I know I am definitely interested in more compact style, symmetrical keyboards like the KBT Race and KBT Pure but my issue with the Race is the red board that the keys sit on (sorry idk the correct terminology
) seems like it is very visible from the videos I've seen. Thus, I decided I might have to go with the Pure just so I won't have to see the board in the background. With the KBT Pure, I haven't noticed any red boards behind the keys but from what I've read they all seem to have Pad Printed keys so I'm worried that the letters will fade quickly (I had this issue with a siig rubber dome kb and I never want to deal with that again). Also, the KBT Pure doesn't have dedicated arrow keys but I might be able to live with that.
1.) How does the lettering on the Race and the Pure keyboards hold up? Is Pad Printed an issue? (example of "pad printed" in the description here http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/ind ... tail&p=303 )
2.) Is there anything that is symmetrical and compact like the KBT Race that includes the arrow keys but is mounted on a plate so that there isn't a different colored board showing in the background? Would rather have something that doesn't have logos plastered all over it. Keys with letters that won't fade is a huge plus as well as buying from some place that has some sort of warranty so I won't be screwed if something stops working.
3.) I'd really like the option of being able to put on custom keys (might only change the escape key). Are there lots of keys available for the KBT Pure?
If you guys tell me the Pure is shitty, my second option is the Leopold listed here: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php? ... =fc200rtab
1.) Are there lots of custom keys available for the Leopold? Or are all cherry keys the same size (ie will fit various keyboards as long as they have cherry switches)
That's it for now. I'm sorry if this post was long-winded but the more I read about mech KBs the more specific I get about what I want. Learning about mech KBs was a curse, especially when I was supposed to be studying instead of looking these KBs up.
EDIT:
So now I've come across another issue that I need you guys advice on before I drop money on a keyboard: that is, the different types of keys and the way they are made. I was reading this thread ( http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/ ... 63-30.html ) and ripster's (that guy is everywhere, wtf) comment about vortex keys not being dyesub and I'm guessing that means the KBT Pure's keys will start to shine and eventually wear through? Or am I not understanding this correctly?
1.) Have you guys had this issue with the KBT Pure?
2.) Are there any companies that make compact, symmetrical keyboards that don't have logos all over them, that have custom keys available with reputable sellers, that manufacture their keys in a way that they won't start to shine quickly and fade through and look like a giant piece of garbage within months?
Unrelated, but I can't find a black KBT pure, blue backlit, brown/red cherry MX switch for sale anywhere. Apparently mechanicalkeyboards.com will have some in stock but they don't state when.
I think I can answer some questions. There is a new pure pro with arrow keys dedicated (this is spanish layout):
