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If you're looking for a direct alternative to the k70, the Logitech G710+ would be a good choice, and I often see it for under $70 USD on Slickdeals.

After a bit of research i found that the G710+ was the closest one to k70 and i got it from amazon, can't wait to try it out!

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do anyone have any experience with these keycaps? and do they fit on a k70? ( http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universal-cherry-mx-translucent-clear-black-full-keycap-set-blank.html )

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do anyone have any experience with these keycaps? and do they fit on a k70? ( http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universal-cherry-mx-translucent-clear-black-full-keycap-set-blank.html )

i have the keycaps on the keyboard I'm building for some one they seem ok

as for the k70 they have a video on that page you linked to putting them on a k70

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After a bit of research i found that the G710+ was the closest one to k70 and i got it from amazon, can't wait to try it out!

Great! I've been using the G710+ for the past half year, and it's quite good. The features are plentiful and the build quality is as expected from any Logitech product. If you intend to use the programmable keys, don't forget to download their software. Unlike the K70, it comes with o-rings. If you feel like the key presses are a little too mushy for you, they can be removed.

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Great! I've been using the G710+ for the past half year, and it's quite good. The features are plentiful and the build quality is as expected from any Logitech product. If you intend to use the programmable keys, don't forget to download their software. Unlike the K70, it comes with o-rings. If you feel like the key presses are a little too mushy for you, they can be removed.

you culd always put on better o-rings too ;)

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Great! I've been using the G710+ for the past half year, and it's quite good. The features are plentiful and the build quality is as expected from any Logitech product. If you intend to use the programmable keys, don't forget to download their software. Unlike the K70, it comes with o-rings. If you feel like the key presses are a little too mushy for you, they can be removed.

Thank you for the review! Do you use it mostly for gaming? I will be using it for gaming but mostly programming, are the keys durable and comfortable for heavy writing?

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you culd always put on better o-rings too ;)

Ah, but the sound of angry typists bottoming out their keyboards is sweet music to my ears. Even without blues, a nice storm of clacks is sure to drive your friends and family insane!

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Thank you for the review! Do you use it mostly for gaming? I will be using it for gaming but mostly programming, are the keys durable and comfortable for heavy writing?

I've used it for everything: day to day use, gaming, and writing. I didn't have any discomfort using the keyboard for a prolonged period of time. I would assume they'd be fine for programming, as brown switches are popular among typists (I'll extend that term to encompass programmers) for their tactile feel. Personally, I couldn't get used to the position of the programmable G-keys, and ended up leaving them off. They may be more useful for application shortcuts than for gaming (although I don't play any games which can even make use of them). As for durability, the caps themselves show no sign of wear after 6+ months, and Cherry switches are advertised to last 50 million key presses, so no problems there.

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I've used it for everything: day to day use, gaming, and writing. I didn't have any discomfort using the keyboard for a prolonged period of time. I would assume they'd be fine for programming, as brown switches are popular among typists (I'll extend that term to encompass programmers) for their tactile feel. Personally, I couldn't get used to the position of the programmable G-keys, and ended up leaving them off. They may be more useful for application shortcuts than for gaming (although I don't play any games which can even make use of them). As for durability, the caps themselves show no sign of wear after 6+ months, and Cherry switches are advertised to last 50 million key presses, so no problems there.

Awesome, thanks for the heads up, can't wait to get my hands on this keyboard!
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Ah, but the sound of angry typists bottoming out their keyboards is sweet music to my ears. Even without blues, a nice storm of clacks is sure to drive your friends and family insane!

I have my unicomp endura pro for that which has buckling springs

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Ordered a KBC Poker 3 with Clears :D

 

I'm definitely more of a Green guy, but this one had Same Day prime shipping and it looks sooo sexy.... :3

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I might not say that but ok.

 

Yeah....I'm not a fan of the YotG this year either :S

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Ordered a KBC Poker 3 with Clears :D

 

I'm definitely more of a Green guy, but this one had Same Day prime shipping and it looks sooo sexy.... :3

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I love Clears, just wish they were a little heavier. :P I bottom them out very easily.

 

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My temporary set up.

 

Using my Apple Adjustable Keyboard wrist wrests with my Unicomp Model M.

 

I dont like keyboards with all this stuff on the right side.

 

I didnt relize it till i had to switch from my Apple Adjustable Keyboard too this. My arms are too far apart.

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How can I clean my keycaps? My fingers are making them a bit dirty and leaving residue

stick em` in the dish washer.

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How can I clean my keycaps? My fingers are making them a bit dirty and leaving residue

 

 

 

stick em` in the dish washer.

 

 

DO NOT run it on sanitize mode. Just run it on, like, a normal wash cycle. Some plastics will start to warp if it gets too hot.

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ooh.

Alternate keycaps for matias... and pretty.

 

unfortantly cant use them on my alps keyboard.

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stick em` in the dish washer.

warm (not hot) soapy water works too

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warm (not hot) soapy water works too

yeah i should probably clean my unicomp model m...

 

i think it needs a full dissasemble/case cleaning

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yeah i should probably clean my unicomp model m...

 

i think it needs a full dissasemble/case cleaning

I need to clean my Code V2... But I don't want to take forever to take all the keycaps off then blow out all of the fur from my cats and dogs. :(

 

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how difficult would it be to vinyl wrap my k70 rgb aluminium backplate?

My pc:

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(Black Glacier)

 

My server:

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Ducky shine 3, cherry blues with red let's is my current keyboard. But looking for more.

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