Mechanical Keyboard Club!

[Dr0y]

Anyone have some input on the Aliaz silent tactile switches ?  How do they compare to other silent tactile switches ... I have the kailh silent box brown ... would it be about the same ?

 

https://kbdfans.com/products/pre-orderaliaz-silent-switch-tactile

[Nup]

A lot of model Ms in here! Time to add to the pile; 

 

I came across this model m from an old instrument which is obsolete and lying in pieces gathering dust and dirt. 

it’s a french board with azerty- so a pain to type on for me. The key feel: granted it’s old and dusty, but honestly, the switches haven’t convinced me - first time trying buckling spring and I’m not the biggest fan of ping. Also they’re scratchy and very inconsistent feeling, but that’s certainly just dirt. Very cool board overall, I’d love to use it more and to have the chance to be won over. 

bottom with speaker, very cool. 
 

Spoiler

Back label - 1990 & more pics of key caps (double layered caps are so cool) and original state. 
 

It would have been a pleasure to get to take it home and give it a good clean and restoring. Sadly, I asked the IT technician and he said they keep all old equipment, no matter how obsolete. It’ll be on the floor another couple decades perhaps. 

Spoiler

[mon1ka]

On 4/24/2021 at 1:57 AM, SharktasticA said:

IBM Model M13 aesthetic:

i actually love this board's look. feels retro but morden, like it belongs in a fragrence ad.

[TheLifeOfQui]

I need to find a budget keyboard of 80 to 45 bucks, Doesn't need to be hot swap I just want a mechanical keyboard

[kelvinhall05]

9 minutes ago, TheLifeOfQui said:

I need to find a budget keyboard of 80 to 45 bucks, Doesn't need to be hot swap I just want a mechanical keyboard

Size/layout preference? Switch preference? Location?

[einhaufenpizza]

Currently planning my first build. Been using Razer keyboard since almost 4 years now and it's time to change some things  

The PCB (an Instant60 Tsangan) will most likely arrive on friday. Found it used on eBay with a copper plate and screw-in stabs.

Wanna buy GMK Wasabi V2 or GMK Modern Japanese Desko in a GB but can't really decide which one to take (until one arrives I plan on using the NP Simple Set). Switches will most likely be Durock T1 or Gateron Milky Yellows. As case I probably go for a aluminium case or a INK Black plastic case

Wish me luck

 

[TheLifeOfQui]

6 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

 

 

 

[T13Nemo]

Hi, there.

I'm looking for a mechanical keyboard for my SO.

I'm currently running Razer Pro Type and she likes look and feel but it's too loud to her taste.

 

Het wishlist is the following:

- full size aka 100% (for office work)

- wireless (to quickly switch between laptop and gaming PC)

- Cherry MX Brown switches

 

In short, she wants Pro Type but with Cherry MX Brown.

 

I was trying to Google one, but I wasn't able to find a combination of all 3.

 

Price is not a big deal, being able to buy it in the US and have a good warranty is more important.

 

Thanks!

 

[rikitikitavi]

4 minutes ago, T13Nemo said:

Het wishlist is the following:

- full size aka 100% (for office work)

- wireless (to quickly switch between laptop and gaming PC)

- Cherry MX Brown switches

Logi G613 - full size, Lightspeed for gaming, Bluetooth for laptop, switches similar to browns.

 

Otherwise, any preferred USB keyboard, plus a usb or kvm switch (if it is more about switching between devices, than actual need for wireless).

Also keyboards that have both bluetooth and wired(gaming) options can ‘easily’ switch between both modes in my experience.

 

If numpad is the only reason for full layout/office work, may be a separate numpad unit would  be a better solution? :)

What about Zealio as an ‘upgrade’ to browns?

[T13Nemo]

1 hour ago, rikitikitavi said:

 

Logi G613 - full size, Lightspeed for gaming, Bluetooth for laptop, switches similar to browns.

 

Otherwise, any preferred USB keyboard, plus a usb or kvm switch (if it is more about switching between devices, than actual need for wireless).

Also keyboards that have both bluetooth and wired(gaming) options can ‘easily’ switch between both modes in my experience.

 

If numpad is the only reason for full layout/office work, may be a separate numpad unit would  be a better solution? :)

What about Zealio as an ‘upgrade’ to browns?

I don't really know a lot about different key switches beyond the idea that MX Brown are very close to the "old school" feel.
Also Cherry are known for it's reliability. I had to replace my razer keyboard shortly after purchase as it started to spam letters (double "oo")

G613 sounds like a meaningful choice as well as using a switch. Thank you for the tip!

Just curious, what makes Zeallo an update?

 

[rikitikitavi]

16 hours ago, T13Nemo said:

Just curious, what makes Zeallo an update?

I use Gateron Brown. Was researching if there is a better tactile ones. Wast told about Zealio, so ordered a sample. Liked it  thinking about switching now.

 

It’s a bit heavier and more distinct feel.

[geo3]

On 4/28/2021 at 8:29 PM, T13Nemo said:

I don't really know a lot about different key switches beyond the idea that MX Brown are very close to the "old school" feel.
Also Cherry are known for it's reliability. I had to replace my razer keyboard shortly after purchase as it started to spam letters (double "oo")

G613 sounds like a meaningful choice as well as using a switch. Thank you for the tip!

Just curious, what makes Zeallo an update?

 

Literally everything.  They are smoother, much more tactile,  have less stem wobble . 

[Dr0y]

On 4/28/2021 at 10:29 PM, T13Nemo said:

MX Brown are very close to the "old school" feel.

old school feel is barely tactile and really scratchy then  ...  ...  seriously I would look for something else, cherry brown are the worst switches I tried so far. 

[sub68]

Found this gem and this piece

 

[Tan3l6]

I like the aesthetics of that one - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954718104.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dWgJi5c

Probably not the best but I think it looks cool. So I ordered one, costs very little all things considered.

[Belac F]

2 hours ago, Tan3l6 said:

I like the aesthetics of that one - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954718104.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dWgJi5c

Probably not the best but I think it looks cool. So I ordered one, costs very little all things considered.

The description is hillarious lol. But it does look cool.

 

Hello, blue switch has paragraph sense , when you press it ,it have a  "kacakaca" sound

 

- Random brand on aliexpress

[Belac F]

2 hours ago, Tan3l6 said:

I like the aesthetics of that one - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954718104.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dWgJi5c

Probably not the best but I think it looks cool. So I ordered one, costs very little all things considered.

I really like the look tho, wonder what switches are actualy in it?

[Tan3l6]

15 minutes ago, Belac F said:

I really like the look tho, wonder what switches are actualy in it?

Should be arriving soon, though I don't really know how to tell anyway. But I chose the "red" switches.

[Belac F]

44 minutes ago, Tan3l6 said:

Should be arriving soon, though I don't really know how to tell anyway. But I chose the "red" switches.

Nice. Yeah id assume otemu but thats just a guess. Even with the brand, there is so much variety. Ive got Gateron Milky black, but gateron makes milky top black, black inks v1 and v2, and regular blacks as well. But you should be able to  see the brand under the keycap next to the stem. But yeah, linear switches are really good

[Belac F]

 

I think my brain just committed suicide

[dean_5234]

35 minutes ago, Belac F said:

 

I think my brain just committed suicide

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

As I like to call them the "Scratchy Reds" are far from the best switches. 

[geo3]

6 hours ago, Belac F said:

 

I think my brain just committed suicide

The last sentence is perfectly true at least 

[Nowak]

Hot take:

Cherry MX Browns are okay. They're not the best switch and by far not the best tactile switch (what is is entirely subjective!) but if you're not sure what to expect then they're okay.

[sub68]

6 hours ago, Belac F said:

 

I think my brain just committed suicide

ME: has reds cause I had no choice.

[Tan3l6]

On 5/6/2021 at 5:11 PM, Tan3l6 said:

I like the aesthetics of that one - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954718104.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dWgJi5c

Probably not the best but I think it looks cool. So I ordered one, costs very little all things considered.

Don't recommend if happen to not like static color scheme. Not RGB LEDs but just colored leds.

Bummer. There are different flashing/flowing options, but no way to make all keys one color.