Mechanical Keyboards

Agree - I got hit by the keycap sets being delayed so mine was a little later - can't fault it so far though. They dealt far better than a lot of companies have with Covid related address/logistics fuckery.

I'm really pleased with it - feels well made for the price, sleep/wake from power saving is snappy - and it switches between bluetooth devices flawlessly. Having used not osX specific keycap layouts before, having everything 'right' is so much easier too.

i really like these keyboards. i bet if i got one then i'd start working on my novel

Never though I'm gonna find a mechanical keyboard topic over here.
Used QPAD MK-50 for a short while, then a Cherry MX Board 3.0 for a long while, which I utterly loved, but it took up so much space. Been rocking a Sharkoon PureWriter TKL for a year and a half (the clicky version), and I wouldn't change it for anything. I'm a sucker for low-profile, and this one doesn't have those stupid, uncomfortable, fully flat keycaps.

My setup has changed a lot since then, but you get the idea:

Anyone got any tips for a small (60 or 65% probably) keyboard that's in stock, in UK layout? Keychron would be perfect but no stock.

excellent! my setup is as below, after quite a lot of tidying up in search of that clean look whilst not wanting to blow money on expensive desk and new macbook just yet. The desk is an cheap old IKEA job, with some Muji plastic drawers added in the shelves. The desk drawer has a lock added to stop my 1yr old emptying it. Airpods on a cheap ebay find lightning dock, bonus being the stability when flipping them open to dial into a Zoom meeting or whatever. Work phone on permanent charge, forwards all calls and texts to my device. Screen is new and its all powered by 2012 MBP. cables are hidden as much as possible, the back of the desk looks like a minefield of self adhesive cable management pads 😅

Usually the K2 is on bt mode, but it's charging

I was thinking of selling the second hand Bose speaker to get a mini speaker or soundbar for under the monitor or something. Any suggestions on how to get good sound centered, but also keep it minimal?

Seagate storage - I've been thinking about velcroing under the desk along with the work phone , any reason why I shouldn't?

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you need this

Nice setup, curious about the insulation tape.

I've got a Magicforce/Qisan 83 key (75%) board that I've used for a couple of weeks that I'm looking to sell. Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082BKTBRH/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_04s0Eb9CMAFS8
No box, but I do have the mini-usb lead and instructions. £20?

If lemonade doesn't have it, I probably will, if you can post.

Does anyone want this for £35?

Nice mechanical keyboard with fancy RGB effects and programmable macro keys, but have gone back to my Filco Ninja tenkeyless for day to day typing.
As new, original packaging etc.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Programmable-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B07D8X6CK8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=amazon+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1590771249&sr=8-3

Potential 3rd dibs if you can post

Thanks for the offer, but I should have said, I want one that can do wireless.

No worries.

Yes, can post. Will send you a pm now.

I'm considering the K2 and K6 amongst others. How do you find the base height? From this video, it looks like a huge empty space to accommodate the switches on the side.

https://youtu.be/J1sK0BrCaqM

I love it, but have big hands! I can see how it might be an issue for others, unless you hovertype

Sold to @Silly_Savage
Sorry.

Keychron K2 UK layouts are in stock again at KeyboardCo...

No stock with either red switches or Windows keycaps

they come with both mac and windows layout keycaps.

Thanks for the heads up!

how do i know what switches i want?

Plenty of reviews on YouTube of the different types but it’s hard to get a real impression without trying them to be honest.

Basically, blue are click, brown tactile, red linear.

The only way to know properly is to get a switch tester.

Cherry reds are linear, not clicky