$25 mechanical keyboard

Frag_Maniac · Dec 22, 2014

This one claims Black Cherry in the description, but aren't the inner workings of the removed V and B keys in this pic showing rubber dome "springs".

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4B41EC3786

This is probably realistically the cheapest you can go on an actual mechanical.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1TLINC/?tag=tec06d-20

Has Kailh Brown switches vs Cherry, but a 3 yr warranty. Not sure I could get used to the smallish size. It's also said to have a stiffer feel than Cherry Browns.

RealNeil · Dec 22, 2014

Maybe it's "Black Cherry MX" switches instead of Cherry Black MX?
Either way, I think that you get what you pay for.

Blue-Knight · Dec 22, 2014

RealNeil said:
Either way, I think that you get what you pay for.

I think price should not be a metric of quality. :shadedshu:

AsRock · Dec 23, 2014

Frag Maniac said:
This one claims Black Cherry in the description, but aren't the inner workings of the removed V and B keys in this pic showing rubber dome "springs".

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4B41EC3786

This is probably realistically the cheapest you can go on an actual mechanical.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1TLINC/?tag=tec06d-20

Has Kailh Brown switches vs Cherry, but a 3 yr warranty. Not sure I could get used to the smallish size. It's also said to have a stiffer feel than Cherry Browns.

I use Kailh Brown and i think they feel smoother than any of the 4 cherry keyboards i have owned.

Nabarun · Dec 23, 2014

There's an Indian brand called TVS-e Gold Bharat which uses cherry mx switches and sells for about 30 USD.

digibucc · Dec 23, 2014

Blue-Knight said:
I think price should not be a metric of quality.

now that everyone has shared their thoughts, back to reality...

just kidding. still though, while price is not and should never be "the" metric - on the other hand it is, "a" metric, for consumers- with the caveat that it is not always accurate. still, i would say 70%+ of the time price will be an accurate indicator of quality, when compared with other options.

n3rdf1ght3r · Dec 23, 2014

I picked up a Azio Levetron Clicker for $30 and its a pretty solid ALPS keyboard. I tried to find a link for you but it turns out they dont sell it anymore.

RealNeil · Dec 23, 2014

Blue-Knight said:
I think price should not be a metric of quality.

Price HAS to be a metric for a lot of us. I have no choice while living on a retirement income that never goes up.

Frag_Maniac · Dec 23, 2014

n3rdf1ght3r said:
I picked up a Azio Levetron Clicker for $30 and its a pretty solid ALPS keyboard. I tried to find a link for you but it turns out they dont sell it anymore.

It's still available at Amazon for only $50, but hasn't been reviewed very well. The main complaint seems to be key contact failure.

n3rdf1ght3r · Dec 23, 2014

Frag Maniac said:
It's still available at Amazon for only $50, but hasn't been reviewed very well. The main complain seems to be key contact failure.

hmm, I guess I was just lucky then.

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