Keyboard options

fastwunz · 3 Jun 2012 at 18:36

Hi guys, I've got a Logitech g11 keyboard and in my humble opinion, it's frankly hateful. The lighting is shockingly inconsistent, the little stands on the back are uselessly flimsy and the quality of the keystroke is pretty lousy.

About 10 years ago my dad bought a p3 dell system that came with a dell 'quiet key' keyboard and it's actually a pleasure to use. The keys feel 'crisp' if anyone knows what I mean by that and the noise is satisfying.

I've got a budget of £60 ish for a new keyboard (any more than that seems a little excessive on a keyboard to me!) and I would like a new one, that is back lit and of good quality.

Your recommendations are very much welcomed,

Thanks all

azibux1 · 3 Jun 2012 at 18:48

Logitech K800?

- Illuminated
- Wireless
- Rechargeable

Not a gaming keyboard though, just a general use one, not sure what you're wanting it for

Maybe a tiny bit over budget? Not sure how much above £60 you want to spend

I have this keyboard and really like it, not silent, but it is great to type on

fastwunz · 3 Jun 2012 at 18:57

Oh sorry yes should have said, NOT wireless and preferably of a gaming persuasion

Cult_X · 3 Jun 2012 at 19:37

microsoft sidewinder x4?

Panther67 · 4 Jun 2012 at 10:05

I use one of these;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-046-SK

Got it when it was on special, really like it

Steveocee · 4 Jun 2012 at 10:16

Sidewinder x4 :-)

Nate75 · 4 Jun 2012 at 10:24

I'm also in the market for a new keyboard.

Anti ghosting, wired and back lighting are preferred. Also, I would like a volume knob rather than buttons.

The Sidewinder is looking likely at that price point as is the Saitek:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-031-SK.

Are there any others that are worth considering?

topgun06 · 4 Jun 2012 at 11:36

Tempted by going mechanical?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-005-CM&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

Possibly?

Cagerty · 4 Jun 2012 at 15:05

OP

I second the above suggestions, Sidewinder X4 is a great budget choice. If you fancy splashing out though, you can't beat the QPAD MK 85 Pro. Tis an amazing keyboard, but a pricey bit of kit. I would go with the Sidewinder as it's in your budget range. Only downside of the X4 in my opinion is it isn't mechanical

The Saitek Cyborg V5 is also a good choice ( my friend has one and he swears by it ), and is also within your budget range. Slightly weird looking though!

tamzzy · 4 Jun 2012 at 15:09

yea the sidewinder x4 is brilliant (as is been said a thousand times already ;p)

Cagerty · 4 Jun 2012 at 15:23

This one looks good. On offer too!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-011-RC

dvdgrgsmt · 4 Jun 2012 at 23:19

Roccat Isku is a good keyboard but the Illumination isnt the best on it and the media keys arnt Illuminated.

BuToNz · 5 Jun 2012 at 09:01

+1 for the Sidewinder X4

rjk · 5 Jun 2012 at 09:15

you have £60 - buy a mech board.

you wont regret it. personally, i would wait for the CM Storm Trigger with MX Red switches which is going to be with us soon. but the one we have on offer now with black switches linked above is still a great board.

they use the same OEM as Filco which means you will be getting a superb quality board for not a massive amount of money.

you could buy a membrane board but it simply, wouldn't be very good.

Nate75 · 5 Jun 2012 at 09:27

rjkoneill said:
you have £60 - buy a mech board.

you wont regret it. personally, i would wait for the CM Storm Trigger with MX Red switches which is going to be with us soon. but the one we have on offer now with black switches linked above is still a great board.

they use the same OEM as Filco which means you will be getting a superb quality board for not a massive amount of money.

you could buy a membrane board but it simply, wouldn't be very good.

That does look great.

However I have the thought in my head that a mech board would be loud to type with compared to a membrane board...?

(not wishing to hijack the thread btw..)

Kitarist · 5 Jun 2012 at 09:44

whats the all fuss about the mech keyboards? What are the real benefits?

Panther67 · 5 Jun 2012 at 22:15

^^^^ Would like to know the same.

What are the benifits? are they noticeable when gaming?

What can i do better with a cherry red than my Cybourg V7?

Cheers for advice

Katsumoto · 5 Jun 2012 at 22:22

YOUR BASKET
1 x Saitek Cyborg V7 Illuminated Gaming Keyboard £54.98
Total : £65.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).

A nice keyboard. Custom lights, durable keys and a decent macro key count. Media keys also although on touchscreen panel at the top. It also isn't triple digits like those mechanical keyboards which generally have less macro keys too.

hyperst · 5 Jun 2012 at 22:35

Kitarist said:
whats the all fuss about the mech keyboards? What are the real benefits?

Panther67 said:
^^^^ Would like to know the same.

What are the benifits? are they noticeable when gaming?

What can i do better with a cherry red than my Cybourg V7?

Cheers for advice

I have the Corsair K90 mechanical, it's a great board, main difference is the way the key responds to touch/tap, easy to press but very springy, like instantly depress it and it feels like it will return the key at the same or faster speed and in game it does help having very responsive keys as I found out while I was waiting for the k90 I had to use a regular membrane keyboard and it was shockingly slow.

Katsumoto · 5 Jun 2012 at 22:46

hyperst said:
I have the Corsair K90 mechanical, it's a great board, main difference is the way the key responds to touch/tap, easy to press but very springy, like instantly depress it and it feels like it will return the key at the same or faster speed and in game it does help having very responsive keys as I found out while I was waiting for the k90 I had to use a regular membrane keyboard and it was shockingly slow.

Do they make mechanical keyboards which don't sound like a Roman Imperial Legion is arriving on your doorstep?