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on the search for a good tenkeyless
I'm real sick of my k65 and am even more sick of the rgb software and how they don't fix its problems so I'm a on the search for a good tenkeyless but don't know of any good ones, I wanted the atomic (I know its not tenkeyless) but they stopped making those... so does anyone have some good recommendations?
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phoible
124
Dec 18, 2016
The V80 is a nice TKL board. I have the V80-MTS with Matias switches, but you can get it with cherry switches and backlighting (not RGB but they offer two-color LEDs).
Unfortunately, a lot of the best boards don't offer backlighting. I have a Leopold FC200, and the KUL ES-87 is nice as well.
CM Storms are cheap but also lower quality.
Unfortunately, a lot of the best boards don't offer backlighting. I have a Leopold FC200, and the KUL ES-87 is nice as well.
CM Storms are cheap but also lower quality.
lolrepeatlol
0
Dec 12, 2016
Actually look out for the Blackwidow X Chroma Tournament Edition. TKL, RGB, and metal. Plus the new in house Razer switches are awesome
TheSkeleton
3134
Dec 14, 2016
Sorry about being sassy I just really don't like those boards I shouldn't have bashed your opinion. <3
TheSkeleton
3134
Dec 11, 2016
who knows I might even just modify my k65 the biggest problem I have with it is that I cant disconnect the cable which is why I love massdrop because thats almost a golden standard and I bought the keyboard when I didnt care about having a cable like that im wondering if theres a way I can make it disconnectable hmm.
TheSkeleton
3134
Dec 13, 2016
Ooo intresting now I have another thing on the projects list., actually I just remembered the keyboard has two cables I think it might need more power than one cable can provide.
ekulnoxam
34
Dec 14, 2016
TheSkeletonI did the same thing with my quickfire tk. it comes with a detachable cable, but I did a bluetooth mod on it, and had to redo the plug bit so that it would charge the battery and transfer data.
my g. skill km780 has two cables as well, kind of bummed that they aren't removable. I have thought about doing the same thing and just have two removable cables. I don't use the usb pass-through much.
my g. skill km780 has two cables as well, kind of bummed that they aren't removable. I have thought about doing the same thing and just have two removable cables. I don't use the usb pass-through much.
narwhalz
6
Dec 11, 2016
I have an MK Disco TKL, it's really nice if you don't mind the lack of software for RGB.
Pharmaboy
60
Dec 11, 2016
I have 2 computers, and my desktop system has a DasKeyboard w/2 USB ports & cherry MX blue switches. I thought it was great.
Then I recently got a CODE TKL keyboard w/cherry MX clears here on Massdrop. Instant love! It's my favorite keyboard ever and the best typing experience of my life. After using it for 2-3 weeks, I find the Das to be less solid and fun to type on.
I know the keys (not double-shot) may eventually fade or wear, but if so, I'll just replace them.
It's really a wonderful keyboard...
Then I recently got a CODE TKL keyboard w/cherry MX clears here on Massdrop. Instant love! It's my favorite keyboard ever and the best typing experience of my life. After using it for 2-3 weeks, I find the Das to be less solid and fun to type on.
I know the keys (not double-shot) may eventually fade or wear, but if so, I'll just replace them.
It's really a wonderful keyboard...
Seelen
323
Dec 11, 2016
I absolutely love my KUL ES-87. I see very very little of it on this site, but it's been an awesome keyboard and it's built like a tank.
equalunique
475
Dec 13, 2016
Seelen KUL ES-87, Pok3r, and the WASD-brand keyboards, are the only ones I've found (in production) with DIP switches for QWERTY/Dvorak/Colemak.
Makami
4237
Dec 13, 2016
equaluniqueThat's a good point, but for ME the oldschool way to give folks opportunities when programmability had been hard to find at all.
Having allmost 2017 all makers of higher priced mks have to step up their game to give people full programmability stored inside the mk.
They could provide different layouts pre stored, or let the people do the work one time. Simple FN + xxx shifting to the desired layout without being in need to unplug the mk, dipswitches, replug.
Might take a few more years, but that's a needed evolution to stay competitive for me.
Having allmost 2017 all makers of higher priced mks have to step up their game to give people full programmability stored inside the mk.
They could provide different layouts pre stored, or let the people do the work one time. Simple FN + xxx shifting to the desired layout without being in need to unplug the mk, dipswitches, replug.
Might take a few more years, but that's a needed evolution to stay competitive for me.
WildChinoise
241
Dec 11, 2016
I like Ducky keyboards as well. For a considerably less expensive alternative, look up Magicforce kybds on Amazon. There are 68 key and 84 key versions with different key switches available. I really kinda grown in love with the floating key design. Very easy to clean a keyboard, tap keyboard on edge of your desk, all the dust, dandruff and cookie crumbs just fall out.
TheSkeleton
3134
Dec 10, 2016
Thanks for all the suggestions guys! im am gonna take all of this into consideration
Henry_L
659
Dec 9, 2016
I love my 87u, best tenkeyless money can buy! But are you looking for MX or Topre?
TheSkeleton
3134
Dec 9, 2016
yeah the leopolds are super expensive plus there is not many key sets for topre
Makami
4237
Dec 9, 2016
TheSkeletonThere is the way to keep the Topre modifier (caps) and go Cherry profile with cheap china clone sliders for cherry mx with the alphas.
Those profiles work quiet good together for me. This way you're not in need to go the expensive Novatouch harvesting way. Topre modifiers and Cherry alphas:
Edit 2: Done for the moment.
Edit 2: Done for the moment.
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