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October 26, 2014, 07:40:56 AM |
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So the main difference is that mechanical keyboards have a spring for every button?
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October 26, 2014, 07:46:19 AM |
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October 26, 2014, 12:54:41 PM |
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Thing with mechanical keyboards is they are super loud, it's like the 1990s again. If they could make a quiet mechanical keyboard I would be interested, I prefer to not have everyone hear me clacking away when I type. Haha.
They do make quiet ones, but being able to hear exactly when it clicks is one of the larger benefits of them - or maybe they've accomplished that still with the quieter ones. The clicking sound isn't like the ancient beige serial keyboards with the goofy elasto-cord with the very dull but loud sound, but is generally quick and precise, a bit more like a typewriter (but without the loud belt sound.... or maybe that was just mine...  ). |
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October 27, 2014, 12:50:41 PM |
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Thing with mechanical keyboards is they are super loud, it's like the 1990s again. If they could make a quiet mechanical keyboard I would be interested, I prefer to not have everyone hear me clacking away when I type. Haha.
They do make quiet ones, but being able to hear exactly when it clicks is one of the larger benefits of them - or maybe they've accomplished that still with the quieter ones. The clicking sound isn't like the ancient beige serial keyboards with the goofy elasto-cord with the very dull but loud sound, but is generally quick and precise, a bit more like a typewriter (but without the loud belt sound.... or maybe that was just mine... ). I think the only reason people like these keyboards are for nostalgia purposes. They do sound nice and whenever I use one it does seem to feel more reassuring for some reason, but I think it's just a physiological thing more than anything else. |
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October 27, 2014, 01:38:58 PM |
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Well... I would keep using a common one, except that I really want a keyboard that doesn't have ghosting, that would help me a lot.
Using a mechinical one makes too much noise.
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October 27, 2014, 02:00:30 PM |
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I found one of these chunky old style keyboards in my attic the over day. I plugged it in and was surprised to find it still works. The sound they make does feel more reassuring and I seem to be able to type better with them too. They look very retro though, even the modern ones.
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October 27, 2014, 02:14:19 PM |
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very nice stuff you have here  |
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October 27, 2014, 04:04:45 PM |
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I found one of these chunky old style keyboards in my attic the over day. I plugged it in and was surprised to find it still works. The sound they make does feel more reassuring and I seem to be able to type better with them too. They look very retro though, even the modern ones.
They just have a better response rate, even better than ultrapolling USB membrane keyboard. |
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October 27, 2014, 07:56:12 PM |
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Click click clack clack
I love that sound.
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October 27, 2014, 08:26:55 PM |
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I have one too, made by CM Storm. Completely different from what I was used to in rubber domes.
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October 28, 2014, 12:17:26 PM |
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What kind of switches would be the best for typing? Really liked the look of the Ducky DK9008P Premier keyboard. |
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October 28, 2014, 12:55:13 PM |
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What kind of switches would be the best for typing? Really liked the look of the Ducky DK9008P Premier keyboard. If you don't mind switches being loud, pick a Cherry Blue. Otherwise choose a Cherry Brown which are a bit quieter than the blue ones. Browns are also better suited to gaming than Blue Cherrys. Ducky makes quality keyboards so going with them isn't a bad idea. Wouldn't really mind the extra noise, but is there also a difference in how hard you have to push down on the key? Brown sounds like a nice middleground perhaps? |
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October 28, 2014, 02:06:01 PM |
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What kind of switches would be the best for typing? Really liked the look of the Ducky DK9008P Premier keyboard. If you don't mind switches being loud, pick a Cherry Blue. Otherwise choose a Cherry Brown which are a bit quieter than the blue ones. Browns are also better suited to gaming than Blue Cherrys. Ducky makes quality keyboards so going with them isn't a bad idea. Wouldn't really mind the extra noise, but is there also a difference in how hard you have to push down on the key? Brown sounds like a nice middleground perhaps? Yes, blue switches require a bit more force 50g and peak 60g, while brown switches require 45g and 55g peak force. Cherry Brown is indeed best overall switch. Here is a great guide http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/official-mechanical-keyboard-guidethx for the guide. |
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October 28, 2014, 03:32:13 PM |
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Wheeew.. That is the "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY" kind of keyboard. How can they make this kind of stuff? Did they use a 3d printer for this? |
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October 29, 2014, 01:07:00 AM |
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I use a daskeyboard. Gotta love that clickity-clack.  ^^ Perfect for mastering typing. I have the regular, non masochist type. |
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December 01, 2014, 10:24:15 PM |
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You gonna love wooden ones even more.  This one is a "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!" kind of keyboard. I was just about to post this. Where can I get one of those. When I had my full computer in working-order my DASKeyboard was great. Posted above. |
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December 01, 2014, 10:39:42 PM |
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I've bought a mechanical keyboard, but I wouldn't replace it with anything other than a mechanical keyboard.
To OP, nice kb, but still only non-RGB.
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December 01, 2014, 10:49:28 PM |
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Same, after owning a mechanical keyboard for the last couple years I don't see myself every going to back to membrane keys.
Can never go back.
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December 01, 2014, 11:14:43 PM |
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I don't like the double-sound blue keys make per key press. On the other hand, brown keys make a lower pitched singular sound per key press with less force. Mechanical keyboards are awesome! But, they can get loud, unless you've trained yourself to touch-type by not pressing all the way down using the least force possible which you can learn to do with mechanical keyboards!  |
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