Mechanical Keyboard Guide - Page 1365

Shouldn't it be left until they become more popular? At the moment they aren't all that prevalent.

Then again you are somewhat of an authority on mech boards so I could be wrong.

How does the feel of the Quietpro compare to the Tactile Pro or the Das (or an IBM M, for that matter)? Does it really have as much of a tactile feel, just without the clicking sound?

- Hal -

 

I have the Tactile Pro 2, and in comparison it has a stronger tactile feel with less noise. No click on it.

 

While I don't have a Das with MX-Blues, I have many similar boards and ones with MX-Blues (like my WASD Custom), and it feels better than the Blues.

 

It feels similar to the Dell AT101W & SGI Granite's that I have. Though, they definitely have that new & crisp feel. Both the Dell & SGI boards have a more worn down, or broken in feel to them. Not that they feel bad, but it's somewhat traditional for most mechanical switches after some years of heavy use to get that feel.

 

My very used Ducky with MX-Browns has that feel while my lightly used Zowie board does not. The Ducky has probably had around 5-6 million key strokes across it already.

 

The force required to activate the switch is similar to the blues, but it feels smoother. The QuietPro's switch is more of a copy used by the original Apple Extended Keyboard II.

 

The motion of the switch isn't as smooth as I'd like, but I would put it on par with a Cherry switch, and easily one of my more favorite switches since it has more force behind it, like an MX-Clear or Buckling Spring.

Like wise, the old Matias Tactile Pro with it's clicky switch, wasn't really a dream to type on. It wasn't bad, and better than Apple's flat (or older full sized) keyboards. The switches (fukka white alps) were somewhat wobbly & felt / sounded, cheap.

 

I would say that your old board (the Northgate) should have a similar feel since Blue Alps are supposed to be smoother than whites, and feel a bit better. While it won't have the audio feedback, some may see that as a plus and the tactile feel should be very good. It's much better than the browns, and as far as tactile switches; I'd mark it up there with MX-Clears.

 

My only question about the QuietPro would be switch longevity. Since Matias is having these switches made custom for them, we don't really know enough to judge either way. Given the companies commitment, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

My TactilePro 2.0 has actually spent most of it's life in heavy use in audio editing (since ProTools was previously better on the Mac OS), and it's not had any issues but plenty of abuse. While not the greatest keyboard in existence, it does make for one of the best, and most complete Apple keyboards.

 

The QuietPro was purchased purely based on the good experience with the TactilePro 2.0 as well as the desire for a quieter keyboard.

 

I actually do plan to add it in, just haven't had the time yet.

 

We should see a good wave of MX-Green keyboards coming to the US or at least China since most of the factories got shipments of them in.

First, thanks all for this epic thread. Learned A LOT in one place

Why did you go with blue? I've decided on the CM Storm QuickFire Rapid for my FPS gaming. Was hoping to find a solid wireless but no such luck. I travel a lot and need something smaller (without a num pad). Still torn on the switches. Leaning towards red but then people started chiming in that they enjoy blues once they got used to them. Embarrassed to say that I started with a Black Widow so I don't really have anything else to compare it to.

I wasn't really planing to go with blues, I did however instantly fell in love with the sound feedback - blues just have a very distinctive sexy sound. Each keypress is like Mozart's symphony. Now imagine typing fast on it. It's like an orgasmic orchestra!
While the first gaming session felt awkward, this might be attributed to switching from rubber domes to any mechanical keyboard, I still believe blues are not for everyone.

If you want to play it safe, go with browns or reds for gaming. Gives blues a try if you feel adventurous. You won't be disappointed by any of them.

Hi guys,
I am newbie to mechanical keyboard. Looking for a keyboard under $90 with blue switchs.

http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Pro-Mechanical-SGK-4010-GKCM1-US/dp/B007VDOOBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352609993&sr=8-1&keywords=cm+storm+quickfire+pro
CM Storm QuickFire Pro
Is it decent in this price range? Cause I heard some bad reviews about this keyboard..
Or do you guys have any other suggestion ?

Thanks guys.

I'd like to see that bad review... CM QFP is a great keyboard, those switches are brown however.

The TKL version comes with blue switches and is 20$ cheaper.

Haha, I think I grabbed the wrong link.
Those reviews said that the OEM of QFP is ione (same as RAZER). Therefore, the quality of QFP is as bad as Razer.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1292538/thoughts-on-the-cm-quickfire-pro-quality/10

Yes, the Pro version is not up to the same quality standard as the other QF boards. I would avoid it if you can. Get a Rapid or the new TK. The TK is tempting me, all shiny and small.