mechanical keyboard for work

Keechy · 15 Jul 2015 at 21:08

Hi guy

I Have started work to in a office as a junior IT analyst Witch mean i will be at a desk all day and a need a new keyboard i don't mind what switches for even if overclockers don't sell it.
it just need to fit in to any office environment
Thanks very much

smilertoo · 16 Jul 2015 at 04:12

Ducky or das Keyboard would be good, high quality switches and none of the gamer bling.

Glanza · 16 Jul 2015 at 09:09

YOUR BASKET
1 x Das Keyboard 3 Professional Quiet (Cherry MX Red) £103.99
Total : £112.69 (includes shipping : £7.25 Ex.VAT).

Raumarik · 16 Jul 2015 at 14:53

Personally I'd recommend brown cherry MX switches for office work.

I'd also recommend staying clear of LED backlit keyboards unless you really need them due to it being just another part that can fail on them. You're far more likely to have to send it back for an LED repair than faulty keys.

new numa hey · 16 Jul 2015 at 15:02

It depends how far you sit away from everyone else because I personally wouldn't recommend a mech keyboard for office work. It would drive others mad.
Lets say thats not a factor (or you want to annoy others

) then go for Browns and NOT blues.
Reds and blacks aren't ideal for typing so not them as well.

Also Halfmad its very unlikely your LEDs will go bust and if they do there isn't a problem. Plus you should be staying away from LEDs in the first place if you're taking it to work.

new numa hey · 16 Jul 2015 at 15:10

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-016-CM&tool=3

This is exactly what I would recommend. I have the same one in blues at home. Sturdy as hell and compact but STILL has a numpad for them tedious spreadsheets.
As I said before LEDs are a bit flashy, you can turn them off quite easily on this keyboard.

There is a slight problem, its out of the stock. So this one if its urgent.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-001-DS&groupid=702&catid=2705&subcat=2709

Yaayuh! · 16 Jul 2015 at 16:30

I use the Steelseries 6GV2 at work and home. Same keyboard in both places helps a lot for typing.

mid_gen · 16 Jul 2015 at 16:45

I use a Ducky Shine 3 with the clicky MX Blues. Not had any complaints.

Only downside is that people can tell when you're not typing

HazardO · 16 Jul 2015 at 18:17

Glanza said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Das Keyboard 3 Professional Quiet (Cherry MX Red) £103.99
Total : £112.69 (includes shipping : £7.25 Ex.VAT).

^As above

Radec · 18 Jul 2015 at 22:10

Make sure to get Cherry MX Blue switches. Everyone around you will like you for it.

Do not get blue. Get brown.

gjc10212 · 20 Jul 2015 at 10:49

D.Shine 4, Cherry MX Blue switches here at work, lit up like a Christmas tree.

Vinno · 20 Jul 2015 at 12:40

I got my mum a Filco Majestouch with blue switches which she absolutely loves. It's nice and businessesy looking too

new numa hey · 20 Jul 2015 at 13:11

Made your mind up OP? You could maybe get away with using the SteelSeries 6GV2 (Cherry MX blacks). I had them for a while, sturdy board but the printing on keys is beyond trash and gets real dirty quickly.