Non-gaming mechanical keyboard

[snail112]

Hi guys,

My mom’s birthday is coming soon and I want to get her a Cherry MX Brown based mechanical keyboard.

Which one to buy without breaking the bank?

 

[Razor88]

Hi guys,

My mom’s birthday is coming soon and I want to get her a Cherry MX Brown based mechanical keyboard.

Which one to buy without breaking the bank?

I would suggest the Cooler Master Quickfire XT, no frills, solid quality.

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=11185

It's still not cheap, but you won't get much cheaper mechs.

 

[EmileS]

Hi guys,

My mom’s birthday is coming soon and I want to get her a Cherry MX Brown based mechanical keyboard.

Which one to buy without breaking the bank?

Hahahaha! Nice! If I had to buy a mech KB for my mom she would say, "WTF is this?! I don't want you as a sun anymore!". My dad however... He'll love it for his gaming! Why would you buy your mom a mech KB for her birthday?

I currently use the CM Quickfire Pro with Black switches (the ones that don't click). http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=6168

The switches come in Black, Blue, Brown, and I can't remember the rest. Has some backlit modes, which can be turned off altogether. Very hard to find non-gaming orientated Mech keyboards. But some of them have that nice industrialized looks.

 

[slvR]

Ducky or WASD keyboards. Worth the cost.

 

[EmileS]

Ducky or WASD keyboards. Worth the cost.

But, then you have to import them.

When is you mother's birthday?

 

[snail112]

But, then you have to import them.

When is you mother's birthday?

June. She enjoyed typing on my Razer Blackwidow and most of the keys on the KB she is using now is faded.

 

[Razor88]

I would rather get the XT if I was you, the WASD or Ducky would be MUCH more expensive, and you would have to wait. Also why get the browns? The Blackwidow uses blues if I'm not mistaken ( but blues are loud).

 

[cerebus]

Your mother?? Dude... are you sure that's what she wants? I remember once my mum's husband got her a router for her birthday. She appreciated it in a bemused sort of 'my husband's socially inept but I love him anyway' way.

 

[snail112]

It sounds stupid, but it is something she can use everyday. Much more personal than a plain old gift card.

 

[Crash867]

Don't wanna be stereotypical or anything but maybe get her that new blender she's had her eye on or maybe even get her a new laptop. Honestly a keyboard is great gift for your brother or your mate but your mother deserves lil more.

 

[CataclysmZA]

I would suggest the Cooler Master Quickfire XT, no frills, solid quality.

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=11185

It's still not cheap, but you won't get much cheaper mechs.

A second vouch for the XT. Its exactly like the Quickfire Pro internally and doesn't have the half-backlighting or the crummy mini USB cable or the strange CM Storm Window keys. Brown and Blue switches are best for regular use and typing and if your mom is a touch typist the clicks get much softer because she won't be bottoming out the keys.

The key caps are laser engraved but they'll last longer than painted keys.