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[Prime] DROP ALT Mechanical 65% Keyboard (Cherry MX Brown) $95.44 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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[Prime] DROP ALT Mechanical 65% Keyboard (Cherry MX Brown) $95.44 Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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Cherry MX brown rgb (tactile)
RRP $200USD on their website.

https://drop.com/buy/drop-alt-mechanical-keyboard?defaultSel…

DROP ALT Mechanical Keyboard — 65% (67 Key) Gaming Keyboard, Hot-Swap Switches, Programmable Macros, RGB LED Backlighting, USB-C, Doubleshot PBT, Aluminum Frame (Cherry MX Brown, Black)

Keycaps set for $24 too!

Limited-time deal for Prime Members: DROP Skylight Series Keycap Set — Doubleshot PBT, OEM Profile, Shine-Through, Backlit, for Cherry MX Switches & Clones, and CTRL, ALT, ENTR, TKL, and 61, 87, 104, and 108-key layouts (White) https://amzn.asia/d/bO7kjHa

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  • KupoHo on 02/09/2023 - 10:03

    Coming up as $378 for me 😅

    • J6 on 02/09/2023 - 10:39

      Sorry, you needed prime.

      • dibbz on 02/09/2023 - 10:40

        Comes up as $183.30 with prime.

        • J6 on 02/09/2023 - 10:41

          Sold out now. See comments below

  • LibreFish on 02/09/2023 - 10:04

    Not showing that price?

    • J6 on 02/09/2023 - 10:40

      Sorry you needed prime

  • lolmanic on 02/09/2023 - 10:05

    Needs prime to get it but showing up for me

  • happykamper on 02/09/2023 - 10:19
    +1

    Great price, thanks OP.

  • vnomous on 02/09/2023 - 10:23
    +1

    Good price. Got one. Thanks, OP!

  • Ryanek on 02/09/2023 - 10:24

    Annnndd it's gone

  • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 10:31

    Whats the advantage in using a 65% keyboard over a full size keyboard?

    Currently using a Corsair K70 RGB (Cherry MX Speed) - would this be a good upgrade?

    • mrhamez on 02/09/2023 - 10:41
      +3

      if you don't need a numpad, a 60/65/70% keyboard is no less functional than a full size. can take a couple days to get used to the function layers but i find it so much better for desk space and ergonomics. as for is this an upgrade over the corsair, yes and no. it is hotswappable so you can use any switch you like which opens up a HUGE plethora of options for switches. but the stabilisers would likely need some lubricating to really be an upgrade (which isn't hard to do but it might not be that much better out the box)

    • J6 on 02/09/2023 - 10:41

      Yes. But do you use the number pad? If you do, maybe you should get a full-size. I love 65 and 75%

    • kongkurr on 02/09/2023 - 10:43

      I previously went for a 65% as any games I played didn't need a full keyboard, it takes up less desk space, and when I needed to move the KB around, it was in a smaller package. For the average person you're generally better off with a full sized, unless you have a particular need for a smaller KB/don't ever use a numpad.

      This isn't a wireless KB, but that type in a 65% is great for those with a couch or bed setup.

    • matt_will_fix_it on 02/09/2023 - 10:45
      +5

      ergonomics - with a full size keyboard you are stretching your arm out to use the mouse. Over time this can lead to RSI, arm, shoulder, neck injuries. A compact keyboard helps alleviate this.

      • easylife on 02/09/2023 - 11:12

        Am i the only one listening to this guy. You've opened my mind! Matt will fix it youtube channel on the way!

      • happykamper on 02/09/2023 - 12:46

        Yeah I use numpad all the time, but also contantly banging mouse into keyboard, and already have RSI, so this keyboard should be great. Also good for the tiny office hotdesks we're being forced back to.

      • Erwark on 02/09/2023 - 14:33

        Plus it lets you centre the alpha keys in the middle of the screen. Most people with a full-size have the alphas off to the left so the mouse fits.

      • eraser215 on 03/09/2023 - 10:52

        I switched to using my mouse left handed when I started my first job, to help reduce the imbalance and injury risk over the course of a 40+ year desk job career. Crazy step to take, but 18 years in and so far so good.

  • Horacio on 02/09/2023 - 10:44

    Thanks OP, I was too slow. They're not kidding when they say "Limited-time deal"

  • xxBARGAINGODxx on 02/09/2023 - 10:48

    Got one, thanks OP.

  • toxicpuffle on 02/09/2023 - 11:02
    +3

    Limited-time prime only deal on this DROP + Matt3o MT3 /dev/tty Keycap Set too looks like

    • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 11:11

      Whats the difference between this and the original deal? No RGB?

      • piupiupiu on 02/09/2023 - 11:15
        +2

        This one is just the keycaps not the whole keyboard

      • toxicpuffle on 02/09/2023 - 11:15
        +1

        It’s a keycap set, not a keyboard, just swaps out with the existing buttons on a mechanical keyboard to look nice.

        Its slightly more expensive than the one OP mentions at the bottom of their post but looks better than just plain white imo.

        • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 11:18

          Gotcha. Are the key caps clear?

          • CrispyChrispy on 02/09/2023 - 11:43

            @cyrax83: Clear as in the legends are legible? Yes? Up to personal preference

            Clear as in your keyboard's RGB will shine through the letters? No, but RGB will still shine through the sides/around the keycaps.

    • piupiupiu on 02/09/2023 - 11:15

      Nice find!

    • viirgon on 02/09/2023 - 12:19

      Thanks. Got one as I already have the keyboard from a while back. Time for a keycap refresh.

    • rainbowunicorn on 03/09/2023 - 09:54

      Does anyone actually like Mt3 profile?
      Tried it for a while and it was so sculpted, felt like I was playing piano.

      • MonkDog on 03/09/2023 - 22:20

        And that's exactly why I like it! My fingers feel so comfortable.

  • Jamesrulez1 on 02/09/2023 - 12:17

    Found this and got it for 110 https://www.amazon.com.au/Drop-ALT-High-Profile-Mechanical-K…

    • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 12:18

      How's blue compared to Cherry brown?

      • CrispyChrispy on 02/09/2023 - 12:21

        Blue = loud, clicky

        Brown = quieter (not silent), tactile

        Lots of sound tests on YT, always have the option to hotswap to better switches if you want later on down the track

  • JsonDough on 02/09/2023 - 12:44

    This is really outdated by todays standard. 3 mode , gasket, knob, factory lubed switches, stabs etc

    • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 13:13

      What would you recommend?

    • The Almighty Dollar on 02/09/2023 - 13:53

      That’s what reviews were saying a year or two ago as well, however for the price I think it’s a good buy.

    • Erwark on 02/09/2023 - 14:37
      +1

      True, but not everyone wants gasket or knob and VIA/QMK at this price is rare.

    • viirgon on 02/09/2023 - 14:40
      +4

      That's true if you are a keyboard enthusiast. For those who wants to try a quality 65% mechanical, it's a solid deal to start with. It also allows some degree of modding if they're so inclined.

    • Sammyboy on 02/09/2023 - 16:23

      I have this. Sounds and feels like crap compared to anything current at the moment. Even foam and tape wont save this board

      • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 18:05

        What would you recommend?

        • Sammyboy on 02/09/2023 - 18:14
          +1

          Have a look at the newer models from the company Epomaker. https://epomaker.com They have a heap of different brands. Some of those brands have their own websites with different discounts too. They are pretty much starting to copy what Qwertykeys and Zoom are doing but at much lower price points. Good keyboards to start with. Next minute you will be spending 1k on a board lol. My keyboard backlog is starting to catch up to my PS5/xbox backlog lol

  • Big Lez on 02/09/2023 - 14:02

    Is this a good alternative?

    Keychron C1 RGB Hot-swappable Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for Mac, Gateron G Pro Brown Switch/Double-Shot ABS Keycaps/USB Type-C Cable Tenkeyless 87 Keys Computer Keyboard for Windows Laptop https://amzn.asia/d/5Mjfext

    • CrispyChrispy on 02/09/2023 - 14:50

      Ye

    • viirgon on 02/09/2023 - 14:52

      If you YouTube this subject, you will quickly realise you can only answer this yourself because it's one peripheral you can either spend very little money/time on or go crazy at the enthusiast level depending on how important you rate this piece of equipment.

      • Yuri Lowell on 02/09/2023 - 17:46

        Any recommendations for under $200 (preferably 65%)? Or is that still not enough for something decent?

        • Sammyboy on 02/09/2023 - 18:17
          +3

          Have a look at the 2nd hand market on discord. Both Daily Clack and Switch Keys (Aus retailers) both have discord channels for selling and buying. There's also a facebook keyboard group for buying and selling. The 2nd hand keyboard market is over saturated and prices are dropping pretty low for all ranges of boards. Obviously be careful and don't get scammed!

  • Budju on 03/09/2023 - 20:45

    how do you guys live without a num pad?

    • J6 on 03/09/2023 - 21:23

      Games don't need a lot of number input

    • MonkDog on 03/09/2023 - 22:16

      Quite easily seeing as how I'm not entering numbers constantly.

      • Budju on 03/09/2023 - 22:39

        Why not

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