Spec me: A keyboard and mouse

[DerbyCore]

Looking to replace my dying Saitek Eclipse II and Razer Diamondback 3G(unless razer decide to reply to my emails).

I'm currently torn between these 3 keyboards:

Razer Arctosa

Keysonic KSK-8001UEL

Skydigital nKeyboard

Looking at spending around £35. The keyboard will be used for gaming and media controls are a must. Other than that I'm open to suggestions.

And for the mouse, again price must be around £35

Currently looking at Steelseries Kinzu but everywhere seems to be out of stock at the minute.

A note for mouse suggestions, I need the mouse to be Ambidextrously designed and not "bulky" so that rules out most if not all Logitechs.

Now over to you guys to help me decide

 

[DerbyCore]

Add the Sidewinder X4 to that list of keyboards to consider.

Mouse? er dunno. Aren't there some Razer ambidextrous ones?

MX518

Thats another one added to the keyboard choices or possibly the x6.

I'm not a fan of the MX518 it doesn't feel comfortable for me, much prefer a lower profile mouse like a lot of razer mice but with my diamondback 3g getting faults after 16 months I'm a bit put off with razers.

I would buy the Kinzu as it seems to be everything I need, only review downside seems to be about the UPE feet wearing down fast (hopefully wont be a problem as have a boogiebug Aim.B on the way soon) and the fact that I cant find it for sale at a reasonable price at the minute

 

[DerbyCore]

I have the X6 and love it, so if you can get it for your budget it's a good choice. It's such a personal preference thing though - I'd suggest you attempt to try some out in the flesh if you're near a good shop.

Are you actually a lefty, or do you just prefer the ambidextrous designs? Er, not that that helps me suggest anything. I love my X8 but it's quite big and bulky - like holding a ball compared to some little mice - so sounds like you'd hate it.

Looks like a trip to that planetary computer shop is in order to try some out.

I am a lefty but can use either hand when using a computer, hence the ambidextrous design (+ I do personally prefer the look of them).

I'm going to try a few bigger mice while I'm out, who knows I might end up liking the shape