I was wondering... (Keyboards)

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:37

Im looking to get a new keyboard and it HAS to be mechanical. Now the past couple of days I have researched the mechanical switch types and I think I have narrowed down the choice of three keyboards I think would suit my needs.

which are;

Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth (MX Browns)

Ducky DK-9008 Shine (MX Browns/Blacks/Reds)

Qpad-MK85 (choice of any MX switch type)

Now I am a gamer but I rarely use macro's and play mainly MMO's, RTS' and a few FPS' from time to time. But I must also be able to type pretty easily on it as well since I am taking a course in programming. From what I have seen is a lot of mixed reviews about MX Browns and Blacks and I can't seem to decide D:

Any help appreciated!

kippermitten · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:40

Have a look here chap:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18299334&highlight=mechanical+keyboard

I too am looking to get one...tenkeyless or not?!

PapaLazaru · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:43

Do you need backlighting? Do you need macro buttons / gizmos / UAB ports etc etc?

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:45

Backlighting would be nice... macro buttons I would quite like to start using more. UAB ports? do you mean USB?

and cheers kippermitten now going through that post whilest coding = confused face much xD

EdwardTeach · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:47

I have cherry browns, and think they are great. Have a look at some YouTube videos of the Blackwidow- personally I would find the blues too loud.

P.s this was deffinately the wrong subsection of the forum!

Marky · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:47

I've heard more and more about these "mechanical" keyboards. Is the advantage that it makes "the" noise and has "the" feel? Or are there other advantages I don't know about?

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:51

ahah sorry! Couldn't think where else to put it what with keyboards not really counting as hardware

yeah I was tilting towards the BWU then saw the BWUS release and have been researching the hell out of switch types since then. what threw me a bit was a forum post somewhere saying that MX Browns felt like malfunctioning MX Reds >.<!

The feel for one is a bit of an advantage the response times are better for key presses and you don't have to press the button all the way down. also theres Key roll over (can perss x amount of keys and they will all register at once basically)

Shayper · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:51

General hardware would be better dude

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 20:54

I know for next time then

(plus Id count a keyboard as part of my life personally

)

Guessing Ima go with either the BWUS or Ducky DK-9008 Shine if I can find one with brown switches.

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 21:15

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducky-SHI...Trackballs&hash=item43ac4c5e59#ht_2437wt_1094

so tempting... but I really want blue led's D:

ManikMiner · 8 Jan 2012 at 21:47

It has to be the Black Widow Ultimate Elite with MX Cherry Blue. Makes the best tapping sound ever, its a joy to type with! Individually back lit blue LED's, audio, mic, usb ports, and full macro support.

Best keyboard I've had my miles. Pricey though.

http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_GB/pd/productID.210841600

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 21:50

Ill get the stealth based on the key diffrences in the switches

PapaLazaru · 8 Jan 2012 at 21:58

The QPAD is your best bet. Don't bother with those foreign imports because if it breaks, you have zero, or a very costly return.

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 22:05

Well since Im set on which Switch type to get now I may as well get the razer right?

since they are supplied by Razer in the UK now

Scryus · 8 Jan 2012 at 22:08

Marky said:
I've heard more and more about these "mechanical" keyboards. Is the advantage that it makes "the" noise and has "the" feel? Or are there other advantages I don't know about?

They require less pressure overall to actually achieve a recognized button press, and they look hawt. Normally with backlighting. The noise and feel are extras I guess

Tweaker · 8 Jan 2012 at 22:11

The MK-85 is a great keyboard, in fact, I would say it is the best keyboard available right now.

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 22:14

Im a bit unsure about the Qpads wrist pad thing... not a big fan of wrist pads tbh D:

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 23:04

Oh btw any idea as to where I could acquire a keyboard travel case?

just cause once I get a mechanical keyboad I am most certainly taking it to University with me ahah.

Ollie1132 · 8 Jan 2012 at 23:19

Oh does the BWUS come in UK layout?

Homer-Simpson · 8 Jan 2012 at 23:27

Ollie1132 said:
Oh does the BWUS come in UK layout?

Not yet, I asked them the question and they said it will be sometime this year but couldn't give me a date.