This might, for the right price, be a imitation cherry mechanical switch killer. But I doubt that this will replace the membrane dome switch anytime soon, as the indicidual membrane switch is essentially free (inside the cost of the pcb and membrane itself) while each mechanical switch will have a unit cost.
Couldn't agree more. It's bold of Cherry to attack membrane 'switches' on price, when a more direct competitor would be those knocking off Cherry switches with cheaper mechanical designs, some of which are surprisingly good.
Keeping this POM compatible and simplifying the PCB\frame design will essentially kill off any competition they had at the low-end with what appears to be a somewhat simpler, cheaper MX Red.
Kailh switches are at this point actually on par with Cherry's switches and surpass them when taking the box switches into consideration (which the Viola switches resemble). They allow for better lighting and smoother and more stable travel of the stem. That said, I've been quite happy with my MX Silent Reds even though they can feel a bit "scratchy" sometimes.
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valinor89 - Friday, January 10, 2020 - link
This might, for the right price, be a imitation cherry mechanical switch killer. But I doubt that this will replace the membrane dome switch anytime soon, as the indicidual membrane switch is essentially free (inside the cost of the pcb and membrane itself) while each mechanical switch will have a unit cost.Samus - Friday, January 10, 2020 - link
Couldn't agree more. It's bold of Cherry to attack membrane 'switches' on price, when a more direct competitor would be those knocking off Cherry switches with cheaper mechanical designs, some of which are surprisingly good.Keeping this POM compatible and simplifying the PCB\frame design will essentially kill off any competition they had at the low-end with what appears to be a somewhat simpler, cheaper MX Red.
biosstar - Saturday, January 11, 2020 - link
Kailh switches are at this point actually on par with Cherry's switches and surpass them when taking the box switches into consideration (which the Viola switches resemble). They allow for better lighting and smoother and more stable travel of the stem.That said, I've been quite happy with my MX Silent Reds even though they can feel a bit "scratchy" sometimes.
Kamen Rider Blade - Friday, January 10, 2020 - link
I'm really curious to it's reliability rating relative to it's sibling switches. If it meets at least 50% or better, it should do fine IMO.