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New Mechkeybo - Thomas - August 22nd, 2018

I bought a new mechanical keyboard. The Vortex Race 3, to replace my Pok3r.

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Something that I really liked about my Pok3r was using FN + I J K L as arrow keys, so I've programmed this one to do it too and now I'm in love.


RE: New Mechkeybo - SpookyZalost - August 23rd, 2018

Oh cool!


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - August 23rd, 2018

Love the look!

What's the big difference feel-wise for mechanical keyboards?


RE: New Mechkeybo - Thomas - August 23rd, 2018

(August 23rd, 2018 at 1:35 AM)Guardian Wrote: Love the look!

What's the big difference feel-wise for mechanical keyboards?

It depends on the type of mechanical switch you get. This one has Cherry MX Blues, so there's a bit of a tactile "bump" as you push down, and when you hit that bump point there's a satisfying clicky sound. It just feels great to type on.


RE: New Mechkeybo - SpookyZalost - August 23rd, 2018

@ thomas, that's why I like using IBM model M keyboards at work and home lol, not only is it the original "clicky" keyboard but they're heavy and nigh indestructible.

I just love mech-keyboards Cool


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - August 24th, 2018

Ah, I love the clicky-bump!

My current one does it. Didn't know it was a mechanical keyboard! Tongue


RE: New Mechkeybo - Thomas - August 24th, 2018

What model is it?


RE: New Mechkeybo - Darth-Apple - August 26th, 2018

Keyboards have gone backwards I feel. Just look at the new macbook keyboards... I can definitely type faster on a desktop mechanical keyboard any day.

Nice keyboard, love the look!


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - August 26th, 2018

(August 24th, 2018 at 6:59 PM)Thomas Wrote: What model is it?

It's just a "CyberPowerPC Gaming Keyboard" - There's no model number on it or anything.  Confused

It's the one shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sThPiZuXgg


(August 26th, 2018 at 3:52 AM)Darth-Apple Wrote: Keyboards have gone backwards I feel. Just look at the new macbook keyboards... I can definitely type faster on a desktop mechanical keyboard any day.


Yeah, a lot of the newer keyboards, I feel like they miss keystrokes and elicit a lot more mistakes. I like the clicky-clicky ones.


RE: New Mechkeybo - Thomas - August 26th, 2018

(August 26th, 2018 at 5:58 PM)Guardian Wrote:
(August 24th, 2018 at 6:59 PM)Thomas Wrote: What model is it?

It's just a "CyberPowerPC Gaming Keyboard" - There's no model number on it or anything.  Confused

It's the one shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sThPiZuXgg


(August 26th, 2018 at 3:52 AM)Darth-Apple Wrote: Keyboards have gone backwards I feel. Just look at the new macbook keyboards... I can definitely type faster on a desktop mechanical keyboard any day.


Yeah, a lot of the newer keyboards, I feel like they miss keystrokes and elicit a lot more mistakes. I like the clicky-clicky ones.

That's not a mechanical keyboard Sad


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - August 29th, 2018

(August 26th, 2018 at 6:35 PM)Thomas Wrote: That's not a mechanical keyboard Sad

Ah hell. Confused

I guess I still don't get it. It has a pronounced 'clickiness' to it.


RE: New Mechkeybo - SpookyZalost - August 29th, 2018

Guardian, doesn't mean it's not a good keyboard man, a sturdy keyboard is a good keyboard really, better than those d*** gummy keys apple likes to use...


RE: New Mechkeybo - Thomas - August 30th, 2018

   
I returned this keyboard. I didn't like it as much as my Pok3r, shown here


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - August 31st, 2018

(August 29th, 2018 at 6:59 AM)SpookyZalost Wrote: Guardian, doesn't mean it's not a good keyboard man, a sturdy keyboard is a good keyboard really, better than those d*** gummy keys apple likes to use...

Yeah, no thanks on those things. Tongue


RE: New Mechkeybo - SpookyZalost - October 18th, 2018

@ guardian, I've actually got one of the old I-Mac G3 Apple keyboards from back when they were halfway decent to use Finna


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - October 18th, 2018

(October 18th, 2018 at 4:34 AM)SpookyZalost Wrote: @ guardian, I've actually got one of the old I-Mac G3 Apple keyboards from back when they were halfway decent to use Finna

How is it now? 

Back then there wasn't much to compare it to.


RE: New Mechkeybo - SpookyZalost - October 19th, 2018

Actually it's not bad, and the side usb is handy since I only need one for the mouse


RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - October 20th, 2018

(October 19th, 2018 at 6:07 PM)SpookyZalost Wrote: Actually it's not bad, and the side usb is handy since I only need one for the mouse

The new retro sales pitch: iMac keyboards. 

I could see people going crazy for them. It's Apple.  Tongue