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My partner is using my old g15 for WFH and it's hilarious. It's wider than her shoulders.
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Just go the Keychron K8. I replaced the Gateron Blues with some Box Navy's. Pretty nice compared to my Corsair mechs. I love the loud clicking from these switches.
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Sep 13, 2020 05:15
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VelociBacon posted:My partner is using my old g15 for WFH and it's hilarious. It's wider than her shoulders. My housemate has been using the same G15 since 2005. It occasionally has minor failures but he has two nearly complete parts keyboards (formerly mine and an ex-housemate's) so he can just keep it going. If society still exists in 2030 there's a good chance he'll still be using this keyboard.
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Sep 13, 2020 16:32
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wolrah posted:My housemate has been using the same G15 since 2005. It occasionally has minor failures but he has two nearly complete parts keyboards (formerly mine and an ex-housemate's) so he can just keep it going. I remember thinking it was the poo poo and I remember getting a g15 v2 and thinking it was garbage and had terrible key feel and gave it to my friend, those were more innocent times. I wonder if it's bigger than a model m, the v1 that is.
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Sep 14, 2020 02:02
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G15 was worth it for the ventrilo display that showed who was talking. Still don't have a decent replacement when I'm playing WoW classic, the discord overlay is total crap
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Sep 14, 2020 02:06
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mewse posted:G15 was worth it for the ventrilo display that showed who was talking. Still don't have a decent replacement when I'm playing WoW classic, the discord overlay is total crap I kind of wish addon LCD info displays for PCs were still a thing like they used to be, but I'd imagine the universal ability for modern PCs to drive multiple monitors and their relatively low cost makes it usually make more sense to just add a whole screen to run whatever you want there.
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Sep 14, 2020 03:28
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I remember having a pretty cool winamp app that had bouncing vu bars poo poo was all I needed, I also just found that half keyboard with the same screen the g13, it feels better than the g15v1, still pretty bad though.
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Sep 14, 2020 04:05
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I'm still trying to figure out how I'll replace my G13 when it dies. I hear the appropriate Razer product sucks rear end. I may end up getting something like a Moonlander and just not using the right side.
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Sep 14, 2020 10:42
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Just popping in to remind everyone how good Hako/Kailh Box Clears are. Spent the week typing on Cherry Blacks and NK Creams and just swapped out my office and home boards for boards that are loaded up with Hako Clears and oof it feels so good. Also, in light of Glorious dropping the trademark application for 'Holy Pandas' Drop decided to swoop in and trademark the name. https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/isa2jt/in_typical_mass_drop_fashion_looks_like_they/ https://trademarks.justia.com/901/59/holy-90159778.html I mean I guess at this point they didn't really have a choice but to do it? Glorious making a move for the name originally sort of puts them into a position where they have to do it to 'protect the name' in case anyone else decides to do the same in the future. The whole thing is still dumb though.
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Sep 14, 2020 14:33
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Just popping in to remind everyone how good Hako/Kailh Box Clears are. It's just really lovely to take a nickname the community came up with and then try to make it your exclusive trademark.
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Sep 14, 2020 15:54
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Obviously the solution is to make your switch name sound dumb enough that no company wants to trademark it.
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Sep 14, 2020 16:30
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Constellation I posted:Obviously the solution is to make your switch name sound dumb enough that no company wants to trademark it. considering the origin of Glorious's full name, I'm not sure this is possible
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Sep 14, 2020 18:14
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I made the mistake of wanting a new keyboard. Apparently I can't get enough of that feeling of finally finding something you like/want and being unable to easily acquire it as the group buy was months/years/whatever ago. Kind of a mix between disappointment/annoyance. I mean I don't need a cyberboard with c3 tangerines and gmk laser but I kind of do. On another somewhat related note is anyone interested in a White Fox with zealios? Probably won't sell it soon due to a lack of a replacement but would be curious about interest.
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Sep 14, 2020 21:41
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Duck and Cover posted:I made the mistake of wanting a new keyboard. Apparently I can't get enough of that feeling of finally finding something you like/want and being unable to easily acquire it as the group buy was months/years/whatever ago. Kind of a mix between disappointment/annoyance. I mean I don't need a cyberboard with c3 tangerines and gmk laser but I kind of do. Ouch dude you managed to hit all three soft spots all in one go... I'll be honest of all the things you listed, the Cyberboard was the one I thought would be least likely to materialize. I wouldn't be surprised if it shows up before my Kiwis do. Whitefox? I like high profile sides, sorry. Speaking of new keebs though, Novelkeys is about to restock on NK65s. I was full-on going to get the NK65 Milkshake edition, but now I'm sorta thinking I might just pick up an eWhite Aluminum one instead. I've got plenty of switches, and I've got a bunch of keycaps on order that are gonna need a home soon so really the last thing I need is another complete board. But then again it's only like $200 and it comes with everything and I really wanna try out silks...
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Sep 14, 2020 22:38
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Duck and Cover posted:I made the mistake of wanting a new keyboard. Apparently I can't get enough of that feeling of finally finding something you like/want and being unable to easily acquire it as the group buy was months/years/whatever ago. Kind of a mix between disappointment/annoyance. I mean I don't need a cyberboard with c3 tangerines and gmk laser but I kind of do. I made the same mistake in wanting a KBD67 MKII, but at least it's nowhere near as unobtanium as what you've settled on  Many goondolences.If only the White Fox didn't have that split backspace, I'd totally be interested 
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Sep 15, 2020 00:29
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If you really want the essence of the mkii I have a space pcb with a non working right column. You can look at the pretty lights or something idk
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HappyCapybaraFamily posted:I made the same mistake in wanting a KBD67 MKII, but at least it's nowhere near as unobtanium as what you've settled on Oh I don't care all that much it's just I'd prefer being able to buy a keyboard instead of waiting for something I actually like to exist/be available. It's not so much the waiting as it is keeping apprised of options until one I like pops up. I mean I know that's the way for these things, but that doesn't mean I'm capable of predicting my desire for a new keyboard half a year ahead of time. My White Fox has a full backspace or at least I think it's a full backspace. It's also missing a screw on the plate and the usb port isn't aligned properly and the leds were never installed but I should have them floating around somewhere. 
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Sep 15, 2020 01:41
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I don't know if this is haram in keyboard enthusiast circles but is there a nice compact keyboard with media keys similar to what the Corsair k70 has? Built in Stop/Previous/Play/Forward and a scroll wheel for volume? I love those media keys. TKL is fine, I use the keypad every so often and I'm glad it's there when I do but I can get used to not having it. I have the k70 right now but it's getting long in the tooth and I think I might prefer something ever so slightly clickier than the MX Browns that are in it. Plus a bit of extra desk space from ditching the keypad. Bonus if there's something with a USB slot I can plug my mouse into. Many apologies if I've barged in and asked very stupid questions. Keyboards are a little intimidating and I don't understand half of what any of you are saying at any given time after browsing the thread.
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Sep 15, 2020 04:34
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Something you can get off the shelf (or, well, Amazon) today: Logitech G915 TKL Wireless. It isn't cheap, at 230 bucks msrp. Steelseries Apex 7 TKL, where you can choose what switches, is a more reasonable-ish 130. Corsair makes the K63, and it has media keys but no roller. It is also out of production, so prices are all over the place. Redragon makes a bunch, all in the 40-80 price range. The K596 has a volume roller with media keys, and macro keys. It's a reasonable 70 bucks (red switches on it). For full size, Steelseries makes their Apex Pro and it has a volume rocker, but the media keys are layered. The top one also reportedly has switches that allow you to adjust the actuation point. Corsair is still making the K70, and the K95 is usually well reviewed. Really, there are quite a few options out there if you want dedicated media keys for both TKL and full size.
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Sep 15, 2020 05:51
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At the other end of the, uh, spectrum, my preonic has media keys (play/vol up/down/next) in a function layer by default and if you care to do some customization you can add anything you wish, including a volume knob
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Sep 15, 2020 13:07
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I finally got the Gergoplex Heavy I ordered from g Heavy Industries, and after spending a few hours messing with the firmware I've started using it as the main keyboard on my desktop. It relies a ton on layers, plus it has more of an ortholinear layout, so it's taking some getting used to, but it legit feels good to type on. https://twitter.com/nekoewen/status/1305538006636404743
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Sep 16, 2020 18:38
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Ewen Cluney posted:I finally got the Gergoplex Heavy I ordered from g Heavy Industries, and after spending a few hours messing with the firmware I've started using it as the main keyboard on my desktop. It relies a ton on layers, plus it has more of an ortholinear layout, so it's taking some getting used to, but it legit feels good to type on. Can I get a video of you using all those keyboards as if it was a hacker scene?
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Sep 16, 2020 19:31
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Ringo Star Get posted:Can I get a video of you using all those keyboards as if it was a hacker scene? So instead of a nice full sized keyboard you have all of THAT?! 
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Sep 16, 2020 21:51
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GOD I LOVE ZEALIOS. I am still looking for excuses to type on this board. Also in the interim I put 2 layers of o-rings on my spacebar and while it sticks up a tiny bit above the other keys on the bottom row (e: fixed that by putting them on everything else on the bottom row too), it's muuuuch quieter. Debating whether I want to give Drop money for the Magicforce numpad. They don't really have any interesting switch options available for it, but gosh $34-46 sure sits better with me than spending $99+ on the GK21 + switches I actually want... What do y'all think of Gateron Greens vs Cherry MX Whites? Haven't tried the latter but these 2 seem like the best (read: heaviest) options they have. Stroop There It Is fucked around with this message at 22:38 on Sep 16, 2020 |
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Sep 16, 2020 22:26
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I don’t think I could ever go back to non ortho non split keyboards again just because my back doesn’t feel pinched when I type from squeezing my shoulders together
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Sep 17, 2020 18:43
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learning to touch type on a moonlander is going well, but i feel like it won't translate to regular keyboards due to the ortholinear keys. interested in how my muscle memory starts devolving for my hybrid typing style. i don't know when i'll be coding on the moonlander though. that seems far away.
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Hello, I'm looking for a really silent keyboard and I'll be down to mod it or whatever if I have to. I been using a tomoko mmc023 which I realized is really loud. Do you guys have any recommendations? I'm new and it seems pretty daunting to search for recommendations. I prefer no numpad and no rgb lights. Maybe I can just mod my current keyboard?
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KidDynamite posted:learning to touch type on a moonlander is going well, but i feel like it won't translate to regular keyboards due to the ortholinear keys. interested in how my muscle memory starts devolving for my hybrid typing style. i don't know when i'll be coding on the moonlander though. that seems far away. prepare to type c v and b wrong for the rest of your life
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poe meater posted:Hello, I'm looking for a really silent keyboard and I'll be down to mod it or whatever if I have to. I been using a tomoko mmc023 which I realized is really loud. Do you guys have any recommendations? I'm new and it seems pretty daunting to search for recommendations. I prefer no numpad and no rgb lights. I've been using a Night Typist with Silent Red switches and have been pretty happy with it. Though, it's a full-size, the leds are a soft white with adjustable brightness or can be turned off completely. I've had no complaints from the light sleeper in my life who complained about my typing noise on my old Logitech rubber dome keyboard.
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FAT32 SHAMER posted:prepare to type c v and b wrong for the rest of your life 100% this. I get incredibly annoyed when moving back to non ortho keyboards due this. Copy/paste basically becomes your biggest nightmare.
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Sep 18, 2020 06:57
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Bind them to some mouse buttons. Like seriously, it's great.
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Sep 18, 2020 15:43
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If anyone wants an in stock GMK set, KONO.store has 16 sets of GMK Triumph Adler leftover from the og 2015 group buy. I picked one up last night because it has row 5 and I'm gonna need some usable keycaps for all these boards that are due to arrive months before my keycaps do. https://kono.store/collections/keycap-sets/products/gmk-triumph-adler-original I really hope it's legit extras they just stumbled upon in some warehouse cleaning and not like rejects or something.
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Sep 18, 2020 16:06
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I have an Epomaker SK71 coming today and I’m don’t know if I’m ready for a keypad-equipped board with layers necessary to use an apostrophe.
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Sep 18, 2020 19:10
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oof yeah that's a weird fuckin board. That's really the one thing holding me back from 40% I use my brackets, slashes, apostrophe and quotes way too much to layer that comfortably.
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Sep 19, 2020 05:32
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Local cleaning-out-grandmas-house sale has an 84 model m with no cable for $100 and a 92 with cable for $30. Theyll need a cleaning, but ebay prices are all over the place, whadaya say, should I grab em? They've also got a couple vintage apple keyboards but I don't know if I'm in the mood to go cleaning and reselling. E: it was an 86 and missing the 'v' keycap. I think I'll take my $30 model m and be happy Fantastic Foreskin fucked around with this message at 16:05 on Sep 19, 2020 |
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Sep 19, 2020 15:39
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:oof yeah that's a weird fuckin board. That's really the one thing holding me back from 40% I use my brackets, slashes, apostrophe and quotes way too much to layer that comfortably. It’s a fun board so far but definitely weird. I’d like to see if I can adjust the layers to where I can move what’s on what layer. I use the apostrophe and quotes more than brackets and slashes for work. At the very least I’d keep it as a portable work board since it’s still nice and small.
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Sep 19, 2020 16:32
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Some Goon posted:Local cleaning-out-grandmas-house sale has an 84 model m with no cable for $100 and a 92 with cable for $30. Theyll need a cleaning, but ebay prices are all over the place, whadaya say, should I grab em? Hell yes you should grab the 86 anyway.
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Sep 19, 2020 16:44
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Eric the Mauve posted:Hell yes you should grab the 86 anyway. There was actually a surprising amount of vintage computer hardware, including a IIgs with keyboard and monitor for $400, an amiga of some sort and some other commodore machine, a handful of monitors, and all sorts of drives and whatnot. Also than pen thing LGR showed a while back. If they're still around when they discount everything tomorrow I'll probably pick up a bunch of stuff, but I don't really collect, nor do I have space to do what with them besides stick them in my attic.
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Sep 19, 2020 17:29
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You'll doubtless be able to sell the thing as-is for the $100/less you'll pay for it, if you don't want to deal with it, and you'll be doing mankind a service by stopping it from getting thrown away 
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Oh, I'm not going to let it get thrown away, but if someone else wants it in the meantime they can have it. Depending on what's left I'm thinking I'll make a bulk offer on the unsold computer equipment when they wrap up tomorrow.
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