Help needed with keyboard choice!

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Hi there - I've owned a Saitek Eclipse for 5 years, and it's finally given up the ghost :( (My 5 year old Logitech MX518 mouse is still going strong though :cool:)

I now need a new keyboard. I'm typing this on a £7.99 special, and by Christ it's crap :mad:

I need a keyboard for typing (dur) and light gaming duties. I liked the feel, weight and robustness of the Saitek, and the back lighting was a nice touch, albeit a bit dark. I like the idea of this anti-ghosting malarky (allowing 3+ key presses - is that what it means?) as the old keyboard got a bit funny with multiple presses. The keys felt nice and positive.

I don't really think I need these 'macro keys' (what are they for, anyway?), but a keyboard that can take the occasional 'love tap' would be an advantage!!

I spent £28.17 + vat and delivery (2005) on my old keyboard, and I'd like to spend a similarly small amount, if at all possible!

Some of your ideas on what is/isn't good would be really appreciated! Money is an important factor, but not the be all and end all ;)

Many thanks in advance!
 
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Ive actually been looking at keyboards myself today and pretty much for the same stuff and price in mind. Saitek Cyborg V5 and Keysonic KSK-6001UELX are what im choosing between, mainly because I want them to be with lighting. Price is 28 and 35 I think.
 
not sure where you can get one now as ocuk dont sell them, but i would hilghly recommend the logitech g11 i use one for gaming are there just so well made for what they are! great price as well.
 
I use a G11, however they have been discontinued I think, so may be hard to find, the X4 seems to be about as good though, go with that.
 
I nearly bought an X4, but the removable numpad gimmick and rotary backlight and volume dials (just wish they weren't so big though) won me over to the X6. Love my X6 and I'm sure the X4 is just as good minus the X6 gimmicks.
 
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