Mechanical Keyboard for my Wife

[LukeHawk]

Hey guys, hope you're all coping during the disaster that is 2020.

So my wifes birthday is coming up in a month, and she's been looking for a new keyboard for her setup. I'm really struggling to find something perfect though. Criteria is the following:

1) Mechanical
2) Pink & White or pure pink colour scheme (I know, right)
3) Small-ish form factor preferred (like a 60% board) though not that critical
4) Some LED back-lighting (Doesn't have to be RGB if its white or pink lighting)
5) Something that will last

I had my eyes on the ducky one 2 mini a while ago, but Rebel tech, the only place I found one locally, has since shut down.
Any ideas where I can find something decent that meets the above criteria? preferably local stock. Price range +/- 2k or so.

thanks!

 

[SILTECH786]

@superrob @dotnerd @PandaAttack1

 

[∀Z‾soʇɐuɐɥ┴]

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

www.titan-ice.co.za

Why not look at that

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

www.titan-ice.co.za

Why not look at that

Because blank keycaps?





Hmm, can't think of available locally that would be suitable. Apparently Razer has the Huntsman Mini in white (sorry Razer, I mean Mercury) but I think that goes for a pretty penny if we can get it here at all.

 

[LukeHawk]

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

www.titan-ice.co.za

Why not look at that

Nah, she wouldnt be in to that

Because blank keycaps?





Hmm, can't think of available locally that would be suitable. Apparently Razer has the Huntsman Mini in white (sorry Razer, I mean Mercury) but I think that goes for a pretty penny if we can get it here at all.

I looked at the Hunstman mini, definately a contender, but as you say, hard to find here and pretty pricey.

At this point I'd be okay with plain white with some RGB's that can be set to be pink the whole time. I didnt think this colour scheme would be so hard to come buy in the "decent" keyboard market.

 

[Razia]

If you're willing to wait a day or two longer than Takealot for shipping you can order this off of amazon:

Amazon.com: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Blue Switch White: Computers & Accessories

Amazon.com: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Blue Switch White: Computers & Accessories

www.amazon.com

Together with some pink keycaps:

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B084ZSV5H2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=keycaps+pink&qid=1598505825&s=electronics&sr=1-1

 

[LukeHawk]

If you're willing to wait a day or two longer than Takealot for shipping you can order this off of amazon:

Amazon.com: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Blue Switch White: Computers & Accessories

Amazon.com: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Blue Switch White: Computers & Accessories

www.amazon.com

Together with some pink keycaps:

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B084ZSV5H2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=keycaps+pink&qid=1598505825&s=electronics&sr=1-1

Not bad, but how would I get it here that fast? Things take 3-4 weeks when I order online usually

 

[SILTECH786]

Morning

Mercury mini is at evetech they have received stock few days ago but did not list it as yet , exclusive to them next batch to the rest of retailers is 3 weeks.

 

[BuNNy]

Havent used it myself, but this keeps popping up on my reccomended for you

Check this out on takealot: Fantech MK852 Maxcore Space Edition White

Takealot

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

 

[LukeHawk]

Morning

Mercury mini is at evetech they have received stock few days ago but did not list it as yet , exclusive to them next batch to the rest of retailers is 3 weeks.

I'm willing to take the evetech bullet for it. I hope there will be stock with them by the time I see it listed

 

[LukeHawk]

Havent used it myself, but this keeps popping up on my reccomended for you

Check this out on takealot: Fantech MK852 Maxcore Space Edition White

Takealot

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

I've actually also seen this floating around, but I've never heard of the brand. I'll consider it if somebody has any good opinions on it? Maybe I'll hit up youtube for reviews later.

 

[SILTECH786]

I'm willing to take the evetech bullet for it. I hope there will be stock with them by the time I see it listed

If you have any issues after buying then simply contact APEX INTERACTIVE for support there is a whole team standing by to assist . In terms of pricing I predict 3200/3500 could be less who knows #haha

 

[pɐlΛ‾pɐq‾ƃᴉq]

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Crystal Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MX Red, RGB)

www.titan-ice.co.za

Why not look at that

Wow. It's priced just as bad as it looks.

 

[JeffTheApricot]

Have you looked at coolermaster ck630?

 

[dotnerd]

Show us your wife so we can help you 🙃

I would get any CherryMX board and slap a Tai Hao Miami Keycap set on it. = instant pimp look

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

On the topic of biting the Evetech bullet, though fullsize

Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

www.evetech.co.za

And then

Keyboards

Welcome to Titan-Ice the industry leader in high-quality computer keyboards in South Africa! Whether you’re an avid PC gamer looking to take your gameplay to the next level or a busy working professional we have the best selection of wired and wireless keyboards for every budget Browse our

www.titan-ice.co.za

(reportedly horrid to type on due to there being no shape to those caps but it is a little more compactish)

And finally the ball-bustingly expensive

Keyboards

Welcome to Titan-Ice the industry leader in high-quality computer keyboards in South Africa! Whether you’re an avid PC gamer looking to take your gameplay to the next level or a busy working professional we have the best selection of wired and wireless keyboards for every budget Browse our

www.titan-ice.co.za

Sigh....I remember just after launch these were around the 2.5K mark which already seemed expensive because the original K70 had been a sub-2K board.
Edit: Slightly slightly better price

Corsair K70 MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX Speed)

K70 RGB MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard <p>The CORSAIR K70 RGB MK.2 is a premium mechanical gaming keyboard built to last, with an aluminum frame, 100% CHERRY MX keyswitches and stunning per-key RGB dynamic backlighting.</p> CHERRY MX RED <p>German-made CHERRY MX keyswitches provide the...

www.loot.co.za

I think that's about it as far as local stock of anything white/silver/mercury goes (that's vaguely worth considering)

 

[LukeHawk]

Show us your wife so we can help you 🙃

I would get any CherryMX board and slap a Tai Hao Miami Keycap set on it. = instant pimp look

Dont be thirsty! porn exists, haha.
but yeah, those keycaps are pretty siek. maybe something like this is the way to go.

On the topic of biting the Evetech bullet, though fullsize

Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

www.evetech.co.za

And then

Keyboards

Welcome to Titan-Ice the industry leader in high-quality computer keyboards in South Africa! Whether you’re an avid PC gamer looking to take your gameplay to the next level or a busy working professional we have the best selection of wired and wireless keyboards for every budget Browse our

www.titan-ice.co.za

(reportedly horrid to type on due to there being no shape to those caps but it is a little more compactish)

And finally the ball-bustingly expensive

Keyboards

Welcome to Titan-Ice the industry leader in high-quality computer keyboards in South Africa! Whether you’re an avid PC gamer looking to take your gameplay to the next level or a busy working professional we have the best selection of wired and wireless keyboards for every budget Browse our

www.titan-ice.co.za

Sigh....I remember just after launch these were around the 2.5K mark which already seemed expensive because the original K70 had been a sub-2K board.
Edit: Slightly slightly better price

Corsair K70 MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX Speed)

K70 RGB MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard <p>The CORSAIR K70 RGB MK.2 is a premium mechanical gaming keyboard built to last, with an aluminum frame, 100% CHERRY MX keyswitches and stunning per-key RGB dynamic backlighting.</p> CHERRY MX RED <p>German-made CHERRY MX keyswitches provide the...

www.loot.co.za

I think that's about it as far as local stock of anything white/silver/mercury goes (that's vaguely worth considering)

Regarding the Asus,I was looking at this as well. Its a close contender, but the baby blue puts her off
Also these, the brushed metal/grey is apparently a no-go.

Dammit guys, why is she so particular with colour. At this point I'm willing to spray-paint a cheapy

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Alternative option. Pick something on Amazon or Mechanicalkeyboards.com and have @ScottulusMaximus bring it in for you.

I think you'll have to pick cheapish to make the 2K budget with shipping but you get a lot more choice that way and even if you pick bottom-rung stuff it's likely better than you can get here for the 2K budget.

Should still make it in time. Scott is pretty fast.
(no guarantees though if you go for aliexpress and the cheap sites, that'll severely increase lead time)

 

[SILTECH786]

And its live cheaper then 3k

 

[goldfritter]

If you want something a bit different. I got one of these (albeit the older non-backlit version) for my GF and she loves it:

Retro Classic USB

MEDIA KIT / SUPPORTWith its design originating from retro typewriters and crafted with modern features, the Azio Retro Classic is the perfect amalgam of past, present, and future. Evoking nostalgia with its round keycaps, this backlit mechanical keyboard is complemented with a durable metal...

aziocorp.com

 

[LukeHawk]

And its live cheaper then 3k

Aaaaaaaand purchased. What good timing. Thanks guys

 

[Saaj]

I've actually also seen this floating around, but I've never heard of the brand. I'll consider it if somebody has any good opinions on it? Maybe I'll hit up youtube for reviews later.

Couldnt find much decent reviews of this and on youtube...apparently this is supposed to come in the blue and brown switches, but the one on takealot is the blue switches. If you actually do find any decent reviews, let me know as well...

 

[PandaAttack1]

Hey guys, hope you're all coping during the disaster that is 2020.

So my wifes birthday is coming up in a month, and she's been looking for a new keyboard for her setup. I'm really struggling to find something perfect though. Criteria is the following:

1) Mechanical
2) Pink & White or pure pink colour scheme (I know, right)
3) Small-ish form factor preferred (like a 60% board) though not that critical
4) Some LED back-lighting (Doesn't have to be RGB if its white or pink lighting)
5) Something that will last

I had my eyes on the ducky one 2 mini a while ago, but Rebel tech, the only place I found one locally, has since shut down.
Any ideas where I can find something decent that meets the above criteria? preferably local stock. Price range +/- 2k or so.

thanks!

Spoiler: Its all been said.

Unfortunately Razer's pastel range is not available anymore. They had some decent 'pinkish' boards aimed at the female market.

If you are looking locally, your options are white Huntsman mini or the pink Asus ROG board.

Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

www.evetech.co.za

Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

www.evetech.co.za

If Amazon is an option, AnnePro is perfect.

Nevermind this post, it has all been said. This is what I get for not reading every post.

 

[PandaAttack1]

Aaaaaaaand purchased. What good timing. Thanks guys

Great! I should've read the entire thread.

Congrats, I hope she enjoys it.

 

[roskii]

Not bad, but how would I get it here that fast? Things take 3-4 weeks when I order online usually

Ordered my Keychron K6 from Amazon a couple of weeks ago. Only took 4 days to get here from the States.

 

[dotnerd]

Aaaaaaaand purchased. What good timing. Thanks guys

So now it is worth R 2159.2 ;-)

 

[dotnerd]

Ordered my Keychron K6 from Amazon a couple of weeks ago. Only took 4 days to get here from the States.

Link to item pls, I feel like squandering some wealth.

 

[roskii]

Link to item pls, I feel like squandering some wealth.

https://www.amazon.com/K6-RGB-Backlight-Brown-Switch/dp/B07ZT61LTZ/

You won't be disappointed!

 

[dotnerd]

Thank you.