Cherry G80-1000 (vintage Cherry MX black)
Posted: 10 Jul 2016, 03:06
This week, I finally tackle vintage Cherry MX black. About time! Go check it out:
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Cherry G80-1000 (vintage Cherry MX black)
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Posted: 10 Jul 2016, 07:00
Yep, the “hold it to your ear and listen for sandpaper sound” test is definitely the easiest.
Posted: 10 Jul 2016, 07:59
Very interesting review! It would be neat if you did a sound test comparison of various switches, including Cherries, linear/linearized Alps, Fujitsu Leaf Spring, etc., so that viewers could get an idea of their relative scratchiness.
Posted: 10 Jul 2016, 10:57
Very nice review, as usual!
I had myself all but lost hope in Cherry MX-switches until I got my hands on some vintage MX blacks. They are really rather nice switches. I like them even better after a spring swap to lighter springs (my fingers aren't manly enough for the stock springs) and a dash of lube on the sliders.
Much like emdude, I'd very much appreciate a linear switch comparison. (And perhaps a tactile and a clicky one while you're at it
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I had myself all but lost hope in Cherry MX-switches until I got my hands on some vintage MX blacks. They are really rather nice switches. I like them even better after a spring swap to lighter springs (my fingers aren't manly enough for the stock springs) and a dash of lube on the sliders.
Much like emdude, I'd very much appreciate a linear switch comparison. (And perhaps a tactile and a clicky one while you're at it
)Posted: 10 Jul 2016, 12:47
I already have a clicky one xD . Go check it out if you're interested 
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.Posted: 10 Jul 2016, 13:42
Ah, yeah now that you mention it, I remember that one
Posted: 15 Jul 2016, 06:14
Thanks for doing a review of vintage MX blacks. I've been curious about your opinion of them for a while.
After using MX blues (I now loathe this switch) and MX clears, vintage MX blacks have become the only Cherry switch I use.
I have two keyboards with them: a QFR with switches from a 1989 Wyse board and a Phantom / TEX build with switches from a 1986 Wyse board. I haven't lubed, stickered or modified them in any way and they're silky smooth on both boards.
This Phantom / TEX / vintage MX black keyboard of mine is very likely to be my "endgame" board. I have Leopold thick PBT keycaps on it, and it's an absolute joy on which to type.
After using MX blues (I now loathe this switch) and MX clears, vintage MX blacks have become the only Cherry switch I use.
I have two keyboards with them: a QFR with switches from a 1989 Wyse board and a Phantom / TEX build with switches from a 1986 Wyse board. I haven't lubed, stickered or modified them in any way and they're silky smooth on both boards.
This Phantom / TEX / vintage MX black keyboard of mine is very likely to be my "endgame" board. I have Leopold thick PBT keycaps on it, and it's an absolute joy on which to type.
Posted: 05 Dec 2016, 13:18
Thank you for an excellent review. Really like your videos. So much to learn.
Posted: 05 Dec 2016, 15:55
Posted: 08 Dec 2016, 05:00
Awesome review . I got an G80-3112HAG, look alike it, with bonus smartcard reader I think and a confused connection.
. I got an G80-3112HAG, look alike it, with bonus smartcard reader I think and a confused connection.Posted: 09 Dec 2016, 01:52
Love the review, especially to it being referred to as some Muthaf*cker Construction.
Prized, even the Mrs was surprised to hear that, but I loved it. Best to keep it real and normal instead of doing up-there reviews for the Elites.
Prized, even the Mrs was surprised to hear that, but I loved it. Best to keep it real and normal instead of doing up-there reviews for the Elites.