TPU Peripherals Club

[Binge]

Welcome to the TPU Peripheral Club!

This is a home for everyone who loves their keyboards, pointers, tablets, and gaming pads almost more than their
rigs. Have you ever thought of how much your simple external devices really change the whole experience of
computing? If you think about it I'm sure you'll find a home here to share information, learn, and socialize.

Membership to this prestigious institution is pretty easy, but it is necessary! PM me with a list of peripherals
that looks something like this.

BiNGE|ABS M1, Filco FKBN87M/EB, Saitek II Eclipse|Razor Lychesis|(any game pads/joysticks/other controllers|Heatset: Some plantronics, Wants: Wacom Intuos 4

The above format can be written in whatever order you'd like with extra fields like Gaming Pads or Tablets.
Basically if I have not thought of a peripheral and you want to show it with pride, then I would like to know about it!

Members List

Members	Username	Keyboard	Pointer	Controller	ETC
1	BiNGE (Reviewer!)	ABS M1, Filco FKBN87M/EB	Logitech G9, Wacom Intuos 4
2	DrPepper (Reviewer!)	Logitech G15 Rev1, Rev2, Random old cheap keyboards	MX revolution, Razer Mamba	???	Wants: Cherry G80-3000, G19, Razer Lycosa
3	Fitseries3 (Reviewer!)	logitech G15 v2, dell black mini keyboard	logitech G9, logitech MX518	black xbox 360 wireless controller and receiver
4	FreedomEclipse	Logitech MX3000, Logitech LX300, Logitech illuminated keyboard	Logitech G7, Logitech G9, Saitek PM42 Cyborg, Mouse from Logitech LX300 set (god knows), Mouse from Logitech MX3000 (MX600)	Logitech Xtreme 3D Pro, Saitek Cyborg force3D Evo	Saitek P880, Microsoft Sidewinder(USB)
5	Human_error (Reviewer!)	Logitech g15(rev1)	logitech g9, logitech g7, wacom digitised laptop touchscreen	Logitech wingman force 3D, wired xbox360 white remote	WTF?! OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator, Wants: harmony one remote
6	JATownes	Microsoft Sidewinder X-6, Wolfking Warrior	Microsoft Trackball Optical	Saitek P2500 Rumblepad	Steering Wheel: Microsoft Sidewinder Precision
7	MRCL	???	Logitec Click!Mouse	???	Wants: Saitek Eclipse II
8	MoonPig	Saitek Cyborg	Razer Diamondback - Pearlescent	???	Wants: Graphics Tablet
9	Thrackan	Enermax Aurora Premium Black	Razer Copperhead, Wacom Volito2	Xbox 360 black controller (wireless) w/windows reciever	XFX XGear Headset
10	erocker (Reviewer!)	Razer Lycosa/Vidabox Premium Wireless	Razer Copperhead	???	Wants: Maybe a wireless mouse to try out
11	imperialreign	Ideazon MERC Stealth	Razer DeathAdder	???	Headset: Razer Barracuda HP-1
12	johnnyfiive	Logitech Illuminated	Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical 1.1a (Back to awesome basics)	Gamepad: XBOX 360 Controller	Headset: Senheisser HD-485, Wants: Das Keyboard Professional
13	kyle2020	Logitech G15 Rev.1 & Saitek Eclipse Rev. 1	Logitech G9	???	Speakers: Logitech Z-2300, Headset: Creative Fatal1ty, Wants: Wants: 30 - 60GB SSD, 24" Dell Ultrasharp
14	mrsemi (Reviewer!)	Razer Tarantula	Razor mamba, Kensington Expert Mouse Laser	Logitech G13 Game Pad, Saitek cyborg/pro gamer

TPU-PC Member Guides
Human_error's Guide to USB IR Receivers and Media Center Remotes
Fit's SSD info thread

As an afterthought I'd really like to see members review their own stuff for the benefit of other club members and TPUers
in general. This is not mandatory, but if you write a review of any peripheral I will make sure to link it to your
member tag here on the front page for easy reference. Happy typing folks

Originally Posted by pyn from Geekhack.org;Useful Mechanical Keyboard/Keyswitch Reference (EDITS BY BiNGE)

Alright, I'm relatively new to this forum, but I thought it would be useful for everyone if we could compile a list of mechanical key switch keyboards along with the technology used in each 'board.

Buckling Spring
IBM Model M
IBM Model F
Unicomp

ALPS (Black - tactile, non-clicky)
ABS M1 (simplified)
Dell AT101W

ALPS (White - non-tactile, non-clicky)
Focus FK-5001
Unitek K-258
Nan Tan KB-6551
Matias Tactile Pro 2.0 (simplified)
Solidtek/DSI ASK-6600U (simplified)
Solidtek KB-6600ABU (simplified)
SIIG Minitouch (simplified)
Kinesis Evolution (simplified)

Cherry (MX Black - non-tactile, non-clicky)
Steelseries 7G
Gigabyte GK-K8000
Filco FKBN87ML/EB
Filco FKBN104ML/EB
Filco FKB104ML/EB
Filco FKB104M/EB
Cherry MX 11900
Kinesis Evolution

Cherry (MX Brown - tactile, non-clicky)
Filco FKBN87M/EB
Filco FKBN104M/EB
iRocks KR-6230
Compaq MX 11800
Compaq 11802
Cherry G80-3000
Fentek KBMPCBRB

Cherry (MX Blue - tactile, clicky)
Cherry G80-3000LSCRC-2
Das Keyboard
iOne Scorpius M10
iOne Scorpius M10 BL
iOne Scorpius 35
Fentek KBMPCBUB

[Thrackan]

Subscribed using a half-dead keyboard

[Binge]

When you get that Aurora I'm going to request you either finish your Aluminium-X or write a review for the club

[MRCL]

I use a generic keyboard, not worthy of a mention. Need another one!

[Thrackan]

Originally Posted by Binge

When you get that Aurora I'm going to request you either finish your Aluminium-X or write a review for the club

How about both?

[erocker]

erocker | Keyboards: Razer Lycosa/Vidabox Premium Wireless | Mouse: Razer Copperhead | Wants: Maybe a wireless mouse to try out

Love my Lycosa for gaming, it performs great though it's prone to getting beat-up easily. Shiny doesn't look very shiny after a few months. I really like my Vidabox keyboard for lounging around while I type/surf/etc. I did a review on the Vidabox here: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/VidaBox/ACCRFKBLTB . It's kind of like a big comfy controller for your PC.

[Binge]

Added erocker's review link to the member's section along with the (Reviewer!) tag by his name. Thanks for the first review erocker. I should have a review up in a couple days of my keyboards.

[MoonPig]

Ooooo... I feel this Forum kinda neglects peripherals...

MoonPig | Saitek Cyborg | Razer Diamondback - Pearlescent | Wants: Graphics Tablet

I want a graphics tablet to try, just curious as to how good they are...

This Cyborg is amazing, awesome keyboard. Much better than my old EclipseII. And this Razer is really responsive. Sexy too

[Thrackan]

Oh, to give a very short review on the Revoltec Lightboard XL 2:
Good points
It glows when you press the button. Ooh, blue glowy glowy... OH WAIT THE CCFL DIED TOO

Bad points
It dies when you splash it with distilled water while making a screwup in draining your loop.
The wrist end is way too high for comfort, or too short to rest your hands on decently. And I have small hands.

[MRCL]

Originally Posted by MoonPig

Ooooo... I feel this Forum kinda neglects peripherals...

MoonPig | Saitek Cyborg | Razer Diamondback - Pearlescent | Wants: Graphics Tablet

I want a graphics tablet to try, just curious as to how good they are...

This Cyborg is amazing, awesome keyboard. Much better than my old EclipseII. And this Razer is really responsive. Sexy too

I just looked at that cyborg on a shop. Are all key fields illuminated differently or can you set all fields to just one color?

[MoonPig]

you can set them to what you want. Same or different.

[MRCL]

Originally Posted by MoonPig

you can set them to what you want. Same or different.

Really. Time to read a few reviews. The ABS M1 that Binge suggested me sadly doesn't sell here...

[Binge]

The kind of keyboards I'll suggest to people aren't for the average person hahaha

[MRCL]

Originally Posted by Binge

The kind of keyboards I'll suggest to people aren't for the average person hahaha

Like the Das Keyboard?

[Binge]

My friend owns a Das! I am infinitely jealous of the sweet sweet feel/sound of that keyboard. It really is something wonderful, but if I had a choice I would rather get a filco because it has REAL N-Key rollover.

[imperialreign]

Hmmm - my current setup:


Keyboard: Ideazon MERC Stealth: http://static.mmoabc.com/www/web/200...5629674764.jpg
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder: http://www.thg.ru/consumer/razer_dea...athadder_1.jpg
Headset: Razer Barracuda HP-1: http://www.bexper.com/syssite/home/s...mg/big/132.jpg

[Binge]

Could you put it into format for me, or will you make me overexert myself?

:EDIT: I'm bad with e-sarcasm so don't worry IR, member list updated.

[Fitseries3]

Fitseries3 | main KB: logitech G15 v2 | main mouse: logitech G9 | bench mouse: logitech MX518 | bench KB: dell black mini keyboard | mousepads: 2x shitty mouse pads | controller: black xbox 360 wireless controller and receiver.

[human_error]

Human_error | Keyboards: Logitech g15(rev1) | Mouse: logitech g9, logitech g7 (with a left button that double-clicks for every single click ) | tablets: wacom digitised laptop touchscreen (with active digitiser - laptop is a HP pavilion tx2520ea) | joysticks: Logitech wingman force 3D | controllers: wired xbox360 white remote | Wants: a harmony one remote for my HTPC (coming soon )

[Binge]

Hey error, do a little review on that remote when you get it I'll make sure you get the review post linked and you get the (Reviewer!) tag next to your name.

[human_error]

Originally Posted by Binge

Hey error, do a little review on that remote when you get it I'll make sure you get the review post linked and you get the (Reviewer!) tag next to your name.

will do, i may do a guide on how to get compatible usb IR receivers - took me 4 days to find one in the UK that'll work with media centre and any MCE compatible remotes, and that was from ebay - it seems there are no decent (read: non-crappy) sets from uk etailers which is fully MCE compatible - all the ones i found "work" but look like a keyboard to vista and so makes it hard to properly map a harmony remote to.

**edit**
i'm writing the IR receiver guide now, will link when it's up in a bit...

[Binge]

Yikes D: I wonder if anyone here has experience using IR remotes and their PC. If not you'll open a lot of eyes with a little guide like that.

kyle2020 | Keyboards: Logitech G15 Rev.1 & Saitek Eclipse Rev. 1 | Mouse: Logitech G9 | Mousepad: Generic Steelseries | Speakers: Logitech Z-2300 | Headset: Creative Fatal1ty | Wants: 30 - 60GB SSD, Q9650 / E8600, 24" Dell Ultrasharp

[Binge]

Mechanical Keyboards and YOU!

Back in a time known as the 1980s, keyboards were powerful artifacts which contained great power. These powers were the durability of a possible 20 million or more keystrokes per key, dual plastic injected keycaps so the lettering never wore off, true N-Key Rollover, and substancial weight so as to not move around the desk while typing heavily. Then something changed... the industry changed. Mainstream peripheral production ushered in an era of crappy keyboards the equivalent of carnival prizes. Cheap, plastic, and short lived these keyboards commonly furnish our homes. Some might ask: what happened to the legendary keyboards of old? The answer is that they're still around! Even better there are a few companies that have taken up the task in continuing production of mechanical key switch keyboards. I own two of these keyboards personally and the difference between mechanical switch and rubber dome membrane is night and day. Responsiveness to typing is hightened by most mechanical switches having tactile feedback and a "clicking" noise that is often associated with older keyboards. Believe it or not there was once a membrane technology that had fantastic qualities in durability, but these keyboards are known to have something called Buckling Spring key switches. They are membrane keys, but there is a spring mechanism that drives the action to the membrane instead of your finger driving the action. This extends the life of the switch... yadda yadda. There will be a review of my ABS M1 and Filco FKBM87M/EB shortly. Stay tuned

[Binge]

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

Fitseries3 | main KB: logitech G15 v2 | main mouse: logitech G9 | bench mouse: logitech MX518 | bench KB: dell black mini keyboard | mousepads: 2x shitty mouse pads | controller: black xbox 360 wireless controller and receiver.

wants:
8x 32gb intel x25-e's
adaptec 5805
HD DVR
evga classified matx
w3520
6x4gb crucial ballistix tracers ddr3 in blue
6x4gb crucial ballistix tracers ddr3 in red

Originally Posted by kyle2020

kyle2020 | Keyboards: Logitech G15 Rev.1 & Saitek Eclipse Rev. 1 | Mouse: Logitech G9 | Mousepad: Generic Steelseries | Speakers: Logitech Z-2300 | Headset: Creative Fatal1ty | Wants: 30 - 60GB SSD, Q9650 / E8600, 24" Dell Ultrasharp

This isn't a huge issue guys but I just want you to know anything that is not technically a peripheral I will ignore. Please don't take offense, but the club is called TPU Peripherals Club, and not TPU's Obscure Wishlist Club.