Need a compact keyboard

sshisui

03 Aug 2016, 19:25

Hello,
I'm new here and I'd need your help:
I'd like to buy a mechanical keyboard. I like the Apple A1048 style and I found out that there is a mechanical keyboard really similar: the Magicforce Crystal 108. Unluckily there are no reviews of that one (probably because it's new) so in the meanwhile I'd like to buy a compact one.
I found the Ajazz AK33 white keyboard which seems cool but it has the Zorro switches.
So now I am searching for a similar keyboard with Cherry MX blue switches. In case there isn't such a keyboard I'd like to buy a compact one with MX blue switches.
It can be something like the Ducky One TKL, possibly backlit, which I've not already bought because from Amazon they don't deliver in Italy so I'd need to send it to my relatives first.
I also saw that there's a white version of the Ducky one TKL but it's not backlit and doesn't have the blue switch.
I have a limited budget, and I don't want to spend more than 110 € , unless the keyboard is really cool as the Magicforce.

IKSLM

03 Aug 2016, 22:49


sshisui

04 Aug 2016, 04:47

I'd prefer the Francium 87 [img] but it seems to cost more than the Ducky one and I read bad a bad review of it.

The models I've found are:
- Filco Majestouch 2 TKL
- Ducky One TKL non-backlit and backlit
- Ducky DK1087

Which one do you think it's the best ? What is the difference between the Ducky one and the Ducky DK1087 ?

I also noticed that in the UK amazon you can find the Magicforce Crystal 108 by Qisan with Cherry MX green [img].
Do you know this brand ?

face

04 Aug 2016, 08:31

I like the Vortex Pok3r. I also has this "flying keys" feeling, is very compact and high quality. You can get it new for 130€, but maybe you see a offer or a used one.

You can even get it in white, if you want a bit of the Apple look. It is available in most layouts and is fully programmable.
Last edited by face on 04 Aug 2016, 09:35, edited 2 times in total.

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Wodan
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04 Aug 2016, 09:20

I wanted to recommend the Spyder87 on Amazon.co.uk but the price has been raised from 30GBP to 50GBP. No bargain any more.

sshisui

04 Aug 2016, 19:34

@face: yeah, the Vortex Poker is nice but at that price I'd prefer a TKL shape with leds. I usually use the arrows to scroll the pages while I'm surfing the net and it seems better to type on.

@Wodan: I'm not sure you can find a good quality keyboard at that price, at least I read many bad comments in that range. And I'd go with the Cherry switches since they are the most used, as I'm a humble avarage customer :)
I fear the Qisan keyboard I'm keeping an eye on turns out to have only Gateron switches, which would be a sad ending.

Thanks for the replies, if you find out something good don't be shy and let me know :)

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