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I owned a purple Shine II and the color is actually a Magenta.  It looks more pink the higher you turn it up though.  With your set up I'd go with Blue or White.

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I have been looking for a mx cherry black switch keyboard that is tenkeyless. The Ducky Shine 2 caught my eye and I'm planning to buy it. So here is the question. The purple backlit ducky shine 2 caught my eye, and I really wanted it, because I thought that the backlight would go well with my setup I currently have my razer naga mouse's lighting set to a very dark purple and I like the look of it and wanted the keyboard to match(superficial first world problems). However, after doing more research I've noticed many people saying that it is actually a pink/ pinkish purple, instead of a more cool blueish purple. I've seen it listed on retailers as both pink and purple so now I'm really confused. Can someone tell me what the backlight is like on the purple/pink shine 2? I don't want to order the board and then find out that it has a pink backlight. If the backlight turns out to be pink, I'm probably going to order a board with black switches and yellow backlight (thoughts on yellow backlit keyboard with setup?)

 

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I would just buy the purple one from a site that you can return it back if you don't like it.

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Back when importing Ducky keyboards were the only way to get them, I ordered 3, one for a friend (pink LED), my brother (Yellow) and myself (Red).

I strongly suggest not getting the yellow as it is a very dull shade of yellow, nothing like the bright golden yellow you see in images, in fact it's almost like white. 

As for Pink, it looks pink, not purple. At one point I was also stuck between getting a "purple" or a red, so I think I understand what you're going for.

With your setup, I'd go blue.

 

Also, wait for a shine 3, it will be out in a few months anyway.

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I owned a purple Shine II and the color is actually a Magenta.  It looks more pink the higher you turn it up though.  With your set up I'd go with Blue or White.

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Thanks so much for guys for all your input! I didnt know that the yellow was dull, bummer. Well in that case i guess I'll go blue. Here's another silly question, what is the backlight like on the blue duckys? I used to have a razer blackwidow and i didnt very much care for the blue on the black widow. How does the blue on the ducky compare? Also ive heard that the blue switches on the black widow were slightly altered and i found i didnt really care for them. Should i maybe buy a ducky with blue switches instead of blacks? I havent tried any other boards with blue switches but i tried a filco with black switches that i loved the feeling of (not sure if it was the caps or the switch) but i hated the camo paintjob it had. Should i stick with blacks or change to blue? Thanks again :)

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Thanks so much for guys for all your input! I didnt know that the yellow was dull, bummer. Well in that case i guess I'll go blue. Here's another silly question, what is the backlight like on the blue duckys? I used to have a razer blackwidow and i didnt very much care for the blue on the black widow. How does the blue on the ducky compare? Also ive heard that the blue switches on the black widow were slightly altered and i found i didnt really care for them. Should i maybe buy a ducky with blue switches instead of blacks? I havent tried any other boards with blue switches but i tried a filco with black switches that i loved the feeling of (not sure if it was the caps or the switch) but i hated the camo paintjob it had. Should i stick with blacks or change to blue? Thanks again :)

 

I love the Blue switches on the Ducky Shine II.  The combination of the sturdy construction & quality keycaps DOES have an affect on the tactile and audible experience; it's NOT just the switch itself.  But, if you're going for a single primary and you like to game, go with Blacks at 60g.  There is a Gray linear switch option I can point you to but it's not the Shine II version and those are 80 or 90g if I recall.

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I love the Blue switches on the Ducky Shine II.  The combination of the sturdy construction & quality keycaps DOES have an affect on the tactile and audible experience; it's NOT just the switch itself.  But, if you're going for a single primary and you like to game, go with Blacks at 60g.  There is a Gray linear switch option I can point you to but it's not the Shine II version and those are 80 or 90g if I recall.

I have read that people don't like blacks because they find them too heavy. I personally have a lot accidental key presses and I often bottom out the keys ( my fingers are really strong as a result of me being a guitar player that also uses heavy gauge strings and picks) so I think maybe blacks are the best choice. I really liked the black that I tried because it had the smoothness of reds, but with enough heaviness to feel satisfying like browns or blues. The only concern I have regarding them is that because I am a student I do a lot of typing and many people complain about there finger being tired. On the other hand I already own a blue switch board (blackwidow ultimate) and a brown switch board (logitech g710+) so maybe my first venture into boutique style boards should be with blacks. Thank you so much for all your feed back!

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Skipped my mind, you should check out Clears/Whites as well.  You can get a Ducky Shine II with them from PCHome Global.  If interested shoot me a PM and I'll send you a link.  Only White backlit option on that one though.

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Skipped my mind, you should check out Clears/Whites as well.  You can get a Ducky Shine II with them from PCHome Global.  If interested shoot me a PM and I'll send you a link.  Only White backlit option on that one though.

I think that I have decided on a shine 2 with black switches and blue backlight. I can get it for 25% off where I am and I think I will be happy with blacks because I am a very heavy typer, and I haven't had a mech keyboard with out the tactile feed back before so it might be a new experience. Thank you so much for all your advice and input! :)

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