Magicforce 82-Key Mechanical Keyboard Discussions | Drop

Feb 28, 2017

Will i not get this until may for sure? I need a new keyboard ASAP in a layout similar but its hard to find in canada. Need it ASAP

Feb 28, 2017

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Feb 28, 2017

brrkeCheck Amazon (faster, expensive) or Aliexpress (slower) for "Drevo Gramr" - 84 key, 75% layout, available with Outemu Black, Blue, Brown, or Red switches - MUCH more expensive on Amazon Canada though (CDN 140 vs USD 40)

Feb 28, 2017

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Feb 28, 2017

cerementThanks for the reply, may do this. Wish it was MX switches though.

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Feb 28, 2017

brrkelook at the Z-88 on amazon.ca. much cheaper and basically exact same layout

Feb 28, 2017

Feb 28, 2017

brrkesorry, it was the AJAZZ AK33. basically same layout for much cheaper

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Mar 1, 2017

brrkeOut of Shalakazaam's options, I would recommend the Z-88 - runs a little cheaper (CDN 60 to 65) and uses "relatively" standard keysizes - the AK33 runs a little more (CDN 80 to 90) and the keys around the arrow cluster are very non-standard

Mar 1, 2017

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Mar 1, 2017

cerementHow are the switches tho. Really looking for my cherrys (brown preferred) or may just get a KBP v 60 with matias switches.

Mar 1, 2017

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Mar 1, 2017

brrkeFor a 75% layout available fast and cheap, the best you're likely to get will be Outemus - some of the loudest blues, but the rest of the colors are pretty generic.
If you're willing to play around with desoldering and soldering, you can get one of the cheapies above and replace the switches.
I only know of two Canadian keyboard shops: https://zealpc.net/ - doesn't have any boards for sale, but prime source for Zealios tactile swithces https://www.mechkeys.ca/ - out of stock on their 84 key board (https://www.mechkeys.ca/product/m84-aluminum-ps2avrgb/)
Otherwise you're hoping you don't get hit with bizarre shipping costs from one of the American shops: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/ - has a 65% with Cherry MX Brown (https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1865) (missing the Function row of a 75%) https://clueboard.co/parts/ - assemble your own 66%
If you're willing to do a 80% then just searching Amazon for Cherry MX Brown will get you a fair selection.

Mar 1, 2017

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Mar 2, 2017

cerementHey thanks for all your help!
Turns out Coolermaster masterkey pro s went on sale and i pick one up!

Mar 2, 2017

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Mar 3, 2017

cerementSurprised to find it is now down to $39.99 at Amazon! Eligible for Prime delivery.

Mar 3, 2017

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Mar 3, 2017

PotipharBreenThat's odd. I didn't mean to post the $39.99 as a reply to the Coolermaster message. It was intended for the one about Amazon and Aliexpress a few positions up the list.

Mar 3, 2017

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Mar 4, 2017

brrkei actually just ordered an AK33 geek, black with white light, and black switches. gon make the switch to linear from using cherry browns. i can't wait :) should be here next week

Mar 4, 2017

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