I am a keyboard snob.

[Meat Grinder]

Just ordered one of these to replace my venerable IBM Type M.

G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard | Logitech G

Shop G413 SE Gaming Keyboard. Features tactile mechanical switches, metal top case, white led lighting, 6-key rollover with anti-ghosting, full-size, and more

www.logitechg.com

 

[Meat Grinder]

If the Logitech disappoints, I'll buy a Keychron Q6.

Keychron Q6 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron Q6 is a fully customized full-size layout mechanical keyboard packed with all premium features and endless possibilities. Q6 is an all-metal keyboard that allows customizable capabilities for every key switch, keycap, knob, and stabilizer. It’s made for your personalized experience...

www.keychron.com

And I'm already experiencing buyer's remorse.

 

[mTk]

I bought one of these recently. Like the downsized keyboard as I've never had any use for the number keypads.
Plus, I like the key color combinations so it looks purdy. It was <--- $25 IIRC.
Mine doesn't have all those light blue colored keys. (ugh)
Actually, here's a RL picture too. Hmm. Should have cleaned the board before I took the pic. To the naked eye it
looks clean.
Before you ask that's a 2 oz silver replica of a Winchester cartridge circa 1870 +/-. Oh, and that pink card is a hotkey
reference for communication for World of Tanks. "cause I forgit s***.

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[Meat Grinder]

It was <--- $25 IIRC.

LMAO!!

 

[A Canadian Cat]

Go big or go home:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/d/m...3841ngdwr1h?rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab

 

[Meat Grinder]

Go big or go home:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/d/m...3841ngdwr1h?rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab

That's a man's keyboard. Bravo.

 

[Redwolf]

Replace a type M? That doesn't compute.

Myself I am using custom ordered WASD keyboards with cherry red or blue switches.

 

[Meat Grinder]

Replace a type M? That doesn't compute.

Myself I am using custom ordered WASD keyboards with cherry red or blue switches.

Agreed. My only complaint with the Type M is the lack of a "Windows" key...

I'll send it off for cleaning. It may have some wine and Cheetos stains...

 

[Meat Grinder]

I bought one of these recently. Like the downsized keyboard as I've never had any use for the number keypads.
Plus, I like the key color combinations so it looks purdy. It was <--- $25 IIRC.
Mine doesn't have all those light blue colored keys. (ugh)
Actually, here's a RL picture too. Hmm. Should have cleaned the board before I took the pic. To the naked eye it
looks clean.
Before you ask that's a 2 oz silver replica of a Winchester cartridge circa 1870 +/-. Oh, and that pink card is a hotkey
reference for communication for World of Tanks. "cause I forgit s***.

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Never mind the keyboard. I had a toggle switchbox very similar to that 20 years ago. I think bought it from Radio Shack.

Awesome.

 

[steve]

Blimey........just needs a go faster stripe!

 

[Meat Grinder]

Blimey........just needs a go faster stripe!

I.E. a "turbo" button...

 

[mTk]

Actually, I think that's where I got my toggle switch box. LOL
I haven't replaced it because it still works just fine and it's perfect for my desk. Looked for a replacement
but don't think they make 'em like that any more. Sorta like me.

 

[Meat Grinder]

Actually, I think that's where I got my toggle switch box. LOL
I haven't replaced it because it still works just fine and it's perfect for my desk. Looked for a replacement
but don't think they make 'em like that any more. Sorta like me.

Mine had a built in "subwoofer", IIRC.

Yours could use a good scrubbing. ;-)

 

[Meat Grinder]

I'm sure some of you laughed at my Model M keyboard comments.

SERVICE: model M keyboard cleaning and disassembly / reassembly repair

Service includes Testing and inspection of keyboard to isolate mechanical and/or electrical problems Sonic cleaning of all 101 key covers and detail cleaning of internal keyboard frame and exterior…

www.clickykeyboards.com

If I can add a "Windows" key, then I see no reason to switch to another keyboard.

 

[Meat Grinder]

Logitech Keyboard "ran late" which allowed me to cancel my order.

Now ordering a Keychron Q6 Wired

https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-Mechanical-Backlight-Programmable-Swappable/dp/B0BJYRFSG9/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?crid=29PIE1WQ1UREU&keywords=keychron%2Bk6&qid=1695748549&sprefix=keychron%2Bk6%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-7-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

It has a "knob".

D.

 

[Meat Grinder]

 

[A Canadian Cat]

Looks pretty nice actually. One thing I didn't get clarity on is can you swap the "option" and "swirly gig" keys for "alt" and Windows keys?

 

[Meat Grinder]

I went ahead and ordered this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL3L8DCX?smid=A2ZFQ8CYGWLPP0&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1

Reason I went with this version is I didn't want the "knob" or any other multimedia controls. I just want a high quality mechanical keyboard with a "Windows" key.

Looks pretty nice actually. One thing I didn't get clarity on is can you swap the "option" and "swirly gig" keys for "alt" and Windows keys?

Pretty sure you can swap anything on these Keychron keyboards.





If memory serves, you are a Mac guy?

 

[A Canadian Cat]

If memory serves, you are a Mac guy?

No, Windows actually. Thanks for highlighting that image - I missed the extra keys. Those are just want I was looking for. All their pictures are Mac configured keyboards and switch or not switch I would not spend money on a key board that made it hard for me to figure out what the keys did

 

[Meat Grinder]

No, Windows actually. Thanks for highlighting that image - I missed the extra keys. Those are just want I was looking for. All their pictures are Mac configured keyboards and switch or not switch I would not spend money on a key board that made it hard for me to figure out what the keys did

Gotcha. I too will be swapping the "swirly thing" keys for the Windows keys, and the "option" keys for the Alt keys.

I think I'll keep the red ESC key though.