Keyboard Collection (Updated: 7 Mar 2018)

djs

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Here's my keyboard collection with a few words about each.I switch keyboard frequently so I won't bother listing here which one I am currently using, as I would have to go in every week and change it. If you really wanna know you can ask me on Twitter.

Also back here frequently as I will keep this page updated.

Currently Owned

Topre Realforce 88UB

  • 2018-
  • Honestly, it's very overpriced and overrated
  • However, it is probably the best "all-round" keyboard I've used. I can type on it for hours without being annoyed. I can game on it without being annoyed. It's not too quiet, it's not too loud. It's good all around.
  • Mostly bought it because a Swedish store had one left with the Swedish layout, so I couldn't resistTopre Realforce 88UB

Apple Magic Keyboard 2

  • 2017-
  • Bought to use with iPad, I keep it in a Studio Neat Canopy
  • Also works with Windows: https://lambdan.se/magic-keyboard-on-pc-20170704-i191Apple Magic Keyboard 2

Fnatic Gear Rush (MX Blue)

  • 2017-
  • Re-branded Func KB-460. Has backlight, media keys, 2 USB ports and included wrist rest (detachable) - alot for the low price. Feels pretty good too.Fnatic Gear Rush

Cherry G84-4100LCM

  • 2016-
  • Bought it for less than $3. Used it very briefly. Too compact layout.Cherry G84-4100LCM

IBM Model M

  • 2015-
  • Bought from the marketplace on Sweclockers. PS/2 connector. My favorite keyboard for typing. Terrible for gaming.IBM Model M

Apple Wired Keyboard

  • 2012-
  • My first "expensive" keyboard that I bought with my own money. Actually my second one of these, as I sold the first one, then regretted it and bought another one the week after.
  • It's a very good keyboard, but it's a bit "boring" and some games that use the CAPS LOCK key won't work well.
  • Picture is of my 2013 battlestationApple Wired

Previously Owned

These have been sold, traded, given away or thrown out for various reasons.

  • Varmilo VA88M (MX Red)

    • 2017-2018
    • One of the best keyboards I've had, super solid build quality
    • Unfortunately I was very annoyed by the keys not being "sunk in" and it just wasn't a very interesting keyboard, so I sold itVarmilo VA88M

  • VORTEX Pok3r RGB (MX Brown)

    • 2017-2018
    • My first 60% keyboard
    • 60% was very annoying for me because as it turns out, I use the function keys (namely F2) and the arrow keys a ton, so I didn't use it alot and sold itPok3r RGB

  • CM Storm Novatouch

    • 2016-2018
    • I used to love this keyboard but ultimately it felt like a knockoff Topre Realforce, so I sold it
    • Had one of the best spacebars I've ever used - didn't wobble at allCM Storm Novatouch

  • Tesoro Tizona G2N (Kailh Brown)

    • 2016-2017
    • Worst keyboard I've had
    • The cable I got with it couldn't be connected to it, as the plastic around it was too thick to fit in the hole
    • Had a DC Power input. Why?
    • Once I got it connected to my PC it didn't work in all USB ports either
  • Tesoro Durandal G1N (MX Black)
    • 2015-2017
    • A very good keyboard, but looked a bit ugly
  • Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate (MX Blue)
    • 2012-2017
    • My first mechanical keyboard
    • Started having issues where it didn't always work after I turned on my computer and required killing all power and waiting a while
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
    • 2015-2016
    • Felt a bit flimsy since it isn't "solid" underneath
  • CM Storm QuickFire TK (MX Brown)
    • 2015
    • Interesting layout, but caused problems with games that used both numpad and arrow keys
  • Corsair K65 (MX Red)
    • 2014
    • First TKL keyboard
    • Bought it just because I was playing a lot of osu! and wanted MX Red's
    • Sold my Das Keyboard to my cousin once I got this, but ended up trading this keyboard with the Das because I missed it
  • Tranfor Keyboard
    • 19XX-201X
    • A very sturdy and heavy keyboard
    • Not sure what switches it used, I remember making a thread on Geekhack or Deksthority about it (can't find the thread anymore)
    • Not sure what happened to the keyboard, I kinda want it again. It might be around here somewhere...
    • Recorded typing sound of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_YnJwQYgk
  • Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    • 201X-201X
    • A very good keyboard. If I had to go back to rubber dome I would probably get one of these.
    • Traded it for a Samsung Galaxy 1, my first smartphone
  • Logitech UltraX Flat
    • 20XX-201X
    • Tore up a keycap when playing TD in Warcraft 3, and threw it away after that
  • Fujitsu Siemens KBPC
    • 20XX-201X
    • Not sure what happened to it, but I want a new one
  • Saitek Eclipse
    • 2006-201X
    • My brother bought it at Dreamhack Summer 2006
    • I destroyed it playing Modern Warfare 2 when I called in a Emergency Airdrop that had amazing drops, but got killed by the enemy team before I could grab them
  • Various Logitech Rubber Dome keyboards
    • 20XX-201X
    • I really liked these at the time