The mechanical keyboard: a love letter

[@ajamison6385]

I am writing this comment as an excuse to type on my mechanical keyboard I got on christmas. It sounds great. It feels great. Somebody help me, I can't stop using it because of how good it is.

[@tunglamduong3000]

Once you go click-clack, you can never go back

[@sharkfinplays2760]

Lam Duong Tung agree

[@Leopardipzg]

Once you go thoc-thoc with MX Silents, you can never go back to click-clack.

[@XShadowshot]

In agree once you use Mechanical keyboards you can't go back

[@XShadowshot]

love cherry mx reds and brown switches

[@wetpretzels6389]

J. Robbert havent afforded*

[@theshuriken]

Look, you missed a space, I am guessing you typed that with a mechanical keyboard?

[@anjith]

What I don't understand is why is mechanical keyboards mostly popular in gaming culture. I am a developer and I spend most of my time typing code, I would like a good mechanical keyboard which doesn't come with all the backlit lights, interchangeable key caps, custom switches combination and software gimmicks, and a pretty reasonable price.

[@mellowtonin_]

Mechanical keyboards are mostly popular in gaming culture because when we start getting competitive and serious about our games, we want to go fast. FPS, MMO, MOBA, RTS games, all require very fast actions once the player is at higher levels.

[@anjith]

SuchNerdy I agree. But why can't someone make a good mechanical keyboard primarily for developers or writers or anyone who types a lot.

[@mellowtonin_]

Anjith Sasindran Well, the majority of people who are interested in mechanical keyboards are gamers, so naturally companies will create keyboards with a gaming-esque style. r/mechanicalkeyboards is a really great way to find a budget non-led mechanical keyboard if you're looking for one! Just ask around, they're really helpful.

[@anjith]

SuchNerdy Will look into it. Thanks for helping out.

[@mellowtonin_]

Anjith Sasindran No problem!

[@namepassword2106]

Cherry is king. Running 2 Cherry keyboards after smashing a mushy membrane keyboard to put it out of its miserable existence.

[@E-raticWarrior]

I've never used a mechanical keyboard before but i ordered the corsair K70 LUX red LED back-lit with the MX brown switches, I hope it works out well.

[@RJTechTalks57]

There is a good you will like it.

[@E-raticWarrior]

RyoJeon Keyboards yeah I've had it for a few months now and it's waaaay more responsive than membrane ones but a month after i got carpal tunnel syndrome in my left hand

[@OrangeBroom]

Kingpingaming Even with the wrist rest?

[@hansolodolo92]

i swear i love mechanical keyboards...from the feel to the customization.

[@10001000101]

I have a CM Storm Stealth 10 keyless, MX Brown and love it. Mechanical keyboards are the best.

[@AviatorWeloski]

Mechanical keyboards are just amazing in general

[@MrGyges]

Yes, indeed, echoes of my old Imperial.

[@faciality]

I got my Razer Blackwidow when I was 11, it was my first mechanical keyboard and I got them in Blue switches. Now my preference has changed a lot... Now that im 14 I have a Gon Nerd crystal TKL that came as a kit. I lubed the cherry mx clears and replaced the springs with Korean Gold plated 62g springs. I also replaced the keycaps with the hardest thing to ever find... White Jelly Pom keycaps. Its the most beautiful keyboard I have ever seen and my love for keyboards is infinite. Ive also been looking for the WhiteFox for a while to add to the collection... too bad I missed the drop. I might just get the Pok3r in clear switches if the white led restocks.

[@FlashManinSpace]

Opulent Music What's your typing speed like?

[@faciality]

Flash Man My speed is eh... I focus more on the feel of the switches. I believe most enthusiasts also feel the same. I have a avg. of 126 wpm, max of 135

[@AlEx-ro7kd]

u rich af

[@thetman0068]

You're richer than 14 year old kids should be.

[@SaitoIV]

people always judge me why i sped so much on my keyboard.... they can't understand my passion :/

[@SaitoIV]

yes

[@mellowtonin_]

>spends 300 dollars on a suit that will be worn once at a friend's wedding *no one judges you* >spends 150 dollars on a keyboard that I use every day *everyone loses their shit*

[@chronos_vnc]

SuchNerdy good argument!

[@ZJSS]

yes indeed mechanical keyboards are lovely

[@6rimR3ap3r]

I'm really looking forward to get my first mechanical keyboard next week as the Roccat Sova is released. I only remember mechanical keyboards from school, old Cherry keyboards. They always looked old but felt rock solid all the time. And if you experience some really, really cheap and wobbly membrane keyboards you wish for a better feedback. As much as I like the small Xebec Tech HTPC, the keys just give horrible feedback. And I don't want such on a normal scale keyboard.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

So true. My ducky with Brown MXs is life.

[@SuperAhmed1337]

"A mechanical keyboard that is five years old will feel the same as a new one". Nope. Cherry switches lose friction over time, which makes them better.

[@ThePimbax]

But the point is, they don't get worst, they only get better, unlike Membrane unfortunately.

[@Vegerot]

Moving from membrane to cherry styled boards increased my wpm by 10~, then moving from cherry styled boards to topre increased it even further by about 15~.

[@goxcpre]

lucario1111 it honestly sounds like you just focused on typing technique more.

[@Vegerot]

These tests were made on the same day with different keyboards. It wasn't technique, I was trying my best.

[@goxcpre]

lucario1111 Fair. Just seemed odd to me since I don't type any faster going between Topre and Cherry switches, although we are all our own people with different experiences.

[@OrangeBroom]

lucario1111 So was the total improvement 10+15=25 or 10+5=15?

[@jackpistone8015]

Corsair k70 RGB was one of my best investments.

[@serialdrunkdriver]

So many better keyboards for the same money though. Doesn't that thing have a retarded amount of software that goes along with it??

[@gavinnielsen1674]

I own a few mechanical keyboards, I also own a K65. As far as I know, it requires only one software to control the RGB lighting (at around 300 MB.) Although I do agree, I like those keyboards that change colors/patterns with the use of key combinations.

[@doobedi]

Awesome review

[@User-of-internet]

Aoneone a writer here? I feel like I can't type that fast on a mecynical keyboard so switched back to something like apple magic keyboard.

[@BookClubDisaster]

You might have been hitting the keys harder than you had to. Membrane keyboards force you to press down harder, most mechs don't.

[@techieshu9553]

i like membrane keyboard for some reason i just wish membrane keyboard, just wish they had led lighting and more feature.

[@lexij3719]

you can find lots of membrane keyboards with LED lighting, even RGB lighting.

[@techieshu9553]

+Alexa Hollingsworth oh cool then but I can't seem to find them in Amazon or eBay, I like to get cheaper gaming membrane keyboard under like $30, can u give me a couple of links to led membrane keyboard?

[@lexij3719]

Papi Chulo Gaming Well if you want RGB lighting, i found this one, but it has zero reviews so its not very popular.: www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Womail-Motospeed-Waterproof-Illuminated/dp/B01HEMUAQA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1471331449&sr=8-14&keywords=RGB+LED+membrane+keyboard this one has 3 LED color options, and is a best seller on amazon. : www.amazon.com/AULA-SI-859-Adjustable-Backlight-Illuminated/dp/B01C09ZTK4/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1471331634&sr=8-14&keywords=gaming+keyboard+with+LED Hope this helps! :)

[@lexij3719]

Papi Chulo Gaming oh and this one is popular, and also on a huge sale! www.amazon.com/Keyboard-ELEGIANT-Colorful-Illuminated-Backlit/dp/B0148HLEBY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=5159QENGi7L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=EDBVWPE327CYKSV6ZRM3

[@techieshu9553]

thanks so much, if u dont mind can u provide me more cheap keyboards and link or tell me some sources or things to search for when looking for membrane keyboard led?

[@shstan96]

Once you go with the mechanical keyboards, cannot go back to the rubber-domes... maybe except Electrostatic Capacitive ones like Topres...

[@OrangeBroom]

Stanley Park Cherry is already expensive enough, Topre is just dicking us down with the price

[@iLiokardo]

A mechanical keybard is great, although... The standard keyboard layout of today has a number of flaws: xahlee.info/kbd/keyboard_problems.html So get a mechanical ergonomic keyboard like an ErgoDox, ReDox (fork of previous), Gergo, Atreus, Iris, X-Bows, more: github.com/diimdeep/awesome-split-keyboards/blob/master/README.md And apart from just typing, why not use it for everything? Like using a terminal and a tiling window manager like i3 or dwm. A teminal may be scary, but applications for it are great. Ranger or nnn (file browser), cmus (music player), curl (fetch info from website for curl) and many more. More keyboard goodness. Luke Smith is a good example.

[@spakecdk]

Which keyboard did Pratchett buy?

[@OrangeBroom]

Jakawe

[@Gvido_K]

i love mehanical keyboards 2 but theyre 2 exspensive for me atlest. (beacose im only 13)

[@techradar]

they are a little aren't they.

[@jacko2321]

I'm 13 and I have a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate. It is amazing if you have a good pc and set up to use it with. If you aren't going to use it much then the price isn't really justifiable.

[@faciality]

You can get a cheap chinese version of cherry mx switches. They are called Outemu switches. Personally Ive never used any of them before but they say the feel nice. For a budget mechanical keyboard I would recommend the MagicForce. Just search that up on amazon and they should be around 30-50$. If you like building keyboards I would recommend massdrop. Too bad I was late on the white fox :(

[@fangk.7367]

I agree with +Opulent Music but get the ones with Gaterons. Still cheaper than Cherry but a hell of a lot better than Kailh and Outemu

[@exeos5820]

They're also considered to be better than the original cherry mx switches

[@Aggrofool]

I cannot afford this luxury :(

[@TopTierTealTippedSpears]

You don’t have to get a brand new or top of the line board, there are some good ones as low as $20.

[@Alexo_]

All hail the mighty Corsair K75 RGB 🙆

[@goxcpre]

Alex Olsson honestly a middle of the road board.

[@shstan96]

You cannot change the keycaps on the bottom row completely on that thing.

[@robocopvn]

my $120 mechanical keyboard still rocks after 7 years, which should cost me at least 5x20usd cheap keyboard

[@clove4712]

using my ducky one 2 mini while typing this

[@epickelok]

Cherry mx blue. Best of the best

[@tonyhong20]

A bit loud but I love the click and the feel

[@epickelok]

ya but its that clicky sound that makes it so unique and cool

[@tonyhong20]

Kelok Chan I know, I'm using one right now

[@epickelok]

which brand? im using razer blackwidow 2012

[@tonyhong20]

Kelok Chan I'm just using a cheaper Havit KB376L with Outemu Blue switches. Your average run of the mill cherry mx clone

[@OvyGr]

physical keyboards... aren't they from dinos era?

[@MrBasically810]

who cares where theyre from. Theres a reason theyre not in anymore and thats because membrane keyboards are so much cheaper to make and most people like you dont care what they type on as long as it gets the job done. if youre contempt with your current membrane keyboards then this isnt the video for you. also, arent big ties from the dinosaur era?

[@iLiokardo]

A physical keyboard gives feedback, as the video tells.

[@mammamia6509]

You really do know that you are a computer nerd is your crush is a keyboard

[@userxv]

Everytime I see someone typing with 2-4 fingers I cringe so hard... T_T

[@ThePimbax]

Either go Blue or gome home. CLICKY MASTER RACE.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Sure, if you want the worst clicky switch out there.

[@MisterCOM]

86MhzPentium if you can call those clicky

[@TheSoyDominicano]

First

[@ashgeek9931]

This video is like a 3 minute boring documentary

[@claudrapoza]

mechanical keyboard is overated

[@FlashManinSpace]

claud rapoza Cherry switches loses all tactility the moment you type more than 5wpm. And no matter what it's always noisy.

[@bonearmy1518]

Flash Man You mad because you bought the wrong switch? Cherry browns won't have a big tactile bump because of the low actuation force.

[@OrangeBroom]

Flash Man Get outemu blues, you'll feel the actuaction bump even when you slam your fists on it

[@dangerbob6286]

cherry mx switches suck ass