Reddit reviews Filco Majestouch-2, Tenkeyless, NKR, Tactile Action, USA Keyboard FKBN87M/EB2

Damn, people actually prefer these things ಠ_ಠ

I can help you all day with a high quality mechanical keyboard which would be definitely recommended, but the only flat keyboard I can even think of is that apple one. I have no idea how you can prefer to use a flat keyboard if you are on the computer for any extended period of time. If you come around and would be okay with a normal keyboard, I'd recommend a tenkeyless keyboard, which are more ergonomic IMO. Check out the OC keyboard FAQ

I recommend a Filco Majestouch with cherry MX browns to anybody looking for a great BIFL keyboard.

I love my Filco Tenkeyless. Great keyboard.

Here's the link to the album as well as a long list of things!

ALBUM - 25 IMAGES

Monitor 1 - Dell U2711

Monitor 2 - Dell U2312

Desk 1 - IKEA Galant

Desk 2 - IKEA Micke (Looks like they don't have it in black color anymore)

Footstool - IKEA POANG

Chair - IKEA MARKUS

LED Lights - IKEA Dioder

LED Clamp on Light - IKEA Jansjo

Headphone 1 - Sennheiser HD800

Headphone 2 - Sennheiser HD650

Headphone Stand

Headphone Amplifier

DAC 1

DAC 2

DAC 3

Earphones - Sennheiser IE80

Keyboard 1 - Filco (Red Switch)

Keyboard 2 - Filco (Brown Switch)

Keyboard 3 - REALFORCE 87U (Uniform 55g)

Speaker Stands

Monitor Stand - Ergotron MX

Mouse - Steelseries Sensei

Mousepad

iPod Classic 160GB

Laptop - Samsung Ultrabook 9

A Filco is a well known brand of mechanical keyboards.

Here's what I have and I love all of it:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WOF7QM/ (never been a fan of back-lights)

http://gamerzone.avermedia.com//game_capture/extremecap_u3 (for 1080p @ 60 FPS)

http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/ (there are better mics for the price from Rode now)

http://www.rodemic.com/accessories/psa1 (best on the market)

I think that one PC is enough for streaming but I have been looking into getting a second for rendering...

edit: There's a Poker II on Massdrop for 110 if you're into 60% https://www.massdrop.com/buy/kbc-poker-2
and a Code for 135 if you're into TKL https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tenkeyless-code-keyboard

If you have any questions I know way too much about this kind of stuff.

in terms of brand reputation, filco is highly recommended by many keyboard enthusiasts. the TKL version and the one with TK both are cherry mx browns, excellent build quality, but also a bit pricey. The Filcos also come in a style where the the key lettering is printed on the front of the keys instead of the top (TK/TKL).


Another brand that has solid build quality is leopold. simple design, build quality that rivals the filco, mx browns and a removable USB cable.

another popular brand on reddit and in general are the das keyboards. Also not backlit, but like the filco, the build quality's great, though some people don't care for the glossy finish (looks great, but attracts fingerprints like crazy).

if backlighting is important to you, the razer blackwidow has features more suited towards gamers (macro keys, backlighting, earphone/mic jacks, usb port) though the build quality would be arguably better on the first 3.

https://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87M-EB2/dp/B004WOF7QM
Filco has nice boards, if amazon doesn't have the black friday sales look up "filco majestouch" at some of your retailers or a shop that has them but also does the sales.

Does it have to be from Amazon? What options have you looked at already?

Pretty sure the Filco Majestouch 2 Doesn't have any form of onboard memory. I don't see why it would, anyway.

Filco Majestouch 2 Cherry MX Brown Switch 87 Key Mechanical Keyboard Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004WOF7QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BMnWBbHV46AS2
is this what you're talking about? if this thing lasts 5 years or something, of course i'll get keycaps later.

TL;DR I have 3 questions:

1. How can two keyboards with the same MX Brown switches, like the Das Keyboard Model S and the Filco Majestouch-2, have such a different tactile feel?
   
2. Is there a compact tenkeyless keyboard with the same tactile feel as the Das Keyboard Model S?
   
3. Are there switches with even more bump than MX Brown?
   
   Background story:
   
   I'm a programmer, so I type all day, but a noisy keyboard will get me lynched by my co-workers.
   
   A few years ago I bought a Das Keyboard Model S Professional Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard, and was instantly hooked on the tactile bump. My only complaint was its width, making it hard to pair-program and keep books etc on my desk.
   
   Since I never use the numpad, the next obvious step was to get a more compact tenkeyless. So I bought the universally acclaimed Filco Majestouch-2, Tenkeyless with MX Brown switches. To my surprised disappointment, the tactile bump just wasn't as good as the Das Keyboard.
   
   Hence I'm looking for a compact tenkeyless with the same bump as the Das Keyboard.

Was my first, loved it. Very professional looking.

I will throw the CoolerMaster QuickFire Stealth w/ browns for a non-clicky TKL. Also, if you want to spend a little more for a nice MX blue TKL, check out the Filco or a Ducky TKL. The Ducky has white backlit, but that can be turned off.

What is your budget then? Does it have to be a TKL? Or will a smaller variant work as well? Example is the leopold fc660m here. The TKL variant fc7850r is a bit more expensive but it's along the same lines (just out of stock ATM). You can check out filco as well here just I feel that the Leopold's are better IMHO.

I mean, it really depends on your budget and what you like. I've personally never bought into the "gaming peripheral" fad - but some people swear by them so it's whatever you prefer. I use a Filco TKL and the thing is amazing for both gaming and just general typing without any of the unnecessary stuff. The only thing you may want that this keyboard (and similar models) don't have is backlighting which that is a feature I can completely understand. There are minimalist mechanical keyboards that do have backlighting though like the Vortex Race. There's a newer model out now I believe, but they're also solid keyboards. While the price might seem high, these are the type of keyboards that will easily last you 10 or 20 years if you take care of them so they do pay for themselves.

Get yourself one of these bad boys. Much better than anything with XTREME GAMEZOR marketing bullshit.

http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87M-EB2/dp/B004WOF7QM

A Filco tenkeyless is "only" ~$160, or you could grab an open-box QuickFire Rapid for ~$70 as long as you want blues or browns... You can't go wrong with Filco, but the QFR isn't bad by any stretch.

Something like this might suit your needs:

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004WOF7QM/

The price is a little high though.

The Filco Majestouch is just $10 more than your limit of 140. Worth every penny though (I have one myself)

Also try /r/mechanicalkeyboards for advice

Looks like a CM Storm Quickfire Rapid Tenkeyless or a Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless

• ergodox if you liked the kinesis and want to build your own (not domed; it's a fun project and massdrop often sells kits)
  
• hhkb
  
• filco tkl this one still gives you arrow keys
  
• cm storm cheapest of the bunch but a pretty solid keyboard
  
  Others to check out are pokers and the other stuff elitekeyboards.com sells. With the exception of the hhkb, you'll need to decide on what sort of switches you want (Brown, Blue, etc.). My favorites are browns which give you pretty solid feedback without the click. Blues are very slightly stiffer and give you an audible click. You might consider ordering a sampler pack from somewhere that gives you 4 or 5 switches to try out.
  
  /r/MechanicalKeyboards is a great place to look at as others pointed out

Honestly given the range of your budget it might be a better idea to save up a bit more for a Filco Majestouch TKL or a Leopold FC750R. Both boards seem to be really well received on this sub in terms of build quality, they aren't that much more than $100, and they come in a variety of switch types.

But if you're just looking for something as cheap as possible to replace your current board you might want to look into something like this. You could also look on /r/mechmarket to try to find a used Quickfire TK to replace the one you have.

Not really:
http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87M-EB2/dp/B004WOF7QM

I take it you'd want another TKL?

Checking in to shamelessly promote the Filco Majestouch 2. These can be a bit tough to find. I got a tenkeyfull about a month ago, but it looks like they're out of stock on Amazon now.

Between these three:

Das Keyboard 4C Professional Compact - on sale for $99 on Das website
http://shop.daskeyboard.com/products/das-keyboard-4c-professional-compact-mechanical-keyboard
(this doesn't have Cherry switches so a little unsure)


Filco Majestouch 2 TKL - $133 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87M-EB2/dp/B004WOF7QM/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1463523433&sr=1-1&keywords=filco+majestouch+2


Ducky One Fullsize - $109 on MK.com
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1684

Filco MJ2, Ducky One TKL, Quickfire Rapid, FC750.

If you don't mind doing a bit of modding, I think the Quickfire Rapid will actually be the best option (despite being the cheapest). Costing $70, and leaving you with $100 to spend on stuff like a Frosty Flake Controller ($35) to make it fully programmable, custom USB cable, aftermarket set of keycaps, or you can even save up a bit more for a TEX Aluminium Case ($150)

Here you go!

Thanks for the info! I just bought a Filco do you know if the spacebar is the same as the Leopold? I guess it doesn't really matter since it's blank and black no matter what, haha.

Are there any "tenkeyless" (no numpad) mechanical keyboard that anyone recommends? My keyboard tray is really small so there's not enough room for me to use my mouse with a standard size keyboard.

I'm looking at this one, what are your opinions on brown switches?

I am looking at buying a new board, but I want to make sure that I am getting a good deal, but also getting quality. Usually when I buy a mechanical keyboard I just bought from the "gaming" brands, but I wanted to go with a different approach this time.


Here are the 2 keyboards I have been looking at getting:

1. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078HFTTYK (Durgod Taurus K320 TKL)
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-FKBN87M-EB2/dp/B004WOF7QM (Filco Majestouch 2 TKL)
   
   I would go with a 60% board but I need my function keys and my arrows. Which of those boards is a more quality board for what I am paying?

does BF have a clicky keyboard now? If no, just get him this one :)
https://amzn.com/B004WOF7QM