** The Official OcUK Mechanical Keyboard Thread **

Well I got the Zowie.

I can see why people like these keyboards. The keys do feel a lot nicer than the non mechanical ones.

They press smoothly down with a slight bump, so its like you only have to press a small amount.

The media keys you have to hold another key to activate them. Being able to push all the keys is cool, I can easily make chords in music software. I'm converted.
 
Seconded, a good decision. Don't be their bitch.

Thirded, would prefer a Filco or import a Unicomp :rolleyes:

hmm ok, black it is. cba with all that messing around really.

Fair enough, post a pic if you decide to put the white keycaps on. I don't think it will look that bad. I've seen much worse e.g. some crazy 'chessboard' i.e. black and white configuration before (gives me a massive headache)!

Why are the keycaps so expensive? I have seen a set for £75 without the number pad keycaps:eek:, I can buy a full keyboard for less than the plastic caps that must cost about £1.00 to make

There are several reasons why keycaps can be expensive on mechanical keyboards. The plastic could be made out of different material and different etching methods used to deploy lettering on the keyboard.

Also, some of the most expensive sets are of high quality non-shiney and non-yellow and 'double shot' moulded and are of novelty value, for example from a used/old original Cherry keyboard.

Keycaps can be made from different plastics: ABS, POV, POM and PBT.

Secondly the labeling techniques are different: double-shot moulding, laser etched or pad-printing. Generally speaking double shot are most sought after.

Each combination will have their drawbacks which you can read about here however the most sought after keycaps rendering that price would have to be either novelty value/limited batches of custom keycaps, for example clear key caps where you can actually see the switch. Since you have not mentioned abnormalities then I would assume it would be because they are ABS/Double-shot as opposed to the standard (Filco are ABS)/pad-printed.
 
Guys has anyone here got or use a Noppoo Choc Mini? I was thinking about buying the Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid which retails for £66 but i've just seen an even more compact keyboards that's called Noppoo Choc Mini and, it looks even dinkier than the CM QuickFire and I really like the layout of the keys.

So has anyone here got or used one of these Noppoo Choc Mini keyboards and if so, how are they as i'm thinking of purchasing one.

http://4chandata.org/images/threads/104813_noppoo-choc-mini-1.jpg

No hotlinking please.
 
Guys has anyone here got or use a Noppoo Choc Mini? I was thinking about buying the Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid which retails for £66 but i've just seen an even more compact keyboards that's called Noppoo Choc Mini and, it looks even dinkier than the CM QuickFire and I really like the layout of the keys.

So has anyone here got or used one of these Noppoo Choc Mini keyboards and if so, how are they as i'm thinking of purchasing one.

http://4chandata.org/images/threads/104813_noppoo-choc-mini-1.jpg

I know a few people who use the Choc Minis, I've always wanted one as they make it so easy to reach the majority of the keys when playing Sc2.

I'd place them as one of the good brands like Filco and Leopold.
 
I found a Noppoo Choc Mini with Red switches for £66.77 on eBay, is that a good price or should I just buy a Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid for £69 for a U.K e-tailor?

Really can't make my mind up, help please!
 
I found a Noppoo Choc Mini with Red switches for £66.77 on eBay, is that a good price or should I just buy a Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid for £69 for a U.K e-tailor?

Really can't make my mind up, help please!

The choc has a US layout does it not?

I was mulling one for ages but ended up getting a Steelseries 6GV2. UK layout all the way and at least if it breaks you have some chance of getting it returned.

Go for the CM. :)
 
I think it only has the U.S layout due to the size but i've been mulling over it a bit and i'm going to go for the CM with the red switches once it's in stock, at least if anything goes **** up i'd have a U.K warranty.
 
So i've just gone and ordered a Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid Red Switch:

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The place where I got it from informs me that this is a brand new batch and the CM Storm logo isn't plastered all over it like in the pictures, can't wait!
 
Will post some pictures up when it arrives. Actually can't wait lol, i've had my Sidewinder X4 for about 2 years now and could do with a change! :p
 
So i've just gone and ordered a Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid Red Switch:

The place where I got it from informs me that this is a brand new batch and the CM Storm logo isn't plastered all over it like in the pictures, can't wait!

Dont quote me on this, but it should come without any brand logos/names on it except on the top back bit on the left hand side where the USB cable is connected into. Along with a space bar with nothing on it.
 
Yeah the old ones use to have it plastered like in the picture above but they've told me that now there's small one on the thin back bit where the USB cable comes out of.
 
Yeah the old ones use to have it plastered like in the picture above but they've told me that now there's small one on the thin back bit where the USB cable comes out of.

Yeah should be like this.

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Which is a vast improvement over the old version.
 
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