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Admirable-Poet-5981 t1_j9g019u wrote

Spoiler alert: it won’t be.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9g3hli wrote

I don't think so, bought it half a year ago and modded it pretty extensively and I'm happy ever since. :)

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calicoes t1_j9hd6og wrote

everyone's gonna tell you it's not the last but i'm in the same boat- have had my space80 for a year now and genuinely haven't felt the need to even change anything, much less buy a new board. it's perfect to me

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Roenicksmemoirs t1_j9hoi91 wrote

I mean a space80 is not a keychron lol

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akshay2000 t1_j9jfmo4 wrote

Why does this sub hate Keychron so much? They have done great things to the availability and popularity fo this hobby.

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Cartoonzdux t1_j9i2jxl wrote

lol that comparison is crazy tho but that keychron is clean

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kai325d t1_j9gducb wrote

It still won't be, there's always something out there

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ApplicationActual359 t1_j9hsn5w wrote

>modded it pretty extensively and I'm happy ever since. :)

what mods did you do? I've only done the tape mod (also Keychron Q1 and very happy)

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_KJuns OP t1_j9ihuzq wrote

I will try to report my last and lasting config later this day: much time went into this thing and I tried so many things …

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AdInternal81 t1_j9j37f1 wrote

This seems like the same scenario when a kid is saying "I am never gonna get married" and proceeds to live 20 more years and have become a new person with new needs and wants.

Not saying you're a kid but your current beliefs and needs might very well change, being overly certain about what you want in the future is arrogant. Yes you might be 100% sure today, but there are untold scenarios which will change your current view.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9j3wpc wrote

That's true of course and shouldn't has to be mentioned I think; and I was well aware of that before posting. :)

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cjamm t1_j9hkbz0 wrote

that's what we all said

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hueythecat t1_j9hm0h7 wrote

buy a rotary encoder and learn to solder :)

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arock0627 t1_j9grxpm wrote

I think people underestimate how fantastic the Keychron Q's are.

I have an NK65 and a Glorious Pro and my Keychron Q12 is miles beyond both. For $200, what you get is mindblowing.

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Affectionate_Gur_720 t1_j9ha8p2 wrote

How is the q12? Been thinking of picking one up for work and am wondering if the southpaw numpad helps at all.

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arock0627 t1_j9hcb0s wrote

I’m genuinely loving it. The numpad takes a little getting used to, but I find it better than not having it and getting more comfortable using it every day.

The Q12 feels like a $400 board.

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MBSMD t1_j9m90ol wrote

Agreed. I replaced the switches with Baby Kangaroos and keycaps with a different set, did a force break mod, added some thin case foam, and it sounds amazing.

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MBSMD t1_j9i4lyg wrote

I love mine. Posted pics and specs.

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nemmera t1_j9hidoz wrote

I didn't know the Q12 existed until I read your comment (doesn't seem to exist as far as ISO goes anyways).

Moving the numpad to the left side of the main keyboard is... so smart. Easier to keep a natural position infront of your monitor (big reason I use TKL/75s) but retaining the numpad. Cool stuff.

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CorrodedRose t1_j9i1sid wrote

It was released only a couple days ago. But yeah southpaw numpad seems like a more intuitive design

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jh_2719 t1_j9j5mao wrote

Q12 ISO is available, just only in barebones

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nemmera t1_j9j6uk4 wrote

Ah cool, ty for the info!

(Also, love your flair)

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jh_2719 t1_j9j79xi wrote

No problem, I'm always happy to help out fellow ISO users!

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ZairXZ t1_j9imarv wrote

This is good to know! I was torn between an NK65 and keychron Q2 around when the Q2 was announced and ended up going keychron cuz of the knob but always wondered if I should've gotten an NK

This just helps reaffirm my decision!

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arock0627 t1_j9imesu wrote

The NK65 not being gasket mounted makes long periods of typing on it difficult. I don’t know if I can go back

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MBSMD t1_j9m92ra wrote

The Q12 is I think my favorite so far.

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borghesia44 t1_j9g2ld3 wrote

Yeah that is a problem, hobby ends here.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9g3rl5 wrote

I think so. But I never wanted it to be a hobby, really, I just wanted a very good keyboard which lasts me a long time. :)

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MaxToguro t1_j9g4lom wrote

My advice is never visit the keyboard related subs again. Otherwise something will catch your eye and you'll slide down the rabbit hole. I told myself something similar at the start and now own six keyboards.

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MBSMD t1_j9m95oh wrote

Probably good advice, lol.

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_DEATH_STR0KE_ t1_j9gtd4t wrote

I'm like you. I joined and research just so i can find something i like and to know enough about the workings. I had no intention of hoarding kb as a hobby. this s*** is expensive AF and i dont have that kind of money to spend on kb.
I recently got an akko 5075b+ and im happy with it.... i got some shine-through low profile keycaps and some krytox lube for the cs silver switches.... I'm happy with it and have no desire to buy more kb now... maybe when this one breaks or starts having issues idk...

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_KJuns OP t1_j9h55am wrote

really sounds like me :)

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EazeeP t1_j9h2apu wrote

Keychron Q1V2 as my daily driver/main.

RK61 for my wife.

I’m eyeing the gmk67 for a portable that I can take to work.

That’s my personal end game 😵‍💫

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Complete_Cow1193 t1_j9hxa3u wrote

I'm kind of in the same boat. I've used Razer/Logitech/etc boards until recently. Bought the Q1V1 6 months ago.

In the meantime I also got a NextTime 75 board.

I'm having great fun with them, they're so much better than the typical "gaming keyboard" and I don't think I'll add to my collection unless I somehow happen to make more money than I know what to do with, and then I guess I'll splurge on an even better keyboard.

For it's price, the Q1 has great value, and should be able to satisfy most people. If it's enough for you, congrats. It seems to do the job well for me too.

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weeb_sword1224 t1_j9ibzgg wrote

ha. haha. hahahahahaha. haha

*credit card debt*

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dn916 t1_j9hptgh wrote

Got mine for $120 on warehouse deal. Look brand new. Im sick of waiting >2 year gb. This board is insanely good. Some basic mod, and there you go. A fantastic kb.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9ik1c5 wrote

I got mine for 110€ new from an alternate.de deal back then. A very good deal I think. :) Congrats to yours too!!

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highdeaology t1_j9hz0wu wrote

Yeahhh trust me, it’s not. That’s the fun part though! Just enjoy it :)

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BGY11 t1_j9i3u5v wrote

That's what we all said once..

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WozNZ t1_j9glpw5 wrote

Yep, I run a Q at work and such a nice board to type on day to day.

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thatonepuzzlepiece t1_j9gnjpn wrote

Glad you like it! Don't feel like you need to have multiple boards to enjoy the ones that you have! It's a great look.

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xk4l1br3 t1_j9guoc8 wrote

lol endgame... okay :)

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_KJuns OP t1_j9h5en9 wrote

i know … xD but for me it really seems like it 🤗

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Ryzenmaxxer t1_j9hbbz2 wrote

Top 10 Instances Where People Unknowingly Lied

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_KJuns OP t1_j9hd69i wrote

We'll see, but I’m pretty confident I did not lie this time. 🙃

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GWooK t1_j9ic26z wrote

that’s what i said when i bought frog. now i have 12 boards and still not satisfied

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Mik_Dk t1_j9hdt6j wrote

I just build my keychron q1 v2 and while I know it's not gonna be the last board I build in the next year, I feel no need to go out and pay 500 dollars for a board excluding switches, keycaps and stabs.

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MBSMD t1_j9m8rpy wrote

100%. I've got three Q-series builds (one for each of my three machines). Each one different, each one personalized, and each one so much fun to type on. I feel no need to spend $500 on a keyboard, either. A $190 barebones board and $100 worth of switches and keycaps are more than satisfactory for me. It's not a competition and the only one who uses them is me anyway, so I only need to make myself happy and no one else.

I think my Q12 might be the most I've spent on one so far, I couldn't get a barebones since I bought on the day it was announced, so it was $205 for the keyboard, $50 for caps and I think around $40 for a set of switches. I'll keep the original switches and keycaps as spares just in case.

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MBSMD t1_j9hehfk wrote

Nice keycaps! I've got a Q1 v1 as well (ANSI).

What kind of switches did you go with?

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_KJuns OP t1_j9ikl5m wrote

Thanks, it's the Pbtfans Spark Set. Mostly handlubed Milky Yellows: the three stabbed switches are frankenswitches I settled with after a long time of testing.

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tickingstabs t1_j9hg2z5 wrote

i respect that you can just buy one keyboard and be fine with just one alot of us dont have that

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maxipantschocolates t1_j9hov0b wrote

hey, if you love it and keep the board to your liking, it will be your endgame

i've owned my modded redragon fizz for about a year and 3 months now, not looking to replace this anytime soon

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m0cheen t1_j9hr0e7 wrote

I said that when I bought my barebones Q3 a couple months ago, but now I spend most of my free time looking for more stuff to buy.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9ijsn5 wrote

I don't - for several months now, so … And I even scroll this sub sometimes or watch keeb-videos. But I really don't see a change coming.

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Adseg5 t1_j9ial6c wrote

Those key caps look pretty smart 🤓

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_KJuns OP t1_j9ij7md wrote

Thanks I love 'em! Fyi: pbtfans spark. Or did you mean something else like the layout?

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Antebios t1_j9ifxlw wrote

Oh, you sweet summer child. You do not yet know the horror nor anguish you will put your wallet through once you have learned the lesson we have all learned: This will not be your last keyboard.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9iit60 wrote

We'll see: I let you know as soon as I'll get a new one. But I trust myself with this one, really, so … :)

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rplanet t1_j9io213 wrote

I’m planning on getting a Q5 for work. I was leaning towards the black board, but this silver looks way too clean. You might have changed my mind. Thanks for sharing, OP

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Daell t1_j9iwf8o wrote

Honestly, both Keychron and Glorious Gaming deserve big props for offering OFF THE SHELF, ISO boards that you can easily buy in EU.

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Garper t1_j9iylqi wrote

Looks good! Is this the stock finish on the housing? Seems almost polished, but I thought the Qs have a matt coat on all of them.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9izqnn wrote

It is matt. Stock silver.

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ChaoticEnigma1121 t1_j9iyu44 wrote

Me having multiple boards isn't about endgame but because I love collecting them... so I don't know if I'll ever truly be done.

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_KJuns OP t1_j9izy68 wrote

That's beautiful too. Sorry for abusing your definition of endgame.

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ChaoticEnigma1121 t1_j9n0r4f wrote

Lol you didn't abuse anything. Just saying I don't have an endgame. It's a journey

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radimusthedude t1_j9j2e35 wrote

Same here, I like mine too much to get another one. I got the V2, moded it to my liking. Bought and tested all the popular/expensive switches (one of each lol). And now I’m all good.

Although I do like the everything about the Wooting60 ..

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jh_2719 t1_j9j5nfg wrote

God damn I love seeing ISO builds

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lilape t1_j9jeuci wrote

Is the Spacebar upsidedown? Or is it just me?

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CommunicationEast623 t1_j9k4q5f wrote

Thisnis literally how I want to build my Q1 V2 whenever I pull the trigger on it

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kool-keys t1_j9go4ya wrote

I think we all remember saying that at one point or another... several times :)

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Kokukenji t1_j9gtqxp wrote

Don't jinx it. The moment you say you found your end game, that's usually the start of the itch...the itch to find your next. Good luck!

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ColdOffice t1_j9h89lr wrote

i am glad i didnt fall to this rabbit hole and still doing fine with $10 membrane keebs

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_KJuns OP t1_j9hcyf8 wrote

That's cool and I did that too but after rockin' through 3 Logitech K120 in a relative short time I decided it would be better in many ways to get one that serves me well for years to come.

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chevrolet810 t1_j9hh8zv wrote

Thats what every keyboard weeb said.. know i got 5 keyboards in my room all perfectly working. nice KB though

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MXBrown69 t1_j9i19h7 wrote

Nothing is end game except me

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K-H-C t1_j9iuiqh wrote

Yeah then I bought several split ortho keyboards afterwards lol

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Mr-Barbie t1_j9j4m7u wrote

Nice board! I also hope to get a good board I like and is me that will last me awhile. Having trouble finding icon mods that sing to me in the right colorway though. Looks like I will be stuck search for awhile

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lp52 t1_j9japzg wrote

I also got my first mech Q1V1 last year thinking it would last me a while before buying the next . then they came out with the knob, now Im eyeing the Q1 Pro.

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CarinaFemboyCD t1_j9jd71a wrote

Famous last words before you end up getting dozens more

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ninjaburg t1_j9jpcjc wrote

is your space bar on backwards?

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Traditional-Cod6936 t1_j9ju9j4 wrote

That looks way better than what’s on the website, What did you do to it?

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Mrjimdandy t1_j9k6j4s wrote

First purchase is never an endgame, it only feels like that because it's the best you know at the moment, not knowing what's out there that you will like more.

Love the keeb tho, hopefully you don't fall as far down the rabbit hole as some of us

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wangtmg t1_j9hroyw wrote

Still sounds trash even with mods 😳

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_KJuns OP t1_j9ihi75 wrote

Did you hear it? I think mine sounds pretty darn good, but yeah … I have to admit I'm no keyboard-audiophile.

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wangtmg t1_j9jssf2 wrote

The same question goes to you haha. Have you ever tried other keyboards to know the difference? Well I guess not

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_KJuns OP t1_j9jus0g wrote

I tried a bunch of keycaps, switches, plates and maaany complete boards in general. I decided after trying what to buy, again together with considerations about the layout. Meetups and friends made it possible. To clear that up: I didn't want to be mean or snippy: I once posted a clip of the sound of this board and I just wanted to know if you heard it. But it seems that it has been deleted. Sorry

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MBSMD t1_j9m810h wrote

Don't listen to him. If you like your build, then enjoy it. It's better than 99.999% than all other keyboards out there save for maybe a few thousand esoteric hyper-enthusiast builds.

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MBSMD t1_j9m7kms wrote

What does it matter. If he likes it, then he likes it. No need to turn your nose up. I'm sure your first few weren't perfection. Not everyone needs to sink $1000 in to a keyboard. For $200, the OP has himself a better keyboard than 99.9% of all users. The expensive road to perfection has diminishing returns.

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wangtmg t1_j9m97p8 wrote

It matters because no keyboard is the perfect one.

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on4aa t1_j9hrvkk wrote

Until you realise you do not need the space taken up by the function keys…

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_KJuns OP t1_j9iiexz wrote

I don’t think that this will ever happen to me. Much time went into the process of designing my perfect keymap before I bought this kb and smaller was really no option. Even other 75% were no option at the time of my purchase, because just the Q1 had the exact layout that I settled with.

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