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Adam340
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Dec 26, 2016
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Ok so what I'm seeing here I can get a 70% or whatever it is cherry blue keyboard, with backlighting for 64 dollars. That seems a bit strange as the closest ive see is 75 no backlighting. Anyone have this keyboard and can confirm backlighting is good and switched are not knockoffs?
kittykatmax
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Dec 26, 2016
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Adam340I have two of these keyboards - silver with white backlight and Cherry MX browns, and one in black with blue/yellow backlight and Gateron Reds. LOVE these keyboards, although it taught me I prefer Cherry MX Reds over Gateron Reds. I've been happy with the lighting, although there's not a lot of dimming choices. Be forewarned, the backlighting goes into powersave mode (they shut off) if you don't type for a certain amount of time, but they light up once you start typing again. Doesn't really bug me, but YMMV.
MassDrop will send you a keyboard with the type of switch you choose at checkout. I've always found MassDrop trustworthy - you get what they say you'll get. If you look at this (or any mechanical keyboard) elsewhere, and it just says "blue switches," I can promise they aren't real Cherry MX, or even Gaterons (they're likely Outemu switches). If you get one that's advertised as Cherry MX [Red, Blue, etc.], you can generally trust the keyboard to have real Cherry MX switches - although for a little known brand, wouldn't hurt to pop off a keycap and check!
I really do adore these keyboards. Compact, standard bottom row, exposed, aluminum faceplate, and inexpensive! I also love that I can rest one directly over the palm rest/touchpad of my 17.3 MSI gaming laptop and it fits perfectly. Get one, they're great!
MassDrop will send you a keyboard with the type of switch you choose at checkout. I've always found MassDrop trustworthy - you get what they say you'll get. If you look at this (or any mechanical keyboard) elsewhere, and it just says "blue switches," I can promise they aren't real Cherry MX, or even Gaterons (they're likely Outemu switches). If you get one that's advertised as Cherry MX [Red, Blue, etc.], you can generally trust the keyboard to have real Cherry MX switches - although for a little known brand, wouldn't hurt to pop off a keycap and check!
I really do adore these keyboards. Compact, standard bottom row, exposed, aluminum faceplate, and inexpensive! I also love that I can rest one directly over the palm rest/touchpad of my 17.3 MSI gaming laptop and it fits perfectly. Get one, they're great!
Adam340
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Dec 27, 2016
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kittykatmaxThanks for the reply, I have cherry reds in my gaming keyboard but I've always wanted blues to type school stuff with. I've been searching around for just a basic one for under 80 and I was just surprised there was one so cheap with backlighting. I was just worried about factory seconds or bad backlighting or whatever. Glad to hear they are good quality
kmcdow
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Dec 28, 2016
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kittykatmaxQuick question - for the one you have in black, does it have white or black key caps?
kittykatmax
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Dec 29, 2016
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Adam340Some people complain about a little "wiggle" in the keys, but I haven't found it a problem. For the money, it's a great little keyboard and I've had zero regrets. MassDrop's prices are because they make arrangements with the manufacturer based on meeting a certain quantity, not because the merchandise is less than optimal. Can you get a better quality keyboard if you spend more? Sure. Just depends on if it's worth it to you.
You can actually pick up variations of this keyboard for $40 on Amazon (normal doubleshot keycaps, not typewriter), but they come with Outemu switches. I'd rather pay the extra for shipping on Massdrop to get Gateron switches - or better yet (for my tastes) spend the extra on top of that for real Cherry MX switches.
You can actually pick up variations of this keyboard for $40 on Amazon (normal doubleshot keycaps, not typewriter), but they come with Outemu switches. I'd rather pay the extra for shipping on Massdrop to get Gateron switches - or better yet (for my tastes) spend the extra on top of that for real Cherry MX switches.
Adam340
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Dec 29, 2016
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kittykatmaxOf course, I've ordered from here in the past this is lower than I've seen in a long time tho
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