Reddit reviews USA Filco Ninja Majestouch-2, NKR, Tactile Action, Keyboard FKBN104M/EFB2

The Das Keyboard doesn't use buckling springs but Cherry MX switches. It's still great though.

Another good one is the Filco Majestouch. It uses the same switches as the Das but looks less like a PS3 http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Keyboard-FKBN104M-EFB2/dp/B004Z0XR2O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311057673&sr=8-2

Oh yeah and I think both the Das and the Filco have NKRO (n-key roll over) which means you can press as many buttons down as you can and all the keypresses will register. So they are suitable for gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
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CPU | Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor |
CPU Cooler | Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard |
Memory | Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory |
Memory | Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory |
Storage | Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk |
Storage | Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk |
Video Card | MISSING FOR NOW :(
Case | Fractal Design Arc Midi Tower ATX Mid Tower Case |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (64-bit) |
Mouse | Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse |
Monitor| Yamakasi Catleap S-IPS 2560x1440|
Keyboard| Filco Ninja Majestouch 2 Cherry MX Brown switches|
PSU| LEPA G Series G850-MAS 850W|
Fan Controller|NZXT Sentry Mesh|
Extra Fans | NZXT FN140 x2 |
Extra Fans | Cougar Vortex HD 120MM x2 |
Extension | NZXT 8-Pin Motherboard PEC |
Extension | NZXT 24-Pin Motherboard PEC |

IN PROCESS OF FINDING A GOOD VIDEO CARD OR TWO
MIGHT NOT HAVE TIME FOR A WHILE, SO POSTING A DAY AHEAD. ENJOY

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SOME OF THE PARACORD USED TO REDO THE FRONT PANEL, POORLY FOR NOW. ALSO, WINDOW MOD I DID TO THE FRACTAL ARC MIDI


i5-3570k currently at 4.5ghz@ 1.2v, great temps and fully stable.

EDIT: RAM IS AT 1866MHZ, 1.45V, 9-9-9-24 1T , haven't had the time to tinker with it a bit more.

If you truly care about getting a mechanical keyboard, you should really at least glance at this: http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html

To quote the section on the blue switches:
>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.

>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don't like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.

>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.

I spent a good two months shopping around for my mechanical keyboard and ended up with the Filco Majestouch 104, and after a quick search it seems they aren't in production anymore. It appears there are now Majestouch-2
which are more expensive than what I paid for my Majestouch 104.

Mechanical keyboard guide. The Unicomp customizer is by far the most popular new mechanical keyboard. It's identical to the original IBM model M which you can buy on ebay. Both of these use a buckling spring keyswitch.

I prefer cherry brown switches and use a filco majestouch and kinesis contoured.

I didn't have to go through any importing luckily. Keyboard Company sends some of their stock of the new Filcos to Amazon.com for United States buyers. Used my Amazon Prime to get overnight shipping for only $4!

Although I did import a completely blank set of keycaps for it. I've been eagerly waiting for them to arrive.

Awesome! That is a great plant, I hope it doesn't stretch too much. Next weeks will be interesting! Those stems are very thick, that should increase your yield.

As a side note, I had that same keyboard! I got myself a mechanical Filco and I can't go back. clackety clack clackety clack clackety clack

Cheers

Maybe something like the one I have now. Although I want one without clicky keys for work. Honestly the best computer investment I've made in about 5 years. It's study, comfortable, not gaudy...

...and all class!

I may overly obsessed with keyboards.

I found them on Amazon

Full Size Layout

TKL

KBC side printed? Sounds expensive...
You know those keyboards can come with side printed keys right?
http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Keyboard-FKBN104M-EFB2/dp/B004Z0XR2O

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.

What the difference between what you want and this one? =]

That is absolutely gorgeous. If you don't mind my asking, how much was it? My wife was stickershocked when I bought my Filco Majestouch-2 Ninja.

I made my choice :

USA Filco Ninja Majestouch-2, NKR, Tactile Action, Keyboard FKBN104M/EFB2

http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Keyboard-FKBN104M-EFB2/product-reviews/B004Z0XR2O/ref=wl_it_o_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&colid=37XZSTQ3XHC5Y&coliid=I2GCAVMUDNQHAI&showViewpoints=1

Not much choice for a french layout so i decide to switch to a Qwerty one. Im sure it won't be long before i adapt completely. Can't wait to receive it !

The lowest I can find so far. $123 CAD.

If you have money to burn, I guess.

At least for me, keyboards with MX Black switches don't quite feel right, and you don't get the nice click that you get with Browns or Blacks. Since you clearly have money, I'd recommend getting a Filco Majestouch; they are the very best keyboards you can buy that aren't Topre (and under $200): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z0XR2O/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001BR4NLI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=07BN8JZHH1J2WZW3R01G

Headset advice is correct; gaming headsets arent the best. Best to go with headsets meant for audio, like Sennheiser or something else. I use a crappy one myself, so I can't offer you solid advice.

I use the Filco Ninja keyboard at work.

Similar style but you can still see the letters if you forget. Confuses my coworkers whenever I need them to type something. You mostly only see the letters if you are sitting in front of it.

For me, it's the build quality and the feel of it. It definitely feels a lot better than a pre-made PC keyboard, obviously lol. Also, I don't need all the extras with it since I don't use them. Don't need an LCD, don't need the macros, media buttons and whatever else. I don't even need the backlight but it's there and I never use it.
The build quality is fantastic and of course the switches don't even compare to a lowly membrane keyboard. For me something like this is perfection. :D

Get a Filco Majestouch. I have the tenkeyless version, and it's pretty amazing. I liked to the brown keys (tactile feedback, not too much clicky sound), but they also have blue and possibly black/red if you're interested.

Works fine with macs. I swapped the positions of the windows and alt keycaps to fit the usual mac layout, then you just have to go into keyboard settings and swap them there are well.

Cheapest link on amazon.

I would also like to recommend a mechanical keyboard. This is my favorite so far: http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Keyboard-FKBN104M-EFB2/dp/B004Z0XR2O

You're looking at the most basic gear, my dude. You know.. the one that targets teenagers/highschoolers with little disposable income.

Take a look at any decent tower that isn't an RGB nightmare;

Take a look at Filco Majestouch Ninja 2 keyboards.

Take a look at zowie FK2 mice.

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edit: links for the children