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MKC Geekey 87A Full Metal Keyboard

Hadarsi320

Apr 23, 2015

I don't understand this drop. It's a tkl keyboard, without any kind of programming, lights (that seem quite deem) and abs keycaps for 200 and the only thing that sets it apart from other mks is the aluminium case? It has no extra features that make it worth the price. I could get a corsair k95 for a cheaper price than this, and it is a bigger keyboard with both the num pad, media and macro keys, is also made out of metal that has rgb lighting. For this price so many more options are a must, I can't only see this viable in any way, it's basically a product for someone who doesn't know any better, or someone that has a lot of money to the point he doesn't care about what he gets for his money.

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Flascher

Apr 23, 2015

Hadarsi320Everyone has different preferences. Personally, I prefer TKLs because I just don't use the numpad very much, and would rather have some desk space. I also don't really enjoy having media and macro keys because I don't use those either.
I'll agree on the lack of programmability, but as someone's said before, everything is programmable if you try hard enough ;) The full metal TKL case in itself almost makes this keyboard worth the price, as just an aluminum TKL case will usually run you about $150.
Again though, everyone has preferences, and you're certainly entitled to yours!

Shayde

Apr 23, 2015

FlascherAlso, the Corsair boards are quite thin metal on top of a plastic base. This board is thick aluminium all around. It'll be quite a bit more substantial than the Corsairs.

jaysins

Apr 25, 2015

Hadarsi320Looking at the pictures there does appear to be multimedia keys and volume adjustments

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Hadarsi320

Apr 25, 2015

jaysinsI'm talking about specific media keys. All of the corsair keyboards have specific media keys above the F keys.

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Hadarsi320

Apr 25, 2015

FlascherAnd if you don't like full size keyboards there are also a lot of cheaper tkl keyboards with a lot more features. I don't understand it because of it's lack of features, not because it's not full size or because there aren't any macros. Its only feature is the case, and you can just buy a case from aluminum and put a better keyboard in it.

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Photoelectric

Apr 26, 2015

Hadarsi320No, its features are the case, the broad switch choice, the broad LED choice. A fully illuminated keyboard with a full aluminum case in this size is not going to be found for less money. I've put many custom keyboards together, and aside from the price of the case, plate, and the PCB, there are more associated costs: switches, LEDs, solder, any additional accessories (lubricants, stickers, SIP sockets)--and I hope you'd have a reasonably good soldering iron and other soldering accessories. Here you have a fully assembled keyboard for $190-220 depending on switch type. It IS a good deal for what it is, and an even better deal for those who will want to tinker with it later. Perhaps it's even possible to replace the PCB with a different one--not sure if there's one of the same layout format yet. And don't forget, many people don't like the idea of doing any soldering or assembly on their own, and if you're going to go with a custom keyboard, you'll need to pay someone else to assemble it or be VERY good friends with someone who will do it for free.

x0x2

Apr 27, 2015

Hadarsi320"You can buy a case from aluminium and put a better keyboard in it".
Aluminium cases are $200+ alone... You're not going to find one this thick for less than $200.

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Hadarsi320

May 2, 2015

x0x2there is a 60% one sold for 100 bucks, 130 for msrp. tkl isn't that much bigger than 60%

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Hadarsi320

May 2, 2015

Photoelectricwell i can make a keyboard from pure gold and sell it for 1000 dollars, is it a good deal? I assume it is, does it make it a good buy? no, you don't need a full golden keyboard, that's stupid. you also don't need a keyboard with an aluminum case, when you have so many well built keyboards that are just better overall.

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