mechanical keyboard for typing

shaf · 15 May 2012 at 11:11

Is the difference between MK-80 and MK-50 the key lighting or is there something else?

I don't see the reason for paying extra for lighting as I wouldn't use it.

Stinger53 · 15 May 2012 at 11:14

on OC's the 50 has red and 80 has blue. but on qpad u can choose with switches u want. the 80 has blue led lighting and 2 usb ports

shaf · 15 May 2012 at 11:50

I'm settling for the QPAD-50 I think.

topgun06 · 15 May 2012 at 12:29

You will be very happy.

cats_five · 15 May 2012 at 13:59

I do a lot of typing and use one of these:

http://www.bakkerelkhuizen.nl/EN/keyboards/s-board-840-design-usb/

BuToNz · 15 May 2012 at 19:31

topgun06 said:
You will be very happy.

Agreed.

shaf · 15 May 2012 at 22:08

Thanks very much for all your help - I'll order the QPad-50 tonight. Any ideas how long it takes to ship ordering direct?

Stinger53 · 15 May 2012 at 22:10

u wont regret it. its a great keyboard. did u order from qpad? will prob take a 2-4 days i'd guess

Collider · 15 May 2012 at 23:31

shaf said:
Blues it is then.

Thanks for the Filco recommendation Collider - is it worth the price tag?

I think so, I tried a couple of others, but I think the Filso strikes a good balance of sturdiness and layout. And I wanted blues or browns as I probably use it as much for typing as for gaming.

shaf · 22 May 2012 at 10:55

I've still not ordered this and still deciding.

The Qpad-50 when ordered direct makes it quite expensive and close to the price of the Qpad-80. The Qpad 80 has blue keys but I don't need the audio or back lighting - fewer cables the better.

I need a solid keyboard for typing and don't need anything else (USB, audio connectors, lighting).

I'm leaning towards the Filco (brown keys) as it seems to tick all the boxes (expensive though) but I may have to bite the bullet.

shaf · 29 May 2012 at 21:54

Ordered the Filco Majestouch-2 today - hope it's good.