Anyone going to Japan?

[scheherazade]

I was wondering if anyone could snag a keyboard for me.
Cherry G80-3600LYCEU-0
(AKA "G80-3600LYC" [any characters after that are irrelevant, simply region code]. uses "cherry red" switches.)

Can't get it in the U.S., and ebay is barren.

-scheherazade

[complacent]

a quick search of their site (and a google translation later) it looks like it is discontinued... i found two other sites essentially saying the same thing.

that might be a tough find, even in japan.

[scheherazade]

I thought 'scythe' still has them in japan.
http://www.scythe.co.jp
http://www.scythe.co.jp/input-device/mx-board-r.html
(no comprende jap'neez, mang)

The cherry website has listed it as discontinued for a while (iirc)

-scheherazade

[complacent]

translation of the scythe linky.

is it the cherry red switches specifically you're after?

i was reading a thread on overclock.net that had a listing of modern mechanicals... some of which use cherry reds.

[scheherazade]

yeah.

I found the G80 3494 also has reds.
http://global.pchome.com.tw/?mod=item&f ... NO=13&tm=u
I might follow this guide...
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?1285 ... ping-Promo

Filco Majestouch-2 has reds... but this is the only place I've found em :
http://www.keyboardco.com/
($ouch)



Info in cherry red, apparently discontinued but now supposedly back on.
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_Red

I also found that keyboard co has a us amazon page that's got us-oriented pricing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OX ... DZYM049KSG

-scheherazade

[Sabre]

Damn, is it really that good?

[scheherazade]

Generally :

It's hella nice if you're interface-anal.

Which I am, especially since my mouse/kb follows me through multiple generations of computer, and they're how I interact with the system.

Most people focus on the PC, and get whatever monitor/mouse/kb.
And even so, their experience is mostly defined by the monitor/mouse/kb, and what the hardware is doing behind the scenes is of little importance - so long as it gets things done.

Even old computers are plenty fast for everything (bar gaming on high settings with the latest games) - granted that the computer is kept clean of junk-ware and useless processes.



Specifically :

The 'Cherry red' are a rare soft spring variant of the linear 'Cherry black'. They're some of the most sensitive (low pressure to activate) switches you can get. The weight of a finger can activate them - without even pressing. You can type silly fast, and have the lowest human input latency (if you're doing twitch gaming).

Down side is an increased need to 'keep your hands under control', and no tactile feedback. (a big deal for those folks that like to feel an affirmative ka-chunk - note that tactile feedback is not directly associated with button activation, but merely with the tensioning mechanism, be it a slider, rubber dome, spring buckle, etc.)

You basically have to be a raging nerd to even care... but whatever.

Note: linear switches are generally hated by most, and loved by few. If you wanted to try a high end mechanical keyboard, you're more likely to like a brown or blue switch based board.
I've read that the capacitor switch boards are the perfect blend of feedback and force, but I've never used one.
I've used this one before : http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate-silent/



In a sense it's stupid...

But then again, you'll sound pretty stupid trying to explain a fender vent to a non-car-person using any reasoning other than "it looks cool".

-scheherazade

[complacent]

bringing this back from the dead...

scheherazade, are you still looking for cherry mx switched keyboards? saw this sale and instantly thought of you.

random, but worth it hopefully.

[Raven]

OOOOOOO! I've been looking for a quality keyboard without a number pad for my home computer and that Cooler Master looks perfect.

[scheherazade]

Thank for the heads up!

However, I was aware of this keyboard for some time.
It's been in the works for a while, but not available for ages (until a few months back iirc).

Some time ago I got my hands on a filco majestouch 2 with mx reds for a decent price off of amazon, so I'm set for a while.

That said, that rosewill is the cheapest mx red I know of.
... And I'm very tempted to pick one up as a back-up ...

-scheherazade