• A mechanical/tactile/CLICK CLACK keyboard
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[QUOTE=bugfix;27181351]I'm also considering getting a Realforce 105, more specifically this one: [url]http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=791[/url] Only problem is the different switch weights, especially in the WASD cluster. As I don't touchtype and I'm a gamer, should I even consider this board? Man, this new hobby of mine is going to make me poor.[/QUOTE] the variable weighting is pretty subtle on the topre bro most people prefer it over the 55g uniform weighting
[QUOTE=PelPix123;27186244]If it's made by Unicomp, the company that bought the Lexmark factory's equipment after 1996, it'll have a birth date, a serial number, and "Model M" like all the previous Model Ms before 1996, but it will say "UNICOMP" instead of "IBM" IBM, IBM UK, Lexmark, and Unicomp are the four official manufacturers of the Model M. The copyright can be by any of these four. About the connectors older than PS/2: You can get adapters to PS/2 pretty easily. I don't think Dell made any Model Ms. They did make a good ALPS-knockoff keyboard of their own, but it's not a Model M. [/QUOTE] IBM, IBM UK, Lexmark, and Unicomp - look for those only for model M's I Put it on a sticky pad on my list of stuff to look for I cant view the next page page just reverts to 5 Once more any other gems i should be looking for ( Old sticks of ram / old mice? IDK )
I still cant get to page 6 wtf
[QUOTE=MonkeyMan44;27186453]the variable weighting is pretty subtle on the topre bro most people prefer it over the 55g uniform weighting[/QUOTE] Sounds good. Have you ever tried one? If yes, how would you say compares the tactility of the Topre switch to that of a Cherry MX Blue?
Just remembered about the keyboard in my garage, what is the best way to take keycaps off a cherry brown switch?
I can reccomend you the Steelseries 7G, awesome to write on, and awesome wrist rest. [editline]4th January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=codenamecueball;27192492]Just remembered about the keyboard in my garage, what is the best way to take keycaps off a cherry brown switch?[/QUOTE] Force. Either with a knife or just your fingers.
[QUOTE=ItWasNiceToKnow;27192610]Force. Either with a knife or just your fingers.[/QUOTE] Be careful though - if you tear out the whole switch you'll have a problem. [url]http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:12649[/url]
Oh well, they don't look like mechanical ones, but you guys know more than me [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rZPGW.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/hRYJK.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ufMoJ.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/6cIH6.jpg[/IMG] NOW... WHAT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WATING FOR...! [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/PVgIK.jpg[/IMG] [editline]4th January 2011[/editline] sorry about the quality, I had to do it handheld in shite light
That should be one of the old BTC switches. Capacitive but actually even worse than modern rubberdomes.
Oh woohoo. A worthless keyboard.
I wouldn't say that. I mean its switches aren't exactly good but it might be worth something for collectors looking for something like this out of curiosity.
This thread made me hook my model M back up. I forgot what it was like to have tactile and audible feedback. Makes me wonder why I even have a steelseries keyboard. [Oh wait, it was free! :v:]
Since Unicomp has decided to ship using golden-feathered pigeons for $150, I couldn't order it. :saddowns: Is there a website that sells cheap Model M's?
[QUOTE=VistaPOWA;27194991]Since Unicomp has decided to ship using golden-feathered pigeons for $150, I couldn't order it. :saddowns: Is there a website that sells cheap Model M's?[/QUOTE] Im selling some if i can indeed confirm they are model m's i'll pay 50% shipping cost - see my PM
I'm looking for one of them model m's if it's clean, pm me. Have you got the pics yet?
[QUOTE=codenamecueball;27195097]I'm looking for one of them model m's if it's clean, pm me. Have you got the pics yet?[/QUOTE] Nah the shop would have just opened im getting my shoes on - its 9:05 AM here PLease see my PM
Also interested. Depends on the conditon of the things though.
$25 + shipping, lol
so i headed down there and i think i found 1 but its really dirty and has no windows keys but has no serial on it it looks like i can clean it up tho I think ima head down there and get it - there was also a bunch of N64 games ( about 30 in all, )- anything to look out for?
if it's got no windows keys, thats good
it looks like that pic mostly - ima buy it anyway and try to sell it for 25$ USD + shipping as i need a bit of $ - they didnt want me takeing photos in there
how hard is it to take your phone out your pocket, snap, and walk away
[QUOTE=codenamecueball;27204848]how hard is it to take your phone out your pocket, snap, and walk away[/QUOTE] I don't own a cell phone with anything nice im deaf I just have a basic phone I use with text/sms.
alright w/e
If you guys are interested in custom keycaps for Cherry MX switches, check this out: [url]http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=13664[/url] [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5317146836_0ce9cd7246_z.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5315860893_28f0285c9e_z.jpg[/img]
keyboardco does red/blue wasd keys for filco boards, do they not do other keys in custom colours? i thought rather than a steelseries i would get a filco and replace the keys commonly used in arma 2 in a different colour
[QUOTE=waylander;27229696]keyboardco does red/blue wasd keys for filco boards, do they not do other keys in custom colours? i thought rather than a steelseries i would get a filco and replace the keys commonly used in arma 2 in a different colour[/QUOTE] Keyboardco is just a reseller, for real "custom" keys you would have to get in touch with a plastics company. Signature Platics (keycapsdirect.com/) does a great job in that field, but since small quantities cost a lot, your best bet is the link I posted above. There you'll find Orange, Blue, White and Red WASD keys, and also WASD keys with arrows instead of letters on them.
i did look at that but i coloured layouts dont cover what i want, you can stioll suggest layouts but there isnt much point a single person suggesting a layout for a specific game isnt going to get much support. what that guy on geekhack should do is produce the complete uk layout in each colour then people could buy each one and just use the individual keys they want. if a bigger reseller like keyboardco were to do this they could drive the price down as they would sell a lot more units
That keybored asking 20.00 + shipping [media]http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4168/cimg2156l.jpg[/media]
[media]http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4168/cimg2156l.jpg[/media] You screwed up the links, here.
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