Comp *WARM* Canada Computers - Das Keyboard Professional (Normal and Silent) $20 off [Archive]

HeyYoWL

Jul 28th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Hey guys it's not a super great deal but still I've rarely seen good mechanical keyboards on sale and I don't recall the last time I saw the Das Keybaords on sale. It's not the Ultimates though so if you're looking for that then don't bother. But $109.99 for the Professional is a great price in my books and I just picked up mine this morning! :D

Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model S Mechanical Keyboard (DASK3PROMS1) - $109.99 (http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_280_282&item_id=049431)

Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model S Silent Mechanical Keyboard (DASK3PROMS1SI) - $114.99 (http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_280_282&item_id=049432)

bolufromthesoo

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:16 PM

Silent OOS :(

Fantaz

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:18 PM

Vertigo

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:33 PM

PM at NCIX. These are the only keyboards without letters on them. Helps teach touch typing and great for playing games in darkness where the letters dont light up or reflect light from your monitor. (pitch black gaming immersion)
The keyboards linked above do have lettering printed on them. You're thinking of the Das Ultimate Model S (http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_280_282&item_id=049434), which is regular price at the moment.

Directcanada used to have these at a similar price regularly. Can't seem to find them now.

HeyYoWL

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:46 PM

Sold out online btu plenty within their stores.

audacity

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:47 PM

If you're curious:

Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model S Mechanical Keyboard = Blue switch
Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model S Silent Mechanical Keyboard = Brown switch (not that silent to be honest)

I have the Blue and love it.

Fantaz

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:47 PM

The keyboards linked above do have lettering printed on them. You're thinking of the Das Ultimate Model S (http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_280_282&item_id=049434), which is regular price at the moment.

Directcanada used to have these at a similar price regularly. Can't seem to find them now.

Oh, you're right. Then there are cheaper mechanical keyboard options available. I used to own a Das Keyboard Ultimate Silent s and and I switched to a mechanical Steelseries 6gv2 for about half the price and it's the same. Same goes for the Corsair K60.

chinesedevil

Jul 28th, 2012, 10:48 PM

Oh, you're right. Then there are cheaper mechanical keyboard options available. I used to own a Das Keyboard Ultimate Silent s and and I switched to a mechanical Steelseries 6gv2 for about half the price and it's the same. Same goes for the Corsair K60.

Definitely not the same, they all have different switch types....you can tell the difference.

george__

Jul 28th, 2012, 11:47 PM

I have the keyless one (so I can use qwerty, dvorak, etc) and I love my MX BLUE SWITCHES. But they sound like a typewriter CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK.

HeyYoWL

Jul 29th, 2012, 12:31 AM

I never liked the K60 when I tried it. All those 'silent' style ones feel like I'm using a dome style keyboard. Also didn't care for the look. 6gv2 is missing Windows key on left side I use all the time too.

Westnylenet

Jul 29th, 2012, 08:00 AM

my steelseries usses mx brown... just like the DAS. dont be fooled into buying DAS. get a steel series 6gv2

Vertigo

Jul 29th, 2012, 11:17 AM

my steelseries usses mx brown... just like the DAS. dont be fooled into buying DAS. get a steel series 6gv2

The 6gv2 uses Cherry black switches, not brown. It also has a fat return/enter key, which may or may not suit you.

Plenty of alternatives to the Das offering, but the 6gv2 is an entirely different keyboard.

HeyYoWL

Jul 29th, 2012, 12:17 PM

opento

Jul 29th, 2012, 06:57 PM

are these keyboards good?

any tried them?

lty616

Jul 29th, 2012, 07:12 PM

are these keyboards good?

any tried them?

Just got my Das blue from CC, picked it up locally. Typing by it now, feel very good in blue switch. I tried red, black and brown in CC where they display them and you can try them b4 you buy one. I know das, filco and CM rapid are all made in Costar, Taiwan. They all good, but filco is most expensive and this deal for a das is good for a try. I have been wait for a blue for a long time. Another cheaper choice is to find a cheery g80 blue in http://www.hookbag.ca/product/H3C06MTMK/

Fantaz

Jul 29th, 2012, 07:12 PM

I haven't tried black before, do they click? Or is that only blue? I like the clicking actually! But I tried brown and red and didn't like them. They felt mushy like a dome style one and I haven't used one of those in a long time.

So you won't like blacks either. Blacks are good for gaming though, and good for strong hands. :) I've got strong hands and I'm a gamer so Blacks are my fav. Red are my 2nd fav for typing, and Blues are good but I need earplugs, heh.

chinesedevil

Jul 29th, 2012, 07:14 PM

I haven't tried black before, do they click? Or is that only blue? I like the clicking actually! But I tried brown and red and didn't like them. They felt mushy like a dome style one and I haven't used one of those in a long time.

Black's are non-clicky, non-tactile (i.e linear) switches with a higher actuation force than the blues and browns/reds. This means they don't click, and there isn't a little "nudge/bump" when you depress the switch 2mm (the actuation point). They are meant for gamers who always bottom out the switches regardless so there is no point in the tactile/clicky feedback.

AdmiralButthurt

Jul 29th, 2012, 07:52 PM

PM at NCIX. These are the only keyboards without letters on them. Helps teach touch typing and great for playing games in darkness where the letters dont light up or reflect light from your monitor. (pitch black gaming immersion)

You can get Leopold keyboards from elitekeyboards.com without lettering for around $100, as an alternative, if you really want that and the Das isn't on sale.

Although if you don't care about lettering, or don't want a tenkeyless version, the Rosewill are selling on newegg.ca now and go on sale to <$80 sometimes.

HeyYoWL

Jul 29th, 2012, 09:03 PM

I really liked the Filco when I tried it in store but with a price difference of $50 it's not worth it when it doesn't really offer much more than the Das.

george__

Jul 29th, 2012, 09:06 PM

DAS are dust magnets and scratch very easily :) I own one

I have no issue gaming with my blue switches... Black didn't feel that much better than a rubber dome (imo)

I'm thinking about buying a tenkeyless for my laptop but I'm scared about the complaints I might due to the blue switch. Might go brown but idk :S

Can anyone recommend me a tenkeyless keyboard that has no keys written on the keyboard that is not very expensive?

HeyYoWL

Jul 29th, 2012, 09:33 PM

So far so good on this Das.. lol

But all the non-clicky keyboards feel like dome ones I agree with you there. I think Razer is coming out with a tenkeyless one soon if you want cheaper.

george__

Jul 29th, 2012, 09:57 PM

So far so good on this Das.. lol

But all the non-clicky keyboards feel like dome ones I agree with you there. I think Razer is coming out with a tenkeyless one soon if you want cheaper.
I got my house mates mad once with the DAS during exams lol

Vertigo

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:12 PM

Jimboski

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:14 PM

A good & reasonably priced Cherry blue tenkeyless alternative: CM Storm QuickFire Rapid - $64.99 (http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_273_274&item_id=042921)

It's a Costar rebadge, so it's got the same innards as a Filco at like half the price.

Yeah Costar Is manufacturer of Filco & Steelseries products.
Do note that Costar DOES NOT make the rest of the CoolerMaster products, Specifically only the QFR I think.

george__

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:16 PM

how is the quality? cm make fans

Vertigo

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:21 PM

how is the quality? cm make fans

The quality is excellent. The PCB is designed and made by Costar, and the switches are made by Cherry. The housing itself is also done by Costar, if I'm not mistaken. I've got a Korean rebrand of the same keyboard--exactly the same, down to the texture of the housing. All CM did was throw some fugly labels on it and call it a day. It's a bargain. ;)

Vertigo

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Yeah Costar Is manufacturer of Filco & Steelseries products.
Do note that Costar DOES NOT make the rest of the CoolerMaster products, Specifically only the QFR I think.

I believe this is true. I recall reading that they went with a different OEM for the QuickFire Pro, but I can't remember who it was. It's not Costar, afaik.

Jimboski

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:22 PM

The quality is excellent. The PCB is designed and made by Costar, and the switches are made by Cherry. The housing itself is also done by Costar, if I'm not mistaken. I've got a Korean rebrand of the same keyboard--exactly the same, down to the texture of the housing. All CM did was throw some fugly labels on it and call it a day. It's a bargain. ;)

The CM QFR Is good, Just ugly branding.
Basically the difference between a CM QFR and a Filco Is the branding only I would think since It's the same manufacturer.. So basically you are paying like $30-$50 more for "No Branding".

george__

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:25 PM

The CM QFR Is good, Just ugly branding.
Basically the difference between a CM QFR and a Filco Is the branding only I would think since It's the same manufacturer.. So basically you are paying like $30-$50 more for "No Branding".

im trusting you... too bad it is key labeled

iMPLiCiiT

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:29 PM

I'm so confused, what keyboard is the best bang for buck? I have no idea what all these different switches mean...

Jimboski

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:32 PM

im trusting you... too bad it is key labeled

You should check out the mechanical keyboard thread.. Use the search function and you'll find two semi-big threads about It.. One under the "Group Buy" section and the other In the "Computer & Electronics" section.

I'm so confused, what keyboard is the best bang for buck? I have no idea what all these different switches mean...

Hard to say because It depends on which switch YOU like, Best way to find out which you like Is to type on them but you are from Cambridge so that's going to be hard going to a NCIX and trying them out..

george__

Jul 29th, 2012, 10:46 PM

I'm so confused, what keyboard is the best bang for buck? I have no idea what all these different switches mean...

read about it on the web.
So we have mechanical keyboards, scissor switch keyboards and rubber dome keyboards. Then there are different mechanical switches, blue red brown etc

yu119995

Jul 30th, 2012, 01:28 AM

Oh, you're right. Then there are cheaper mechanical keyboard options available. I used to own a Das Keyboard Ultimate Silent s and and I switched to a mechanical Steelseries 6gv2 for about half the price and it's the same. Same goes for the Corsair K60.

The Corsair is not the same seeing as it isn't even fully mechanical.

george__

Jul 30th, 2012, 02:06 AM

The Corsair is not the same seeing as it isn't even fully mechanical.

The corsair is a red.
"Cherry MX-Red's are another switch that can be considered a "gaming" switch. It's essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Some people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light, but others rave for this fact"
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide
^ Doesn't sound worth it. A black is already mushy. Red might be pushing it

I wish there was a yellow switch :P

Jimboski

Jul 30th, 2012, 02:12 AM

The corsair is a red.
"Cherry MX-Red's are another switch that can be considered a "gaming" switch. It's essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Some people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light, but others rave for this fact"
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide
^ Doesn't sound worth it. A black is already mushy. Red might be pushing it

I wish there was a yellow switch :P

The K60 HAS mechanical switches BUT ISN'T FULLY MECHANICAL.
Meaning It has mechanical switches but not for every key.

Refer HERE! (http://forum.corsair.com/Forums/showthread.php?p=558718)

Blacks aren't mushy, They have a little resistance do they not?

george__

Jul 30th, 2012, 02:13 AM

The K60 HAS mechanical switches BUT ISN'T FULLY MECHANICAL.
Meaning It has mechanical switches but not for every key.

Refer HERE! (http://forum.corsair.com/Forums/showthread.php?p=558718)

Blacks aren't mushy, They have a little resistance do they not?

What a POS then

I'm used to Buckle Springs and Cherry MX Blue, I don't like the blacks. Feel mushy. I want a brown switch now

Jimboski

Jul 30th, 2012, 02:14 AM

What a POS then

:).

D-3vil

Jul 30th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Decent deal. I've had a Das Ultimate Silent for almost a year now (using it at work, so I couldn't go with the clickly MX blue switches).

Pros:
- I type faster, feel less fatigue
- key feel has remained pretty much the same since new (not like a membrane keyboard that slowly becomes harder and harder to type on).
- great build quality, looks cool :)

Cons:
- louder than a membrane keyboard (I haven't received any complaints so far)
- dirt and fingerprints do show easily (since it's all black -- glossy black at that). I usually clean mine using the Dollarama version of "Cyber Clean" about once a week and it works really well.

I would rate the key feel of the silent switches (MX brown) as just below the clicky type (MX blue) in terms of feedback -- this is well worth the compromise if you are not always typing by yourself. The keyboard is not silent per se, just silent enough.

iMPLiCiiT

Jul 30th, 2012, 12:53 PM

You should check out the mechanical keyboard thread.. Use the search function and you'll find two semi-big threads about It.. One under the "Group Buy" section and the other In the "Computer & Electronics" section.

Hard to say because It depends on which switch YOU like, Best way to find out which you like Is to type on them but you are from Cambridge so that's going to be hard going to a NCIX and trying them out..

Is there anywhere else that you can try them out yourself (does CC have display models?)? I'd like to try out all of the different switches in person. Other than that is there a specific type of switch that is most popular and is balance (in terms of noise, pressure required, etc)? I also assume most people here are opposed to Razer? I am somewhat, my last 3 products of theirs have all had issues. I think they are too cheaply made.

Jimboski

Jul 30th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Is there anywhere else that you can try them out yourself (does CC have display models?)? I'd like to try out all of the different switches in person. Other than that is there a specific type of switch that is most popular and is balance (in terms of noise, pressure required, etc)? I also assume most people here are opposed to Razer? I am somewhat, my last 3 products of theirs have all had issues. I think they are too cheaply made.

Razers sucks, CC might have demo models but I know NCIX has them guaranteed. Well at least every location of NCIX I went to they had keyboards out!

HeyYoWL

Jul 30th, 2012, 10:56 PM

It really depends from store to store. I'm in Markham and the closest NCIX and CC stores don't really have all that much out on display. The Markham NCIX has a few mechanical keyboards scattered around the place but there's no big area for it. CC I know the Unionville store has a bunch of keyboards all laid out but I'm not sure how many of those are mechanical and they don't have the Das out on display either.

Vertigo

Aug 1st, 2012, 11:15 PM

Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model S Mechanical Keyboard - $89.99 @ NCIX (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=54110&vpn=DASK3PROMS1%20%288%2055800%2000116%206%29&manufacture=Metadot&promoid=1145)

Better hurry if you want to get in on this. 23/25 remaining, and the sale just started minutes ago.

Fantaz

Aug 1st, 2012, 11:49 PM

Jimboski

Aug 2nd, 2012, 12:16 AM

HeyYoWL

Aug 2nd, 2012, 12:24 AM

Yeah I just bought one myself from there. :) Blue>Brown

Jimboski

Aug 2nd, 2012, 12:25 AM

Yeah I just bought one myself from there. :) Blue>Brown

You must not have roommates right? :)!

bolufromthesoo

Aug 2nd, 2012, 02:25 AM

9 left.. I hear these will be pretty good for zombie invasions :razz:

Jimboski

Aug 2nd, 2012, 02:28 AM

9 left.. I hear these will be pretty good for zombie invasions :razz:

With the sound It makes It'll be the opposite!

HeyYoWL

Aug 2nd, 2012, 10:48 PM

You must not have roommates right? :)!

Lol well I use this at work and there's lots of people talking around the office all the time so the noise isn't an issue. But blues just feel great when you type as opposed to the rest that don't click and feel mushy!

george__

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:03 PM

Lol well I use this at work and there's lots of people talking around the office all the time so the noise isn't an issue. But blues just feel great when you type as opposed to the rest that don't click and feel mushy!

^^ It's just the noise. Drives people freaken insane. I want to use this in a lecture but it is too noisy :(. But imagine how fast I can type. Probably can keep up with the prof faster than I can with the Thinkpad keyboard (which is pretty good).

HeyYoWL

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:04 PM

I don't find the other switches to be all that quiet though. I mean sure there's no click but every time you press down there's still noise. :P

Jimboski

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:07 PM

Blues are the loudest no doubt!

george__

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:08 PM

Hehehe. I have a IBM Model M at home, that's even more nosier + heavier.

BlueFyre

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:13 PM

I have two of the S Silent (Cherry browns), one for home and one for work. Great keyboard

george__

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:13 PM

I have two of the S Silent (Cherry browns), one for home and one for work. Great keyboard

I heard the Cherry Browns were similar to the Cherry Blue with less noise, any comment?

HeyYoWL

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:15 PM

I tried browns in the store. By no means was this a full run but it was still too mushy for my tastes.

BlueFyre

Aug 2nd, 2012, 11:30 PM

I heard the Cherry Browns were similar to the Cherry Blue with less noise, any comment?

I haven't tried any of the Cherry Blues before, but based on http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide#post_6009482 I'd say the difference would be the one solid piece vs the two pieces
I'd say the blues would be loud if they made high pitch noises, I actually find the browns a bit noisy but you get used to it

jenny1818

Aug 3rd, 2012, 04:42 AM

many people recommend das keyboards. For those do require much on keyboard, maybe it is not a nice choice.

jayehs

Aug 3rd, 2012, 11:06 AM

I heard the Cherry Browns were similar to the Cherry Blue with less noise, any comment?

You can probably compare the sound on youtube. Like HeyYoWL said, browns do have a feedback but its a mushier feedback. Blues feedback is more clickier. They do not feel similar IMO. I would describe Browns as a tactile Red switch than a quieter Blue.