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So I'm interested in getting a tkl mechanical keyboard and was wondering what tkl keyboards y'all would recommend?

 

I'm currently considering either:

  • Ducky One cherry red mx switch with rgb
  • Cooler Master Fire Rapid-SI
  • Cooler Master Fire Rapid Red
  • Cooler Master Fire Rapid-I

The purpose for this keyboard is to be one that I can carry around with me that I could also use to replace the generic membrane keyboard I use at work.

My price range is about 150 and I would prefer cherry red switches since that is what I'm use to and enjoy using the most.

 

Feel free to provide any other recommendations.

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I use the coolermaster quick fire rapid- I and I can only recommend it, CM replaced keys for me for free when I lost them and if / when the zombie apocalypse comes that keyboard will be my first weapon of choice, it's built like a tank. Only con with it is greasy fingers will show on the soft finish of the kB. 

 

 

Sidenote, cherry red for work? Seems a little odd, for productivity (typing) most will tell you to get brown / blue, depending on how much you want to piss off your co-workers. But if that is what you prefer, who am I to say otherwise

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Just now, Humunculi said:

I think I might I'm a little confused on how do the 3 CM keyboards actually differ. From what I can tell they seem to be basically all the same thing just made of different material or back lighting. Do you happen to know the difference?

I can't say I do and since it's half 4 in the morning where I live I really need to go back to sleep for work in a few hours . I'm sure you can research it but if you have any questions about my board shoot and I'll answer when I get up. 

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10 hours ago, KE2012 said:

Sidenote, cherry red for work? Seems a little odd, for productivity (typing) most will tell you to get brown / blue, depending on how much you want to piss off your co-workers. But if that is what you prefer, who am I to say otherwise

I just noticed this side note, my bad. My main reason for wanting to stick to cherry reds is because that is what I'm currently using on my home desktop. I am willing to consider other switches however. 

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http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-blackbird-tenkeyless-tkl-cherry-mx-backlit-mechanical-keyboard.html

 

MAX TKL, Choose your switch and LED color

 

Other alt quick fire with blank pbt keycaps, can't go wrong there 

 

Or WASD V2

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-87-key-custom-mechanical-keyboard.html

 

Cant go wrong with the master keys pro S either

 

MK Disco not too shabby kbt switches, they are kay, not great :/ 

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5 minutes ago, Aytex said:

Would you recommend one of these over one of the keyboards I listed and if so why?

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