New Mechkeybo

Thomas · (This post was last modified: August 22nd, 2018 at 7:36 PM by Thomas.)

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.

**SpookyZalost** · August 23rd, 2018 at 1:08 AM

Oh cool!

**Guardian** · August 23rd, 2018 at 1:35 AM

Love the look!

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

Thomas · August 23rd, 2018 at 1:46 AM

(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.

**SpookyZalost** · August 23rd, 2018 at 3:49 AM

@ 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

**Guardian** · August 24th, 2018 at 12:45 AM

Ah, I love the clicky-bump!

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

Thomas · August 24th, 2018 at 6:59 PM

What model is it?

**Darth-Apple** · August 26th, 2018 at 3:52 AM

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!

**Guardian** · August 26th, 2018 at 5:58 PM

(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.

Thomas · August 26th, 2018 at 6:35 PM

(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 Sad

**Guardian** · August 29th, 2018 at 2:11 AM

(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.

**SpookyZalost** · August 29th, 2018 at 6:59 AM

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...

Thomas · August 30th, 2018 at 12:44 AM

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

**Guardian** · August 31st, 2018 at 3:30 AM

(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

**SpookyZalost** · October 18th, 2018 at 4:34 AM

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

**Guardian** · October 18th, 2018 at 8:42 PM

(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.

**SpookyZalost** · October 19th, 2018 at 6:07 PM

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

**Guardian** · October 20th, 2018 at 7:30 PM

(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

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