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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Aseral on Fri, 31 December 2010, 07:33:19

Title: Going Mechanical
Post by: Aseral on Fri, 31 December 2010, 07:33:19

I'v been using my Logitech G15 for quite some time now and it's time to get a new keyboard. I'v been searching for a keyboard that would suit me the best and after reading some stuff on Steelseries 7G(and remembering how nice it felt typing on a mechanical keyboard when I was like 6 years old) I found out about this awesome site which I have to say helped me A LOT coming close to a desicion.

I'm a gamer, playing a lot of FPS and MMO's(World of Warcraft to be exact) and I'm also studying Computer Science so I want a keyboard that is good for games but is also comfortable when typing. I dont need any extra macro keys(my current keyboard has 18x3=54 extra macro keys and I never had to use any, plus they are really uncomfortable to use while playing). Extra Media Keys(like the G15 ones) would be a great addition but it would be fine not having any. As for Backlit, even though it doesent really help I would really like having some.Full NKRO support is not needed since I cant understand the use of it in anyone's hands, so the 6 keys support through USB would be enough.

After thinking a lot of which key type I should get, I'v come down to the conclusion that Cherry MX blue would  be the best for me, since I dont mind the noise and I like putting pressure when I click. I am thinking of getting Xarmor(I'm not sure how good Blackwidow would turn out being since despite the good reviews I'v seen here, I heard some bad bad comments about razer keyboards in general(unlike their mouses that own)).

I'd like to see if you guys have any other suggestions for me(Keep in mind I wouldent wanna spend more than 150 euros), including which Online store I should use cos I live in Greece and Xarmor's official site doesen't ship here.

I know the number of this type of threads is getting ridiculously high but oh well we all got different needs  :smile:


Thanks in Advance and sorry for any bad use of english   :rolleyes:

Title: Going Mechanical
Post by: Aseral on Sat, 01 January 2011, 08:12:30

Xarmor it is then! Any ideas on which would be the best online store to get it from?

Title: Going Mechanical
Post by: bladamson on Sat, 01 January 2011, 16:53:25

Cheap Model Ms always rock too. :P