ETF2L – Latest activity in “Mechanical keyboards” https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/ Reply by adam-skyride https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426909 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426909 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:11:03 +0100 Reply by MeniYekutiel https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426907 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426907 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:17:00 +0100 Reply by Koeitje https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426832 Quoted from xiuxiu
im finding the Cherry G80-3000LPCDE-2 for 40€ now. (black linear switches). seems like the best mech keyboard so far
No NKRO, like all Cherry keyboards afaik.]]> generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426832 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:54:48 +0100 Reply by xiuxiu https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426817 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426817 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:35:10 +0100 Reply by GibbZ https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426816 Quoted from ell
I also highly recommend getting a keyboard without a numpad, it will allow you to place the keyboard and mousepad closer together in front of you. It's just so much more comfortable, especially if you have to fit in a 45 cm wide mousepad.
But you need numpad for fast data entry...]]> generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426816 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:34:14 +0100 Reply by Noeandee https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426813 Quoted from nvc
[...] long story
Just one sidenote is that MX Blue switches are used in RTS gaming like Dota 2, Starcraft etc, because you don't mishit keys that much. But FPS gaming prefer Mx Red or Black. I prefer the reds, but it's a personal preference. Btw: You can order a 'Try-out' pack of switches. Dunno where, but they exist :)]]> generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426813 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:16:24 +0100 Reply by link.red https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426812 Filco Majestouch 2 with Cherry MX Black (linear) switches for over a year now and I've been very pleased with it. My major concerns before getting it were that the black switches would be to heavy and that linear switches would be ill fit for typing. None of them proved to be true. I wouldn't switch to reds if I got the chance and the lack of bump and/or click benefits my play more than it hurts my typing, if at all. I actually like typing with linear switches, even though this isn't a common standpoint among typists. I also highly recommend getting a keyboard without a numpad, it will allow you to place the keyboard and mousepad closer together in front of you. It's just so much more comfortable, especially if you have to fit in a 45 cm wide mousepad.]]> generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426812 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:06:38 +0100 Reply by xiuxiu https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=426808 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=426808 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:23:20 +0100 Reply by FIR https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=416064 Quoted from nvc
[...] words of enlightenment
ah, thanks for clearing it up :D]]> generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=416064 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:24:44 +0100 Reply by Koeitje https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=415992 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=415992 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:39:07 +0100 Reply by GeorgeStorm https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=415967 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=415967 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:18:58 +0100 Reply by nvc https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=415939 Quoted from FIR
Just out of curiosity, why is the MX blue generally shunned for gaming? I love the clicky sounds and never had problems gaming with it, or feedback problems either. I find blues generally easier to type/game with as the keys dont feel as rubbery or sticky :O
MX Brown and MX Blue switches are near identical in 'feel', but the MX Blue gives you that 'audible' click of which the majority of typists will find therapeutic, and some would say the distinct combination of sound and feel will help increase WPM. The only real technical difference however, is that the the actuation and release points are right on top of each other with MX Brown switches. Whilst with MX Blue switches, the release point is slightly higher than the actuation point. So whilst nine times out of ten this won't effect your game, there is a chance that the higher release point may cost you if the double tap doesn't register because you didn't lift the key high enough. The flip side though, is that the higher release point helps reduce accidental key presses and thus spelling mistakes, depending on how you type... i guess. In other words, the main benefit of MX Brown over MX Blue is that you can hover over the actuation point as it's release point is just about there too, which helps for double tapping and particularly RTS style games. Purely linear keys such as Black(heavy)/Red(light) are considered better for FPS games because we're likely to bottom them out whilst playing TF2 anyway (spamming WASD or whatever). It's for this reason that they're also considered inferior to Brown/Blues for typing as they are more likely to tire you out, and potentially increase the amount of mistakes you make when typing. TL:DR If you already have a MX Blue keyboard there's no use in buying one with another switch type if you've had no problems. Instead, if it breaks that is, see the definition of a good mouse or keyboard from a gamers perspective as one that will not make you a better player, but more one that will not potentially make you a worse one. In their most basic form, but not limited too: - MX Blue: Work - MX Red(light)/Black(heavy): Play - MX Brown: Work and Play Hope that helps.]]> generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=415939 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:45:40 +0100 Reply by FIR https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-2/?recent=426909#post=415938 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=415938 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:21:15 +0100 Reply by BeachTerror https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-1/?recent=426909#post=415919 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=415919 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:44:15 +0100 Reply by r7an https://staging.etf2l.org/forum/off-topic/topic-23201/page-1/?recent=426909#post=415894 generator=rsdiscuss&baseurl=https://staging.etf2l.org&feed=forum&forum=off-topic&topic=23201&post=415894 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:58:47 +0100