.
What's interesting about this board is that it uses Alps style switches. Though they're not genuine Alps, they're Alps clones.
This is what the switches and the stabilizers looks like.
It took me 5 minutes to reattach the stabs back into it's original positions lol.
It also came in a very interesting looking box.
https://imgur-archive.ppy.sh/discord/786935303977435136-786935409942069288-Century_KB_3.jpg
Ngl I kinda like it lol.
Look wise, the board looks quite simple. Although the metal colored case looks funky.
The Japanese keycaps gives the board quite a nice look though imo.
Overall, it's not a bad looking board.
On to the build quality, it has a plastic case and a metal mounting plate. Although I thought the plate was plastic at first since the board itself is relatively light for a full size keyboard and it flexes a lot when you twist it.
I think the board is fairly decently built, although it feels a bit floppy.
The switches feels quite interesting. It feels nothing like any other MX type switches.
I first got this board a few years ago for $30 from a guy on a mechanical keyboard group online I'm a member of. It was brand new as well, so it was a pretty good deal I think.
At the time that I got this board, the only clicky switches that I've ever tried were MX blues and it's clones and the Alps clone switches on it blew my mind.
Compared to the Cherry MX blues on the keyboard that I was using atm, it's much more tactile, louder and higher pitched.
And when I say tactile, I meant tactile. It made the MX blues feel absolutely linear by comparison.
The only switches that are even more tactile that I've tried is probably Kailh BOX Jades and Navies.
It was much smoother than MX Blues too. Though it's not really a smooth switch I'd say.
The tactility was very satisfying. However, the switches feels a bit rough and unrefined.
I have not tried genuine clicky Alps switches yet so I can't compare these switches to those. However, compared to the genuine tactile Alps switches that I've tried, the Alps switches doesn't feel as rough, smoother and more comfortable to use. Though this comparison might not be fair since they're in 2 different categories of keyboard switches.
The Keycaps are made out of ABS and they are pad printed, so they're not of very good quality. I'd reckon the legends won't last very long if I were to use this board a lot.
This board uses the JIS layout, which could come with either an ISO enter key or a big ass enter key. Tbh, I'd prefer the big ass enter key better but this one comes with an ISO enter.
However, the backspace key is reduced to a single unit key to make place for the missing key, which makes it too small for my liking. And no, I can't get used to it. I need a full sized backspace in my life.
The spacebar was also shortened. This makes it harder to hit, although it's not too bad on this particular board. I've seen JIS boards with even smaller spacebars and those I can't stand using.
Overall, quite an interesting keyboard. The switches are satisfying but they're pretty rough feeling.
I'd love to use it more, but the single unit backspace key is a deal breaker for me, which is why I don't use it very often lol.
Also, here's a sound test.
Edit: For some reason some of the pics won't show up so I'll just post the links instead.
https://i.imgur.com/oDZeghy.jpg
This is a Japanese keyboard that I'm not sure what it's name is so I'm just gonna call it the Century keyboard since the manufacturing company is called Century.
What's interesting about this board is that it uses Alps style switches. Though they're not genuine Alps, they're Alps clones.
This is what the switches and the stabilizers looks like.
It took me 5 minutes to reattach the stabs back into it's original positions lol.
It also came in a very interesting looking box.
https://imgur-archive.ppy.sh/discord/786935303977435136-786935409942069288-Century_KB_3.jpg
Ngl I kinda like it lol.
Look wise, the board looks quite simple. Although the metal colored case looks funky.
The Japanese keycaps gives the board quite a nice look though imo.
Overall, it's not a bad looking board.
On to the build quality, it has a plastic case and a metal mounting plate. Although I thought the plate was plastic at first since the board itself is relatively light for a full size keyboard and it flexes a lot when you twist it.
I think the board is fairly decently built, although it feels a bit floppy.
The switches feels quite interesting. It feels nothing like any other MX type switches.
I first got this board a few years ago for $30 from a guy on a mechanical keyboard group online I'm a member of. It was brand new as well, so it was a pretty good deal I think.
At the time that I got this board, the only clicky switches that I've ever tried were MX blues and it's clones and the Alps clone switches on it blew my mind.
Compared to the Cherry MX blues on the keyboard that I was using atm, it's much more tactile, louder and higher pitched.
And when I say tactile, I meant tactile. It made the MX blues feel absolutely linear by comparison.
The only switches that are even more tactile that I've tried is probably Kailh BOX Jades and Navies.
It was much smoother than MX Blues too. Though it's not really a smooth switch I'd say.
The tactility was very satisfying. However, the switches feels a bit rough and unrefined.
I have not tried genuine clicky Alps switches yet so I can't compare these switches to those. However, compared to the genuine tactile Alps switches that I've tried, the Alps switches doesn't feel as rough, smoother and more comfortable to use. Though this comparison might not be fair since they're in 2 different categories of keyboard switches.
The Keycaps are made out of ABS and they are pad printed, so they're not of very good quality. I'd reckon the legends won't last very long if I were to use this board a lot.
This board uses the JIS layout, which could come with either an ISO enter key or a big ass enter key. Tbh, I'd prefer the big ass enter key better but this one comes with an ISO enter.
However, the backspace key is reduced to a single unit key to make place for the missing key, which makes it too small for my liking. And no, I can't get used to it. I need a full sized backspace in my life.
The spacebar was also shortened. This makes it harder to hit, although it's not too bad on this particular board. I've seen JIS boards with even smaller spacebars and those I can't stand using.
Overall, quite an interesting keyboard. The switches are satisfying but they're pretty rough feeling.
I'd love to use it more, but the single unit backspace key is a deal breaker for me, which is why I don't use it very often lol.
Also, here's a sound test.
Edit: For some reason some of the pics won't show up so I'll just post the links instead.
Topic Starter
Ngl, I'm kinda tempted to try them out for the memes.Akumace1 wrote:
Tad. What is your opinion on Ahegao Anime keycaps?
But no, I'm not willing to throw away my humanity just yet.
Topic Starter
By curved keyboards, if you meant ergo keyboards then I'm not a fan.Akumace1 wrote:
Very interesting. Mr Keybaord Expert, What is your opinion on curved keyboards?Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Ngl, I'm kinda tempted to try them out for the memes.Akumace1 wrote:
Tad. What is your opinion on Ahegao Anime keycaps?
But no, I'm not willing to throw away my humanity just yet.
They're just too weird for me.
Also, I wouldn't call myself a keyboard expert. There are a lot of keyboard stuffs that I haven't experienced for myself.
I'm just a guy on the internet that likes keyboards to a concerning degree.
what about a 103 year old keyboard?
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I don't know much about type writers, but from what I heard Olivetti type writers are some of the best ones out there.
Also, I'm a bit disappointed that abraker doesn't use an IBM keyboard despite calling himself a mad scientist smh.
Also, I'm a bit disappointed that abraker doesn't use an IBM keyboard despite calling himself a mad scientist smh.
what does the keyboard expert, Tad Fibonacci, think of scissor switches?
Topic Starter
You mean the ones in laptops and chicklet keyboards?Winnyace wrote:
what does the keyboard expert, Tad Fibonacci, think of scissor switches?
Don't like em. They're quite tactile but the travel is very short and that in combination with flat keycaps doesn't provide a enjoyable typing experience imo.
I don't type very fast on them and they hurt my fingers if I type on them for too long.
Although, some people really likes them for some reason.
I have an IBM thinkpad I broke
yeah those.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
You mean the ones in laptops and chicklet keyboards?Winnyace wrote:
what does the keyboard expert, Tad Fibonacci, think of scissor switches?
Don't like em. They're quite tactile but the travel is very short and that in combination with flat keycaps doesn't provide a enjoyable typing experience imo.
I don't type very fast on them and they hurt my fingers if I type on them for too long.
Although, some people really likes them for some reason.
I do want to try them out, especially with playing games. after some time, all of my membrane keyboards start to get loud. maybe I just press too hard on them or something.
rip.... I heard those laptops are some of the greatest made and have good keyboards, at least the older models. I wonder how true is that statementabraker wrote:
I have an IBM thinkpad I broke
TIL thinkpads were sold by IBM before Lenovo started selling it.
Topic Starter
That's not an IBM keyboard.abraker wrote:
I have an IBM thinkpad I broke
THIS is an IBM keyboard.
A keboard fit for any aspiring mad scientist out there.
For playing video games (or anything else really lol), I don't really recommend a chicklet switch.Winnyace wrote:
yeah those.
I do want to try them out, especially with playing games. after some time, all of my membrane keyboards start to get loud. maybe I just press too hard on them or something.
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
I don't really have the money and even if I had, most boards here have Outemu Blue switches which is a massive no. I have my computer where my parents sit and I also hate loud switches in generalTad Fibonacci wrote:
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
if by any chance that you had the budget and it's available in your country, consider getting a tecware phantom tkl. they sell variations with outemu browns or reds.Winnyace wrote:
I don't really have the money and even if I had, most boards here have Outemu Blue switches which is a massive no. I have my computer where my parents sit and I also hate loud switches in generalTad Fibonacci wrote:
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
Do 2-Key keypad counts?
I made it myself.
Yes, im poor lol
Yes, im poor lol
Topic Starter
Well I don't think that this would count as a key'board' anymore.ChargeIon wrote:
Do 2-Key keypad counts?I made it myself.
Yes, im poor lol
But, the keypad you've made looks pretty chunky, so I'm guessing that it's heavier and better built than most Osu keypads that you could buy online. Which is good since the keypads that are too light slides and moves around a lot while being used and that's quite annoying.
buy from Amazon is super expensive and sadly I don't have it available. maybe some day I'll buy one, but for now, I'm perfectly okay with what I have. I need a better computer anyway, not a mechanical keyboard.axl2468 wrote:
if by any chance that you had the budget and it's available in your country, consider getting a tecware phantom tkl. they sell variations with outemu browns or reds.Winnyace wrote:
I don't really have the money and even if I had, most boards here have Outemu Blue switches which is a massive no. I have my computer where my parents sit and I also hate loud switches in generalTad Fibonacci wrote:
If you an afford it then you should definitely go mechanical.
If not, then I suggest getting an old but tough rubber dome keyboard. Especially dome with slider keyboards. Those usually feel much better than normal rubber domes and their boards are also usually much more well built.
Some even have Cherry stems lol.
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Haven't had any new boards for a while.
abraker said he'd post the 2 keyboards he found in a dumpster here but he's taking his sweet time doing it.
In the mean time, here's a typing demo of Kailh BOX Jades with SA keycaps.
These switches are extremely tactile. One of the most tactile switches I've ever felt. Although, for me they're a just too over the top with the tactility lol.
They feel really nice and satisfying though.
They're also very loud despite how it may sound on my phone's microphone.
abraker said he'd post the 2 keyboards he found in a dumpster here but he's taking his sweet time doing it.
In the mean time, here's a typing demo of Kailh BOX Jades with SA keycaps.
These switches are extremely tactile. One of the most tactile switches I've ever felt. Although, for me they're a just too over the top with the tactility lol.
They feel really nice and satisfying though.
They're also very loud despite how it may sound on my phone's microphone.
I'll post it by 1/3
since this is a keyboard thread, I guess we can talk about keyboard layouts. so, have you guys tried other keyboard layouts besides qwerty?
Topic Starter
I saw a guy who brought his Dvorak keyboard with him during a meetup and got to try it.Winnyace wrote:
since this is a keyboard thread, I guess we can talk about keyboard layouts. so, have you guys tried other keyboard layouts besides qwerty?
Obviously I can't type sufficiently with it, and I can't be bothered to learn the layout.
I'm just too used to Qwerty.
Edit: Also, I don't really think that the speed improvement in typing would be worth it to learn Dvorak. If you can already type fast with QWERTY then I don't really think learning Dvorak would improve your speed by that much.
Not to mention the only good thing about Dvorak is with typing. Using it as a daily driver would suck since now the keys are in a different location, windows or even mac shortcuts are much harder to use.
For example Crtl C, v and z on Dvorak are very far from each other so you either have to reach further or have to use 2 hands in order to use them.
Not to mention gaming on that thing lol.
I see. since my typing speed is quite bad and I'm a massive hipster, I did try out Dvorak, but I got too used to Qwerty.
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Oh yeah, not to mention, you type quicker with Dvorak since it puts all the letters that are used the most in the middle row.
That works well in English, however if you translate that to other language, it doesn't hold up.
So yeah, depending on the language you type, it won't really be faster than QWERTY and might actually be even slower.
That works well in English, however if you translate that to other language, it doesn't hold up.
So yeah, depending on the language you type, it won't really be faster than QWERTY and might actually be even slower.
Current collection: OTD 360c, TGR Jane v2 ce, HHKB pro 1, FLX Virgo, Dolphin v3
I've owned like 20+ kustoms/customs in the past
I've owned like 20+ kustoms/customs in the past
Topic Starter
Yeah, I wish I'm rich enough to own that many lol.Nikolai wrote:
Current collection: OTD 360c, TGR Jane v2 ce, HHKB pro 1, FLX Virgo, Dolphin v3
I've owned like 20+ kustoms/customs in the past
Just gotta have connections to not worry about fcfs group buys or get in private onesTad Fibonacci wrote:
Yeah, I wish I'm rich enough to own that many lol.Nikolai wrote:
Current collection: OTD 360c, TGR Jane v2 ce, HHKB pro 1, FLX Virgo, Dolphin v3
I've owned like 20+ kustoms/customs in the past
switches: logitech gx blues
keyboard: logitech g pro
sounds:
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Aesthetics wise, I think I like it._ralsei wrote:
switches: logitech gx blues
keyboard: logitech g pro
sounds:
It looks pretty clean, but the top bezel looks a bit out of place because of how thick it is.
But overall, not a bad looking board.
Build quality wise, not much to talk about. Metal mounting plate yadi yadi yada.
It's what you'd expect from a standard mechanical keyboard.
The keycaps looks fine. Although it uses a square looking font so it doesn't look as good as a normal font. Well, at least it doesn't use a cyber font and try to be hip and cool.
But from what I see, they looks like your standard lazered keycaps so they won't last very long I reckon.
I did a quick Google search for the switches since I've never heard of them before. But I think it's just another Cherry MX blue clone.
Assuming they're like Cherry blues, I think they're not bad but I don't really like them. The tactility is a bit on the weaker side and the sounds that those switches produce is pretty unpleasant.
They sound plasticky, rattly and high pitched.
They're the type of switches that you can instantly recognize through voice chats and such lol.
By the look of it, this board uses the German layout or the QWERTZ layout. It also uses an ISO enter key. I personally likes ISO enters better than ANSI enters since I sometimes miss while trying to hit the enter key while using ANSI enter. Although, ISO keyboards usually shortens the left shift key to make space for the missing key. And since I type exclusively with the left shift, this would be an disadvantage for me. But yeah layout is subjective, even more so than switch feel so I won't lower it's score for that.
I think the better way to do it would be putting the missing key where the windows key would be, or to split the right shift key and put it on the right of the right shift.
Overall, an okay keyboard. 5.5/10
I noticed something very odd with my GMMK while playing osu today. I noticed that while my RBG is on, I have a weird chord splitting effect, as if my polling rate is really trash. I then tested it without RGB on, and the effect is gone.
these pictures are from the first 100 combo of the same map.
for some reason, the RGB on this keyboard seems to affect the polling rate somehow? it's very odd. As soon as I turned my RGB off, I instantly got a lot better acc on ColdTooth's new map. went from high 97% - low 98%, all the way up to 99%+ acc.
these pictures are from the first 100 combo of the same map.
for some reason, the RGB on this keyboard seems to affect the polling rate somehow? it's very odd. As soon as I turned my RGB off, I instantly got a lot better acc on ColdTooth's new map. went from high 97% - low 98%, all the way up to 99%+ acc.
i remember someone on G&R posting something similar.Penguin wrote:
I noticed something very odd with my GMMK while playing osu today. I noticed that while my RBG is on, I have a weird chord splitting effect, as if my polling rate is really trash. I then tested it without RGB on, and the effect is gone.
these pictures are from the first 100 combo of the same map.
for some reason, the RGB on this keyboard seems to affect the polling rate somehow? it's very odd. As soon as I turned my RGB off, I instantly got a lot better acc on ColdTooth's new map. went from high 97% - low 98%, all the way up to 99%+ acc.
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Welp, another reason to not use RGB lol.Penguin wrote:
I noticed something very odd with my GMMK while playing osu today. I noticed that while my RBG is on, I have a weird chord splitting effect, as if my polling rate is really trash. I then tested it without RGB on, and the effect is gone.
these pictures are from the first 100 combo of the same map.
for some reason, the RGB on this keyboard seems to affect the polling rate somehow? it's very odd. As soon as I turned my RGB off, I instantly got a lot better acc on ColdTooth's new map. went from high 97% - low 98%, all the way up to 99%+ acc.
finally, a proper mech keyboard to post here. It's a Fuhlen M87S TKL Keyboard
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Aesthetics wise, it looks okay I suppose.Meguro wrote:
finally, a proper mech keyboard to post here. It's a Fuhlen M87S TKL Keyboard
I like the shape of the case. Looks pretty non aggressive and clean.
The lock lights on the right side of the board looks a bit out of place though, I don't know how I feel about that.
Build quality is similar to most keyboards posted in this thread. About what you'd expect from a modern mechanical keyboard.
The keycaps from what I found are made out of ABS doubleshot, so they're very durable and the legends will never fade away. However, the font they used for this board is fuck ugly.
It's a combination of the cyber gamer font and the stenciled font.
It kinda ruined the board sleek aesthetics imo.
Switches wise, from what I found it only comes will Cherry MX blue clones. I'm not sure which manufacturer made them but tbh it doesn't really matter much since they feel virtually the same and they all sound very annoying. You can recognize their infamous sound from a mile away.
The board is pretty meh, but I guess on the bright side, it's dirt cheap. You can get it for only $30 from the sites that I've found them on. So I guess that's the board's biggest strength, although you don't get a lot of choice in switches.
Overall, an okay keyboard. 5/10
PS: I've also noticed the scroll lock and pause break buttons are damaged and warped. Looks kinda like cigarette marks to me. Although this isn't inherent to the board so I'm not gonna lower it's scores because of that.
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
look, it has lights now
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Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.Hydreigon wrote:
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
probably a standard rubber dome keyboardTad Fibonacci wrote:
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.Hydreigon wrote:
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
looks like it's made of plastic
i think it's just one of those cheap "gamer" keyboards
you can judge by that i suppose
https://www.fantech.com.ph/product/fantech-k511-hunter/Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.
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Goddamn, a fullsize keyboard that weighs only 600 grams.Hydreigon wrote:
https://www.fantech.com.ph/product/fantech-k511-hunter/Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Hmm I can't find the exact model on Google so I'll need additional info before I judge it.
Aside from the obnoxious lights, I don't see anything special about it.
3/10
Edit: Even though I rated this board the same score as your last keyboard, I think your last board is a better board overall since it looks less obnoxious.
Oh boi seemingly I'm not the only one that has his desk covered in a sheet of a similar pattern.Hydreigon wrote:
aight tad, how would you rate my new keyboard
look, it has lights now
Logitech G710+:
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum:
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum:
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Well, about time you post those keyboards.abraker wrote:
Logitech G710+:
Aesthetics wise, the board doesn't look very good tbh.
I found that it costs over $200 brand new, but it looks kinda like a cheap membrane gamer keyboard not gonna lie. It doesn't have that premium look that other keyboards at that price point has.
The shape of the case looks really weird and reminds me of rubber domes in the 90s when they were trying to design boards that looks different and came up with fuck ugly keyboard case shapes.
The huge amount of buttons everywhere makes the board looks busy also. Normally, I love boards with lots of buttons, but this one looks kinda too busy and cramped. Not very elegant.
The G710+ logo on top of the nav keys in white font looks pretty obnoxious also.
Build quality wise, from what I found, is the same as most modern mechanical keyboard. Not excellent, not horrible.
I can't find anything about the keycaps, but they looks like lazered caps to me.
They also use a squared off gamer font which looks pretty ugly. But at least they aren't as ugly as those cyber fonts that every one and their mother used back in the 2010s.
Switches wise, again I can't really find much about which switches that they can come with. But I have managed to find 2 versions of the board, one uses Cherry MX blues and the other Cherry MX browns.
You can tell by the colored bezel section on the left.
Well about Cherry MX browns, in short, they're dog shit.
Feel wise I actually prefer a rubber dome board over Cherry MX browns. At least rubber domes are actually tactile.
The tactility on MX browns are literally weaker than the haptic feedback you get on your mobile phones I found. Yes, their tactility is weaker than the fake tactile feed back that your phone can provide you.
So I guess Cherry MX Browns are for people that hates tactility but doesn't want to use a linear switch.
This board comes with a lot of media keys, which can be quite useful tbh. Especially the volume wheel on the right.
It also has 6 programmable macro keys. That are advertised as can be programmed "on the fly".
If the advertisements were to be believed, then that's a pretty solid feature.
Macros are really nice to have, both in gaming and for work.
But I'm still pretty skeptical about it, since there are so many boards with macro functions that are advertised as can be programmed "on the fly" actually requires you to have their dedicated app installed and running in the background to use the macros.
Overall, a pretty overpriced but fairly ugly board.
5.5/10
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Aesthetics wise, I think this board looks okay.abraker wrote:
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum:
It has that edgy gamer look to it. A bit showy, but overall not a bad looking keyboard.
Build quality wise, again, typical for modern mech keyboards.
The keycaps are made out of ABS plastic, coated in black paint and then lazered.
This makes for very sharp legends on the keycaps, but those caps are not very durable and can wear down after only a few weeks of use.
They also attracts dirt, dusts, hand oil and fingerprints like crazy, making the board looks pretty disgusting pretty quick, only after a few hours of use.
The spacebar is textured for some reason, I have no idea why it's the case since I don't think fingers slipping off spacebars is a huge problem.
Guess they're just there for aesthetics purposes.
Switches wise, these boards can either come with Cherry MX Browns or Cherry MX speed silver.
Although you said that the switch stems has a white/grey color in the VC so I guess that this board in particular is using speed silver switches.
They're light linear switches with a higher actuation point than normal switches.
The actuation point is at 1.2mm instead of 2mm like most other MX switches.
The travel is also shortened from 4mm of normal Cherry MX switches to 3.4mm.
The weighting is still the same as cherry MX reds, around 45g of actuation.
All these factors for a very hyper active switch that can actuate with just the weight of your finger.
I already have so many mistypes while using Cherry MX reds, so I definitely cannot use these switches.
Even while playing video games, I keep pressing buttons when I don't mean to and it takes a while before I can get used to it. Though I still didn't like them.
Typing on them is a nightmare, my average typing speed on them is like 40 to 50 wpm because of all the mistakes I keep getting because of how hyper active they are.
Features wise, this board has a volume wheel and some media buttons, which are pretty nice tbh.
It also has 6 macro buttons, however they cannot be programmed on the fly.
You'll need the app to assign macros to them. But at least you don't have to have the app in the background to use the macros.
However, their app, "iCue" I think it's called is fucking dogshit.
It's several hundred Mbs of storage space and it drains CPU while running in the back ground.
Worst yet, it disables all Corsair devices if you shut it down, and you have to unplug and replug your device to use them again.
I used to have a Corsair mouse and I was using that mouse while I borrowed a Corsair board to use and that app drives me fucking insane.
I uninstalled that app after a few days.
Overall, an okay keyboard.
5.5/10
I bought some glorious pandas a while back when they were on back-order and they finally arrived today! I only bought a 36-pack since these switches are damn expensive, so I only installed them for the letters and a few mods. I didn't lube them up because I am lazy. Maybe sometime in the future.
I haven't used them for too long yet, but all I can say so far is that I enjoy tactile switches a lot more now. The only type of tactile switch that I had used before this were Gateron browns, and oh boy, they were shit. It is a night and day difference between browns and pandas. Browns essentially feel like linears, but sticky. "Real" tactile switches are actually what they say they are... tactile.
Overall, I'm really enjoying these new switches. I really want to buy and try out so many more switches now.
I haven't used them for too long yet, but all I can say so far is that I enjoy tactile switches a lot more now. The only type of tactile switch that I had used before this were Gateron browns, and oh boy, they were shit. It is a night and day difference between browns and pandas. Browns essentially feel like linears, but sticky. "Real" tactile switches are actually what they say they are... tactile.
Overall, I'm really enjoying these new switches. I really want to buy and try out so many more switches now.
Dell SK-8110. Haven't used it for a while and didn't bother cleaning for the pic, so ignore that. It has a PS/2 end which should tell you how old it is lol.
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Noice.Penguin wrote:
I bought some glorious pandas a while back when they were on back-order and they finally arrived today! I only bought a 36-pack since these switches are damn expensive, so I only installed them for the letters and a few mods. I didn't lube them up because I am lazy. Maybe sometime in the future.
I haven't used them for too long yet, but all I can say so far is that I enjoy tactile switches a lot more now. The only type of tactile switch that I had used before this were Gateron browns, and oh boy, they were shit. It is a night and day difference between browns and pandas. Browns essentially feel like linears, but sticky. "Real" tactile switches are actually what they say they are... tactile.
Overall, I'm really enjoying these new switches. I really want to buy and try out so many more switches now.
Yeah, although I haven't tried Glorious pandas before, if they're anything like Holy Pandas then yeah, they're much better than Gat browns.
They're at least are actually tactile.
Although, I guess almost anything would be better than MX brown switches lol.
Also, I heard that T1 switches and Oreo switches are Holy Panda types switches as well, but they're no where near that ridiculously expensive.
You can get some of those to fill in the spots where you're using Gat browns to try them out to see if you like them.
Looks like an old rubber dome keyboard to me. Nothing special about it.abraker wrote:
Dell SK-8110. Haven't used it for a while and didn't bother cleaning for the pic, so ignore that. It has a PS/2 end which should tell you how old it is lol.
The dirt and dust isn't inherent to the board and I'm sure it can be cleaned up quite easily.
You think you could get the lowest ranking with that? Hah!
You underestimate me abraker.
I've tried boards that are actual piss shit fucking wank stain before.
3/10
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Also, even though I grouped all rubber dome office keyboards into one ranking, I'm sure not all of them are the same.
For example, I've experienced using a really bad one in my previous part time job.
It was just like any other rubber domes but the stabilized keys are so poorly stabilized. They bind all the fucking time and it's infuriating to type with that board.
Even the spacebar - which usually would be the most stable key, isn't stabilized properly and binds just like the others. It fucking drives me insane typing on it.
My boss even asked me why was I typing so slowly since I wrote in my CV that I can type in English relatively quickly lol.
So yeah, if you want your board to score lower, you'll gonna have to give more reasons why I should rank it lower than others since I can't really come and feel each and everyone's keyboard.
For example, I've experienced using a really bad one in my previous part time job.
It was just like any other rubber domes but the stabilized keys are so poorly stabilized. They bind all the fucking time and it's infuriating to type with that board.
Even the spacebar - which usually would be the most stable key, isn't stabilized properly and binds just like the others. It fucking drives me insane typing on it.
My boss even asked me why was I typing so slowly since I wrote in my CV that I can type in English relatively quickly lol.
So yeah, if you want your board to score lower, you'll gonna have to give more reasons why I should rank it lower than others since I can't really come and feel each and everyone's keyboard.
if you think that was my actual attempt, that was just me testing the waters. The one next is gonna be the real deal. Tune in next week.
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Hmm interesting.
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/797724597721890818/797724639782371328/video0.mov
Edit: second photo not showing so here is link https://imgur-archive.ppy.sh/discord/797724597721890818-797725051825684521-image0.jpg
It was like a 20 dollar blue swotch keyboard my brother bought me for christmas like 3 years ago
Also, it is 1am and i didnt have sleeves to cover my noodle arms sorry you had to see that. I was also scared to type so sorry I typed so slow 
Could I also get a seperste rating for my diy uwu pencil holder?
Could I also get a seperste rating for my diy uwu pencil holder?
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Goddamn, please clean your keyboard from time to time.Ashton wrote:
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/797724597721890818/797724639782371328/video0.mov
Edit: second photo not showing so here is link https://imgur-archive.ppy.sh/discord/797724597721890818-797725051825684521-image0.jpg
It was like a 20 dollar blue swotch keyboard my brother bought me for christmas like 3 years ago
Aesthetics wise, it looks okay I suppose.
A bit generic looking though, but it doesn't look too try hard and is clean looking enough I suppose.
I really don't like the logo on top of the nav keys though, it kinda ruins the clean looks a bit.
Build quality wise, again nothing special.
Metal mounting plate, braided cable.
On to the switches, this board is using MX blue switches. I'm not sure which manufacturer made them but they're all very similar so I guess that doesn't really matter.
Imo MX blue switches feels fine, but they're not excellent. And they have a horrible sound.
They're very high pitched, plasticky and extremely loud.
Their sound is kinda notorious at this point and you can recognize them from any typing video or on voice chats.
The keycaps looks fine. They use a normal font so that's good. But some of the fonts are huge, not sure what's up with that.
I don't know what they're made of but since this looks like a back lit keyboard, and from their looks, I'm guessing they're lazered ABS.
In my experience, those kinds of caps are not very durable, they also gather dirt, dust and fingerprints really quickly, just from mere hours of use.
I guess this board's biggest strength is it's cheap price. $20 is really cheap for a mechanical keyboard.
5/10
Edit:
I won't rank it as this is a keyboard thread but it looks okay.Ashton wrote:
Could I also get a seperste rating for my diy uwu pencil holder?
I havent cleaned it wver sjnce I got it...
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Sounds pretty nice and thocky.Penguin wrote:
my mic has really bad reverb
I bet it'll sound even better with SA caps on.
Although, why is the video in my name?
yeah, I really want to get a nice set of SA keycaps for that reason. They would probably look silly on my raised switch board, but I don't really care.Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Sounds pretty nice and thocky.
I bet it'll sound even better with SA caps on.
:^)Tad Fibonacci wrote:
Although, why is the video in my name?
and now the keyboard you were waiting for. The Omnitech Flexible Keyboard
abraker, you forgot to clean your boogers off the desk..
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Oh god. What cursed being have you bring to this land?abraker wrote:
and now the keyboard you were waiting for. The Omnitech Flexible Keyboard
Please Lord have mercy upon my soul.
On to the review:
Aesthetics: It has the same aesthetics of a water balloon, or a condom. It's up to you to decide if that's good or not.
Build quality: What fucking build quality? From the pictures, I'm guessing that it's a membrane inside of a rubber condom. Although, I guess it'll be quite tough since there isn't really anything to break.
So, for build quality, I'll give it a "Actually, surprisingly tough. But at what cost?"
Switches: Yeah, if you think a rubber dome keyboard was bad, then imagine typing on this piece of dogshit. Surprisingly, I have actually seen a board that is just like this but had a different color and as you'd expect, the key feel is fucking trash. It's like pressing on dense rubber nipples. Just imagine having to write an essay with that thing.
The only saving grace of this keyboard that I can think of is that it's quite a tough motherfucker since there isn't really anything to break. Although shit, I still can think of a purpose for it. For example, in industrial environments where there are lots of dirt, dust and debris, this board would work really fine. And since it's covered by a condom, it should be water proof as well. It can also be cleaned quite easily, just run tab water on the fucking thing.
2/10
Edi: Also, I've edited Axl's keyboard's score since I don't think it deserves to be that low and certainly don't deserve to have to same ranking as this piece of shit.
yoo, this is my pc LMFAOCorne2Plum3 wrote:
This isn't my exact laptop but the keyboard look like this:
I have now achieved both the highest and lowest rating lmao
@penguin that's no booger. That's an onion.
@penguin that's no booger. That's an onion.
damn it abraker, you stole my place as having the lowest ranking keyboard
This is definitely not a good gaming keyboard but it's a lot better than my laptop keyboard. It's a Logitech K120 that I remembered was festering in the back of my closet. I haven't really modified it in any way.
Here's what the keyboard sounds like.
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Looks like a generic rubber dome keyboard to me.ghoulybits wrote:
This is definitely not a good gaming keyboard but it's a lot better than my laptop keyboard. It's a Logitech K120 that I remembered was festering in the back of my closet. I haven't really modified it in any way.
Here's what the keyboard sounds like.
It sounds pretty loud for a rubber dome though, and it's pretty rattly too.
The shape of the case is pretty ugly also.
3/10
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I think that's a fair score for them.Penguin wrote:
rubberdome and fake gaming keyboards = 3/10
Although I'm sure some are better than others, I can't really go and feel each individual board to rank them higher or lower than each other.
So I based this score ranking on a generic rubber dome keyboard since that would be the score that I'd rank them at most of the time.
So since this way of ranking is inherently flawed, though idk how else I'd rank boards and give a fair score without trying them out for myself. So don't feel bad if I rank your score lower than what you expect your board to be at.
Afterall, it's only my opinion and that isn't absolute either. I'm wrong about things all the time and my opinion about things do change through time as well.
And whether a keyboard is good for you or not largely depends on you, your taste and bias so my opinion shouldn't matter too much.
I found a picture of my first mech keyboard I bought back in 2014. Unfortunately, I spilled water on it a few years ago and it died. It was a great keyboard while it lasted. It was also extremely crusty because I rarely cleaned it in the 5+ years I owned it.
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Oh yeah, I had the same keyboard but with Cherry MX blues instead lol.Penguin wrote:
I found a picture of my first mech keyboard I bought back in 2014. Unfortunately, I spilled water on it a few years ago and it died. It was a great keyboard while it lasted. It was also extremely crusty because I rarely cleaned it in the 5+ years I owned it.
I loved that keyboard layout.
I still have it actually and it still works. Though the N key doesn't register half of the time.
i am 100% sure if i present my keyboards i would get absolutely annihilated.
cuz man i got one of those stupid ass flexible keyboard that got the p key broken from my dog so i had to use tissue and rugby to get that fixed up... kind of
and the rest of my keyboards are literally sorta flat
edit: realized i made a mistake plus forgot to put whatthefuck i edited, hooray
cuz man i got one of those stupid ass flexible keyboard that got the p key broken from my dog so i had to use tissue and rugby to get that fixed up... kind of
and the rest of my keyboards are literally sorta flat
edit: realized i made a mistake plus forgot to put whatthefuck i edited, hooray
post it plspentaqola wrote:
i am 100% sure if i present my keyboards i would get absolutely annihilated.
cuz man i got one of those stupid ass flexible keyboard that got the p key broken from my dog so i had to use tissue and rugby to get that fixed up... kind of
and the rest of my keyboards are literally sorta flat
Penguin wrote:
post it plspentaqola wrote:
i am 100% sure if i present my keyboards i would get absolutely annihilated.
cuz man i got one of those stupid ass flexible keyboard that got the p key broken from my dog so i had to use tissue and rugby to get that fixed up... kind of
and the rest of my keyboards are literally sorta flat
here you go... in all of its unholy glory at my kitchen
the rest will have to wait cuz i don't have time to take images of them, plus my place might have a blackout at 6 am for twelve hours
lMAO DEADASS-
its just missing the number pads, plus the p key is practically looking like an arm with a cast on it
i did however somehow manage to play platformer games with that thing, gotta say my arms feel fucked after using it
its just missing the number pads, plus the p key is practically looking like an arm with a cast on it
i did however somehow manage to play platformer games with that thing, gotta say my arms feel fucked after using it
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I was tired so I didn't wrote a review on this board when I saw it so I'm gonna do it now.Penguin wrote:
I found a picture of my first mech keyboard I bought back in 2014. Unfortunately, I spilled water on it a few years ago and it died. It was a great keyboard while it lasted. It was also extremely crusty because I rarely cleaned it in the 5+ years I owned it.
Overall aesthetics: It looks pretty try hard and gamery. Although I really like the layout of this keyboard. It makes the board looks quite nice and it's a very usable layout. It's also very reminiscent of the old AT keyboard layout and since I love the vintage aesthetics, I really like this layout.
Build quality: Pretty standard. Metal mounting plate with a plastic case. Nothing too spectacular.
Switches: Cherry MX reds have a pretty nice light weighting. However, I find it to be too light for myself since I get a lot of typos using them.
Tbh, cherry switches are pretty mediocre and overpriced. For linears, Gaterons are much better, smoother and Gateron yellows comes with a better mid weight weighting as well, so I'd much rather having other kinds of switch other than Cherries on this board.
Keycaps: The keycaps on this board are lasered ABS so they're not very durable and they'd wear pretty quickly. Not to mention those kinds of caps attracts dirt and dust like crazy so the board would look pretty disgusting pretty quick. They also use a hideous font to boot.
I'd definitely swap out the keycaps on this board.
I actually have this board myself but with Cherry MX blues instead.
Maybe one day, I'll swap out the Cherry blues for like Kailh BOX jades or something since I really like the layout of this keyboard.
I'll give it a 5.5/10.
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Congratulations, you've managed to beat abraker's score for the worst keyboard here.pentaqola wrote:
here you go... in all of its unholy glory at my kitchen
the rest will have to wait cuz i don't have time to take images of them, plus my place might have a blackout at 6 am for twelve hours
It's the fucking same keyboard but I think it's missing lock lights since I don't see them anywhere. I might be wrong and it might actually have lock lights though.
It also has arguably a worst layout than abraker's board, being a 75% instead of a full size.
1.8/10
Edi: Also, I'm surprised you're able to play any kind of video games on that thing. Honestly, that's quite impressive. Props to you Penta.
Damn now I need to beat that somehow
salvador dali's keyboardPenguin wrote:
abraker has a nearly identical keyboard lmao
i just noticed the cd-r king logo on the left - that already speaks a lot on the shit quality of that keyboard.pentaqola wrote:
here you go... in all of its unholy glory at my kitchen
the rest will have to wait cuz i don't have time to take images of them, plus my place might have a blackout at 6 am for twelve hours
i remember buying a pair 20 peso (around 0.5 USD) earphones from there since I didn't have much at the time. It broke within a week or two lol
so this is what a pro ctb player's keyboard looks likeNikolai wrote: