Imagine a laptop with mechanical keys

[Alir]

Ever heard of such a thing?

 

It seems absurd how popular mechanical keybaords are and yet not a single laptop has mechanical keys.

Especially for people like myself who don't mind a lil bulk.

 

Thin laptops are not how it should be.

[Aytex]

im pretty sure ther already is one

[Alir]

Ironically with that said I have an ultrabook. though if I could buy again I wouldn't mind going for a 15 or + " laptop. In fact I'd prefer it

[007agentHP]

look up gt 80 titan sli

[Guest]

There is one.

 

EDIT:

[Alir]

im pretty sure ther already is one

I only know of one. I think it's an MSi gaming one. It's in the thousands I think.

A complete rip off.

 

I'm talking about a feasible, reasonably priced business laptop for work. Or even one for gaming - just without all the stupid gimmicks

[Alir]

There is one.

 

EDIT:

 

Too much gimmick in that though. And it's no way near as portable enough as a decent mechanical laptop could be

[Guest]

I only know of one. I think it's an MSi gaming one. It's in the thousands I think.

A complete rip off.

 

I'm talking about a feasible, reasonably priced business laptop for work. Or even one for gaming - just without all the stupid gimmicks

 

Because normal "office" people don't care about the keyboard on their laptops. They want it to be thin, fast and light.

And if you really want a mechanical keyboard on a laptop you can always bring one with you.

[HumbleMobo]

Ever heard of such a thing?

 

It seems absurd how popular mechanical keybaords are and yet not a single laptop has mechanical keys.

Especially for people like myself who don't mind a lil bulk.

 

Thin laptops are not how it should be.

There is a laptop with mechanical key's funnily enough I own it.  MSI GT Titan SLI Gaming Laptop.  It has the cherry switches, two titan cards, and I really enjoy the light up mouse pad with the laser like numpad on it.  Though it weighs a ton, and I once dropped it because I picked it up in the bag I had it in upside down but it hit the ground and sustained a minor graze.

[KraftDinner]

There is one that already exists, but I wouldn't think of it as brick, god damn think is like a lightweight desktop

[Alir]

Especially considering how cheap a non-branded one could be.

 

I don't understand how mechanical keys on laptops aren't a thing yet

[Knaj]

They do exist, but are wicked expensive.

 

But lets be honest, if you were super hardcore about gaming and needed a mechanical keyboard, you would buy a desktop, not a laptop.

[AverageHardware]

Cherry needs to make thinner switches for laptop use.

[AverageHardware]

They do exist, but are wicked expensive.

 

But lets be honest, if you were super hardcore about gaming and needed a mechanical keyboard, you would buy a desktop, not a laptop.

It's not even just for gaming, mechanical is miles better for typing(In my opinion)

[Prikk]

I'd say something like the Apple's Macbook with their butterfly switch is a great start, though something with more travel length on the key would be better. 

 

 

 

The MSI Mechanical keyboard laptop is just absurd.

[Guest Kloaked]

Too much gimmick in that though. And it's no way near as portable enough as a decent mechanical laptop could be

 

Well what the crap do you expect them to be able to do with a portable PC like that? What you're implying someone to build just isn't feasible.

[KemoKa]

I just get my mechanical keyboard and perch it on my laptop. Or in front. It's perfect because the Quickfire TK is exactly the same width as a 15" laptop.

[2FA]

Cherry switches themselves are already almost as thick as most laptops.

[HumbleMobo]

I'd say something like the Apple's Macbook with their butterfly switch is a great start, though something with more travel length on the key would be better. 

 

 

 

The MSI Mechanical keyboard laptop is just absurd.

I don't think so, I use it as a daily driver and while, yes it's a hassle it is absolutely fantastic!

[Alir]

Well what the crap do you expect them to be able to do with a portable PC like that? What you're implying someone to build just isn't feasible.

 

What do you mean?

 

And laptops are used mostly by heavy typers who would benefit greatly from mechanical keys

 

Everytime I hit a key it feels like I am chopping off my fingers (low travel keys that is)

 

And as for sound, a mechanical keyboard can make a lot less sound - especially since you're not smashing your laptop with your fingers with each key press

[theereal]

Too much gimmick in that though. And it's no way near as portable enough as a decent mechanical laptop could be

You JUST said you don't care If It's bulky and not very portable.... Just admit you were wrong....

[GlassBomb]

Especially considering how cheap a non-branded one could be.

 

I don't understand how mechanical keys on laptops aren't a thing yet

 

Because actual mechanical switches are massive compared to the normal chiclet switches that are used. And you can't have the cake and eat it too.

 

If you look at something like the MSI GT80 Titan, then that's basically how big the laptop has to be in order for it to fit a normal mechanical keyboard and a track pad. And even then, you are missing the numpad. If you make it thinner, then there wont be enough room for the switches for the keyboard and its keycaps.

 

Too much gimmick in that though. And it's no way near as portable enough as a decent mechanical laptop could be

 

What would you personally change with the MSI GT80 in order for it to go from a desktop replacement to a more normal laptop?

[Guest Kloaked]

Because actual mechanical switches are massive compared to the normal chiclet switches that are used. And you can't have the cake and eat it too.

 

If you look at something like the MSI GT80 Titan, then that's basically how big the laptop has to be in order for it to fit a normal mechanical keyboard and a track pad. And even then, you are missing the numpad. If you make it thinner, then there wont be enough room for the switches for the keyboard and its keycaps.

 

 

 

What would you personally change with the MSI GT80 in order for it to go from a desktop replacement to a more normal laptop?

 

"They should make it thinner and not as gimmicky"

 

Whatever that means.

 

Reminds me of this video:

 

[ShadowCaptain]

Ever heard of such a thing?

 

It seems absurd how popular mechanical keybaords are and yet not a single laptop has mechanical keys.

Especially for people like myself who don't mind a lil bulk.

 

Thin laptops are not how it should be.

 

Its not possible really, only in a  laptop like the GT80 would it work, since a mechanical keyboard is so thick, you still need a place to put the actual components, and ways to get the heat out etc

 

LAPTOPS are PORTABLE devices - heavy thick devices are niche, and are more desktop replacements than they are portable computers

 

Being somebody that owns an 18.4" Gaming laptop, I am so looking forward to replacing it with something thin and light at 14", since then I can actually move it around

 

For 99% of laptop users, portability and battery life as just as important as performance, and there is a balancing act

[Alir]

You JUST said you don't care If It's bulky and not very portable.... Just admit you were wrong....