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Cheapest mech keyboard possible

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I'm looking for the cheapest mech keyboard possible that will last for a year or two so i can take it with me when i travel and if it gets stolen, it won't be as bad as getting one of my razer or corsair keyboards stolen

 

leds would be nice - num pad is a must

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1 minute ago, NotDaveMustaine said:

razer blackwidow refurbished. Highly recommended. 

still really expensive - don't want to take a 80 dollar hit if i get robbed or luggage gets misplaced

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1 minute ago, NotDaveMustaine said:

razer blackwidow refurbished. Highly recommended. 

ew

 

anything from China. there's knockoff blues, browns, etc. Check eBay and Amazon. They're everywhere.

Alternatively find a cheap older Dell or IBM KB. 

idk

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1 minute ago, NotDaveMustaine said:

razer blackwidow refurbished. Highly recommended. 

I despise that keyboard for one sole reason. It is a pain to clean due to the keys being in a "bowl" vs on a flat surface.

 

1 minute ago, gtx1060=value said:

still really expensive - don't want to take a 80 dollar hit if i get robbed or luggage gets misplaced

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114052

Only $55 my friend.

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5 hours ago, gtx1060=value said:

still really expensive - don't want to take a 80 dollar hit if i get robbed or luggage gets misplaced

Logitech G410 on sale now in Canada

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01645FHEI/?tag=pcp0f-20

 

Or Corsair K65

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realistically spending less than that on a 'mech' keyboard will be dicey as all getout- speaking from experience. If you don't want it stolen (but want it to work), membrane is probably best for that use case. 

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https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B016MAK38U probably one of my favorite at a low price point. This one is even better if you like rgb but you can't configure them but have a variety of lighting settings. https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Replaceable/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1484796684&sr=8-9&keywords=eagletec+mechanical+keyboard

 

under 40 usd is great for these and the quality is amazing for what you're paying for. They are blue knockoffs but work great! I own both btw.

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2 minutes ago, spiralfuzion said:

https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-KUMARA-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B016MAK38U probably one of my favorite at a low price point. This one is even better if you like rgb but you can't configure them but have a variety of lighting settings. https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Multicolor-Mechanical-Keyboard-Replaceable/dp/B01DBVH16U/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1484796684&sr=8-9&keywords=eagletec+mechanical+keyboard

 

under 40 usd is great for these and the quality is amazing for what you're paying for. They are blue knockoffs but work great!

im canadian - so 40 usd is basically a whole year's salary here

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5 hours ago, gtx1060=value said:

I'm looking for the cheapest mech keyboard possible that will last for a year or two so i can take it with me when i travel and if it gets stolen, it won't be as bad as getting one of my razer or corsair keyboards stolen

 

leds would be nice - num pad is a must

Are you fine with non Cherry mech? There are some kailh and oetemu switches

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Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

Are you fine with non Cherry mech? There are some kailh and oetemu switches

perfectly fine - as i said - cheapo keyboard for business trips

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1 minute ago, gtx1060=value said:

im canadian - so 40 usd is basically a whole year's salary here

50cad is alot? 

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Don't go with mechanical then, because at this price point, they will and are shittier then say a membrane keyboard. Look into the CMStorm Membrane keyboard. It's not horrible and it's affordable.

 

However, for high end keyboards. I am in love with my KM780 RGB Cherry MX Brown Keyboard.

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Just now, spiralfuzion said:

50cad is alot? 

i was trying to keep it in the 40 ish zone so i could get a new one for business trips one every 2 or so years

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1 minute ago, gtx1060=value said:

i would, but the portability man

Model Ms are a work of art, youngster

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Just now, Orangeator said:

Don't go with mechanical then, because at this price point, they will and are shittier then say a membrane keyboard. Look into the CMStorm Membrane keyboard. It's not horrible and it's affordable.

 

However, for high end keyboards. I am in love with my KM780 RGB Cherry MX Brown Keyboard.

im using a blackwidow chroma rn and my home pc is using a strafe

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1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

Model Ms are a work of art, youngster

my dad's laptop that's still usable is 4 years older than me :P

thinkpads man, they last forever, 1988 till now, still works fine

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1 minute ago, gtx1060=value said:

my dad's laptop that's still usable is 4 years older than me :P

 

I have a machine from 1993, still works. 3.1, Office, etc.

Dank, but heavy. 

idk

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1 minute ago, rrubberr said:

But if someone breaks in you can beat them to death with this one. I've tested it. I promise :) .

i'd rather pour a cup of timmies on them or beat them to death with a lacrosse stick

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