How many mechanical keyboards do you own?

What's your current favorite/most-used mechanical keyboard?

How much money have you spent on keyboards in the past year?

Where do you prefer to buy your mechanical keyboards from?

Do you use a mechanical keyboard at work/school?

Favorite all-purpose mechanical switch?

Favorite mechanical switch for typing?

Favorite mechanical switch for gaming?

Favorite Group Buy Website?

Favorite Overall Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturer?

Favorite Compact Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturer?

Favorite Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturer?

Most Overrated Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturer?

Favorite Mechanical Keyboard Community?

Favorite Artisan Keycaps Manufacturer?

Favorite Keyboard Form Factor?

Which Keyboard Layout Do You Most Use?

What are the most important features that influence your mechanical keyboard choice?

Which country do you live in?

Most Overrated Mechanical Keyboard Manufacturer?

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Must have media keys and a standard layout.

If it is korean and more than 500$

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

FN Layer
Switch availability/manufacturer
overall Design
backlight colors

Online (Massdrop, /r/mechmarket)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Size (including bezel) and switch type.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

-feel
-clean hits(key size and layout)
-comfort
-mac compatible

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

fully compatible with replacement keycaps sets.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

The looks and comfort of a keyboard.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Gateron - Custom 62g Linear

Gateron - Custom 62g Linear

CTRL ALT (https://ctrlalt.io/)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

High quality
Choice of switches

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Keycap compatibility and options for switch types.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Standard keycap layout.
Smaller than 100%
Good quality build
Value for money

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

- Split layout
- Column stagger
- Not Cherry

local and international web stores.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Cherry MX Switches, preferably Clears, Greens, Whites, or Greys
Sturdy Build quality
Cherry Stabilisers
Standard key spacing
Plate mounted switches.
Detachable cable.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Overall good quality, and of course specific switch type I'm after.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

Waiting on KC60 and pok3r

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Ebay, /r/mechmarket, geekhack

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

Lol, "gaming" keyboards.

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Feeling, minimal look, lack of backlighting, blank caps are a plus. Removable cables are a plus.

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

key caps material
overall typing feeling
build quality (solid PCB)

CTRL ALT (https://ctrlalt.io/)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Solid build quality
Customisability (standard layouts or switch stems)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Build quality, and actually being able to ship to Australia.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Switch availability
Reliability
Mod friendliness

Mechmarket/2nd hand websites

I think I would love clears, but I only tried browns so far

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Does it support ISO? Or at least a split left shift?

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Standard layout to replace keycaps.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

-stylish and classy looks
-sturdy

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Brown switch, TKL format, Belgian Azerty layout, no leds.
I like them as basic as possible.
So far I haven't found that combination yet. Ducky KB's came closest, and they're somewhat available in Belgium.

CTRL ALT (https://ctrlalt.io/)

Nothing in particular i just have to like it

Pimp My Keyboard (http:pimpmykeyboard.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Solid stock build quality, keycaps can be changed

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Switches, quality build, sturdiness, quality of the keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

All of them are shitty, there is no "gaming keyboard".

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Built quality, confort and price.

Pimp My Keyboard (http:pimpmykeyboard.com)

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

HipsterPunks/PunksDead

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Price, build quality, switch type, form factor, availability (in Canada), key caps are replaceable.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Feel: I don't care how fancy it looks. It's worthless if it doesn't feel good.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Media Keys, Play/Pause, not just volume control.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

n-key rollover, switch type, backlighting, prettiness

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

distinct media keys, not ones accessed through function keys
backlighting

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

Gaming boards are dead to me

Standard key sizes
Build quality
Detachable USB
Unique layout

Elite Keyboards, Mechanicalkeyboards.com

Pimp My Keyboard (http:pimpmykeyboard.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Feel, both in switched and caps.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Proper bottom row, reliable switches, the ability to test the switches, height adjustment.

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Lighting Modes
Fav colour black lighting

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

1. Actuation sound
2. Key cap feel
3. Build quality

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Classifieds or build them myself

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

TKL spacing but cut out the 3 most right columns

Whether or not they are blue. It used to be whether or not it was fully programmable but that doesn't matter now that I have hasu's controller.

elitekeyboards.com, gonskeyboardworks.com

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

I'm currently trying to choose a new keyboard and am looking for a keyboard that is TKL, has a removable cord, and has standard keycaps.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Depends on Keyboard, but Online retailers

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Cherry MX because it's all about Keycap compatibility. I have too/alot of keycaps, that's like buying a car incompatible with my warehouse of tires.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Aesthetics

Build quality

Quality switches

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Group buys & classifieds

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Aluminum case. Open plate for spring swap.

CTRL ALT (https://ctrlalt.io/)

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Quality switches (cherry, matias, alps, topre, gateron, etc.), solid build construction, and simplistic design.

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

-cabling
-color options
-LED option
-switch options

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

tactile clickiness and durability. Im not big on extra features.

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Wasd keyboards/massdrop

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

banggood, local craigslist

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

community members or recyclers

vintage Cherry MX Black w/ MX Clear spring

vintage Cherry MX Black w/ MX Clear spring

vintage Cherry MX Black w/ MX Clear spring

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

compact split design, as symmetrical as possible, with accessible thumb keys;
high-quality keycaps (sculpted, thick, preferably POM);
ability to run customizable open-source firmware;

Pimp My Keyboard (http:pimpmykeyboard.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Build quality, switch type

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

-The switch
-Lots of buttons in the space-bar-row
-programmable controller

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

- cherry mx switches
- doubleshot keycaps

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Pbt Keycaps and mx switches

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Pimp My Keyboard (http:pimpmykeyboard.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

Minimal Style with the switch I want.

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Pimp My Keyboard (http:pimpmykeyboard.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

National chain (Best Buy, ect.)

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Minimalistic font
White backlight and backplate
Cherry MX blue switches

Mass Drop (http://massdrop.com)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards

I don't like/buy artisan keycaps

Forums (geekhack.org, deskthority, etc)

/r/mechanicalkeyboards