Spec me a keyboard - I just killed it with beer :(

MumboJumbo · 17 Mar 2012 at 00:24

Well today is going god awful. Girl problems, xbox I bought yesterday died and now I just poured beer over my keyboard and killed it.

Make me happy please, spec me a decent keyboard. My budget is what ever works really. I quite like laptop keyboard kinda style.

Surveyor · 17 Mar 2012 at 00:30

Not laptop style, and unfortunately not currently in stock, but a very nice general use/gaming keyboard (if you do any PC gaming):

Microsoft SideWinder X4 Gaming Keyboard - Retail

Macro keys, red back lighting and anti-ghosting.

MumboJumbo · 17 Mar 2012 at 00:32

Surveyor said:
Not laptop style, and not currently in stock, but a very nice general use/gaming keyboard (if you do any PC gaming):

Microsoft SideWinder X4 Gaming Keyboard - Retail

Looks quite nice, quite a bit under the budget I was generally thinking of too. Shall certainly make the short list. I am considering this keyboard:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-145-LG

rowedogg · 17 Mar 2012 at 00:36

loving the sidewinderx4 that im currently typing on. no doubt you will hear its name a lot in the this thread.

Purgatory · 17 Mar 2012 at 00:55

MumboJumbo said:
Looks quite nice, quite a bit under the budget I was generally thinking of too. Shall certainly make the short list. I am considering this keyboard:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-145-LG

I have the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard and love it

, I game on it all the time and it is so nice to use and very stylish and modern looking. I have had mine for almost 2 years now and still works like new and looks like new and it gets punished everyday atleast 4 to 8 hours a day working and gaming on it. If you like laptop keyboards this is the one to go for it is like a grown up laptop keyboard and you will like the feel of typing on it. I always said if it dies I will be getting another one or the new version of it. Go for it mate you won't regret it.

olivier renault · 17 Mar 2012 at 01:58

I have a L.I.K. too and it's the best keyboard I've used, bar mechanicals. Very quiet, very smooth typing. One word of warning, some versions have key ghosting problems for gaming.

Rusty0611 · 17 Mar 2012 at 09:53

Would you consider going mechanical? If so Corsair K60/K90 depending what you play are excellent.

Randomface74 · 17 Mar 2012 at 10:19

Qpad MK-50
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-003-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

COYS · 17 Mar 2012 at 10:24

The X4 is really good for the price but for me the keys are too shallow to be a serious gaming keyboard.

I'd definitely recommend going mechanical and look at the Filco's, but they are top end prices

Efour · 17 Mar 2012 at 10:44

COYS said:
The X4 is really good for the price but for me the keys are too shallow to be a serious gaming keyboard.

I'd definitely recommend going mechanical and look at the Filco's, but they are top end prices

yes they are ridiculously low.

Can anyone recommend a gaming keyboard,or at least anti-ghost type, where the keys are pretty tall. Taller than Logitech ones.

MumboJumbo · 17 Mar 2012 at 13:49

What is so good about the feel of these mechanical keyboards then? They are a lot of money to justify on a keyboard really. I mean, my last one was razer so I'm not against spending money if it's justified. Highly would recommend against razer keyboards now.

MumboJumbo · 17 Mar 2012 at 13:50

Purgatory said:
I have the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard and love it , I game on it all the time and it is so nice to use and very stylish and modern looking. I have had mine for almost 2 years now and still works like new and looks like new and it gets punished everyday atleast 4 to 8 hours a day working and gaming on it. If you like laptop keyboards this is the one to go for it is like a grown up laptop keyboard and you will like the feel of typing on it. I always said if it dies I will be getting another one or the new version of it. Go for it mate you won't regret it.

I would have thought logitech would replace it for free. They seem good with that. Certainly seems to be the winning keyboard for me at the moment. I got one for my flat mate when I built his PC too. Sadly i've never had a chance to actually really try it and now I'm on my way home from uni for easter break so can't try it.

Jay794 · 17 Mar 2012 at 13:56

Don't drink and game

MumboJumbo · 17 Mar 2012 at 14:05

You can't play fifa with someone without beer. It's just wrong. I wasn't even using my pc

Surveyor · 17 Mar 2012 at 14:44

MumboJumbo said:
I would have thought logitech would replace it for free.

Really?

This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from (1) accident, abuse, misapplication, or any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly; (2) improper operation or maintenance, usage not in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply; or (3) use of consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied by Logitech except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law.

MumboJumbo · 17 Mar 2012 at 14:53

Think you misread what I quoted. I wasn't talking about my keyboard, I meant the guy who said if his keyboard ever breaks he will buy it again. I believe logitech would replace it for him for free though as they are rather good.

Kamwah · 17 Mar 2012 at 14:58

Laptop keyboard are scissors but they're hard to come by on standalone keyboards.

I'd go for a mechanical if you're gaming or want to have a more comfortable typing experience. If not get whatever keyboard you want (rubber dome wise)

Surveyor · 17 Mar 2012 at 14:59

MumboJumbo said:
Think you misread what I quoted. I wasn't talking about my keyboard, I meant the guy who said if his keyboard ever breaks he will buy it again. I believe logitech would replace it for him for free though as they are rather good.

Ah, fair enough.

3-year limited hardware warranty on those.

chrashz · 19 Mar 2012 at 22:14

I suggest the SS merc, shift or 7G (6gv2 if you cannot afford it). I have the 7g, its a really nice mech keyboard. Solid as ****, very durable indeed. It may not have the feel you're after, but trust me it's worth getting used to.