So has anyone used both a Leopold and a Filco and can they explain the differences. I can hardly justify spending $100 on a keyboard let alone $160.

Then maybe you should stick to an office keyboard

Josh did a nice write up on a filco majestic I think a little while back. I see if I can find it.

EDIT: http://www.cybergamer.com.au/forums/thread/279536/Review-:-Filco-Majestouch-2-Tenkeyless-Cherry-Brown-Mechanical-Keyboard/

They were both designed by the same person, so the differences are so little that they're not worth worrying about.

I've used them both and I prefer the Filco, though not by much.


Considering it's something you use every single day you shouldn't need to justify it.

If you had to choose between a $60 rubber dome keyboard that would only last a year or two and a $150 keyboard that would last ten years I would think the decision was easy.

All you're getting with a mechanical keyboard is a better quality product providing you buy from a quality manufacturer, no this doesn't include Razer, Tt or Steelseries (Ok Steelseries is arguable).

I have decided on a Filco, Probably be the only time ill buy a keyboard like this might as well get a good one. Any suggestions on which model Relapse?

Majestouch 2 / Multicam

Well if you're not a muppet and set up your music software to use hotkeys just get any Majestouch 2 with your chosen switches, full size or tenkeyless.

If you feel crippled without media keys you're stuck with the mutlicam model.

what's the best place to purchase said keyboard?

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