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[Recommend] Good Mechanical Keyboard

mindgamey

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As I need dedicated 2.4 connection, I suppose no option but to choose the entry-level boards out there.

Plenty to choose from like NJ80, VN66, TM680 and IK75. Any recommendations?

Look at Keychron K8 Pro.

Just launched on kickstarter

Edit: 2.46hz seems to be available later, not this launch
 
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One issue with keychron is it will go to sleep and then lose connection with the device for that 3-4 sec when you try to wake it up. Very frustrating. Anyone encounter the same for keychron and other wireless mechanical keyboard?
 

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One issue with keychron is it will go to sleep and then lose connection with the device for that 3-4 sec when you try to wake it up. Very frustrating. Anyone encounter the same for keychron and other wireless mechanical keyboard?
It's the same for all wireless keyboard to save power
 

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Very good board for people wanting to get into the more premium custom keyboard without breaking the bank.
Owlab makes very good board, well known for their Jelly Epoch and Mr Suit. First time they make this budget board that feels, sounds and types like a $300 board.

Sales should be happening soon from our local vendor if anyone is interested.
 

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Hi everyone

I am looking for a rgb hot swappable 75% keyboard which can be connected to 3 devices. Budget preferably less than $150. Currently looking Royal Kludge RK84. I wonder whether there are any other recommendations?
 

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So far so good leh...pretty satisfied..daily driver...

Now hand itchy and I think a lot recommend to build the MW65 ( gasket )
Did you get from the tyoung seller? His price is much cheaper compared to others so not sure if they sell refurbished items.

Considering this or Dukharo66.
 

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Hi everyone

I am looking for a rgb hot swappable 75% keyboard which can be connected to 3 devices. Budget preferably less than $150. Currently looking Royal Kludge RK84. I wonder whether there are any other recommendations?
Keychron K2V2
 

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Hi everyone

I am looking for a rgb hot swappable 75% keyboard which can be connected to 3 devices. Budget preferably less than $150. Currently looking Royal Kludge RK84. I wonder whether there are any other recommendations?
Feker IK75? 8000mah battery inside
 

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Thinking of building a Feker IK75, any suggestion what switches are the go-to for tactile switches? go see see look look.
 
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