Mech Keyboards. What's so great about them?

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Mech Keyboards. What's so great about them?

I know they've been quite popular for a while now but I've never looked into them.

All the time I'm seeing stuff like cherry red, cherry blue, cheery brown etc etc. What the does that mean lol?

I've got a good old G19 (still now a bloody expensive keyboard) which is obviously non-mech and really couldn't see myself using anything else but still curious regardless.

Cheers,
Xr.
 
depends on your needs.
there are many different types.
some of them are better for gaming because you can push them 1/2 way down and it registers as a press. then you can release it slightly and press it back down to the 1/2 way mark and that regiters to. so you can press the same button a lot faster than you could with a different key board.

others are better for people like me who type pretty fast but some times hit a key and 1/2 so instead of typing "L" i type "L@" there are keyboards that need a hard press on every key that takes more force to press it down. and they are much better for people who type like i do, "i do prefer the spring ones though"

others are just lighter to press or harder to press. some make a nice click when you pressed it down as far as it needs to to activate. others dont but you can feel that it was there, and others dont have a click or feel like you reached the activation point. also some neeed you to release the key fully before you can press it again.
or some combination of all of the above.
So the variety of they mechanical keyboards is quite high, and honestly you should try a few to find which you prefer.
they are ALL better than the stupid rubber membrane keyboards you get though.
is it worth the extra money?
hard to tell personally i think that the spring type mechanical kb's feel the best to use, but aren't necessarily the best for gaming. and i dont mind paying a bit more for one of those compared to the rubber membrane ones.

My wife however.. she would probably prefer the cheap rubber membrane ones.
 
I find the Mech boards are less fatiguing than dome as it takes less pressure to operate them, I went from a Logi G15 to my Corsair K70 and I would never go back and typing is a breeze.
 
I have used mechanical keyboards since I started using a keyboard. My friend used my computer 1 time, asked why my keyboard worked so well compared to hers and I told her it was a mech KB. The next day she asked which one she should order from Amazon, I told her and she has never looked back.
Whether you play games, do data processing, or type a lot, once you try a mech KB you will wonder how you survived without one.
I use a gigabyte Avia Osmium
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008U6SRYW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has several macro sets that can be set up and many other features you may or may not need, but the keyboard and switches can't be beat.
 
I have a Microsoft 800 kit because its super light and I didn't want to spend a lot on a gaming keyboard and mouse. I'm just not in to the mouse because i'm use to having my to side buttons for previous and next and the dpi option
 
i only 6 months ago switched to a mx blue, from a membrane, the biggest thing for me is the mech feels a lot nicer to use, more satisfying etc. kinda hard to explain, best bet is to go to a store and try one out, you could always buy one and return it if you dont like it,
 
Yea I might pick up a Corsair RGB K95 in a few months. Will wait and see how many RMA's for dead Led's are happening.
 
I didn't understand the hype until I tried one. Heck my current keyboard is pretty much a mix between the two (iRocks hyyype) and it feels so good.

For mechanical I'd go for ducky or CM storm. The amount of issues people have with corsair keyboards has put me off.
 
i find it strange no one is mentioning their fave one. i said i like the springs. im suprized no one has said they like brown.. or white.. etc.
 
Personally I like reds, but I'm a gamer and i like fast and light switches and i get no fatigue at all. If you can learn to type really lightly you can type very quietly on them as well.

The switch colour comes down to personal preference, some people like the clicks and the feedback from the tactile ones. I personally like the smooth super light'ness of reds.

I would avoid the Corsair keyboards at the minute, you say you're waiting to hear about RMA's well .. there's already tonnes.

I've got 2 QPads now, an MK85 Pro with reds for home and an MK-50 with reds for work. I'll never go back :)

it's just one of those things, that if you type a lot (I'm a programmer) and you try them, you'll wonder how you ever managed without them
 
MX Black for me as that's what I have currently. I found the reds a little too light for my taste and I'm no typist either, on that note I would however like to try the browns.

Edit: am I right in thinking the Corsairs have the odd led problem here and there?
 
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MX browns. Both good for gaming and typing without the click noise the blues make.
Basically rubber dome keyboards feel like shit, but what do you expect from keys that are suspended by something as wobbly as a condom.
Typing on a mechanical keyboard is like walking on tarmac, writing with a rubber dome keyboard is like walking on quicksand. That's the best analogy i can come up with.
 
Phenakism said:
Edit: am I right in thinking the Corsairs have the odd led problem here and there?
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In a word. Yes. I have just returned my k70 to amazon cos after six months of light use 2 LEDs have died. So j ordered a ducky shine 3. But the back space key doesn't feel right. So that's going back today. Hope they send me a new one fast.

You can get a sample pcb with 4 mx switches on it. One of each. Blue. Brown. Red. Black. Costs about £10. But it gives you a good idea what you like
 
shambles1980 said:
tried to find some vids about the switches.
I think these 2 cover it pretty well.
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Here's a simple mechanical keyboard guide.
Avoid anything with LEDs, if you want colors on your keyboard buy keycaps. No LEDs = no dead LEDs.
Avoid gaming branded stuff, even though that should be covered by the previous point for the most part.
Test the different kinds of switches before you buy a keyboard, for example with a sample kit like it was mentioned before.
Tenkeyless is a thing and you should really consider it before buying a keyboard, it allows you to have the keyboard far more centered which is a lot more comfortable when typing.
 
garih said:
In a word. Yes. I have just returned my k70 to amazon cos after six months of light use 2 LEDs have died. So j ordered a ducky shine 3. But the back space key doesn't feel right. So that's going back today. Hope they send me a new one fast.

You can get a sample pcb with 4 mx switches on it. One of each. Blue. Brown. Red. Black. Costs about £10. But it gives you a good idea what you like
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Man, some bad luck there pal. I really like them Ducky's, all I have heard are good things about them. I hope you get it sorted fast.

I may have to invest in one of those sample switches, sounds like a plan. I wanna try browns before I go for a DasKeyboard ;)
 
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