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My wifes minor sleep disorder AGAIN benifits me. Click clack and no bothering her dead to the world self.
What are the differences between that model and this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-SGK-4000-GKCL1-US-QuickFire-Keyboard/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329699270&sr=8-1
The CL (the one you linked) uses cherry blue switches, the CR (the cm store link) uses cherry reds
@Foomy
I...don't know what those mean
As long as the difference is cosmetic, i'm fine with blue or red keys.
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide is a good guide. but what sort of key switch you will like typing on is a really personal thing, and for the price you spend on a good mechanical keyboard you dont want to end up hating it.
if you can try and get to some place that has different models on display and try them out.
if you can't, than reds are very light, have no bump where it activates, and are relativity quiet. blues are very clicky/loud, have a bump where the key activates, and take more force. most people prefer blues for typing and reds for fps gaming, but again it's really a personal preference thing.
Perosnally I use a Thermaltake Meka G1 which uses cherry blacks, been very happy with it, great build quality.
Oh wow, excellent link. My Razer Blackwidow Stealth is Cherry Blue, so I think I'll go with the new one. Reaching for Q in the middle of heat in SMNC has gotten me killed a few times when I can't quite squeeze the key, and this is a Tax Refund splurge, so I will make the most of it and get the Cherry Red. I can type like a monster on the Blackwidow though, I'm keeping it for work purposes.
Bah, it was too late to cancel the ordr from Amazon, but hey, free Prime for me. Looks like I'm trying Cherry Blues.
I'm also in the market for a keyboard because I'm preparing a workdesk for my laptop, so one keyboard will be for gaming and one will be for typing at the speed of wtf.
Actually the Browns and Reds both require the same 45grams of pressure, but the Reds don't have a tactile clickover in the middle of the press like the Browns do. It's a smooth motion all the way to the bottom. Both are lighter than the ~60grams that Blacks and Blues typically require.
Edit: My previous post up there was comparing Reds to Blues, but I just realized my phrasing made it sound more like I was comparing Reds to Browns. Reds and Browns are very similar, except for that small tactile (but not audible) clickover on the Browns that the Reds don't have. I just like the smoother motion of the Reds better, personally.
What I do with my keyboard: lots and lots of typing due to grad school & career choice, and a lot of gaming, although nothing close to professional-level, nor any desire to go there (it's not like I'll ever have the time to do so). The only place I have relatively close that allows me to tap on keyboards is Fry's, and I'll have to ask them if I can hook them up to a computer to test them out. I spent some time tapping on the keyboards yesterday and am thinking about the following boards, and I would love some input.
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate (Cherry MX Blue);
Corsair K90 (Cherry MX Red);
Corsair K60 (Cherry MX Red).
Both of those Corsairs use Cherry Red switches. Anandtech just did a review on those keyboards.
Well, Reds are considered an in between switch, like Browns, just without the tactile click of Browns. You sound like you do more typing than gaming, so I think the Blues would work great for you. I'm not sure if you'll like the lack of tactile click on the Reds for typing. I know I didn't like it, which is why I have a Das Silent with Browns...the best inbetweener switch for my personal tastes, as I also do a lot of typing as a programmer.
With the browns, you'll get the tactile feel for good typing, slightly quieter clicking, and still a nice in between switch for gaming and typing.
(Little secret: The Browns, using a decibel meter, are actually LOUDER than blues, but the sound is significantly less clicky, and much less grating. It blends in to background noise much easier).
e: Also, DoctorArch, I answered your question about the Vespula in the computer build thread, if you didn't see it.
Out of curiosity, are you the reviewer from Portland on Amazon's page for the Das Silent?
Nope, don't remember ever reviewing it on Amazon. I don't even see a review from Portland for the Professional S Silent.
e: Oh, I see it for the Ultimate. Definitely not me. I don't have the Ultimate, I have the Professional.
I would give them so many dollars if they offered a backlit model.
After getting my Cherry Blues in the mail, I can confirm this. If blues are clicky, browns are thuddy.
Quick fire is petite compared to Razer Blackwidow. I had the quickfire sliding around from too much force. The quickfire will be for gaming and the razer will be for typing. (more comments later.)
I type type type all day
The Blackwidow is, in fact, excellent for typing.
mini review the quick fire. I demand it. (( getting one soon))
I played one round of SMNC and wrote one email with the Quickfire. Let me get back to you with more data.
EDIT: Ah, i see the difference is the backlighting. I don't think I need it.
I regret dropping the extra money on an Ult dearly. Backlighting is sweet, so think carefully.
It's nice that you feel so comfortable being such a condescending goose about things that you're clearly an authority on.
He's right, though. Why should you need backlighting on a keyboard? I don't see any reason, personally.
For those that can't, I can only speak for myself. I game in a dark room most of the time. I can touch type just fine and am not a "hunt and peck" typist. However, when playing a game like an MMO or RTS that routinely requires the use of keys outside of my normal left hand position, it's exceptionally handy to be able to glance down quickly and spot the key I need.
Many games also require you to switch hand positions regularly, or even swap off the keyboard over to a gamepad temporarily. In these situations, being able to see the keys helps get your han back into position more quickly and easily.
Also, I like the look of it. A nice blue glow from my keyboard is definitely aesthetically pleasing, and that counts for something.
Now, you may not agree with any of these points, but it makes them no less valid, and certainly not deserving of mockery (HAR HAR IT LUKS GAUDY).
TL;DR: some people find backlighting useful, as should be evident by the fact that it's a popular feature on higher-end keyboards. Some people find it attractive and these people are not universally morons.
Personally, in an MMO or FPS game I do not like using any keys that requires me to stop moving.
First off...what games actually do that? I'm curious, because that sounds fucking terrible...the only thing that makes sense is something like an MMO on a console, so FF XI is the only thing that comes to mind.
Most of what I consider "higher-end keyboards" don't have backlit keyboards. Something from Das Keyboard, Leopold, Filco, Topre, or the company that makes the Happy Hacking keyboard will usually have no backlit keys (I would say "always", but perhaps they exist somewhere in their product lineup and I've never seen them...they might be available with them overseas).
It mainly seems to be a feature on so-called gaming keyboards (at least the ones advertised as such), mechanical or otherwise.
It seems like you're being purposely obtuse about this. Either that or you honestly can't imagine someone that does things in a different way than you do. I'm honestly not sure which it is.
As for games that might put you in a position where you're taking your hand off the keyboard: Driving games and GTA/Saints Row & their clones come to mind immediately.
The thing is, I'm not trying to sway your opinion. I'm just amazed that you could be so dismissive of someone who uses their computer in a different manner than you.
Edit: Wait. I get it. You're trolling me, aren't you? It's okay. I forgive you. <3