I have used MX blacks before. I am wondering if anyone has used both MX blacks and MX browns and could tell me the difference?
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MX Blacks are linear and heavy to press. MX Browns have a slight bump or very light click built in, but are lighter to press. MX Reds for reference are also linear like blacks, but are light to press like browns and MX Blues are heavy like blacks and have a audible click built in. (There is more detailed info available with web search).
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It doesn't necessarily silence the noise, but it does reduce the sound. I have a Rosewill MX Blue and I definitely noticed a noise reduction. Once you install the O-ring, you will notice that the keys become a little stiff when you try to bottom out the key. It doesn't make it quiet overall like the MX Browns in terms of tactile keyboards, but I guess you can say it's in between the MX Browns and MX Blues in terms of noise. I hope this makes sense for you.
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It's a marketing gimmick. Like when the Wii was released in different colors. There is no other difference beyond the color, but it's enough of a difference that Logitech can charge a premium for it. I have the black one and it made a huge difference in gaming. I recommend that one instead unless you have a white computer case and keyboard.
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I have the MX700 and I think it's good on ink. I do cheat however, when I am printing text documents or anything from the Internet, I always choose grayscale. This way it only uses the black ink. I have had my MX700 since December and I just replaced my color cartridges this past weekend.
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this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3... » Read More this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck « Show Less
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No, it has brown switches. I also have a CM Storm QuickFire mechanical keyboard with blue switches at my office. Personally speaking, blue switches are more comfortable for typing, its clicky sound makes me want to stay at the office. However, this cherry keyboard is more durable than the CM storm. For now, these two keyboards both work fine.
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Depends on your office environment and the switches you use. If you get the Cherry MX Red or Brown switches, they are fine, even without the o-ring mod (putting o-ring on the stem of the keycap - just Google 'o-ring mod'). Blues are clicky, that together with the sound made when you bottom out is obvious if you work in a very quiet environment. The Cherry MX Red or Brown switch and do the o-ring mod should definitely be quiet enough for office use.
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I think there is no such thing as a MX500, it is the M500. There is the M550 which delivers similar performace as the MX100 Series. The latter is newer and faster than the ageing M500. There is a preference towards the latest MX100. I would definitely go for the MX100.
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This uses cherry mx red switches. (Source: I bought mine thinking it would come with blues)
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Karen Essig, depends on the one you purchase I purchased a purple and black one both those keyboards are black , the brown one I purchase which didn't work at all had white keyboard. I suggest maybe looking for alittle better made products then these ones because all three of the ones I purchased the keyboards didn't work at all or only some of the keys work.
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These are full sized mechanical keys, not Cherry MX. Alot like oldschool keyboards but still nicer quality.I've been very hard on mine and it is holding up like a trooper. Best thing about it is can choose any color for backlight and the volume wheel feels great.
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I think it depends how many programmable Gkeys you need. The K30 has 6 and the K50 has 16. It wasnt an issue for me. The only other main differences are the K50 has a few more back lighting option colors. The K30 keys only glow red but it does have 3 different brightness levels and also an off. The K50 also has a wrist rest attached. You have to decide if those extra features are important to you or not. Otherwise its pretty much the same keyboard. I have the K30 and its outstanding for normal usage and gaming.
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i've had major sticking issues. maybe i've got a defective one because almost every other key sticks. It's very annoying and makes typing a pain in the butt. This is not the smooth typing experience I'm used to.
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No. Keys are very sensitive to touch. I prefer a cherry-brown for my gaming.
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Hey TruthBTold! I think that, for MX Browns, the only noise you want to get rid-of are the key "bottoming" noise. So, go for the red bumpers. They won't affect the actuation point for the brown switches and you'll get a very satisfactory result. The bottoming noise will go away and you'll not notice the bumper is there.
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The switches on the keys are brown switches. You can compare them and the other kinds by googling cherry switches. The illuminated part comes from the fact thatcthe keyboard is backlit. Hope this helps :) P.S. I love mine, great mechanical keyboard.
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the Samsung keyboards work fine, you just have to get used to the way you use the fingerpad and left or right click; it's a little clunky. That is on the models I've been around, been about a year since I was around one though. I don't know if they're any different now.