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Nurbs
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Jun 22, 2017
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What is the difference or the "selling point" of this kit vs something like an aluminum Varmilo va68m?
Nurbs
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Jun 22, 2017
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SerubinAh OK, thanks. The programmability and the ability to choose your switches is nice, but "premium" is subjective? I've seen the aluminum Varmilos in person. They are quite nice. Hefty and well made. I would call them premium. There's even an option for a magnesium alloy casing if you don't like aluminum. Almost pulled the trigger on it, but now I see this. Have you held a Clueboard in person? Just curious how premium it is.
Serubin
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Jun 23, 2017
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NurbsI've built one myself - I love it. Easily my favorite, even over the Varmilos - I've heard of and had a lot of issues the USB header not working correctly. While you probably can't go wrong with a Varmilo, I think the overall quality is higher on the clueboard. In part because it's a kit, so you have more control over it.
For me, the programming is a deal breaker. I like being able to use my keyboards right out of the box without having to remap keys on each computer I use. For example, I have caps lock mapped to escape & ctrl depending on if you press or hold the key - and that works on any computer no drivers needed.
That being said, I'm very partial to the clueboard, I've been using it for a number of months and I've just ordered a second one for work.
Clueboard album for science: http://imgur.com/a/cI8L8
For me, the programming is a deal breaker. I like being able to use my keyboards right out of the box without having to remap keys on each computer I use. For example, I have caps lock mapped to escape & ctrl depending on if you press or hold the key - and that works on any computer no drivers needed.
That being said, I'm very partial to the clueboard, I've been using it for a number of months and I've just ordered a second one for work.
Clueboard album for science: http://imgur.com/a/cI8L8
Cyphre
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Jun 23, 2017
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NurbsPremium and quality are subjective to the point of actually trying the keyboard itself. I own both a VA68M and a Leopold FC660M, and the difference is pretty noticeable; even though its all plastic, the Leopold is so much nicer overall.
The major difference between this and the VA68M is that the case and plate are all one piece on the Clueboard.
The major difference between this and the VA68M is that the case and plate are all one piece on the Clueboard.
Cyphre
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Jun 26, 2017
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ThugricWell the Clueboard, although the end result sort of depends on your efforts, such as squaring up keyswitches an whatnot.
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