Cherry Mini Ps 2 Keyboard
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ok, just about a week ago i received the long awaited pok3r from massdrop, thank you all (the team and the community) for that! this is my second mechanical keyboard from massdrop (and since a very long time) so it's only natural that i compare those two. more so that the firs one is kbp v60 mini matias, so it's an interesting comparison.
what i love: the same 60% form factor; size and weight; the overall solid feel; cherry mx clears clickyness; p...
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Quick summary about the keyboard (Varmilo VA87MR).
Specs: Black Case, White Front-printed Caps and Cherry MX Blue Switches
I tested it with Win 8.1, OS X .11 (macbook) and Linux Mint
Win 8.1:
Everything works (NKRO also works)
OS X:
Everything works, except Scroll Lock and Pause Break are mapped to Screen Brightness +/-.
Funny thing here, NKRO also works on OS X which surprised me
Linux:
Also everything works but didn't check for NKRO.
Mainboard BIOS: W...
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so the gateron's available are Red, Clears, Blues and Browns.
Gateron Reds are similar to Cherry MX Reds. Both are linear switches, however, while the stem on c\Cherry's tend to be rough, the stems on Gat Reds are smooth out of the factory, and come pre-lubed, as are the rest of their switches. Both are 45cN switches. No clicks so they should be quiet.
Gateron Clears are also linear, but are super light (35cN). It's lighter than Either Cherry Reds ...
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PBT is not shine-proof. It is proof from yellowing due to the composition of the plastic, but it is not immune to shining. Also, most ABS in Cherry is somewhat glossy to begin with, and will take quite some time to shine (months-years under regular use, regular = seasoned keyboard enthusiasts who know their Cherry keysets). PBT will take much longer, but it is not immune to shine.
PBT is not noticeably more "durable". It is "harder" than ABS, but ...
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