Help Finding "Gaming" Keyboards
So, I'm finally looking to upgrade my current default HP keyboard to a "gaming" keyboard. I had a look at the g110 and the razer black widow
the G110... well i read a lot of bad things about it... the 1st being that the media keys only work if wmp or itunes is the open window (which is a definite no no for me)
and the razer black widow doesnt have dedicated media keys (which is also a no no for me)
So can anyone recommend me a good(ish) "gaming" keyboard that's hopefully less than 75 bucks?
September 16, 2010
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what do you mean by "bad" media keys?
kinda like that i guess, but i just ordered the g15 =P
i hope it doesn't disappoint
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000021-Access-Keyboard-600/dp/B000O656FE/
Like this?
mmm yeah... the thing about keyboards... i don't really need a "great" one, but i just want one that works decent for gaming and has media keys...
oh and i hate flat keybaords... i need mechanical ones with dips on the keys
edit: alright i think i decided on the g15
i just hope logitech honors their rebates...
I own a number of cheap wired Logitech keyboards and honestly, they feel exactly the same as the G15 demo - same key positioning, same concave, and same rebound, just without media keys. I just tested my dad's Logitech MX3000 bluetooth keyboard with updated Logitech "Setpoint" drivers and can confirm that its media keys work regardless if WMP is the active window or not. The Saitek Eclipse II is not very difficult to use and makes a strong first impression, but I cannot confirm if it can control media players. I have not seen the 3rd generation Eclipse, but was very impressed with price/performance of the Eclipse II.
[quote=Pen14]I have the Sidewinder x6 and its a nice keyboard and have no problems with it so obviously its my recommendation. Going from an HP keyboard to the x6, it took me an hour or so to get used to the small esc key but at least I'll never hit the ESC key again when going for the F1 key.
However, the G15 is a nice keyboard as well (good n key rollover). It is very commonly listed on woot.com for 39.99 after rebates offer codes and free shipping. Of course the listing will bring you to a newegg link but at least in the listing, you will find some nice offer codes. Also, check Logitech's website for their dented box deals. Once bought the G9x as a gift for someone I know for like 38 bucks and when the order arrived, it turns out that the order was listed as dented box because there was a scratch at the bottom of the packaging LOL.
I've used the G110 for a few hours before selling it to a buddy (bought keyboard for 49, sold to friend for 50, $1 PROFIT) and it's a good keyboard and feels very similar to the G15 but I don't like how the keys stick up so high and I've gotten used to the feel of the x6.
And stay away from Razer keyboards, the quality of their keys is disgusting. I've seen my friends Lycosa, its barely 3 months old and its wasd keys are so worn out that they look like blue blobs with the backlight on.[/quote]
thanks, this is exactly the post i was hoping for =P
edit: currently looking at the sidewinder and it looks good, but i was wondering if theres anything strange about it that isn't normal on typical keyboards... as just a heads up if i decide to buy it
edit: and also were you referring to the newer g15? or the old one?
do either of you own those keyboards? cuz if you do i kinda wanna know user opinions, since specs only go so far
Saitek Eclipse III
http://www.buy.com/prod/saitek-eclipse-iii-backlit-multimedia-keyboard-usb/q/loc/108/210224964.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175006&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Keyboards-_-Saitek-_-23175006
or the older Saitek Eclipse I and II keyboards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034&Tpk=logitech%20g15