Logitech or mechanical keyboard?

[gcaster]

Hi guys.

I've been looking into getting a new keyboard as my MS Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000 is getting on a bit and is getting on my nerves.

I like the idea of a full mechanical keyboard that'll last a long time and has faster response rates but they all seem a bit basic. I understand the main benefit of a mechanical keyboard is the ability to press 'strange' combinations of buttons all at once with no obstruction. Now I've never noticed this being a problem on a regular keyboard so am I really going to see the benefit of going mechanical?

If I don't go for a mechanical keyboard I'll be going down the Logitech route this time. The newer G110 and G510 seem to offer quite good value for their spec, the in-built soundcard would be a massive bonus to me in order to use mumble whilst gaming and the customisable backlight would also be a bonus. I don't like the old G15, a couple of my friends have it and I think it's ugly so that's out.

I want a keyboard with macro keys which pretty much means it's either one of the Logitechs or the Razer Black Widow. What I want to know is is it worth compromising on additional features in order to go mechanical as someone who's never had a problem with a regular keyboard?

Cheers
G

EDIT: As I side note I am a gamer and am currently playing a lot of RIFT (mmo) but do play fps on here as well.

 

[gcaster]

I'm not too keen on the Sidewinder keyboards.
I don't quite know what it is but they just don't appeal to me. It could be the red backlight as everything else I have lit on/in/around my PC is blue!
Sorry to put you down but I'm definitely going to go Logitech for a normal keyboard.

 

[gcaster]

Cheers for the advice guys.

In the end (after reading god knows how many reviews and watching even more videos) I settled on the Razer Black Widow. My budget didn't quite stretch to the backlit version and paying £50 for the privilege seems outrageous. I really like the font used and the Cherry MX Blue switches don't seem as loud as on other keyboards that use them and I actually quite like that click. The only thing I don't like is the glossy surround but I'll just have to try and keep it clean.

I'm very surprised that more 'gaming' manufacturers don't offer mechanical keyboards with macro keys, backlighting etc. What I thought was really odd was that Steelseries didn't go with macro keys, if they had I think I'd have splashed on their 7G.

Anyway it should be coming to me on Thursday (from an OcUK competitor), I paid £66 with free next day delivery so can't grumble at all. Fingers crossed I'll be back in 2 days time thanking you all for the persuasion. I feel like I've been let off the hook by not going for another membrane keyboard!

Thanks again,
Greg

 

[gcaster]

Keyboard arrived today and I have to say it's very nice to type on indeed. Feels like no effort at all and touch typing seems a lot easier and this is having only used it for about 15 minutes.
I'm going to need a little time to get used to the macro keys as it's making me feel like the whole keyboard has shifted right slightly.
Thanks for the advice fellas, really happy with my decision (the clicking of the Blue Cherry switches is so satisfying too!).