Mechanical keyboard switches have been the mainstay for some time, offering the speed, durability, and responsiveness that gamers need. But, as optical switches become more popular, we have to ask: which is better for gaming? MUO – Feed
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Gateron, a top-tier manufacturer of mechanical switches for keyboards, announced their newest and greatest products for 2020: a range of colored switches which include magnetic, low-profile, waterproof, tactile, linear, and clicky options. Most are simply upgrades of their 2019 models but a handful are entirely new technologies. Gateron provided me with a grab-bag of their […]
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Keyboard switch manufacturer and designer, Cherry, just announced their newest and most revolutionary product: the Viola mechanical switch which may appear in keyboards by the fourth quarter of 2020 in keyboards costing $ 50 or more. Cherry also announced a series of updates to their Cherry MX line, the MX1A, which comes in four different […]
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Our verdict of the Woo-dy 67-Key Mechanical Keyboard:The Woo-dy is a great feature-packed keyboard with a minimalist key count. Just make sure you buy the model with a battery so you’re not missing out.810 Once nearly forgotten, mechanical keyboards regained popularity with gamers and other people for whom precise key action is important. Now, they’re […]
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Unlike standard keyboards which rely on a membrane, mechanical keyboards use individual key switches for durability and their distinctive feel. If a key fails, you can simply replace the switch with an identical one. Your choice of switches will dictate how the keyboard feels while you type. Is it tactile? Are the keys clicky or […]
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While CPUs and GPUs remain essential to computer performance, there’s an underappreciated peripheral: the keyboard. Everyone uses keyboards, but few people think about them when buying a new PC. Today’s best keyboard technology is called the mechanical keyboard. However, mechanical keyboards vary in price as well as target audience. Prices range from sub-$ 50 to […]
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