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post #1 of 27
5/29/12 at 8:18pm
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What else is out there in a compact, tenkeyless design?

As high of NKRO as possible of course.


Thank you to TFL Replica for editing the title as I requested. I did not meant to offend anyone, simply say that I am not looking for a mechanical keyboard.

That said, here is what I ended up buying from another OCN member. Frankly, could end up being pretty gimmicky, but at least it is small and compact.
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post #2 of 27
5/29/12 at 8:21pm
Idk about tenkeyless domes but there's so many different types of mechanical keyboards, some that feel close to rubber domes with no clicks or anything.......
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5/29/12 at 8:23pm
Why you hating bro? Anything in particular?

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5/29/12 at 8:25pm
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Idk about tenkeyless domes but there's so many different types of mechanical keyboards, some that feel close to rubber domes with no clicks or anything.......

And more than likely I have owned them at some point in time. I am looking for something non-mechanical.
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Why you hating bro? Anything in particular?
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Personal preference.
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post #5 of 27
5/29/12 at 8:31pm
I believe the Roccat Isku is a rubber dome type gaming keyboard. It's not really a compact design though.
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5/29/12 at 8:36pm
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I believe the Roccat Isku is a rubber dome type gaming keyboard. It's not really a compact design though.

Thanks! Definitely looks a bit large given the numpad and macros, but will keep it in mind. I do want to avoid the mushy Logitech G-series keyboards (IMO), but am not certain that I want to deal with the space of a scissor based Illuminated from Logitech.

Coming from an Apple bluetooth keyboard most recently which I find to be a joy to type on based on audible levels, activation pressure, and travel distance. That said, I would certainly prefer wired.
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post #7 of 27
5/29/12 at 10:44pm
I'll be watching this thread. OP has an opinion and that's fine, now he's asking for more options. Watch what you say and think before you say it.

OP, I have a feeling if you want a compact MK, you'd probably fall in love with Happy Hacking Keyboard. Price tag is quite high, but it's very compact, TKL and is topre (to my knowledge). It's essentially a dream keyboard for keyboard enthusiasts, but the price tag as I mentioned makes it difficult for those to obtain it.
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I'll be watching this thread. OP has an opinion and that's fine, now he's asking for more options. Watch what you say and think before you say it.

OP, I have a feeling if you want a compact MK, you'd probably fall in love with Happy Hacking Keyboard. Price tag is quite high, but it's very compact, TKL and is topre (to my knowledge). It's essentially a dream keyboard for keyboard enthusiasts, but the price tag as I mentioned makes it difficult for those to obtain it.

Strange he said he DIDN'T want a compact MK.

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Slim-Keyboard-Windows-Vista/dp/B003PHJJV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301079628&sr=8-1
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post #9 of 27
5/29/12 at 11:03pm
If you're looking for a tenkeyless keyboard then I'd recommend the Microsoft Sidewinder, the number pad on it is removable (so you could just stash it in a drawer until you need it). It also scissor switches (the kind found in laptops), so its very quiet and feels like a nice rubber dome.
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5/29/12 at 11:37pm
You would probably like Topres like the mod suggested. They are rubber domes that actually feel nice. Some keytronics are nice but I don't know of any tenkeyless. Those are the only two rubber domes I have found that I like so far besides some old XT rubber domes I have never been able to identify. And I still don't understand what everyones on about the NMBs.
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