What keyboard?

Craig321 · 30 Nov 2006 at 15:55

Hi,

Been looking to get a new keyboard as I'm currently using a rather old IBM keyboard that came with our Netvista.

I don't want to spend any ridiculous amount (e.g. not the G15) so I've been looking at these two:

Microsoft Black Digital MediaPro Keyboard
Logitech Media Keyboard Elite

Both are very nice, but I wondered which one is best? Are either horrible to type on (very clunky / too soft)?

I'd like it to last a good few years as well.

I don't particularly like the weird F keys on the Logitech Media Keyboard Elite, are there any versions of that keyboard with normal F keys?

Thanks,
Craig.

Craig321 · 30 Nov 2006 at 16:14

What are the F keys like? They look all rubbery and horrible to press

... or are they just normal keyboard keys made round?

Craig321 · 1 Dec 2006 at 15:41

Craig321 · 1 Dec 2006 at 19:34

rkb442 said:
I have a Logitech Internet Pro and I got it for £10 and it does everything I want it to do.

Fine for games and all other stuff.

That one looks very nice for £10.

Craig321 · 2 Dec 2006 at 00:56

My friend has it and says it's very good.

Craig321 · 2 Dec 2006 at 01:44

mrk said:
I had the elite, it's very good, the rounded keys are like normal keys but shiny and rounded. Can't fault it except it's wired the wireless one costs a bit more but is better but then I got the S510 now which is even better @ £35

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(top one is the elite)

I game allot too and have no issues at all. No lag either and my batteries are still full since first install (33.10.2006)

Gonna go with the wired version, I really don't mind the wires enough to spend more on a wireless

I think I'm going to go for the Logitech - the Microsoft one is a bit too much like my wireless set I have for my second PC (same layout etc.)

What's the typing like on the Logitech Elite one? Does the space-bar get loose or anything like that?

Thanks,
Craig.

Craig321 · 2 Dec 2006 at 02:12

mrk said:
If you have it for a year it will feel more free but not dodgy you can call up logitech at any time though and complain about any issue and they will send you a new one for free.

Logitech RMA service is amazing.

They sure are, that's one of the reasons I want a Logitech keyboard - they replaced my MX1000 no problems when the battery life was rubbish.

squiffy said:
I'm using a black cherry from OC. I feel the Logitech mechs are a bit flimsy, my CTRL only lasted couple of months. Not bashing it either (ie weight training in GTA SA!) just usual FPS.

If the keys get horrible on it (loose etc.) then i'll just RMA it - no keyboards keys should go flimsy, wobbly or horrible.