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i was about to get the g502 x but got g604 instead, how do you like the 502 ?
sounds about the same with my g604, this is the third one they've RMAD me
Change of plans -- I ordered the Logitech Mech Mini but canceled the MX Keys Mini. Instead, I ordered a NuPhy Air60. Lots of good reviews for NuPhy so we'll see if it matches the hype. Both will be delivered on 6/13. Will post pics/comments.Dell, of all places, has a $40 discount code that's still valid. Puts the MX on par with my dead Keychron, so order placed. Also ordered an MX Keys Mini (on sale for $69) that includes the Bolt USB dongle. I'll give them a test run and report back in a few days.
Bummer.I've never had a keyboard die on me, so that would be an awful experience that I'm not looking forward to.
A dead keyboard like that still has utility as a weapon if a baseball bat isn't within reach.I had a 1994 era Lexmark manufactured Model M I was using at work die on me, but it wasn't the fault of the keyboard.
I came back after a long weekend and there had been a ceiling leak right over my desk
It was this one:
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It was a sad day.
Poor thing. Coincidental ceiling leak or disgruntled co-worker in the ceilingI had a 1994 era Lexmark manufactured Model M I was using at work die on me, but it wasn't the fault of the keyboard.
I came back after a long weekend and there had been a ceiling leak right over my desk
It was this one:
View attachment 575947
It was a sad day.
...No excuses for the usual throttling garbage if it's thicker. I don't understand the thin obsession from the buyer perspective.
There's a reason I call my Model M an IBM Model M Assault Keyboard. It can do triple duty: normal keyboard use, deadly weapon use and a replacement for a car bumper.A dead keyboard like that still has utility as a weapon if a baseball bat isn't within reach.
Condolences on your loss. I use a vintage Model M at work too, and although my cubicle-mates hate it... I can't go without it.
Poor thing. Coincidental ceiling leak or disgruntled co-worker in the ceiling
That's nice of you. You're probably making less noise than the membrane users with that setup
. If it were me I'd probably drag a KB, see how anyone reacted, and go from there. A shame you got downgraded from office to cubicle.I'm guessing they're PCB mounted switches?
Hmm... not sure about that, but you may be right. Already shipped it back to Dell.That's nice of you. You're probably making less noise than the membrane users with that setup
I'm guessing they're PCB mounted switches?
Have you switched to the shine-through keycaps, yet?
That was a nice line of keyboards. You can get them, and others, dirt cheap now if you're patient and don't mind used. I suggested some to a friend after they asked for advice and they passed in favor of some RGB puke
. One was a Quickfire Pro for under $20 shipped but they needed their rainbow lights .
That was a nice line of keyboards. You can get them, and others, dirt cheap now if you're patient and don't mind used. I suggested some to a friend after they asked for advice and they passed in favor of some RGB puke
I don't mind lighting if it can serve a purpose, like per mode or profile lighting, but for a regular board I don't need any. One of my brothers has been using the white version (9000I) of the RK-9000. As far as I know the only differences are the case and plate color and any mention of Filco has been removed. I have one as well which I recently repaired and have attached to a secondary machine.
Now, for some unpleasant news that had a surprisingly happy ending. The wireless functions (BT and 2.4GHz) aren't much better than the Keychrons I've used. Upon reading user reviews. it's a common complaint. Seems wireless for Keychron and NuPhy just don't play well with Windows. I've had no such trouble wirelessly using my Air60 with my MacBook Air or iPad Pro. I contacted NuPhy about this and requested an RMA for refund. They granted it, but did not have me return the keyboard claiming the process was lengthy and unnecessary. So, I've got a free keyboard that's still good for wired use with my PC and wireless with my Macs. Not a bad way to end the week.
Improvised weapon? Buy an old IBM Model M off eBay. They weigh a brick or two and are allegedly dishwasher safe. Hope you like clicky. IMHO they're better than Cherry Blues, but similarly clicky. Maybe that's just because I used a Model M for 20+ years. They also support N-key rollover if you have a PS/2 port. The down side with them & the reason I switched to a DasKeyboard with Cherry Blue switches is they don't have a Windows key. Not a huge problem if you're using Windows or Linux, but I changed jobs and ended up with a work Mac. Macs just plain need control, command, and option keys.
What about PS/2 or a PS/2->USB adapter?
I strongly suggest you disregard every nice thing I had to say about my NuPhy Air60. I already documented the wireless problems with Windows. The more I used it, or more to the point tried to use it, the less it worked. Even the wired connection failed me. Something's wrong with the USB port. I kept having to disconnect/reconnect the cable to get the keyboard working. It got to the point where the only proper place for this pathetic excuse for a keyboard was...Now, for some unpleasant news that had a surprisingly happy ending. The wireless functions (BT and 2.4GHz) aren't much better than the Keychrons I've used. Upon reading user reviews. it's a common complaint. Seems wireless for Keychron and NuPhy just don't play well with Windows. I've had no such trouble wirelessly using my Air60 with my MacBook Air or iPad Pro. I contacted NuPhy about this and requested an RMA for refund. They granted it, but did not have me return the keyboard claiming the process was lengthy and unnecessary. So, I've got a free keyboard that's still good for wired use with my PC and wireless with my Macs. Not a bad way to end the week.
Everything aside from the controller and wireless bits is probably okay.
Switches and black caps recovered. The board and original caps went into the plastics recycle bin.
