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10/21/12 at 7:14pm
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Guys, I'm interested in a Cherry MX board v2.0

I checked it out on Taobao and saw that the keyboard seems to have a flat profile instead of the usual stepped one like on a Filco.
I'd prefer flat ones, to be honest. Is that true for the MX Board?

Also, will I be able to change out the keycaps on this flat-style board as with normal mechanical keyboards?
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10/21/12 at 7:24pm
Very flat. And yes you can swap. Pics in this link.

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/zzbxn/hey_i_just_noticed_just_how_low_profile_the_new/c6b6ctj
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post #3 of 8
10/24/12 at 4:24pm
I'm very interested in this board as well. I read the deskthority review, and didn't see any major red flags, aside from maybe the fact that it's PCB mounted and the risk of damage that entails from spills/dirt/etc.

I'm just wondering if there are any other issues I should be concerned about. Do the MX switches behave any differently with a low-profile keycap? Would there be enough clearance to do an o-ring mod if I so desired?

edit: sheeeeeeet, just found out that it might be limited to 2KRO. Would I be able to get around this issue with a USB -> PS2 adapter?
Edited by FingerTrippin - 10/24/12 at 4:51pm
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post #4 of 8
10/24/12 at 5:46pm
Be careful of the caps lock key though!
Makes getting a new keyset impossible unless you mod the key yourself
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post #5 of 8
10/24/12 at 5:58pm
I had tried one and it's horrible. Due to the new keycap stem design, you will face stiff keys like ML switch unless you press them dead center.
keycaps-1.jpg

For profile comparison:
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post #6 of 8
10/25/12 at 6:56am
Good info squarebox!

Mind if I borrow your pics for my Key Reference Wiki?
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10/26/12 at 11:15am
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Good info squarebox!
Mind if I borrow your pics for my Key Reference Wiki?

Sure, feel free to use them.
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10/26/12 at 12:41pm
Thanks!
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