[Comp] NCIX: Filco Mechanical Keyboards Now Available in Canada! (from $140)

[bandersnatch]

Filcos work on Macs. The Windows key just turns in the Apple key.

I know. But there is a difference between will work on a Mac and native to the Mac.

I want the placement and option keys to be native to the OS.

[mcg]

The windows and alt key is swappable on the Filco (ie. by removing the keycaps and swapping), and you can choose an option in the OS to swap these keys so the keyboard layout is like the one on "Mac" keyboards... if that is what you mean. Otherwise I have no idea what you meant, lol.

I mean, how is a keyboard "native" to an OS?

[bomberman447]

I was looking at the Filco's but as soon as I saw the Storm Trigger I knew it was the keyboard I wanted. I picked one up last weekend at Memx price matching best direct. I wanted hte macro keys, media keys and full back light. The build quality seems to be very good, nice layout and wrist wrest. Also back lighting only the wasd keys for example. Only thing is the macros seem to be a bit finicky.

[ToniCipriani]

The windows and alt key is swappable on the Filco (ie. by removing the keycaps and swapping), and you can choose an option in the OS to swap these keys so the keyboard layout is like the one on "Mac" keyboards... if that is what you mean. Otherwise I have no idea what you meant, lol.

I mean, how is a keyboard "native" to an OS?

Keyboards are keyboards, but there are some with less compatible clocks and controllers. Some mechanical keyboards are known not to work with Macs, e.g. my Noppoo Choc.

[Error2]

I think the best keyboard was the old Apple ADB Extended Keyboard 2. I believe they were mechanical and heavy and cost $200+. In thosed days, keyboards were sold separately! Something to buy after you have just spent $8000 for your Mac II. Good old days

[Dark-Colonel]

These look just as generic as my daskeyboard (that's a plus in my books, I'm tired of seeing these cheap christmas lit 'gaming' keyboards), so I can't really see any reason to get the next best 'enthusiast' keyboard.

But to those who don't know why mechanical keyboards cost so much more than your standard keyboard, its all in the typing experience. Trust me, once you go mechanical, there's no going back. I've had tons of friends try my keyboard and be really impressed by it (to a point where they bought different variations of mechanical keyboards, usually Razr's Blackwidow because its cheap-er). Then again, it all depends on how much you value and care about your typing experience. I have some friends with beefy gaming rigs but generic Logitech mice and keyboards so its entirely up to how much you care about typing.

[Airbus]

Yes, I agree Filco is a good brand, but still expensive

Why don't just buy a original Cherry kb?
http://www.hookbag.ca/product/H3C06MTMK/



btw, why it is a hot deal?

[Aznsilvrboy]

Yes, I agree Filco is a good brand, but still expensive

Why don't just buy a original Cherry kb?
http://www.hookbag.ca/product/H3C06MTMK/

*snip image*

btw, why it is a hot deal?

Some people prefer Costar stabilizers rather than Cherry stabilizers. It's a hot deal because it's much cheaper than what you had to pay for the same item when it was not even available in Canada.

[hystavito]

Too bad, no Mac models.

Back to saving up for a Das Keyboard or a sealed USA Apple Extended Keyboard II. I know I'm really dreaming on the latter.

I got the Das Pro for $99 w free ship at NCIX, by PM'ing the Infonec price.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ncix-.../#post14882801

[mcg]

I've been trying to justify the purchase of the Filco recently... just can't get myself to buy it... for the 149.99 it comes out to around $170 after tax, that's a lot to shell out for a keyboard.

I'll wait for a sale :P

...and wtf is with the new RFD reply box, I can't tab and enter to submit a reply anymore...

[RFDGypsy]

whats with all these keyboard fetish threads?

[mcg]

I used to think people who were into mechanical keyboards were idiots, but once I bought my first $30 mechanical keyboard it really made a difference and I completely turned my opinion around. Makes it a lot easier to type, and if you spend more than a few hours in front of the computer, which you probably do, it's worth getting.

[bomberman447]

I used to think people who were into mechanical keyboards were idiots, but once I bought my first $30 mechanical keyboard it really made a difference and I completely turned my opinion around. Makes it a lot easier to type, and if you spend more than a few hours in front of the computer, which you probably do, it's worth getting.

I used to bad mouth mechanical keyboards all the time, blah blah, no features, what nerdssssssss.
Then a co-worked brought in the razer with mx blues and I was amazed. I needed this clicky thing. The feel is just so much different. I do miss some features from my G15, but the feel is so much better and the Storm Trigger had enough features to convert me. I did get mx browns though as I didn't want the clicking of the blues.

[Jimboski]

Filco makes no frills keyboards. They lack all the fancy features, but the quality is top notch. The best mechanical keyboards are made by the OEM Costar which also makes Filco. The CM Storm Trigger and Pro are made by iOne which is known to make lesser quality keyboards. The 6gv2 is also made by Costar and is good quality and they're back to $99, but the lack of choice of switches make a big difference. Cherry MX blacks is not for everyone and some people would pay more for choice.

Makes me enjoy my 6GV2 more hearing that I made a good purchase.

[djemzine]

Some people prefer Costar stabilizers rather than Cherry stabilizers. It's a hot deal because it's much cheaper than what you had to pay for the same item when it was not even available in Canada.

This is true... But since its now available locally won't it be regular prices now after a month?