Review : Matias Quiet Pro
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Coming up soon :
The Mrinterface Matias Quiet Pro keyboard video review.
Here's a pic : First impression :
Very quiet and they fixed those flimsy feet!
Second impression :
It feels kinda similar to the SGI AT101
REVIEW:
The Mrinterface Matias Quiet Pro keyboard video review.
Here's a pic : First impression :
Very quiet and they fixed those flimsy feet!
Second impression :
It feels kinda similar to the SGI AT101
REVIEW:
- bhtooefr
- Location: Newark, OH, USA
- Main keyboard: TEX Shinobi
- Main mouse: TrackPoint IV
- Favorite switch: IBM Selectric (not a switch, I know)
- DT Pro Member: 0056
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Do the keys have the ridiculous wobble and imprecision of the Tactile Pro 3?
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- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Main keyboard: Noppoo Choc Mini
- Favorite switch: Cherry Brown
- DT Pro Member: -
Easy. Matias might beg to differ.bhtooefr wrote:Do the keys have the ridiculous wobble and imprecision of the Tactile Pro 3?
That said, I totally agree. I hope Matias' redesign addressed this.
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- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- DT Pro Member: 0011
There is a picture of the slider on Diatec's order page with a blue arrow pointing at a rubber damper.itlnstln wrote:I'm dumb; I know this, but does the "quiet" 'board have the dampened sliders (I would assume so by the comparison to the SGI)?
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- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Main keyboard: Noppoo Choc Mini
- Favorite switch: Cherry Brown
- DT Pro Member: -
Thanks! This just got a little more interesting.Findecanor wrote:There is a picture of the slider on Diatec's order page with a blue arrow pointing at a rubber damper.itlnstln wrote:I'm dumb; I know this, but does the "quiet" 'board have the dampened sliders (I would assume so by the comparison to the SGI)?
- AKIMbO
- Location: Florida, USA
- Main keyboard: HHKB
- Favorite switch: Topre
- DT Pro Member: -
I'm really interested in a further in depth comparison between the new Matias quiet pro switches and the SGI dampened cream alps. I already have an SGI with dampened cream alps and am planning on replacing all the switches in an old Zenith ZKB2-AT board with either the new Matias tactile or the new Matias clicky switches.
If the new Matias tactile switches are that similar to the SGI dampened cream alps, then I will probably go with the Matias clicky switches for the Zenith.
If the new Matias tactile switches are that similar to the SGI dampened cream alps, then I will probably go with the Matias clicky switches for the Zenith.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Update :
I don't want to video review this keyboard too quick. I want to have some mileage on it before I can properly judge it.
It's slowly growing on me : I really liked my SGI AT101 and hated to kill it for the switch try bags, but I am beginning to believe the quiet pro is a worthy replacement. I think matias did an excellent job on the new switch. I mean : they completely overhauled the fukka alps switch and made a better more durable alternative that up to now lives up to its promise : a tactile non-clicky Alps mount switch with a very nice tactile actuation point.
I don't want to video review this keyboard too quick. I want to have some mileage on it before I can properly judge it.
It's slowly growing on me : I really liked my SGI AT101 and hated to kill it for the switch try bags, but I am beginning to believe the quiet pro is a worthy replacement. I think matias did an excellent job on the new switch. I mean : they completely overhauled the fukka alps switch and made a better more durable alternative that up to now lives up to its promise : a tactile non-clicky Alps mount switch with a very nice tactile actuation point.
- furosuto81
- Location: Eau Claire, WI
- Main keyboard: Ducky Shine DK9008S
- Main mouse: Corsair M60
- Favorite switch: Matias Quiet Switch (Dampened ALPS)
- DT Pro Member: -
I have the all-black PC version of this keyboard. I prefer the look of the mac silver & black version (not crazy about the glossy black case), but I'll primarily be using this board at work on PCs. I haven't really had a chance to try it out (this work week will be my chance). I don't have an SGI AT101, but I do have an AEKII, and the switches feel very similar. I have a gallery of photos you all might be interested in taking a look at. Looking forward to Mr Interface's review!
- Matias
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Main keyboard: TOP SECRET unreleased prototype from Matias Labs
- Main mouse: Prototype Matias Mouse
- Favorite switch: Matias Click Switch
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
It's been a long time since I've used an SGI keyboard, but my vague recollection is that it is less tactile than the Quiet Pro.AKIMbO wrote:I'm really interested in a further in depth comparison between the new Matias quiet pro switches and the SGI dampened cream alps. I already have an SGI with dampened cream alps and am planning on replacing all the switches in an old Zenith ZKB2-AT board with either the new Matias tactile or the new Matias clicky switches.
I have several AEKII which use the same switch as the SGI, but they don't all feel the same. I don't know if it's because they're old, but only one of them felt properly tactile. I was able to "fix" them by taking the switches apart and messing with the click leaf, but that's a lot of work.
- Matias
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Main keyboard: TOP SECRET unreleased prototype from Matias Labs
- Main mouse: Prototype Matias Mouse
- Favorite switch: Matias Click Switch
- DT Pro Member: -
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Nice pics!furosuto81 wrote:I have a gallery of photos you all might be interested in taking a look at. Looking forward to Mr Interface's review!
- cookie
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Main keyboard: HHKB Pro 2
- Main mouse: MX Master
- Favorite switch: Topre
- DT Pro Member: -
Can't wait to see the video review
You killed the SGI for the switch try bag?
Outch... I'd love to get my hands on one, the only Alps switch I ever tried was a black one from an old Dell AT102w.
I didn't like the switch...
You killed the SGI for the switch try bag?
Outch... I'd love to get my hands on one, the only Alps switch I ever tried was a black one from an old Dell AT102w.
I didn't like the switch...
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Yeps.Edel wrote: You killed the SGI for the switch try bag?
It still hurts....
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- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- DT Pro Member: 0011
I hope that you have kept everything but the switches, so that you could bring it back now.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Yes, still have its carcass....Findecanor wrote:I hope that you have kept everything but the switches, so that you could bring it back now.
- Daniel Beardsmore
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Main keyboard: Filco Majestouch 1 (home)/Poker II backlit (work)
- Main mouse: MS IMO 1.1
- Favorite switch: Probably not whatever I wrote here
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
wiki them :-)furosuto81 wrote:I have a gallery of photos you all might be interested in taking a look at. Looking forward to Mr Interface's review!
Interesting keycaps – they're apparently engraved, but they look like a whiter Cherry infill, as the legends all appear to be significantly raised above the surface of the keycap.
Looking forwards to finding out how we differentiate the click and tactile switches from each other now that colour is not a factor.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Update :
I am currently trying to get my hands on another SGI AT101 in order to use as a sound comparison in the review vid.
I'm also working on a revamp of my website over at mrinterface.com with the latest and greatest simulators ( including the Quiet Pro and the many many others I got my hands on since I last created those sims )
The review video will also contain an un-unboxing clip at the end. I noticed the presence of many unboxing videos on youtube where the reviewer unboxes something and then ends with a verdict of the device whilst only using the unpacked device for 1 minute. I want to use the keyboard for at least a couple of weeks and only then pass judgement. So in order to get an idea of how it is packed, I'll re-insert it into the original box with all the extras to show everybody what and how they will get it
I am currently trying to get my hands on another SGI AT101 in order to use as a sound comparison in the review vid.
I'm also working on a revamp of my website over at mrinterface.com with the latest and greatest simulators ( including the Quiet Pro and the many many others I got my hands on since I last created those sims )
The review video will also contain an un-unboxing clip at the end. I noticed the presence of many unboxing videos on youtube where the reviewer unboxes something and then ends with a verdict of the device whilst only using the unpacked device for 1 minute. I want to use the keyboard for at least a couple of weeks and only then pass judgement. So in order to get an idea of how it is packed, I'll re-insert it into the original box with all the extras to show everybody what and how they will get it
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Guess what I got in the mail
Finally I'm able to compare both keyboards...-
- Main keyboard: Silicon Graphics AT101
- Main mouse: Logitech G9X
- Favorite switch: Dampened Cream Alps
- DT Pro Member: -
Does the matias also the same size control and alt keys as the SGI?
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Yeps.iBroScience wrote:Does the matias also the same size control and alt keys as the SGI?
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- Main keyboard: Silicon Graphics AT101
- Main mouse: Logitech G9X
- Favorite switch: Dampened Cream Alps
- DT Pro Member: -
Thanks. I have been looking at the Matis Quiet Pro, but I probably won't get one anytime soon. But I always thought it would be interesting to take the caps from my SGI and put them on the Matias since I like their look, and they feel nice.Mrinterface wrote:Yeps.iBroScience wrote:Does the matias also the same size control and alt keys as the SGI?
Your mini review on the the Granite SGI is what convinced me to check out the one I have now. And although it's only the beige one, I'm very happy with it. So I'm looking forward to your review on the Matias Quiet.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Finally got the review video ready. Check the OP.
- Daniel Beardsmore
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Main keyboard: Filco Majestouch 1 (home)/Poker II backlit (work)
- Main mouse: MS IMO 1.1
- Favorite switch: Probably not whatever I wrote here
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
Did you take any photos of the internals of the switch while you had it apart? :-)
It's hard to tell from the video quite how the contact mechanism works.
It's hard to tell from the video quite how the contact mechanism works.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Well, yeah, I put those pictures inside the vidDaniel Beardsmore wrote:Did you take any photos of the internals of the switch while you had it apart?
It's hard to tell from the video quite how the contact mechanism works.
- Daniel Beardsmore
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Main keyboard: Filco Majestouch 1 (home)/Poker II backlit (work)
- Main mouse: MS IMO 1.1
- Favorite switch: Probably not whatever I wrote here
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
I haven't had chance to watch it all yet, I guess they're not shown during the disassembly/assembly part.
Besides, actual photos can go into the wiki ;-)
Besides, actual photos can go into the wiki ;-)
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- Main keyboard: Silicon Graphics AT101
- Main mouse: Logitech G9X
- Favorite switch: Dampened Cream Alps
- DT Pro Member: -
Mr. Interface, have you ever lubed the switches in any of your SGI AT101s? Some my keys feel scratchy in mine, so I was thinking about doing it. Just wondering if you had any tips.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
Hi there,iBroScience wrote:Mr. Interface, have you ever lubed the switches in any of your SGI AT101s? Some my keys feel scratchy in mine, so I was thinking about doing it. Just wondering if you had any tips.
I never tried lubing any switch so I don't have any tips.
- Mrinterface
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: UHK
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Monterey blues
- DT Pro Member: 0012
When I get a batch of those switches, I'll properly photograph them and enhance the wikiDaniel Beardsmore wrote:I haven't had chance to watch it all yet, I guess they're not shown during the disassembly/assembly part.
Besides, actual photos can go into the wiki
For now have a look at 15:40 of the video review.
- Daniel Beardsmore
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Main keyboard: Filco Majestouch 1 (home)/Poker II backlit (work)
- Main mouse: MS IMO 1.1
- Favorite switch: Probably not whatever I wrote here
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
I saw them — hard to make out, looks similar to a Fukka but not quite. The video itself — you should have scripted it, sounds like you were really struggling to make it up as you went along. Can't stomach a whole half hour of it.