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Some new words from me for Digital Foundry about the F77 Ultra Compact:

https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundr ... y-gone-age

That G80-5000 is a bit of grail, as is the 9039, although I feel I'd need a new office just to put it in.

Nothing around at the moment.

Reference from the last earnings call/figures - the budget-friendly Cherry Viola switches have been discontinued, as have any Cherry-manufactured keyboards with the switches in them. Cherry had only one AFAIK - the MV 3.0. Reference: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CHERRY-SE-124221556/new...

....ten years, Mu, that's a bit mental!

I wrote some words about the HHKB for PC Gamer!

https://www.pcgamer.com/hhkb-profession ... -s-review/

Wodan wrote: ↑

11 Jan 2023, 13:58

Muirium wrote: ↑

10 Jan 2023, 19:32

And we’re Julia Roberts?

Do you feel like Julia Roberts?
I certainly don't.

That would be wishful thinking...

https://youtu.be/XBZUz4C6kqk

Not sure who needs to know this, but the website of OneCommerce now mentions a focus on the MENA region. Not sure what this means for DT.

https://www.onecommerce.group/

The Varmilo EC switches are non-contact I think, and feature an MX stem, which feel pretty good. Been typing on the Ivy switches, which are one of the smoothest clicky tactile switches I've used. In terms of actual good MXs, Browns still remain king for me alongside Clears, and the MX ULP switches f...

Hey all, Just received an HHKB Hybrid Type S through the door for review, and have been using it for the last couple of days for testing purposes, and have noticed it's a lot crisper to type on than the RealForce R2 PFU I've also got. Both use the same silenced 45g switches, and the only difference ...

Another week, another special MX release.

https://www.cherrymx.de/en/cherry-mx/mx ... r-top.html

https://www.cherrymx.de/en/cherry-mx/mx ... clear.html

Official Ergo Clears....

It had been put into a couple of "gaming laptops" last year, as part of an exclusivity deal (which Cherry likes to do with new switch designs for some reason :roll: ). Linus of Linus Tech Tips gave his impression of it. The keyboard he's comparing it to (which he doesn't like) has linear feel. Sinc...

Know it's a gaming board, but first one I've seen with these MX Ultra Low Profiles from Cherry - out in a couple weeks. Will be intrigued to see how it feels.

https://www.corsair.com/newsroom/press- ... ical-keybo

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/keychron-q1

Just posting a link to a review of mine for the Keychron Q1 V2 that got published on Trusted Reviews a couple days back.

If you don't use RGB anyway you might be better of to make sure to turn off the LED. LED don't have much power but I remember a very discolored alluminium case from not turning off underglow LED and I don't know if Switches not made for SMD dissipate the otherwise neglectable heat from LED too badl...

So, the Keychron arrived today, and the Clears were 3 pins - all fitted in fine (minus one terrible case of some bent pins), and nothing's gone awry so far. Sure, I can't see the RGB, but it's not that big of deal to me, truth be told.

My MX Clears came with 3 pins (I don't know if there are 5 pin variants), the keychron Q1 supports both 3 pin and 5 pin switches for hot-swap. Actually, anything that supports 5 pin also supports 3 pin. 5 pin is more stable though, which I personally only care for in hot-swap but 3 pin hot-swap sho...

Hey all, Just a quick question - thinking of picking up a Keychron Q1 barebones kit just to try out this DIY gubbins and was going to pair it with some MX Clear switches. Does anybody know if the MX Clears come with 3 or 5 pin mounts, and whether this matters for a barebones kit? And, is this thing ...

Muirium wrote: ↑

12 Jan 2022, 14:17

Hoch Spritz! As I believe they say in Germany at the culmination of a night of passion.

(Yes, yes, sublimationsduck is better…)

Ja, sehr gut!

Myoth wrote: ↑

20 Sep 2021, 15:03

wew, that's a lot of difference in any way you put it... do you mean the actuation mechanism or the difference in construction that result in the different feeling between the two?

Most probably mechanism to be honest Myoth, although any other info would of course be handy!

Cheers,

Reece.

Me again, So, I've been using a Topre Realforce 105UFB for a few days and have to admit, am impressed by its overall feeling. I've used a couple of G81-3000s in the past with MYs inside (FTSC) and it got me thinking - what's the difference between the way FTSC keyboards work and the way that capacit...

Palatino wrote: ↑

16 Sep 2021, 13:17

Lent to you by the The Keyboard Company? Did you ask for one to review? (Forgive my ignorance if you’re a famous Youtuber who I haven’t heard of!)

Indeed so, I'm a freelance writer and it's a case of asking for the product in return for pitches basically.

Hey all, Currently typing on a Topre Realforce 105U lent to me by The Keyboard Company, and have a new Niz here to hand - literally the first time I've ever used this type of switch, and it feels...rather odd. I can't actually place my thoughts on these as the 45g force makes it feel like MX Reds bu...

Hey all, Me again! Just another IBM related query - does anyone know the rated switch life as it were of buckling springs? Writing a review on the Unicomp New Model M and I don't know too much about their longevity as such (of course, 35 years worth of constant input). Any help would be appreciated!...

sharktastica wrote: ↑

13 Sep 2021, 15:03

Basically, just the outer casing. It's made with new moulds instead of decades-old ones that were prone to defects.

Ah, cheers - I'd heard they'd used new tooling but just wanted some confirmation!

Hey all,

Hope you're all well.

Just a query - picked up a New Model M a couple months back and just wondered what the differences are between this new and refreshed iteration and previous ones?

Any help would be appreciated!

Cheers,

Reece.

Hey all, Stumbled across this picture on the CHERRY Instagram page and have been trying to work out what this is, but to no avail, Supposedly from the late seventies, but I've checked a couple of price lists from the time, and have had no luck. Turning to the oracles here for some help, therefore! h...

Uhm, folks... I realize I'm not a keyboard grognard with thousands of bolt-modded Model Ms and a 3279, but...maybe, just maybe, instead of splintering the community...how about we give the guy a chance to prove his intentions - and in particular whether they're entirely money-oriented; he wouldn't ...

thinking of picking up one of Unicomp's new Ms just to try it out. Then I might go a little more vintage. Great starting point. If they were making them 10 years ago, I'd have grabbed one for myself and could have been quite delighted. Compelling price. Cheers - haven't they also done an SSK versio...