Perfect Keyboard?

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 13:41

So, on my quest to perfect my desktop, I have got the Perfect Mouse (Saitek RAT 7) and IMHO Perfect Speakers (Fostex PM 04 MK2's).

Now I need the Perfect Keyboard, I have a G15.2 right now, but there is something not quite right about it...

What keyboard can I replace my G15 with that I will love?

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 13:46

Boozebeard said:
A mechanical one.

Why? What would make that perfect?

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 13:59

Brian8bit said:
If it's not a mechanical keyboard it ain't ****. Not to mention the plethora of keyboards now-a-days are tacky crap with useless LEDs, media keys and LCD screens.

It always amazes me that people will spend a fortune building a computer, then spend either nothing on a keyboard or £100+ on a gimpy "gaming" keyboard.

I would like Backlit keys if possible, as I game into early hours with no bedroom light on

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 14:04

Brian8bit said:
Learn to touch type.

Doing so, slowly, lol. I could always buy a small desklamp?

But this is not helping the matter, what keyboard should I buy that is...'perfect'?

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 14:13

Boozebeard said:
Could look at the razer black widow. It's basically a bells and whistles gaming keyboard but with mechanical switches.

It doesn't have nkey rollover though. And I would prefer cherry brown switches.

What a nkey rollovers? And what are all the various 'switches' I am reading about?

Also I would like about 6 macro keys if thats possible, lol.

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 14:29

Let me ask this.

What are the main differences between a Mechanical keyboard and a 'normal' keyboard?

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 14:49

Brian8bit said:
Longevity and quality of the typing experience. Mechanicals are capable of something like 50 million keystrokes, whereas even the best membrane keyboards are only capable of 20 million, but you'll notice the membrane going well before the 20 million mark.

A mechanical is expensive, but you'll only ever need to buy one in your lifetime. Though, with all the different switches in various boards, you'll probably find yourself wanting to try more as the mechanical bug bites.

If you spend a lot of time writing, programming, coding, scripting, whatever at your keyboard, you want the best tool for the job. And switching to a mechanical is like having an epiphany. I got my first mech a while back and now I wouldn't type on anything else but a mechanical unless I absolutely have to (like when using a laptop or my brothers computer).

I think my old black Cherry board was a mech, but that went long time back. What do you suggest looking into (board wise) to purchase, I would like some, but not shed loads, of macros (use for passwords). I can purchase a desklamp if needs be.

Kavalree · 7 Oct 2010 at 21:50

If there was a budget, I would have mentioned it