Which Keyboard

[collisster]

Which keyboard should I get?
I'm a 'gamer' as you would put it but it needs to be good for office work. I would like a quite short keystroke. (maybe the same design as a laptops) I also would like it to be illuminated. Any suggestions, i'm sick of hammering on this old key board.

Thanks

 

[Stellios]

Nice for typing and for gaming with a laptop style keyboard? Only one option, Logitech UltraX, i love mine.

 

[collisster]

I didn't mean the funny return key thing, I meant the scissor action.
Thanks

 

[InSanCen]

The BEST keyboard ever made was the IBM Mk2

It's a love or hate thing though, as they're beige, 102 Key, Heavy, Noisy things. IF you like it though, you'll never be happy with any other Keyboard.

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/cusnonusen.html

You'll get them about the £25-35 range at "Popular Auction Sites"

My first has withstood a number of coffee/Keyboard interfaces, and only needs a stripdown & Clean to return to a servicable state (Right shift is sticky).

My particular ones are 1989 & 1990 (Cheers Jason) Vintages.

 

[Mr Jones]

I've heard so so so many good reviews for this:
Saitek PZ30AU Eclipse Illuminated Keyboard

Not gonna be "laptop" like but it's illuminated

 

[KizZ]

The IBM MK2 looks nice

 

[The $6m Dan]

Nice for typing and for gaming with a laptop style keyboard? Only one option, Logitech UltraX, i love mine.

I love my Ultra X as well, and they're relatively cheap too.

 

[InSanCen]

The IBM MK2 looks nice

Most Certainly is my friend... get one, you'll not regret it (Well, if you like Clicky, Heavy keyboards that don't have the sodding annoying Windows key on them. Standard PS/2 Connection as well.

Yeah, I know I'm sad for getting all excited over a Keyboard, but if you try one, you'll know why

 

[Raikiri]

SpeedLink Ultra SL-6466 Flat Illuminated Metal Keyboard

£35

Thats the only one that meets everything you said although it is out of stock, I have a Saitek eclipse myself and it is excellent

 

[split]

That IBM looks similar to Cherry ones.

Nothing fancy, and made to last.

 

[collisster]

SpeedLink Ultra SL-6466 Flat Illuminated Metal Keyboard

£35

Thats the only one that meets everything you said although it is out of stock, I have a Saitek eclipse myself and it is excellent

Is it the gaming version?
at the moment i've got a four year old logitech cordless thing, its not going to break soon but I just want a new one is you get what I mean. there is like a cm of travel per keystroke on it, my dingers will wear out before it does.

 

[Aidoscuz]

The Saitek Eclipse is very nice. Great to type on, quiet, illuminated, etc. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[Ukadder]

Enjoying my Logitech G15 a lot, always loved logitech keys for typeing and the memory buttons come in very handy for all sorts of games.

Got it for £37 a week ago.

 

[gr1mey]

£7 logitech basic keyboard I got about 4 years ago.

just right in keysize and weight - wsad letters have worn a bit though

 

[Brizzles]

Another vote for the Saitek Eclipse.

12 months+ , No regrets.

Cheers,

Mark

 

[InSanCen]

That IBM looks similar to Cherry ones.

Nothing fancy, and made to last.

Yeah, although the Cherries doesn't use Buckling Spring's.

 

[A.N.Other]

I'm planning on getting a Hiper Clavier a friend of mine has one and it's lovely.

 

[uvarvu]

Hmmm

Are the keys on the clavier actually made of aluminium as well?

I had a look at the hiper website out of curiosity and found these.
http://www.hipergroup.com/English/products/keyboard.html

I also like the look of the razer tarantula, that isn't out yet either tho. Also it's still made of plastic, bet it won't take long until the keys go shiny on that one!

 

[A.N.Other]

No, the keys on the Hiper keyboard are plastic. Otherwise it would be far more expensive. It's just a pity OcUK don't sell them, although they can be picked up elsewhere for just over £20.

 

[Mundu]

I love my Ultra X but the only problem I have is the keys seem to be falling off. Well only the 2 keys but I need to buy a new one now.