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post #1 of 12
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hi all!
i am after a new mehcanical keybaord i have been using a razer blackwidow (just borrowing it from a friend to give it a try) and i have decided i absolutely hate blue keyswitches i do have experience with red and black MX switches and i would like a new keyboard preferably with MX red or balck switches and if backlighting comes into play i would perfer green but no fuss on backlighting (would be nice tho thumb.gif ) thanks!
 
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post #2 of 12
Might want to check this one out:

My roommate has a Ducky Shine with MX Browns and I'm extremely impressed with the quality. It looks just awesome and feels very sturdy. The linked one is the MX Blacks, but they have other switches too, like the Reds.

The backlight isn't green, but the blue lighting looks awesome IMO
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post #3 of 12
AH I found green backlight ones tongue.gif



Edit: just realized my links aren't showing up for some reason. Here it is again

http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=11528
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post #4 of 12
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thanks mate i will see if i could pick one up.....it looks very nice smile.gif
 
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post #5 of 12
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also i was looking at the mionix zibal 60 i LOVE the looks of this keyboard a tad more than the ducky shine...
 
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post #6 of 12
Ducky Shine > zibal 60 In terms of quality.

Cooler Master Storm Quickfire would be something that you may want to take a look at.

Noppoo Choc Mini.

Whats your budget?
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post #7 of 12
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budget should be around $140 at a max
 
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post #8 of 12
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turns out i am now getting a ducky shine green with MX red's for my 18th-saweeeettt! biggrin.gifbiggrin.gif thanks guys for telling me about this keyboard rep
 
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post #9 of 12
no doubt you'll enjoy your new keyboard. looks very clean in person thumb.gif
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post #10 of 12
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmasteR View Post

Ducky Shine > zibal 60 In terms of quality.
Cooler Master Storm Quickfire would be something that you may want to take a look at.
Noppoo Choc Mini.
Whats your budget?

Do you think that the price of a Ducky Shine over a Mionix Zibal 60 is worth it?
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