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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: ReconPWN?????? on March 30, 2013, 09:51:36 PM
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So long story short, a few weeks ago I got tired of my wired keyboard and decided to buy a wireless cheapo keyboard that I just wanted to experiment with. Earlier today it ran out of batteries, I couldn't really get a good hold of the batteries to pull them out and I tried bending the keyboard a little to give me some slack to pull the batteries out of (Yes it's that cheap of a keyboard). So I decided to knock the batteries out with what I like to call a fast palm push. The first jab sent the first battery flying out. The second one broke my keyboard in two.
And here we are, I was looking for a silent keyboard that I could use. After my own research I'm thinking the X4 would be a step in the right direction. I'm not looking to spend anything over $100, so if you got any ideas feel free to share them.
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stay away from razer whatever you do. i'm sure there'll be plenty of people who disagree but I've had the best experiences with cheap keyboards
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Same, I'm not into the flashy cool kid glow that some "Gaming" keyboards give off. I usually just rotate through logitech keyboards here and there.
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Don't get the Saitek Cyborg 7. The drivers that dictate whether the lighting works are non-responsive half of the time, the media controls lock up whenever you have a fullscreen application running and the macro keys don't work at all. I would personally recommend any of the Logitech G# series.
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I've been using a Razer Blackwidow (original, no stupid backlit bullshit) and I can never go back to a non-mechanical keyboard.
But, if you must - both shift keys being held down: THEQCKBRWFXJEVERTHELAZY
I can't endorse Razer keyboards, but I can't say they're bad either. The new Blackwidow 2013's are shit, though. I've had my Blackwidow since 2010, so it's lasted me for a good while. I would reccomend an ORIGINAL Razer Blackwidow, but they don't sell them anymore unfortunately.
The last keyboard I used was a Logitech, it lasted me 8 years and it still worked like a charm. If you're not a fan of mechanical, you should stick with cheap Logitech keyboards.
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I've always used the cheap logitech keyboards. I got a wireless one with a mouse because I really don't need all the crazy gaming mouses and keyboards. They last, and even if they break they're really cheap. The one I have has worked perfectly ever since I bought it which was like 3 years ago.
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I got a blackwidow 2013 edition. its nothing special, really noisy, wouldnt recommend.
Get a steelseries g6v2 Red edition. It uses the red cherry mx switches which are noiseless and are easy to press. Would have gotten it myself but a red edition one was too hard to get where i live.
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I got both wireless mouse and keyboard, both of GP and I bought them in one box. It serves me well, takes about 1 to 2 months to run out of battery. Very comfortable, and not expansive. Wasted about 100 NIS for them, which is about 35-40 bucks.
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My mouse and Keyboard is both from logitech, and rest assured they've lasted me YEARS. I've never had to replace them, only to slot in new batteries and what not. I've dropped them, spilt apple juice on them, sat on it once.. etc.
I would recommend this. It is a bit flashy yes but it's for the cosmetic sidehttp://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-002530-Gaming-Keyboard-G510/dp/B003VAK16O
But if you dont wanna spend that much money, I've always used non-mechanical keyboard and they've always worked for me so yea.
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dont bother arguing with your self mechanical or not, i know people who cant tell the difference/don't see the point in mechanical (after using them) and some who'd never stop using one, it's really personal preference and if you're just playing games doesn't really justify the extra price, any logitech keyboard and mouse is gonna work fine, though idk why people are using wireless, wired is so much better
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I agree with SMT's last claim on wired being better. I've gone from a cheap Logitech wireless mouse to a wired cheap gaming mouse and I prefer it 100% My only issue with moving to wired is that you have that small amount of resistance when you use it as the wire in my case is pulling against the back of my PC Desk. This probably wont be the case for you but anyway back on topic.
I don't see a keyboard as a massive influence on games, you just have to be familiar with your piece of kit. Obviously if it's broken then you will need a new one but I've known people use them old white keyboards from the 90's and have no problem with them. You could get a keyboard costing £200 and you could play no better than you would with a £25 one, it really is your choice for your own needs.
I know nothing about mechanical keyboards or what is so different about them but honestly, I would reccomend going to a computer shop and trying them for feel before you buy one then probably go somewhere cheaper like amazon to actually order it. If it feels comfortable then that would probably be your best start to finding one you like, nobody can tell you what you like or don't like from a keyboard. It really is as simple as get what you need.
I've been having a look at cheap keyboards too and I've come across this and am still thinking about it, the only downside I see to this little cheap bit of kit is that it has a glossy touch on the keys which would feel odd to me.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-JQD-00006-Sidewinder-X4-Keyboard/dp/B0037KLSS8
Nothing I have said will probably help you as it's just unbais opinion but good luck in your search :P
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$20 M$ keyboard. Looks dece, really quiet, and it can withstand a raging PMSing girlfriend. Oh and its wires. Wireless keyboards and gaming dont mix.
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Do you want a mechanical keyboard or dome/regular?
I have http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate/ and its pretty fucking awesome.
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Do you want a mechanical keyboard or dome/regular?
I have http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate/ and its pretty fucking awesome.
Nah, I'm looking for a quiet keyboard so far I'm leaning toward the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 as a economical solution. But I'm open to anything else in a silent category.
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I have the Logitech G11 keyboard for nearly 7 years and it still works as if it is new. It looks quite nice and it has a lot of Macro keys for programming. Its not a cheap keyboard though, and it is not really quiet either.
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Do you want a mechanical keyboard or dome/regular?
I have http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate/ and its pretty fucking awesome.
Nah, I'm looking for a quiet keyboard so far I'm leaning toward the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 as a economical solution. But I'm open to anything else in a silent category.
As an owner of Microsoft Sidewinder X6, I'd say it's pretty noisy.
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If you want a quiet mechanical keyboard, try searching for the ones with cherry mx red, brown or black switches.
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Do you want a mechanical keyboard or dome/regular?
I have http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate/ and its pretty fucking awesome.
Nah, I'm looking for a quiet keyboard so far I'm leaning toward the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 as a economical solution. But I'm open to anything else in a silent category.
They have a "silent" version aswell http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate-silent/ even though im not sure how silent it is compared, since its well, mechanical.
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Depends What YOU want right now im on a Laptop but i use my keyboard its a Logitech G510 ( http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/7246?crid=825 ) But in a couple weeks im getting a Cyborg S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/strike7.htm ) and Cyborg M.M.O.7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/mmo.htm )
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Depends What YOU want right now im on a Laptop but i use my keyboard its a Logitech G510 ( http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/7246?crid=825 ) But in a couple weeks im getting a Cyborg S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/strike7.htm ) and Cyborg M.M.O.7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/mmo.htm )
The strike 7 is quite possibly the most useless waste of money I've ever seen
Price: £249.99 - really??
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Depends What YOU want right now im on a Laptop but i use my keyboard its a Logitech G510 ( http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/7246?crid=825 ) But in a couple weeks im getting a Cyborg S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/strike7.htm ) and Cyborg M.M.O.7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/mmo.htm )
The strike 7 is quite possibly the most useless waste of money I've ever seen
Price: £249.99 - really??
$300 for a keyboard that can be taken apart and has a fancy screen, what
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Depends What YOU want right now im on a Laptop but i use my keyboard its a Logitech G510 ( http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/7246?crid=825 ) But in a couple weeks im getting a Cyborg S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/strike7.htm ) and Cyborg M.M.O.7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/mmo.htm )
The strike 7 is quite possibly the most useless waste of money I've ever seen
Price: £249.99 - really??
$300 for a keyboard that can be taken apart and has a fancy screen, what
closer to 380 dollars
my sidewinder has a detachable numpad which is just as cool and was way cheaper
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Depends What YOU want right now im on a Laptop but i use my keyboard its a Logitech G510 ( http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/7246?crid=825 ) But in a couple weeks im getting a Cyborg S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/strike7.htm ) and Cyborg M.M.O.7 ( http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/mmo.htm )
The strike 7 is quite possibly the most useless waste of money I've ever seen
Price: £249.99 - really??
$300 for a keyboard that can be taken apart and has a fancy screen, what
closer to 380 dollars
my sidewinder has a detachable numpad which is just as cool and was way cheaper
US website says $300, but eh, getting such an expensive keyboard is just silly, expensive =/= quality
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I use a Logitech K100. Got it for $10.
Cheap keyboards are great, and all keyboards, regardless of how flashy they are, should last you a LONG time.
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http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/illuminated-keyboard
Honestly, this is the best. It's simple, quiet, and for the price it's a quality keyboard. I've used it for ~2 years and I don't have a single problem with it. I don't see the point in wasting tons of cash for some keyboard that has cool red keys which can then make rainbow colors.
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http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/illuminated-keyboard
Honestly, this is the best. It's simple, quiet, and for the price it's a quality keyboard. I've used it for ~2 years and I don't have a single problem with it. I don't see the point in wasting tons of cash for some keyboard that has cool red keys which can then make rainbow colors.
I was looking into that but from looking over some reviews it apparently has severe ghosting issues.
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http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/illuminated-keyboard
Honestly, this is the best. It's simple, quiet, and for the price it's a quality keyboard. I've used it for ~2 years and I don't have a single problem with it. I don't see the point in wasting tons of cash for some keyboard that has cool red keys which can then make rainbow colors.
I was looking into that but from looking over some reviews it apparently has severe ghosting issues.
Well all I can tell you is that I've never had any problems with it. If you get it at a place like bestbuy you could just return it if you don't like it.
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I paid a bit more than I thought I would and got a razer lycosa mirror something or other edition which I really like and is a good keyboard so far.
Though, before that I had a logitech g11 for about 4 years or something which was brilliant, though wanted a new keyboard that didnt have a fuck off selection of macro keys on the side as I never used them and needed a standard keyboard.
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I got the Razer Lycosa and i dont regret it at all, its a really awesome keyboard.
You can see it here: http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-lycosa
And it only costs 80$.
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