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Those were nice keyswitches, but the modern Cherry MX is also excellent. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite between the two of them. The Cherries have
by ScottBurson 12y ago
Those were nice keyswitches, but the modern Cherry MX is also excellent. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite between the two of them. The Cherries have a lighter touch and a little "snap", both of which I like.
- seanmcdirmid 12y agoI'm still going on a vintage Model M. Heavy touch, satisfying clank on each stroke.
- gcb0 12y agomodel m is overrrated amd loud. cherry stopped in time. alps lowered standards to fight off bad income. ...good switches help you feel the key and avoid bottom out. i personally like old complex alps, but everyone will like something different.
- hga 12y ago"good switches help you feel the key and avoid bottom out" To deal with bottoming out, using Cherry Blue switches, I've found that these red dampeners work very nicely: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZQ3966/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZQ3966/ There are also thicker ones that have better stocking: http://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Rubber-O-Ring-Switch-Dampeners/dp/B00AZQ2OF8/ http://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Rubber-O-Ring-Switch-Dampeners/... and the same company has a nice key puller: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZCGF7K/
- gcb0 12y agolol at mechanical keyboard related stuff prices. i bought the same orings (internal, external diameter. hardness) from a hardware store. paid $3.78. ...and you linked to the cheap ones :)