This seems like an OK price for a cherry switched keyboard. Its also reasonably understated - I dont like anything too garish on my desk.. :smiley:
Not heard of the Qpad before but seems to get good reviews..
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Lahn
12 Dec 16#1
QPad was very big with "professional" mousepads years ago, I spent a fortune on them for CS! :stuck_out_tongue:
maddogb
12 Dec 16#2
I bought mine two years ago at about £90, solid board and good price, can work on both usb/ps2 interfaces though the back lighting actually needs power from the usb, bit of a design booboo there.
CS from q-pad is non existent but unfortunately if you need ps2 connection, think this is the only one out there
MightyJayJnr
12 Dec 16#3
Very good price for mechanical & backlit!
Axul
12 Dec 16#4
Fantastic price for a fully mechanical keyboard, also has 2x USB pass-through
scoopsuk
12 Dec 16#5
Decent price. Had a play with one of their mk-85s and was good for the money. Depends if you like black switches of course.
spaceinvader
12 Dec 16#6
Was about to buy until I read you have to manually turn on the backlight every time you start your computer.
maddogb to spaceinvader
12 Dec 16#7
umm i don't but my usb ports provide perm power even when pc is fully off.
SeraphXii
12 Dec 16#8
I wish a store near me would stock these to test. I want a mechanical keyboard but I'm not sure what colour switches I'd prefer without trying them all.
Teh Lemur to SeraphXii
12 Dec 16#10
I had the same problem... eventually I've ended up buying a few different keyboards with different switches, with the intention of selling the ones I didn't get on with.
The MX blues are my favourite for typing, though they're very clicky and loud for use around others. MX reds are great all-rounders, fantastic for gaming, and I found them good for typing too (though some people apparently find it easy to make typos on them).
I've never tried the MX blacks like this keyboard has, though apparently they're similar to the reds in style, just requiring more force to press them. I imagine they're perfect for gaming, though I'm not sure if the extra force would be ideal for general typing.
The QPad MK series keyboards are solid, and well made. I had the MK85 a few years ago - almost identical to the MK80. I only sold it because I wanted MX Browns instead of the MX Reds on the '85.
MX Blacks are just like heavier MX Reds (requiring slightly more force) - not a bad switch at all.
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This seems like an OK price for a cherry switched keyboard. Its also reasonably understated - I dont like anything too garish on my desk.. :smiley:
Not heard of the Qpad before but seems to get good reviews..
All comments (30)
CS from q-pad is non existent but unfortunately if you need ps2 connection, think this is the only one out there
The MX blues are my favourite for typing, though they're very clicky and loud for use around others. MX reds are great all-rounders, fantastic for gaming, and I found them good for typing too (though some people apparently find it easy to make typos on them).
I've never tried the MX blacks like this keyboard has, though apparently they're similar to the reds in style, just requiring more force to press them. I imagine they're perfect for gaming, though I'm not sure if the extra force would be ideal for general typing.
MX Blacks are just like heavier MX Reds (requiring slightly more force) - not a bad switch at all.