Besy keyboard atm?

[mrapoc]

Best keyboard atm?

Hey guys

My saitek 1 is getting dirty and the keys worn.

It was the best at the time it was out so im after the best (in a reasonable price range) at the moment.

Im looking for wireless or wired (wireless would be pretty handy mind you..)

If it was waterproof...well id love to keep it sparkly clean in the dishwasher

Media keys would be cool too

Backlighting is cool but not necessary, iv learnt it helps your eyes a lot better playing in the light lol

 

[nathan]

Hey guys

My saitek 1 is getting dirty and the keys worn.

It was the best at the time it was out so im after the best (in a reasonable price range) at the moment.

Im looking for wireless or wired (wireless would be pretty handy mind you..)

If it was waterproof...well id love to keep it sparkly clean in the dishwasher

Media keys would be cool too

Backlighting is cool but not necessary, iv learnt it helps your eyes a lot better playing in the light lol

i had a moment of impulse buying and bough a g11 as it was on offer. Havent made my mind up if i like it or not.

 

[VonBlade]

Nobody has mentioned the Optimus Maximus?

Or is that still vaporware.

 

[mrapoc]

lol are my eyes deceiving me or is that price rediculous xD

 

[Diablo]

Yes, it was reviewed (engadget I think) and they found that not only was it hopelessly expensive, it was terrible to type on. Its a cool idea but so expensive.

You could look at the Eclipse III or the G15 if you can find it on offer.

 

[zak4994]

Holy ****!

No wonder I never heard of it

 

[monkey7]

I do now know if you are after a high/low profile keyboard or a specific gaming keyboard, but I love my Logitech UltraX premium. Costs about €20 and has nice flat laptop like keys. Gaming is quite good, although that's not really my main purpose.

 

[maxw]

I got the G11 for £25

I like it and it's great to type on.

 

[Ham]

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Cherry-G83-6105LPQGB-2-Slim-Line-Wired-Keyboard-PS2-Black

Yes its plain, Yes its boaring. But you'll still be using it in 10 years time. I only replaced my old one because I was fed up of a US layout.

 

[VonBlade]

I haven't got one of these, but having typed on one I can heartily recommend it. Das Keyboard.

Personally I've got one of these and can recommend them too.

But then I dislike laptop style keyboards. I prefer a little feedback from my keys.

VB

 

[Rastalovich]

G15 MkI.

 

[JN]

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Cherry-G83-6105LPQGB-2-Slim-Line-Wired-Keyboard-PS2-Black

Yes its plain, Yes its boaring. But you'll still be using it in 10 years time. I only replaced my old one because I was fed up of a US layout.

QFT - Cherry's are built like tanks.

Or look for a black IBM keyboard. They'll last foerever too and are very 'klicky' if ya like that thing.

 

[Kerotan]

I haven't got one of these, but having typed on one I can heartily recommend it. Das Keyboard.

But then I dislike laptop style keyboards. I prefer a little feedback from my keys.

VB

Agree with you about the laptop style keys- can't stand em myself, that's why I stayed away from razer's latest when I was looking for something backlit. I've got an old Wireless media keyboard somewhere, might sticker the keys to see if it improves my touch typing next time I'm back from uni!

Problem for me is that I've got a G15 Rev. II and whilst I love it to bits, the keys are slightly narrower width-wise than regular so whenever I switch to one of the uni terminals or a mate's PC it's like learning to type all over again!

 

[mrapoc]

I too dont like laptop style keyboards so thats out

I should have said what design i was after sorry.

So media keys, ok for gaming, keys arent going to rub off (saitek eclipse 1...) and high profile

Perhaps a clean looking one, metallic maybe? Are G15s still going that well?

And on another note, are flexy keyboards any good - if so which, need a keyboard for college as all the ones there are MANKY

 

[Nick]

Apologies if I'm butting into the thread, I'm more than happy to make another if that's the case. I was just wondering since the laptop-style keys were mentioned what the best keyboard would be in that range, the Das Keyboard looks great but I'm not huge keyboard enthusiast and wondered if there was anything cheaper?

 

[VonBlade]

Cherry again.

Can't get much flatter

 

[Nick]

Cherry again.

Can't get much flatter

Fast reply! That looks great, I had a fatter Cherry one a while back and it lasted me a fairly long time. Thanks for the help mate.

 

[Sleekit]

I got the Logitech Media Keyboard Elite ATM, i'm gonna go for the smaller Media keyboard

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Logitech-967560-0120-Media-Wired-Keyboard-PS2-Black

I just can't b arsed buying it yet haha

 

[sjek]

I had a das keyboard and I'd recomend it except for the price.

At the minute I'm using a logitech wave, only got it a 4 days ago and I'm jsut getting used to the shape/angle. Slowed me down at first but now I'm typing with my pinkies... which is weird but great.

Cheap and confortable.