looking for a light - keyboard

Kris_Scott · 21 May 2010 at 04:24

as far as i can see there is no sub forum that fits the description of my need so ive posted it here :F

so as the title says im looking for a light to.. light up my keyboard at night, prefferably something like a case cathode, but about 10cm x 1cm and quite dim, (dont need something insanely bright), needs to be possible to plug into mains rather than molex, also need a way to stick it to the underside of the desk just above the keyboard

if anyone knows anything that fits this description, reply!

cmndr_andi · 21 May 2010 at 06:26

Have you considered buying a backlit keyboard?

This one is a great keyboard and the blue backlighting is great - perfect for use at night. I have the G15 v1 (which is basically identical to the G11, but has a little screen on it) and it works great in the dark.

This, this, this, this and this are other options for illuminated keyboards available on OCUK.

Kris_Scott · 21 May 2010 at 09:50

considered and didnt want to get one

, costly for a bit of plastic, il buy a gaming mouse sure, but a keyboard.. well i get basic ones, im using a fujitsu kb400 atm, way cheap, and i figure buying some sort of small light is again cheaper

wilko49 · 21 May 2010 at 10:13

why don't you use LEDs, powered from the USB cable?

Relentless81 · 21 May 2010 at 10:19

cmndr_andi said:
Have you considered buying a backlit keyboard?

This one is a great keyboard and the blue backlighting is great - perfect for use at night. I have the G15 v1 (which is basically identical to the G11, but has a little screen on it) and it works great in the dark.

This is a bargain, I just bought one from OCUK with a few other bits for my new build, it arrives today to replace my aging Eclipse, I hope its as good as my old Eclipse that has served me well for 4 years with 0 problems.

Ace Modder · 21 May 2010 at 10:29

Razer used to do a product - The Razer battlelight.

No longer manufactured, though. I would suggest the G11 keyboard too

NathWraith · 21 May 2010 at 10:30

The G11 is a superb keyboard for the money, exactly the same as the G15 bar the screen, the Saitek Cyborg V5 is also very good, selectable backlight LEDs aswell!

SupermotoMX · 21 May 2010 at 15:11

there are a few USB LED lamp kinda things about. sure one of the would be suitable? maybe ocuk have them?

ricky · 21 May 2010 at 15:44

+1 for the G11,excellent keyboard for the price point,and has a variable backlight.

manbearpig · 21 May 2010 at 18:07

G11 is very good, I would go for that.

Relentless81 · 21 May 2010 at 18:10

Mine arrived today awesome service from OCUK and the build quality for the price is great

Cookeh · 21 May 2010 at 18:49

Guys, stay on topic. He doesn't want a new keyboard :confused:

You could look around on the bay for the Razor Battlelight, or do as a few others have suggested and go with a LED strip powered off PSU with a acrylic casing that would also dim the intensity

Kris_Scott · 24 May 2010 at 05:30

Cookeh said:
Guys, stay on topic. He doesn't want a new keyboard

You could look around on the bay for the Razor Battlelight, or do as a few others have suggested and go with a LED strip powered off PSU with a acrylic casing that would also dim the intensity

hmm duno tbh, led strip powered by psu isnt desirable considering my case isnt directly below, its kinda off to the left (wide desk), though do you know anything like a clip on lamp that i could clip to the back of the keyboard drawer, and have it pointing at the keyboard, but also has to be long like that battle light thing