09-02-2016
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Keyboard/switch preference
What do you guys use? I didn't buy into how big of a deal this was until I bought a "mechanical feel" budget keyboard and it felt like Play-Doh under my fingers… My BlackWidow 2014 is starting to double-tap on single presses, so I'm replacing it. Razer uses their own custom switches, but I've been told the ones on the BW are most similar to Cherry MX Blues. I really like compact keyboards, but can't use tenkeyless ones because I use the numpad so much. The CM Storm QuickFire TK was on Amazon for ~$50 through a Lightning Deal today, so I picked it up. It's got a similar compact design, except moved the row of keys between the main 84 and numpad onto the numpad itself. I've never used Reds, but people tell me they are the best for gaming because of the linear press and actuation point. I do a lot of web development and content writing for work, so that could be a big adjustment for typing. It may just be a preference thing though. Difference between switches if you're noob: http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa4b4cc7b30892c416f15c42ea143a47-320-80.gif (Unsupported image host) http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eeffa1f31d8137780b0df5615942fd35-320-80.gif (Unsupported image host) http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/37665754a665a30741b131733ca08f02-320-80.gif (Unsupported image host) |
09-08-2016
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09-08-2016
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I've been using that CM Storm keyboard for 3 days now and still don't like it, it's definitely the Red switches but it's also because the Shift key feels very flimsy? There's really no physical or audible tell to when it's being held down and that annoys me. I'll probably stick with Blues.
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09-08-2016
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I've had my CM Storm Quickfire XT for 3 years now, red switches. Since I've gotten so used to the reds so quickly and have used them for so long, I really can't complain about them at all. I've used blues before, but I was still much more used to reds already. Haven't touched any other switch color. I like to think I type fairly quickly (slowly in the world of fast-typers, I don't check my speed or anything, and I am inaccurate) and the reds give me the light, quick-fingered satisfaction I look for when I type. I also use the O-rings because I have a habit of lightly bottoming out when I get in a groove. That may be part of the reason why I enjoy reds, but who really knows. I like them. |
09-12-2016
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Saw this today: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/npkc-17-switch-tester Massdrop is amazing for any keyboard enthusiasts BTW |
09-12-2016
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