[sooyoung-]

Hi guys, im planning to get a mechanical keyboard and thus far im pretty much decided on the ducky9008G2 browns. But id like to know what keyboard do you guys use and what are your feedbacks about them!

[Antel0pe]

A lot of people use Razer Blackwidows . It's a decent keyboard but it's on the very loud side

[Jaywalk]

ive used a lot of keyboards, the best ive had was filco majetouch 2 with browns. so so nice to type on amazing build quality. black widow is decent and easier to get in australia.

some of the others i've had are - razer marauder - razer black widow - q-senn dt45

[sooyoung-]

Originally Posted by ToREchoes

ive used a lot of keyboards, the best ive had was filco majetouch 2 with browns. so so nice to type on amazing build quality. black widow is decent and easier to get in australia.

some of the others i've had are - razer marauder - razer black widow - q-senn dt45

do you mean QSENN DT35? is that keyboard really value for money? its like $40. after coming across it, im now stuck between that and the duckys which cost $120!! thats $80

[Rythos]

There are about 5 Blackwidows in my circle of friends (because we're impatient and they're the only mechanical anyone seems to keep in stock around here). They're a reasonable keyboard overall, but we've run into a few little issues that make me hesitant to recommend them - sticky keys, keys that just stop working, my spacebar decided to fall apart etc.

Ymmv, but I'll be trying a different brand next time a buy a mechanical keyboard personally.

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by Rythos

There are about 5 Blackwidows in my circle of friends (because we're impatient and they're the only mechanical anyone seems to keep in stock around here). They're a reasonable keyboard overall, but we've run into a few little issues that make me hesitant to recommend them - sticky keys, keys that just stop working, my spacebar decided to fall apart etc.

Ymmv, but I'll be trying a different brand next time a buy a mechanical keyboard personally.

I use the Tt eSPORTS MEKA G1
There should be plenty in stock around Brisbane Rythos, try ITS Direct in QLD or just purchase online.

[Rythos]

Originally Posted by Mayo

I use the Tt eSPORTS MEKA G1
There should be plenty in stock around Brisbane Rythos, try ITS Direct in QLD or just purchase online.

Cool, thanks for the tip

I am definitely curious about the TT eSports products, although so far I'm liking the idea of the Tenkeyless boards for my next one. Could use a little extra real estate on my desk.

[ThatGuyDoMo]

Samsung Qsenn DT-35 White USB

Very very epic.

I might get the black one as well and pull an MKP!

[Celldweller]

a 15$ logitech one i picked up form some random store :O

[TABjornbrandr]

Blackwidow Ultimate (the one with backlighting).
I love it. I begs me to type on it. For the first week or so of using it, I felt giddy whilst typing on it because it feels so good. Using the keys in a starcraft game feels so decisive and natural, I love it.

Keep in mind, however, that the feeling comes from the switches. You'll find people who've used non-Razer keyboards will have a very similar experience.

[Brultze]

I use a Filco Majestouch 2 with brown switches
Heres my review on it: http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php...ght=majestouch

[eCKo`Tazerenix]

I use the Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate. It is a bit more expensive than the blackwidows but it is a lot better made (I've used my brothers blackwidow and I couldn't stand it after using the das) and uses cherry mx blue.

[Sola]

I bought a Razer Black Widow Ultimate and it feels fine when I use it. I'd recommend it just for how it feels to use and the awesome loudness is cool lol.
But I've had to replace it three times due to the lights dying. I think when I need to buy my next keyboard I'll get a similar keyboard to this but definitely not Razer.

[Cute]

I use a Tenkeyless Leopold Otaku Edition (which means nothing printed on the keys, letters are for noobs) with brown switches. It's essentially the same as a Filco (designed by the same people iirc). Shit's cash.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.p...pid=fc200rtabn

[FvRelimzkE]

I use a Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless with MX Blue keys. It's absolutely superb, and they also offer boards with Brown, Black and Red switches as well. Although the Leopolds have very similar build quality and are usually around $40+ cheaper so I would certainly recommend one of them if you're wanting to save some $$.

[EveLoire]

check out this post since you're from SG, you'll get tons of info here.

http://forums.vr-zone.com/hardware-d...on-thread.html

personally i'm using a Rosewill RK-9000RE (red switches)

[Sc2Clare]

hmmm, for the qsenn,to be honest with u, its overpriced in my opinon. its just famous because progamers use it. i was one of the few people who bought it because i thought it was a awesome keyboard. but keep in mind, a qsenn is not a mechanical keyboard though. i am not sure bout the ducky though.

if i was in your position, i would still get a qsenn. 3 qsenn for a ducky, i believe 3 qsenn will outlast a ducky.

just my 2 cents.

[sooyoung-]

Originally Posted by iVnClare

hmmm, for the qsenn,to be honest with u, its overpriced in my opinon. its just famous because progamers use it. i was one of the few people who bought it because i thought it was a awesome keyboard. but keep in mind, a qsenn is not a mechanical keyboard though. i am not sure bout the ducky though.

if i was in your position, i would still get a qsenn. 3 qsenn for a ducky, i believe 3 qsenn will outlast a ducky.

just my 2 cents.

hi, may i know where you got your qsenn from?

[Kepler]

Das or Filco. Don't buy a Razer keyboard.

[Sc2Clare]

Ebay, the best way to find stuff for me

[sooyoung-]

how much did that cost you man

[Sc2Clare]

about 50 including shipping

[Jaywalk]

my qsenn was about 20 i think. I got 2 and mixed the keys so its a nice black and white checkboard. sadly i dont use it anymore, but it is a nice keyboard, esp for the price. MVP still pwns everyone with this one.

[Peleus]

I've just replaced my Blackwidow with a SteelSeries 7G. The blackwidow is a great keyboard but the blue switches are a little clicky for my tastes. I'm selling my BW if you're interested PM me.

[Dox]

I use the Tt eSports MEKA G1. It's pretty much the most amazing keyboard I've ever owned. Feels. So. Good.

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Mayo:

[Bugalugs McScruffin]

Am I the only one that uses the number pad on their keyboard? I'd die without it.

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Mayo:

Nope, I love it

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by Bugalugs McScruffin

Am I the only one that uses the number pad on their keyboard? I'd die without it.

Me too... do not want tenkeyless.

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Bugalugs McScruffin:

Why would we want anything-less?

[EsKy]

Tt esports MEKA G1, love it. It feels like I'm typing on a tank.

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	Dox:	LOL SO AWESOME
	Mayo:	LOL'D

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Bugalugs McScruffin

Am I the only one that uses the number pad on their keyboard? I'd die without it.

You truly are alone in this world, Bugs.

[Bugalugs McScruffin]

Originally Posted by Petraeus

You truly are alone in this world, Bugs.

Petraeus, you wound me. Just because I can't get on the chatbox at work.

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Bugalugs McScruffin

Am I the only one that uses the number pad on their keyboard? I'd die without it.

Yeah I hate using keyboards with no number pad. Takes me so much longer to type out long login numbers etc

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	Bugalugs McScruffin:	My Battle.net Authenticator number takes 1-2 seconds on a number pad. So quick. :D
	Mayo:

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by Asrathiel

Yeah I hate using keyboards with no number pad. Takes me so much longer to type out long login numbers etc

I'm a numpad user. Makes banking and entering credit card details or whatever a lot faster.

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Bugalugs McScruffin:

Same, though I'm always paranoid I've miss typed it. o_O

[Sola]

I couldn't be without numpad, use it to much and I find it much faster.

[sooyoung-]

yea, i wonder why so many people would rather the tenkeyless? maybe cos i use to play dotA, so i rely on the numberpad.

[Mayo]

We have a bigger and smaller version, the smaller one doesn't sell that well.

I find a numpad is really needed personally.

Numpad - http://www.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?s=13
Numpad squashed in - http://www.ttesports.com/products/pr...g=feature&s=19

[sooyoung-]

Originally Posted by Mayo

We have a bigger and smaller version, the smaller one doesn't sell that well.

I find a numpad is really needed personally.

Numpad - http://www.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?s=13
Numpad squashed in - http://www.ttesports.com/products/pr...g=feature&s=19

how much is one keyboard like that?

[Hydroid]

I have a Ducky DK9008 with MX blues and a Leopold FC200R Tenkeyless (sans numpad) also with MX Blues.

Originally Posted by Mayo

We have a bigger and smaller version, the smaller one doesn't sell that well.

I find a numpad is really needed personally.

Numpad - http://www.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?s=13
Numpad squashed in - http://www.ttesports.com/products/pr...g=feature&s=19

Is ThermalTake ever going to come out with a MX blue keyboard? I tried the Meka G1 a couple of months ago and it was pretty cool, but I prefer MX Blues to MX Blacks.

[Bugalugs McScruffin]

Originally Posted by Hydroid

Is ThermalTake ever going to come out with a MX blue keyboard? I tried the Meka G1 a couple of months ago and it was pretty cool, but I prefer MX Blues to MX Blacks.

I asked Mayo the same thing. We'll see what happens, but there are no plans just yet. I haven't tried any mech keyboards for enough time yet to have a preference. I should probably just get a MEKA G1 and pretend the other types of keys don't exist.

[Dox]

Although I'm with the "numpad is essential" crowd, there are various retailers who sell them individually in case you can't reach a reasonable compromise. Like a little 3x3 inch numpad by itself. We have them in our board room at work. (Logitech)

[Rythos]

Heh, surprising response. I almost never use my numpad, aside from perhaps the +/- keys occasionally. I never bothered getting used to the layout and just find it easier to type numbers from the regular keyboard. I wouldn't miss it at all.

[Fourby]

I use a filco tenkeyless brown ))))) its nice and compact and just amazing. I've used a MEKA (black keys) Blackwidow (blue) and a steelseries (black) and i prefer the filco with its browns by far for me personally

[deL]

I thought PigZ made this thread.

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Maynarde:

LOL I was expecting it too

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by sooyoung-

how much is one keyboard like that?

In Australia, the smaller one is around $105, the bigger one around $120.

Originally Posted by Hydroid

Is ThermalTake ever going to come out with a MX blue keyboard? I tried the Meka G1 a couple of months ago and it was pretty cool, but I prefer MX Blues to MX Blacks.

Hopefully soon Just to clarify, Thermaltake is the 'paren't brand, the keyboards are made by Tt eSPORTS.

Originally Posted by TAdeL

I thought PigZ made this thread.

What?

[Hydroid]

Originally Posted by Mayo

Hopefully soon Just to clarify, Thermaltake is the 'paren't brand, the keyboards are made by Tt eSPORTS.

Oh ok, I guess it's still a force of habit from when I was a PC case junkie a couple of years ago.

[x5_Potter]

Logitech K120 BITCHES. I have a Roccat Valo but I wanna sell it and get the Arvo instead.

[TAEdarus]

Razer Arctosa.

[syfChadMann]

Tt eSports Meka G1... sensual keys..
My Mrs isn't a fan of the noise tho.. T_T

If you want to know what Keyboard everyone uses.. ask PigZ..

[iM MaFia]

filco all day err day

[Mayo]

Who is pigZ?

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by Mayo

Who is pigZ?

A dude that keeps jumping into TA chat on SEA and asking the pros what keyboards they use. Likes to PM during games too.

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Mayo:

Thanks <3

[Mox]

I'm using a SteelSeries 7G....I like it, but I haven't had a mechanical keyboard before this one, so I can't really judge. Its pretty boss though.

[Flaunt]

http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/8...hite-Case.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/8...6/Keycaps.html

free shipping. best keyboard there is (:

[Jaywalk]

Originally Posted by Flaunt

http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/8...hite-Case.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/8...6/Keycaps.html

free shipping. best keyboard there is (:

dont you find the F keys a bit close to your fingers? do u ever accidently hit them?

[Flaunt]

Originally Posted by ToREchoes

dont you find the F keys a bit close to your fingers? do u ever accidently hit them?

that's why is such a great keyboard. you need the f keys for sc and them being directly above the number keys makes it so much easier to access. there's only one other keyboard I know of that used to do this and IBM no longer makes it T.T.

[Antel0pe]

The Qssen DT-35 is a 15 dollar keyboard. Check www.nadamall.com

[sooyoung-]

Originally Posted by Antelope

The Qssen DT-35 is a 15 dollar keyboard. Check www.nadamall.com

how do you ship from that website?

[VB_davidbloop]

I'm on a razer black widow myself. Personally I love it but if I was starting to climb into grandmaster territory I'd probably upgrade.It is still pretty awesome

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Maynarde

A dude that keeps jumping into TA chat on SEA and asking the pros what keyboards they use. Likes to PM during games too.

Oh lol, that guy

[Mayo]

The best!

[TASlowHands]

http://i.imgur.com/4ezlx.jpg


D-D-Das keyboard, brown switches, its the best thing ive ever bought computer wise

[sooyoung-]

Originally Posted by SlowHands

http://i.imgur.com/4ezlx.jpg


D-D-Das keyboard, brown switches, its the best thing ive ever bought computer wise

love the font thats on your keyboard!

[Jaywalk]

are black switches really loud?

[sooyoung-]

Originally Posted by ToREchoes

are black switches really loud?

i dont think so unless you bottom out your keys?

[asdfSchnitzel]

I use the Microsoft Comfort Keyboard, like a baws ^_^

[DUCKVILLELOL]

Originally Posted by QEDSchnitzel

I use the Microsoft Comfort Keyboard, like a baws ^_^

That's pretty badass, almost like the Samsung 35's

I'm using a daskeyboard S - nice and simple, no extra annoying buttons

[Easy]

TT sports Challenger PRO. i think that the typing is better than most of the really known keyboards out there. It has red backlight and there is a version (challenger ultimate) where you can change backlight color.
Has macro keys but it doesnt make the keyboard really longer and it has a cooling fan, what else do you want?

[TADivinity]

I currently have a filco majestouch 2 ninja browns tenkeyless. Its a ******* mouthful, and rightly so. Its awesome.

@ToREchos: Blacks are generally quieter than browns (and therefore blues) because they are 'stiffer' to press. Not sure about reds or clears personally.

@Easy: The challenger pro (not mechanical!) was my keyboard before this one. Its nice, but doesn't show up the Filco at all! (However, if I was forced to go back to rubber-dome, I would indeed get that keyboard again).


My only advice (Which you will have no doubt seen everywhere if you have researched this) is to try out all the different switches that you can to see what suits you best (Namely browns, blues, and blacks).

Personally I wasn't able to do this (Hard in Sydney), however I got the browns on a number of recommendations, and doubt I will ever change. Maybe blues next. Definitely not blacks - they really aren't for me. My fingers would get way too tired. Each to their own.

You honestly can't go wrong with a Filco. I actually can't remember reading a negative review in regards to quality (Only very, very picky people complain that stock Filco keys are not PBT).

Personally I wouldn't buy a Black Widow simply because I see many people complain they have a problem here and there with it (This thread included!)

Finally, go to Geekhack.org. It is a site purely dedicated to mechanical keyboards, and have wikipedia-type pages that give you all you need to know to help you make a decision!

[ToRSpartaz]

Logitech a crappy wireless one I got for 25$ anyone feeling up to sponsoring Spartaz

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Asrathiel:

lol same

[DUCKVILLELOL]

Originally Posted by Spartaz

Logitech a crappy wireless one I got for 25$ anyone feeling up to sponsoring Spartaz

I'll sponsor you with a hug

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	ToRSpartaz:	*Huggles*
	Mayo:

[Demisesodlu]

I use the Razer Blackwidow ultimate, but it is very loud. But Razer has released a stealth version of this so if noise i a problem the stealth edition might be interesting to you.

[EXCL]

Leopold with brown switches here it's perfect.

[rizE]

[freaky_beeky]

Filco Majetouch 2

Looks like this:

1.



2.



3.


Looking for new desk...

[sRDreaM]

Leopold FC500R Red Switch/Qsenn DT-35 Black PS2

[Dracover]

Filco majestouch with cherry reds. It's awesome

Where do you guys get the things to replace the keys? I want to make mine checked. Do you have to get it off the net? never seen any comp store in australia selling them.

[Joshyybaxx]

I got a filco majestouch but it's some special edition camo version. Running blacks.

I

[Jaywalk]

Originally Posted by Joshyybaxx

I got a filco majestouch but it's some special edition camo version. Running blacks.

I

can u comment on blacks for RTS? ive heard people say they are harder to press, I dont want to get tired fingers but im leaning towards blacks because they seem to be the quietest.

[Hydroid]

Originally Posted by ToREchoes

can u comment on blacks for RTS? ive heard people say they are harder to press, I dont want to get tired fingers but im leaning towards blacks because they seem to be the quietest.

If you want the linearity of Blacks without the stiff springs, just get a keyboard with reds. They are identical but have lighter springs more like blues.

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by Hydroid

If you want the linearity of Blacks without the stiff springs, just get a keyboard with reds. They are identical but have lighter springs more like blues.

I think blacks are a little quieter though because you don't bottom out as hard with the higher resistance. You don't really need to press the keys all the way down, so that's what I find, at least.

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by Dracover

Filco majestouch with cherry reds. It's awesome

Where do you guys get the things to replace the keys? I want to make mine checked. Do you have to get it off the net? never seen any comp store in australia selling them.

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/

Is where I got mine from for a checkered MKP style board.

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Dracover:

Awesome thanks!!! Ordered mine waiting soon.

[freaky_beeky]

Originally Posted by |Erasmus|

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/

Is where I got mine from for a checkered MKP style board.

How do you find the feel and ware of the ABS plastic keys compared to your other keycaps?

I have PBT keycaps on mine and they felt a bit "rougher" than the official majetouch keycaps at first, but after about a week they feel almost identical, the home key bumps sizes are about the only obvious thing I can feel when using it now.

[Jaywalk]

yes basically im looking for the quietest mech possible that is still suitable for rts - i think blacks will fit this bill the best.

[|Erasmus|]

I haven't had a problem with them. I was silly and didn't pay attention and got etched ones instead of printed which are hard to read so it looks like only my black keys are labelled in some light, but i basically touch type anyway so it doesn't really bother me.

[Snx.Mufasa]

anyone got a coolermaster cm storm quickfire? or heard any positive reviews on it?

seems to be one of the cheaper mechanical keyboard and it looks pretty decent.

just wondering if the company has got any dogdy rep or if there's a main reason for the keyboard being a bit cheaper.

[Fate]

Originally Posted by ggMufasa

anyone got a coolermaster cm storm quickfire? or heard any positive reviews on it?

seems to be one of the cheaper mechanical keyboard and it looks pretty decent.

just wondering if the company has got any dogdy rep or if there's a main reason for the keyboard being a bit cheaper.

Well when I was shopping for my mechanical keyboard the other forum users just told me to spend and not to be thrifty about it. Mainly because mechanical keyboards are meant to be very durable and to last for years, they said that spending the extra cash for the quality is a good investment.

In my opinion the most important thing you want to consider might be what kinda colour keys do you want to get for your keyboard, since different keys need different force to push the keys down and have a different springy feel. A very good guide is here:

http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/me...e#post_6025354

Like if you don't want your fingers to hurt from extended gaming or typing sessions you might want to go for Red or Brown keys, since they require less force to push down. I feel they are "softer" on the fingers.

If you are a person with stronger hands and fingers and you want to feel the keystrokes better. Black or Blue keys might be more suitable for you.

Sometimes the weight of the keyboard might also be a factor. Like do you prefer a lighter keyboard so that its easier to carry around to LAN gaming sessions, or do you prefer a heavier metal reinforced keyboard so that it stays put on your desk as you are furiously typing?

[Snx.Mufasa]

Originally Posted by Fate

Longpost.

Thanks man, the cm strom quick fire is a mechanical... just the cheapest one i could fine though so I don't really know what to make of that.

Cheers for the thread, looks like either brown or black I guess... I think i'll be fine with either.

Weight doesn't really bother me either, I guess heavier if anything haha.

But yeah I've been looking at the filco majestouch & coolermaster cm storm quickfire, just wanting any opinions on the coolermaster quickfire if anyone has used it or head anything bout it

[sRDreaM]

Originally Posted by ggMufasa

Thanks man, the cm strom quick fire is a mechanical... just the cheapest one i could fine though so I don't really know what to make of that.

Cheers for the thread, looks like either brown or black I guess... I think i'll be fine with either.

Weight doesn't really bother me either, I guess heavier if anything haha.

But yeah I've been looking at the filco majestouch & coolermaster cm storm quickfire, just wanting any opinions on the coolermaster quickfire if anyone has used it or head anything bout it

I have tried the CM quickfire from the looks of it i believe it came from the same oem company as filco & leopold it's probably one of the cheapest because it's not a full sized keyboard. The quality imo feels the same as my leopold and my friends filco. My only dislike about the CMStorm Quickfire is to much branding on it lol

[Snx.Mufasa]

Originally Posted by MarineHero

I have tried the CM quickfire from the looks of it i believe it came from the same oem company as filco & leopold it's probably one of the cheapest because it's not a full sized keyboard. The quality imo feels the same as my leopold and my friends filco. My only dislike about the CMStorm Quickfire is to much branding on it lol

cheers man, the branding i agree is a bit over the top but i don't mind it. the price more then makes up for it

; p

looks like ill be getting the quick fire ^__^

[JohnathanWu]

I use a mac keyboard

http://nedbatchelder.com/pix/mackeyboard.jpg

sad i know

my mouse is just a laptop mouse XD

[AusBox]

I'm currently using the Tt Challenger Pro

[|Erasmus|]

steelseries 6GV2 is only 99... and it's not even tenkeyless.

http://www.digitalstar.com.au/steels...-keyboard.html