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A basic mechanical keyboard is now $200+

submitted by WhiteRonin to whatever 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 09:58:18 ago (+4/-1)     (whatever)

We're fucked


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[ - ] Kozel 4 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 13:50:33 ago (+4/-0)

I paid $30 for mine. And $12 more for keycaps. You're just retarded.

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 14:19:48 ago (+0/-0)

This is the correct answer.

[ - ] ItsOk2bArian 4 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 11:30:03 ago (+4/-0)

The keyboard didn't get more expensive, our money lost value and soon won't be worth wiping your ass with

[ - ] WhiteRonin [op] 1 point 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:14:58 ago (+1/-0)

Yes. Debasement.

[ - ] lolxd 2 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:48:38 ago (+2/-0)

Ducky Shine still $170, basically same price as it was 10 years ago.

[ - ] HelenHighwater 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:24:59 ago (+0/-0)

seconding ducky.

[ - ] MaryXmas 2 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:40:20 ago (+2/-0)

Keychron is good.

[ - ] KosherHiveKicker 1 point 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 10:02:49 ago (+1/-0)

You can get brand new, old stock keyboards of all models on EBay for less than $30.00 USD.

Still in the box, and sealed.

[ - ] WhiteRonin [op] 1 point 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 10:09:20 ago (+1/-0)

A $2 Chinese knock off that won't last three months of heavy use for $30 is not a good deal.

[ - ] __47__ 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:16:39 ago (+0/-0)

Where are you shopping? I worked in a second hand store for years and even cherry sold for about $75. Not top end but good enough

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 14:19:04 ago (+0/-0)

No the hell they are not. There's a zillion out there for under $100, and plenty under $75. I've been beating the absolute dogshit out of Velocifire TKL for four years and it was $35

[ - ] MaryXmas 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 13:34:44 ago (+0/-0)

I think you are just being picky. You want a luxury item for the made in china price.

[ - ] PORTforceOne 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:50:51 ago (+0/-0)

Aliexpress. All made in China anyways. I bought a 60% for the basement for $20

[ - ] MrPancake 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:27:25 ago (+0/-0)

I bought a Das Keyboard back in 2015. Payed $200 for it. Today you will pay $200 for it.

[ - ] CoronaHoax 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:23:55 ago (+0/-0)

whats the gain in mechanical? Does it type for you?

[ - ] HelenHighwater 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:29:17 ago (+0/-0)

Tactile bliss, solid feel, fast as hell, no ghosting, every key is individually replaceable / swappable. For example, if you like light typing, but are a spacebar slammer, you can swap out the stoke / pressure on just your spacebar switches.

It is like the Palomino Blackwing 602 of keyboards.

[ - ] Kozel 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 19:43:11 ago (+0/-0)

Its like the using turn signal in a mercedes vs a base model corolla. Except every time you press a button on the keyboard.

[ - ] WhiteRonin [op] -1 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:28:59 ago (+0/-1)

Feedback, a longer lifespan, and a satisfying clicking noice.

[ - ] CoronaHoax 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 12:42:54 ago (+0/-0)

I could see something like more consistent key press mechanic etc be valuable... less wiggle etc. Guess I'd have to try one to know.

[ - ] __47__ 0 points 10 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:19:06 ago (+0/-0)

Worked with different brands for about a decade. My take is the raised keys make it easier to know where you are on the keyboard without looking. They are significantly easier to clean.