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24 hour deal for Primate members.
RRP for the keyboards range from $49 (wired) to $129 (wireless).
They appear to have alright reviews
[Primate] Gorilla Gaming Wired or Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $15 Delivered @ Mighty Ape
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Martz5 on 04/09/2024 - 12:26 mightyape.co.nz (851 clicks)
Last edited 04/09/2024 - 12:41 by 1 other user
Last edited 04/09/2024 - 12:41 by 1 other user
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Agree. Poor quality.
I have the wireless keyboard and agree. I would like to add that while in wireless use it tends to turn off quite quick (<5 minutes) and will lose the first keypress as it's waking up. Not really an issue while actively using it but can be annoying missing the first character as you type something after only using the mouse for a while.
I use 2.4Ghz mode with my Aula F75 and there's no delay on wake up. No ghost typing/input either. Can't say that about my more expensive Nuphy Air75 v2. That thing is expensive and is a POS.
As someone who has too many mechanical keyboards as it is, and a big fan of 75% boards, especially with a knob, I hate you. opens wallet
The double-typing issue of the GMMK Pro is frustrating as it's a great KB. How's the build quality on this? One thing I like about the GMMK Pro is the "premium feel" of the case and the build
Never had any issues with the double-typing on my Aula F75. And the 2.4Ghz mode works really well, no wake-up delays like you'd get with some other brands (looking at you Nuphy). No input lag whatsoever. My typing test went up to 140 WPM with this keyboard, which is much better than my Keychron and Nuphy.
I recommend the ice vein switch, it's quite creamy sounding, I love it. But I recently put in the Gateron Milky Yellow switches to make it more thocky and it's great too. The sound profile of this keyboard is really good by default. Obviously, this is subjective, but there's a reason why this is so popular online right now. I didn't have to mod it at all, it just sounds great and is a joy to type on.
Build quality is good, it's highly reviewed by keyboard enthusiasts online. I mean, I really can't complain considering I got it for like $106. It's one of my favourite keyboards right now and I love it so much that I bought another one just for work use (saves me carrying it to work). Make sure to use coupon code, or check on Aliexpress for deals under $100 NZD, although I can't vouch for the sellers on there as I didn't buy mine on Aliexpress.
Appreciate the feedback. I see the F75 is TKL - what would you recommend for a full sized keyboard? One that includes the number pad?
@Martz5: Just to clarify, Aula F75 is a 75%, not a TKL. TKL would have more keys than a 75% and is almost a full-sized keyboard, just without numpad. That's the generic explanation in a nutshell.
I don't use a full-sized keyboard, I have no use for the numpad in general. But what I do have is a custom 12-key keyboard that I've programmed and customized myself. I got it from Aliexpress - https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004106403808.html
It comes with an app that you can use to program the keys. You can add macros or whatever. I used the program to set certain key combinations (e.g. pressing the top left-most key would trigger CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+F1 and then I use Autohotkey on my PC to take that input as a hotkey trigger, which I will then use to do something else. Essentially, pressing that top-left most key would do XYZ, depending on the app I'm using actively, among other conditions. I can re-use the same key to do different things for different situations. It's a poor-man's Elgato stream deck basically. But funny thing is, I also do own an Elgato stream deck lol.
The benefit of my setup is that they're modular. This makes it portable and I can put the 12-key keyboard on either side, instead of having it default always on the right-side.
Anyway, I can't recommend a full-size keyboard, since I don't use one. I've owned a few in the past but those were Corsairs and they're meh compared to the ones I'm using now. You'll have to do your own research I'm afraid. Check out some of the keyboard enthusiasts on Youtube, there are plenty of reviews out there. One thing I would say though is don't get Nuphy, they are expensive and a rip-off in my opinion. If you're unsure, you can always start with the budget brands and then figure out what you like, then go from there. I didn't use to like thocky & creamy sound profile until in recent years, so my taste have changed.
I've never had a mechanical keyboard before but would love to get one, mainly for gaming.
The only thing stopping me is the noise. I need it as quiet as possible.What switches would be the best with the Aula F75 do you think?
If you want one for gaming, Aula F75 probably isn't it. There are mechanical keyboards more suited for gaming, with custom keys and features. Personally, I've always used my mechanical keyboards for office/general use, so I can't recommend a gaming specific one. I think for most people, they get a mechanical keyboard because of the typing feel and also for the unique sound profiles, at least that's me anyway. There are groups of people who want them to be as quiet as possible, but that's a very niche thing. Sorry, but you'd have to do your own research on this. There are plenty of quiet switches out there and you'd have to try them yourselves and replace it in your own mechanical keyboard and test.
Note that not all mechanical keyboard supports hot-swappable switches, so again you'll have to do your own research.
@NovaAlpha … I ve got a KeyChron K4 Gatreon Brown switches …. see as you are in the know of THOCK and also call your self a enthusiast.
Any recommendation on some nice switches with a bit more thock?? must I say they should be affordable and not the price of a whole keyboard itself haha… cheers
A lot of this is really subjective, as everyone's taste and understanding of "thock" is a bit different. But generally speaking, the popular recommendation for cheap thock switches is the Gateron Milky Yellow Pros. You can get 90 pcs for around $35~$40 NZD on Aliexpress (depends if there's a sale or not). I got mine from Aliexpress for around $35 and received it within a week, was pretty impressed by the fast shipping. Thock level is good and quite deep for me and doesn't affect typing feel or speed. Again, that's the one that works for me.
I recommend people just do their own research and check out Youtube videos. There are plenty of good ones out there that compare different thock switches and you can then get a better feel for what you like.
Ordered a wireless as a backup and trial to see how i cope with the small form factor. Chucked in a pink one for little one who has no interest in plugging it in and will love it to play office.
No numpad… lame
I think they sold out?
Just in case anyone links back this in a guture deal. These things seem fine, londa chesp hut theu were $15. Ive tralised quickly this reduced form factor isnt for me, i use it for productivity more than games so use a numpad too often. But its been useful having a spare on hand that i can just flip to bluetooth mode or stick the receiver in a computer if i need to. I was setting up a second machine last week so had this on the new device with my main one connected to the laptop dock to get files and read instructuons. Would also think its a useful size if you want to use it in a living room for occasional usage.
I got the "Gorilla Gaming Mini Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Pink" last time from an older Cheapies deal and I think it was like $15 or something, so I bought it just for fun. Keyboard is really meh and they're not worth $50 or $100 at all.
As a keyboard enthusiast, I wholly recommend getting the Aula F75 instead. $105~$108 NZD, including free shipping. There's coupon codes that you can find as well to lower the price down. And I think it's cheaper on Aliexpress as well, although I bought mine here - https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-aula-f75
One of the best keyboards I've ever owned. Budget price, but really good performance, much better than some of the more expensive $200~$400 keyboards that I own. Good switches, good thock and good price. It's just an all around good keyboard for people just wanting to get into the mechanical keyboard world.