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I was at bestbuy the other day and was able to try out the Logitech G710+ (brown switches), and I loved the low actuation force....

 

Unfortunately I don't really want to spend $100+ on a new keyboard, as such red/brown/mechanical in general is pretty much off the table. 

 

That being said, does anyone have any personal experience (or know of) any low actuation force keyboards? 

Side note: I love laptop keyboards. 

 

Currently on my list: 

Kensington Slim 

 

Assuming I can get a nice used deal (<$60):

Corsair K60/65/70/95

Cooler Master Quickfire

Logitech G710+ 

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Cooler Master (CM Storm) has some reasonably priced keyboards equipped with Cherry MX Blue switches, which have the same actuation as browns, but they're just clicky.

I don't really like the clicky-ness. I prefer quieter keyboards--probably one of the reasons why I like laptop keyboards. Also, the CM Storm quick fire rapid has red switches, but I'd still prefer not to pay $80~ on a keyboard. 

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I don't really like the clicky-ness. I prefer quieter keyboards--probably one of the reasons why I like laptop keyboards. Also, the CM Storm quick fire rapid has red switches, but I'd still prefer not to pay $80~ on a keyboard. 

 

Well mechanical keyboards with MX Browns start at $80+ man. You could watch for sales.

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Well mechanical keyboards with MX Browns start at $80+ man. You could watch for sales.

Like I said, I'm not set on mechanical.

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I might try and pick up a used brown/red keyboard for <$50/60. 

 

Any places I should be looking other than Ebay/Craigslist? 

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I might try and pick up a used brown/red keyboard for <$50/60. 

 

Any places I should be looking other than Ebay/Craigslist? 

Amazon sometimes has good used deals. 

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162027&cm_re=cherry_mx_browns-_-23-162-027-_-Product : $89.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129022&cm_re=cherry_mx_browns-_-23-129-022-_-Product : 79.99

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