I settled for the MK-50 in the end.
Good choice, what was that gave it the edge for you?
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Good choice, what was that gave it the edge for you?
NP.
If you are near any good PC stores (I don't think Cleveland will but oh well) then go try a mechanical out to see if you like it first. Especially if you're buying it due to Starcraft 2 because you'll find that it's only a nicer feeling, it won't improve your gameplay.
I don't know of any shops in my area that would stock a Mechanical Keyboard (they may not even know what one is :S) so i am having to go by reviews and Ocuk members verdicts ect..
Want to be sure before i spend close to £100 on a keyboard that it is the one.
QPAD is a more reputable brand (to my knowledge anyway) and I'm sure that HeatoN used to work for them, therefore they must be doing something right surely? I have no need for the extra USB ports that the Ozone offers. The MK-50 seems like a less feature rich version of the MK-85, which is rated as one of the best keyboards for gamers.
I think the QPAD looks a touch better too. That's about it
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A store in Oldham is absolutely huge and they have a section dedicated to PC gaming peripherals. I tried the SteelSeries 6G and it felt fantastic, unfortunately no wrist rest though.
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Yep that's pretty much the case with mine too.
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Easy fix which is what I did. Buy a seperate wrist rest. I have always foudn the attached ones to be too close to the keys. I have long fingers.
QPAD is a more reputable brand (to my knowledge anyway) and I'm sure that HeatoN used to work for them, therefore they must be doing something right surely? I have no need for the extra USB ports that the Ozone offers. The MK-50 seems like a less feature rich version of the MK-85, which is rated as one of the best keyboards for gamers.
I think the QPAD looks a touch better too. That's about it
A store in Oldham is absolutely huge and they have a section dedicated to PC gaming peripherals. I tried the SteelSeries 6G and it felt fantastic, unfortunately no wrist rest though.
Unfortunately been 112miles from Oldham i think it may be too far to go and press keys on a keyboard, they may think i am been weird as well and arrest me for keyboard abuse
Cant decide between the following:
CM Storm Quickfire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Qpad MK-50 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - UK Layout
switch type doesnt really bother me, heard so many different opinions on switches, came to conclusion both red and black will be fine for me.
keyboard purely used for gaming, very little typing (have a laptop for that)
PS. Filco too expensive for me to justify the money.
PPS. Also heard CM Storm is made in same factory as the Filco
any ideas?
CM Storm Quickfire Rapid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Qpad MK-50 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - UK Layout
switch type doesnt really bother me, heard so many different opinions on switches, came to conclusion both red and black will be fine for me.
keyboard purely used for gaming, very little typing (have a laptop for that)
PS. Filco too expensive for me to justify the money.
PPS. Also heard CM Storm is made in same factory as the Filco
any ideas?
I've been meaning to ask - how exactly are the characters etched on these things?
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This, or the Steelseries 6GV2.
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I've had my MEKA G-Unit keyboard a few weeks now but I've twice had repeating key syndrome, where I press a key as normal, let go but it keeps repeating until eventually hitting another key stops it. By then I have two or three lines worth of repeated letters. I've never had this issue with any of my other keyboards.
Question: Is my keyboard faulty or is it one of those rare 'glitches' that can happen with Cherry MX Black keyboard? In three weeks it has only happened twice but obviously it shouldn't happen at all. Do I have to set the Keyboard control panel settings a certain way: the repeat rate, etc.? It has happened with the 'm' key and now the 'h' key so far.
I'm wondering if I should return this keyboard to Scan and exchange it for a Cherry MX Brown keyboard but I've had it three weeks now so I'm not sure whether they'd accept a return unless this issue definitely indicates a fault.
Question: Is my keyboard faulty or is it one of those rare 'glitches' that can happen with Cherry MX Black keyboard? In three weeks it has only happened twice but obviously it shouldn't happen at all. Do I have to set the Keyboard control panel settings a certain way: the repeat rate, etc.? It has happened with the 'm' key and now the 'h' key so far.
I'm wondering if I should return this keyboard to Scan and exchange it for a Cherry MX Brown keyboard but I've had it three weeks now so I'm not sure whether they'd accept a return unless this issue definitely indicates a fault.
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What I'd do (as I haven't got a clue) - mess around with the settings, if that doesn't fix it RMA and don't take no for an answer! I haven't experienced any such issues with my Ozone Strike.
QPAD MK-50 arrived a few days ago. Only used it briefly but it feels and looks fantastic. The 4 spare orange replacement keys are brilliant. A bit sad but it makes WASD look cool
I would replace mine for that hardcore gamer look, but I use RDFG
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Thanks for the reply, R.P.L
I found this by Google-ing "mechanical keyboard repeating keys": http://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-Tenkeyless-Tactile-Action-Keyboard/product-reviews/B001BR4NLI (check the 1-star review from Paula, which is for a different keyboard but the same symptoms as me, though at the moment it is not a major issue).
And this: http://serverfault.com/questions/23986/stop-external-usb-keyboard-repeating-key-presses-on-vista (again, not my keyboard but the same issue)
I think I'll try a different USB port as the one I'm using is next to the one my Razer Mamba Elite 2012 mouse is using so it could be a power related issue to do with USB port sharing or something, not that I profess to be an expert in these things.
I found this by Google-ing "mechanical keyboard repeating keys": http://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-Tenkeyless-Tactile-Action-Keyboard/product-reviews/B001BR4NLI (check the 1-star review from Paula, which is for a different keyboard but the same symptoms as me, though at the moment it is not a major issue).
And this: http://serverfault.com/questions/23986/stop-external-usb-keyboard-repeating-key-presses-on-vista (again, not my keyboard but the same issue)
I think I'll try a different USB port as the one I'm using is next to the one my Razer Mamba Elite 2012 mouse is using so it could be a power related issue to do with USB port sharing or something, not that I profess to be an expert in these things.
What I'd do (as I haven't got a clue) - mess around with the settings, if that doesn't fix it RMA and don't take no for an answer! I haven't experienced any such issues with my Ozone Strike.
I would replace mine for that hardcore gamer look, but I use RDFG
You can put the 4 orange keys wherever you want. Just use the tool to pull the keys out and replace with the spares.
You can put the 4 orange keys wherever you want. Just use the tool to pull the keys out and replace with the spares.
The ones I got actually had WASD on the keys - I could replace RDFG with them, but it would look stupid
I could also buy replacement keys, but I don't actually care that much. I don't think I ever look at the keyboard when I put my hand on it anyway, it would only be for novelty value!
The ones I got actually had WASD on the keys - I could replace RDFG with them, but it would look stupid
I could also buy replacement keys, but I don't actually care that much. I don't think I ever look at the keyboard when I put my hand on it anyway, it would only be for novelty value!
Ah right, mine were blank! You can put them anywhere.