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TransformedBG

TransformedBG

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Currently i use a logitech MX3200 for a lot of gaming and coding..
Logitech_MX_3200_Cordless_Keyboard.JPG

Im thinking i want to go to a mechanical style keyboard but im looking for something that has the F keys lined upt to the 1 key as in the picture above.. i use my f keys a lot and its kind of muscle memory at this point.. just wondering what people might suggest?
 
How about a G710+? I've used one for almost 3 years with no issues at all.

Do you know what keys you want?
What's your budget?
Backlighting, yes/no?
 
ATMINSIDE said:
How about a G710+? I've used one for almost 3 years with no issues at all.
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kind of like it would just like the function keeys to be a little closer...

ATMINSIDE said:
Do you know what keys you want?
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not too sure.. just exploring my options always been a off the shelf at best buy guy

ATMINSIDE said:
What's your budget?
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quality over price... so its variable.

ATMINSIDE said:
Backlighting, yes/no?
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doesnt matter.
 
Okay, so what mechanical keyboards have you tried?
What's your typical usage?
 
the only one i ever used was the razor blackwidow.. i liked it.. but the only think im too concerned about it function keys.. really i enjoy having f1-4 right above 1,2,3,4. i have mine macro-ed to do specific functions other then what they usually do in game. i just need to be able to reach all the keys quickly. like i said i guess its mostly cause im using muscle memory at this point, but i can always relearn i guess.. im really just open to suggestions. I honestly dont know much about the mechanical side, i just am tired of buttons breaking, batteries dieing, etc... i do a lot of programming and typing as well.
 
I'm still looking for a wireless mechanical with laser-etched keys.
I wear many of the decals off keys after several months.
 
FYI, the G710+ is $80 on Newegg right now.
That's a smoking deal on an amazing keyboard.
 
kommanderkodiak said:
Backlit keyboard, nothing to wear off ;)
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What do you mean "nothing to wear off"?
The vast majority of keycaps for backlit keyboards are black paint on a clear or opaque cap.
The paint absolutely will wear off at some point...
 
ATMINSIDE said:
What do you mean "nothing to wear off"?
The vast majority of keycaps for backlit keyboards are black paint on a clear or opaque cap.
The paint absolutely will wear off at some point...
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Why would the paint matter when its its BACKLIT? *edit* the vast majority arent clear all the mechs ive had werent, replacement caps maybe?
 
kommanderkodiak said:
Why would the paint matter when its its BACKLIT? *edit* the vast majority arent clear all the mechs ive had werent, replacement caps maybe?
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Because the plastic itself is clear or opaque. The part the light shines through is the clear plastic.
The part that doesn't have light coming through is because of a coat of paint.
Said paint can, and will, wear off over time.

Look at the recent review I did here: http://www.overclockers.com/tt-esports-poseidon-z-rgb-brown-switch-mechanical-keyboard-review/
Specifically this picture:
IMG_3782.jpg

This is the perfect example of a painted keycap.
See how there's a layer of black paint to block the light everywhere except the letter? THAT will wear off.
 
ATMINSIDE said:
Because the plastic itself is clear or opaque. The part the light shines through is the clear plastic.
The part that doesn't have light coming through is because of a coat of paint.
Said paint can, and will, wear off over time.

Look at the recent review I did here: http://www.overclockers.com/tt-esports-poseidon-z-rgb-brown-switch-mechanical-keyboard-review/
Specifically this picture:
View attachment 171678

This is the perfect example of a painted keycap.
See how there's a layer of black paint to block the light everywhere except the letter? THAT will wear off.
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Im pretty sure RollingThunder was talking about the printed letters upon the keys and not wearing through the key itself.
 
kommanderkodiak said:
Im pretty sure RollingThunder was talking about the printed letters upon the keys and not wearing through the key itself.
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You're not wearing through the key itself... you're wearing through the paint.
And it's the exact same thing he's talking about.

In some cases, on non-backlit keyboards, you have a painted letter on a solid color keycap.
On backlit you have the opposite, the lack of paint where the letter is.

What exactly are you not understanding??
 
i figured even though the function keys arent quite were i would like um, i could always relearn muscle memory and then ill have a few extra keys to learn .. not to mention that was almost half off lol
 
TransformedBG said:
i figured even though the function keys arent quite were i would like um, i could always relearn muscle memory and then ill have a few extra keys to learn .. not to mention that was almost half off lol
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Yeah, that's a great price for ANY good mechanical keyboard.
Especially one that's RGB backlit, has extra macro keys, and has Logitech's support behind it.
 
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