High Quality Typing Keyboard

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My mum requires a spec:

She would like a very good keyboard for typing. She is wondering whether she should look into buying a mechanical keyboard.

She does not need any media keys or other unneccessary features.

Anyone have any idea's? :confused:


Thanks Bosses
 
cherry g80 keyboards are supposed to be good, ive used one before and it felt much nicer to type on compared to my logictech one i have at home :)
 
+1 to the Cherry G80-3000. I haven't used it myself, but it does use MX Blue switches which are the same type as in my Razer Blackwidow keyboard and they are fantastic for typing on. For ~£65 the cherry keyboard is a really nice option if she is doing a lot of typing.

I would also suggest having a go with the Apple wired keyboard (with numpad) - this is much cheaper at £31 and still very nice to type on (due to the high-quality low-profile keys it uses). They have these keyboards out to test in shops that sell apple products, so you can get a feel for this before buying (unlike mechanical keyboards which are very unlikely to be available at retail).
 
Search mechanical keyboard on google. The first link has a huge guide explaining the benefits of different switches and which are best for typing.
 
I 'enjoy' typing on an old beige Compaq keyboard i found in a cupboard because it has a solid steel plate in it, not mechanical but literally no flex in it :p

Good cheap keyboard? Logitech Classic 200.
 
i actually like the new one i bought the arctic cooling keyboard, its similar to the apple mac keyboards. It's very slim and flat keys , i can type like a demon on it.
 
I used to have one of these and it made me type like a demon:

KB-055-MS_200.jpg

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-055-MS&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2
 
Mechanical switches are lovely to type on, but expensive. I really enjoy typing on the MX Black switches in my 7G, but I know some people don't. This is coming from someone who has only ever used membrane keyboards in the past though.

I really enjoy typing on the cheap Dell ones I work with, and the cheap Logitech ones are usually pretty nice. I don't imagine they're very good for gaming, but they're lovely and comfortable for typing. Nice, springy keys that are about as close to mechanical switches as I've encountered, although obviously you do have to bottom them out.
 
I've always avoided mechanical switches personally, but what I do love is a low profile keyboard - I've got a Logitech S510 for my machine and it's fantastic.

The most important thing with any keyboard (presuming it's built well of course) is that it suits the individual. If she's going to be doing a lot of typing, try one in a shop, spend the time getting the right one.
 
Makhaira said:
I've always avoided mechanical switches personally, but what I do love is a low profile keyboard - I've got a Logitech S510 for my machine and it's fantastic.

The most important thing with any keyboard (presuming it's built well of course) is that it suits the individual. If she's going to be doing a lot of typing, try one in a shop, spend the time getting the right one.
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Did you try mechanical switches and not like them, or have you just been happy enough with a membrane keyboard? Just curious really. I'm guessing your preference for low profile keyboards biases you against mechanical keyboards before you even start though?

I had a Microsoft Comfort Curve before my 7G - used it for about 3 years. Lovely keyboard for typing. Ergonomic and low profile keys. It was surprisingly OK for gaming as well.

You do need to try one in a shop, that is true. DSRing keyboards to find the right one for you could end up costing you the price of a decent keyboard in return postage :D
 
Tried many over the years (plus I go back far enough to have used them first time around ;)) and just find the increased depth of travel and noise unnecessary. Like I said though, I'm a firm believer that monitor, keyboard, mouse, should all be selected by the user to suit them, everyone has their own preferences.
 
HypnoToad said:
thats pretty good, are there any others around the £50-£60 mark that also use mechanical switches? most i have seen are £80+ which is a bit too much for me really!
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That is about the cheapest you will get. Possibly the odd tenkeyless will be cheaper.
When you pay more (for something like a Filco) you often get more features like n-key rollover.

I think ocuk do a nice one by zowie (celeritas) but it's expensive!
 
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