** The Official OcUK Mechanical Keyboard Thread **

You won't find any mechanic keyboards in places like PC World I don't think. I went to yoyotech in London and tried a few different switches out. No idea where Edinburgh is XD
 
But I doubt I'd be allowed to actually try the keyboards out? My experience of the chain I believe we are talking about is fairly limited but I never got the impression they were the type to open something up and let me try it..?
 
SheepBeast said:
where can i go to actually try out some mech keyboards? I'm a bit cautious about buying online without trying out the switch first to see if it's worth it
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Mrinterface on Deskthority forums made up a bag of keyboard switches that he sends out to people so worth checking out the forum to see if he's still doing it.

Also anything you order online can be returned under the distance selling regulations so if you don't like it just send it back within 7 days.
 
SheepBeast said:
But I doubt I'd be allowed to actually try the keyboards out? My experience of the chain I believe we are talking about is fairly limited but I never got the impression they were the type to open something up and let me try it..?
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In my local one they are out on show and can be played with. In any case, if you want to try one they can't really say no just tell them to get on open of they have not already.
 
SheepBeast said:
Ok, I'm thinking of getting a mech keyboard. The main game I play is StarCraft 2. I don't care about macro keys, backlighting or media keys, and I prefer tenkeyless so I have more deskspace. What would you guys recommend?

I've done a bit of research and like the look of the Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless UK with brown switches. Would this be a good fit for my needs? I play some FPS occasionally but as I said I mainly play SC2. I do a fair amount of typing mainly posting on forums etc, but I don't do much typing for anything important eg. a job so it's not my priority.
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I'm using a Filco Majestouch-2 full size with brown keys, and now i've gotten used to it it's more than fine for playing shooters with. I'm not a heavy RTS player but the tactile bump should be great for macro in SC2.

Quality is astounding also.
 
I've been using my Filco Ninja TKL for a couple of days now and I think i'll return it. It feels reasonably good but isn't blowing my mind like I quietly anticipated. If it was half the price I would probably be happy with the purchase, but £120 is a lot for something that doesn't really offer (me) much of an improvement over my existing keyboard. Also, not being a touch typist, I am finding the noise to be excessive.
 
wyrd said:
I've been using my Filco Ninja TKL for a couple of days now and I think i'll return it. It feels reasonably good but isn't blowing my mind like I quietly anticipated. If it was half the price I would probably be happy with the purchase, but £120 is a lot for something that doesn't really offer (me) much of an improvement over my existing keyboard. Also, not being a touch typist, I am finding the noise to be excessive.
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Which switches does it have?

Swi1ch said:
I'm using a Filco Majestouch-2 full size with brown keys, and now i've gotten used to it it's more than fine for playing shooters with. I'm not a heavy RTS player but the tactile bump should be great for macro in SC2.
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My flatmate noticed my interest in mech keyboards and started reading up about them himself. Today he ordered this keyboard (the one in your post) and it's arriving tomorrow. This is awesome for me as I can try his and decide if I want my own or not :D. I also bought an old beige-coloured keyboard with blue switches from <censored competitor>, so I'll be able to compare the two.
 
dougie2k5 said:
I ve got my my Qpad mk80 with cherry mx brown switches, best damn decision ever for typing and gaming real improvement, far less miss clicks etc.............
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I'm guessing you ordered direct from them? If so, can I ask when you placed the order and when it turned up? UK layout?

I only ask as I ordered one a while back (early/mid feb?), got an email confirming the order and even a follow up mail with shipping ref. Only to then receive another email saying they had sold out and could not full fill my order.

So I ended up getting a full refund with them telling me I would be added to an email list and contacted once available again but have heard nothing. I've been checking their website and it's been saying 1-5 March and 3rd/4th week of march for ages now, though just checked again and it now says 1st week of April!

Just wondering if they are trickling through now and that I should just reorder it and hope it eventually turns up.
 
wyrd said:
Browns. I mainly use my PC for gaming and was initally going to try a WASD with reds, but went for the Filco in the end.
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Hmmm. It's a shame you weren't too impressed with it, to each his own I guess :). When I try one out I'll see if it suits me. As you say it's a big investment so unless it's something special I can't justify it.
 
After a few more days use, I have decided to stick with the Filco. It's really nice to type and game with, so my only complaint is the noise when I bottom out. I will order some of those o-ring dampeners from WASD that will hopefully take the edge off.
 
wyrd said:
After a few more days use, I have decided to stick with the Filco. It's really nice to type and game with, so my only complaint is the noise when I bottom out. I will order some of those o-ring dampeners from WASD that will hopefully take the edge off.
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Dampeners, how do they work? Do you have to put one under every single key?
 
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