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KrisBali
63
Mar 18, 2018
highly tempted... anyone with experience on this keyboard?
mikegjw
7
Mar 18, 2018
KrisBaliGot it from the last drop. In fact typing this reply on it right now.
My first mech keyboard so cant really compare it to anything else but I've enjoyed it a lot so far. Only qualm with it is that the software doesn't work on a mac. Had to do some maneuvering to get the numlock to work. let me know if you need a solution and i can provide the link.
spinne
24
Mar 18, 2018
KrisBaliThis is a better deal than Amazon ($149 for some reason, the large is $119).
Have you used a mechanical kb before? Getting the right switch type for you is important. If browns are your thing and you're asking about this particular make/model, I really dig mine. I haven't needed to use the macros yet, but setting up the backlighting without a software interface is quick and relatively painless--the instructions provided in the package were terrible, but proper ones can be found online and once you know the scheme, it's simple. Yes, the keycaps are ugly; good thing there's a puller in the box and the bottom row is all standard size. Overall, 9/10 because not including instructions for basic functions is egregious; typing on it is a dream.
KrisBali
63
Mar 19, 2018
spinneThank you for valuable reply. I never used a mechanical keyboard before, been searching and brown appears safest and best way to start. The weird numpad doesnt annoy you? Thinking maybe better get one with arrow keys than this one..
KrisBali
63
Mar 19, 2018
mikegjwThanks for reply. Luckily not a mac person:)
spinne
24
Mar 19, 2018
KrisBaliIf you have a store nearby that has mechanical keyboards with different switch types on display, it would be best to go and test them out. (I thought browns would be fine for me until I went and tried. I'm for blues, 100%!)
I think that if you're on the fence about the numpad and lack of arrow keys on top of not knowing what brown switches feel like, it's better to pass on this drop and explore first. +$10 isn't too big a deal on a $110 keyboard if it gets you the feel, the key placement, and the delivery speed you prefer.
nogoodnames
259
Mar 19, 2018
KrisBalidon't get browns they are not tactile at all try clears
Otsegoflesh
17
Mar 20, 2018
nogoodnamesclears are pretty hard to find (and the increased resistance could lead to fatigue for some people). i think browns are a great entry point - the blues simply add a "click" noise and reds are without the bump. once you're familiar with these basic types it's easier to branch out into more obscure switches & pricier keyboards. also note they're a little different if you're using gateron/ kailh switches instead of cherry mx. cooler master is great regardless, krisbali, you really can't go wrong with this drop as long as the form factor and OS isn't an issue - although you'll probably want to eventually replace the keycaps with a nice PBT set
nogoodnames
259
Mar 21, 2018
OtsegofleshI think of browns as a linear switch not a tactile so it doesn't seem as bad and it works so they are okay as a linear to me
KrisBali
63
Mar 25, 2018
OtsegofleshThank you for explanations. I think i will wait for the version without the weird 00 0 combo in the end. The tkl version. But definitely cherry mx browns, they seem to be the sweet spot for newbies of mech keyboards.