Gaming keyboard....

MaxP779 · 17 Feb 2013 at 10:16

Im not sure what to do about a new keyboard, my current one is filthy and its not worth cleaning so its getting turfed, its a logitech silver ultraX keyboard, just over 3 years old.

Ive come up with a few options:

1. Buy a proper gaming keyboard (maybe sidewinder X4?) however it will get dirty and end up getting turfed in a few years for the same reason.

2. Just buy another cheapo keyboard for £8.

3. Buy a chiclet style keyboard! It will never get dirty. Not sure how these are for gaming... don't know if ill mind or not.

Any suggestions?

Kosmiche · 17 Feb 2013 at 10:22

IMO if you use it for 3 years then something like the sidwinder x4 isn't too expensive and will be worth it, and for general use it will be much better than a £8 keyboard.

<= £30 I'd be happy if I got 3 years use out of it.

But maybe thats just me.

Have you seen this? http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/washable-keyboard-K310

Washable keyboard.

Its chiclets, I think they're great to type on, I use a k750 and its the best typing feel I've ever had.

MaxP779 · 17 Feb 2013 at 10:32

Hmm looks pretty good! Not sure if it comes in the UK layout though and for the price its close to the apple mac keyboard.

Oh decisions decisions, ive always wanted illuminated keys. I should probably just get out of the cheapskate mentality and plop for the sidewinder, ill be more inclined to clean it since its more expensive... probably

chaparral · 17 Feb 2013 at 10:34

Eames said:
Have you seen this? http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/washable-keyboard-K310

Washable keyboard.

WOW

I tempted to buy one of them

But with it having white keys I would need to wash it everyday...

MofoKilla · 17 Feb 2013 at 11:30

what the hell are you doing to get it so dirty :/ lol

olivier renault · 17 Feb 2013 at 11:55

MofoKilla said:
what the hell are you doing to get it so dirty :/ lol

Too much Doritos?

MaxP779 · 17 Feb 2013 at 12:06

MofoKilla said:
what the hell are you doing to get it so dirty :/ lol

lol i dunno its mainly dust but its all underneath or around the side of the keys, it has to go

olivier renault · 17 Feb 2013 at 12:08

MaxP779 said:
lol i dunno its mainly dust but its all underneath or around the side of the keys, it has to go

I got a Ultra X at work, yeah, it's not the easiest to maintain.

Mechanical keyboards are easier to remove keys and clean underneath. UltraX has scissor switches, so it's fiddly.

MaxP779 · 17 Feb 2013 at 12:28

olivier renault said:
I got a Ultra X at work, yeah, it's not the easiest to maintain.

Mechanical keyboards are easier to remove keys and clean underneath. UltraX has scissor switches, so it's fiddly.

Always wondered what the deal was with mechanical keyboards, so many go on about them like they're the answer to something. Ive wanted to try one for ages to see what if anything differs from the umm non mechanical? variety ive been using for years.

olivier renault · 17 Feb 2013 at 12:52

MaxP779 said:
Always wondered what the deal was with mechanical keyboards, so many go on about them like they're the answer to something. Ive wanted to try one for ages to see what if anything differs from the umm non mechanical? variety ive been using for years.

It feels more consistent. They are louder though. I suppose best would be to try one in your local Purple shop. They must have some SteelSeries 6GV2, or even corsair K90 (mine does).

Thing with keyboards, it's like mice, best try them out before hand. Especially the more funky, expensive ones.

or you can go with a standard Sidewinder X4. They are good for the money.