+- Makestation (https://makestation.net)
+-- Forum: Technical Arts (https://makestation.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=45)
+--- Forum: Technology & Hardware (https://makestation.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=29)
+--- Thread: New Mechkeybo (/showthread.php?tid=2116)
Pages:
1
2
New Mechkeybo - Thomas - August 22nd, 2018
I bought a new mechanical keyboard. The Vortex Race 3, to replace my Pok3r.
![[Image: ZJZKjca.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/ZJZKjca.jpg)
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
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!
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.
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.
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
RE: New Mechkeybo - Guardian - August 29th, 2018
(August 26th, 2018 at 6:35 PM)Thomas Wrote: That's not a mechanical keyboard
Ah hell.
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.
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
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
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.