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know of any? only one i have been able to find is the xarmor u9w but it's not exactly what i would like and it would be nice to have some options...
 
mech kb's seems to be just now gaining more mainstream popularity, so the options are relatively sparse for the time being unfortunately. Thats the only wireless one I know of, and there aren't too many different configurations outside of the normal available. Hopefully with companies like corsair jumping on the bandwagon, we'll see some more offerings from the market in the near future.
 
Yeah, that is the only wireless mechanical I know of. I use one with my htpc and it's not horrible, but it certainly is a step down from my filco or leopold boards. Unless you HAVE to have wireless, I'd suggest steering clear of the xarmor.
 
Filco used to sell Bluetooth keyboards. http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=294
They're now discontinued but you may be able to find some from deskauthority.net, geekhack.org, or ebay. Just note, they're extremely RARE so expect to pay a premium.

Don't shy away if the sticker is something like "DATACOMP" or "IDFACTORY", they're the same thing as a Filco (Same OEM).

You can always make your own.
 
krakerman said:
Yeah, that is the only wireless mechanical I know of. I use one with my htpc and it's not horrible, but it certainly is a step down from my filco or leopold boards.
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Can you tell me what's the quality difference, please?
 
DG25 said:
Can you tell me what's the quality difference, please?
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Sorry didn't see this until now. Generally, both the filco and leopold feel sturdier, heavy, and stronger. The keys on the xarmor also have a little play/give to them where the leopold and filco don't - this results in the xarmor feeling just ever so slightly 'wobbly' when I type on it. The key caps also feel 'lighter' and have a textured surface I don't care for, but those can be replaced if you want.

Another annoying part of the xarmor is that it has an led that lights up whenever you hit a key, so if you are in a dark room this could get annoying. You could tape/paint over it or disable it in some other way, but afaik there isn't a way to do so from the keyboard itself.

At the end of the day the xarmor just feels cheaper and lower quality, but it IS wireless and mechanical... I would not consider their wired equivalent though, as there are cheaper and better options out there.
 
It's weird that there aren't many options for a good wireless mechanical, but I suppose most people want the least latency possible.
 
royo said:
It's weird that there aren't many options for a good wireless mechanical, but I suppose most people want the least latency possible.
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Yeah, seems weird to me too. Then again, I'd imagine most people buying mechanical are going for the best possible performance - maybe they see wireless as opposite of that?

I spent a good portion of today on my htpc with the xarmor wireless and it seems so shitty compared to my Filco and Leopold boards. I'd be all over a wireless mechanical of Filco/Leopold level quality, hell I'd probably pay $200 for one.
 
Most people have their computer feet from where their computer is and are not interested in the aesthetics of going wireless. Beyond that, they could always use a PS/2 or USB extension cable.

Mechanical implies that you are a hardcore typist or gamer. Neither of these excel on the sofa. If serious about it, you will use the keyboard at a desk. The sofa is for remotes and media keyboards.

Apple sells a lot of wireless mice and keyboards. But Apple users are GENERALLY more casual, image conscious and fruity. Not performance users.
 
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