Illuminated (quiet) keyboard

Rexxar · 7 Jul 2013 at 22:17

Currently have an aging logitech keyboard which hasn't missed a beat, but would like something a little quieter and one that would illuminate the keys (not just the areas around them).

Looking for : Quiet (Think MAC Quiet)
Backlit Keys
The feeling of actually having pressed the key....

Any recommendations? Having tried some on the high street, disappointed so far =\

Deleted member 2277 · 8 Jul 2013 at 16:13

What about the Roccat Valo?

Kosmiche · 8 Jul 2013 at 16:26

Tried the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard?

Thats what its called, Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. I always wanted one

Stripes · 8 Jul 2013 at 17:18

If you want a more exotic (and obviously pricey) suggestion, you could try a mechanical keyboard and fit rubber o-rings around the switch to dampen the noise. Should have a nice linear response without the unpleasant knocks into the backplate.

olivier renault · 8 Jul 2013 at 21:21

Eames said:
Tried the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard?

Thats what its called, Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. I always wanted one

Yeah, if you're not into gaming. Suffers ghosting (the new ones are gimped).

Quiet and tactile.

Rexxar · 8 Jul 2013 at 21:25

olivier renault said:
Yeah, if you're not into gaming. Suffers ghosting (the new ones are gimped).

Quiet and tactile.

Thanks Guys

Ghosting...how do you mean?

It's no so much for Macro keys or Gaming as mostly play FPS.

olivier renault · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:18

robz21 said:
Thanks Guys

Ghosting...how do you mean?

It's no so much for Macro keys or Gaming as mostly play FPS.

When a press a combination of keys, some of the key press are not registered. Doesn't happen on mine, but happen on the newer versions. Logitech doesn't want to fix the issue, probably to pimp their gaming keyboards.

Otherwise, a Sidewinder X4. Solid all rounder, and not very expensive, not especially quiet. Saiteks are OK, and I stay away from Roccat in general.

CliffyG · 9 Jul 2013 at 15:35

This will be my next keyboard and sounds just like what you want: http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/4740?crid=26

EDIT

Should have read the thread, didn't realise the new versions weren't great for gaming. The hunt continues!

olivier renault · 9 Jul 2013 at 16:55

CliffyG said:
This will be my next keyboard and sounds just like what you want: Should have read the thread, didn't...out the wireless version (K800). Could be OK.

Ripjaw · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:39

Microsoft sidewinder x4? I have it atm and its pretty quite, not dead silent however. Nice backlight on the keys and good quality, AND CHEAP!

harshuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:53

Razed Lycosa would be my recommendation

Rexxar · 11 Jul 2013 at 16:03

Sidewinder looks nice, thanks, so does the Razer.

Probably being too fussy as now i'm being critical of the return key :-P

MacMiniBoy · 11 Jul 2013 at 19:05

Ripjaw said:
Microsoft sidewinder x4? I have it atm and its pretty quite, not dead silent however. Nice backlight on the keys and good quality, AND CHEAP!

does it ghost

olivier renault · 11 Jul 2013 at 19:38

MacMiniBoy said:
does it ghost

No. One of the first to have N-Key rollover on USB.

MacMiniBoy · 11 Jul 2013 at 20:15

olivier renault said:
No. One of the first to have N-Key rollover on USB.

then thats my baby, no way am I paying over 50 sterlings for a keyboard

CliffyG · 11 Jul 2013 at 20:17

Is it quiet though?

Antowns · 12 Jul 2013 at 12:05

I've got a Razer DeathStalker and it's like a quiet laptop / mac style keyboard. Illuminated green.

Illuminated (quiet) keyboard

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