WTB: Das Keyboard MX Brown

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Looking for one to try out. Would probably consider other mx brown keyboards so let me know what you have. :D

-Needs a numpad
-Volume Controls would be nice
-Lower height than the CM Trigger keys
 
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I know there are a bunch of Das Keyboards on ebay (they look refurb), I got an original DAS for about $50. You could check there but the Das silent is going to be a bit harder to find. Any reason you want a das? I guess you prefer a das but want to try others. there are tons of good mx brown keyboards out there.
 
Don't know much about mechanical keyboards but read a bit and das was one of the ones mentioned. Ducky wouldn't be bad either. I DID try a CM Storm mx brown...didn't like it. Keys felt reallyyyy tall but again I only tried it for a few days, perhaps I need more time to get used to it so I'm trying one more time. XD
 
the das is great and I liked mine a lot.

A lot of people here do like the CM storm but there is also filco, WASD (its what I have and its amazing but you will have to drop substantial amount of cash).

The new Mechanical corsair is also looking really nice.

I think mechanical keyboard keys are tall, at least compared fo membrane which are sit almost flush with the keyboard, mecanical dont. Maybe you just need to get used to it.
 
Which storm did you try? Was it the rapid or another one? Btw I am typing on a DAS with MX blues and its keys are deff about an eighth of a inch shorter than my rapid with blues but the CMR is deff better quality than the DAS.
 
Ah thats part of your problem, you need to try the rapid, its made by the same manufacturer as Filco which is regarded as one of the best keyboards in the business. The Rapid is the best bang for the buck out there.
 
no its the tenkeyless, in that case the new Ducky Zero board would be your best bet.
 
Yup narrowed it down to ducky zero, das ultimate s, or a filco (can't find one of those on ebay tho. o_O)
 
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Yup narrowed it down to ducky zero, das ultimate s, or a filco (can't find one of those on ebay tho. o_O)
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das ULTIMATE s!!!!

Best looking keyboard imo. Which is why I bought one (along with being mechanical of course).

Not great for when you are being lazy at 4am trying to type with one hand though...
 
Das ultimate is great, I have one somewhere in the house that I am about to give to my friend.

It is not the best looking keyboard sorry :D to me the filco is way better looking and of course, so is my semi custom WASD. Specially the new DAS with the mirror look, hate that they went with the mirror look.

I would say the filco for sure or look into WASD (prob will not find one on ebay)

what I have:

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seriously, if you want to drop money you cannot go with a bettery keyboard. Love this fukn thing.

engraved keys :) choice of colors for keys, esc and WASD or you can go fully custom, braided cord, amazing build quality. Choice of switch (they have them all) and option to put different kinds of dampers.
 
r3awak3n said:
Das ultimate is great, I have one somewhere in the house that I am about to give to my friend.

It is not the best looking keyboard sorry :D to me the filco is way better looking and of course, so is my semi custom WASD. Specially the new DAS with the mirror look, hate that they went with the mirror look.

I would say the filco for sure or look into WASD (prob will not find one on ebay)

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seriously, if you want to drop money you cannot go with a bettery keyboard. Love this fukn thing.

engraved keys :) choice of colors for keys, esc and WASD or you can go fully custom, braided cord, amazing build quality. Choice of switch (they have them all) and option to put different kinds of dampers.
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R3awak3n.... I like your style.
Sikk keyboard. I still probably prefer blank caps and no palm rest but the grey looks very, very nice.

I also like the shape of the Das though I agree that shiny plastic is never the best idea :p

Edit: Oh, and braided cord. That sounds awesome. That is something I would love on my keyboard.
 
Thanks Jay JapanB :D

I also prefer blank keys. After running the das ultimate for a bit, it really made me improve my typing and its just plain cool. However, because I was going to pay so much for the keyboard, I just needed to get my moneys worth and got the engraved keys (which are kind of cool because from far they look blank).

I also the filco style keys which are printed on the side.

I really think that if the OP goes Filco, Das, WASD or Ducky he will be happy :) Just make sure you choose the right switches for what you want it.
 
Great suggestions! Does anybody know if the filco or wasd versions have volume control? The Ultimate S seems to have it and I would really like that. (Not a deal breaker tho)
 
No volume control on Wasd or filco. They are actually very similar keyboards from the same oem manufacturer. Same board but different case/keys.

I do miss the volume keys sometime so i can change volume in game but it was not a deal break to me.
 
Just picked up a filco ninja, its awesome! Didn't realize a keyboard could feel so solid. Just thought I'd throw it out there to broaden the options.
 
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Just picked up a filco ninja, its awesome! Didn't realize a keyboard could feel so solid. Just thought I'd throw it out there to broaden the options.
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Dang it, no numpad on that one. :( Do you think I should just try one without the numpad on it? o_O
 
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oh lol. I did a quick search and only the ten keyless popped up. It's cool but a tad over budget. Trying to stay under 120 ish.
 
Can't believe no one has suggested a Leopold for your budget:

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=special&filter=fullsize

I have mechanical keyboards from Das, Filco, Ducky, Rosewill, Monoprice, etc. and my Leopolds are as solid and enjoyable as any of them. No volume control, but that's pretty standard and you could use a software program for that anyway. I'm actually using my Leopold with reds right now and also have an "Otaku" version with Browns. Both are great.

If you want to go even cheaper I'd have no problem suggesting a board from Rosewill, Monoprice, CoolerMaster, etc...
 
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Can't believe no one has suggested a Leopold for your budget:

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=special&filter=fullsize

I have mechanical keyboards from Das, Filco, Ducky, Rosewill, Monoprice, etc. and my Leopolds are as solid and enjoyable as any of them. No volume control, but that's pretty standard and you could use a software program for that anyway. I'm actually using my Leopold with reds right now and also have an "Otaku" version with Browns. Both are great.

If you want to go even cheaper I'd have no problem suggesting a board from Rosewill, Monoprice, CoolerMaster, etc...
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I have heard great things about leopold, specially for the price. It escaped my mind :D

Also that new Corsair looks really good too but I think its about $140
 
^^That'd be cool but I already tried a similar one of those and the keys were a bit too tall. Another user told me that they tend to be taller than the rest. XD
 
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