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Title: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:23:07
 I was thinking between the Storm Trigger, the Ducky DK2018, or the Rosewill RK-9000I. I'm not closed minded about this, and I'm perfectly willing to consider any other reccomendations, or comments on my choices so far. Here are my requirements

Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: Binge on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:30:59
Recommendation, http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=33

Das keyboard ultimate with MX blue switches.

Dual USB hub and USB connected, Costar made, great build quality, under $120, no backlighting, blank keycaps to confuse the living sh!t out of your friends.

Price + shipping was 125.99 :( booooooo
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: kmiller8 on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:33:15
Quote from: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:23:07
  • Absolutely, positively no recommendations from Binge

Quote from: Binge on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:30:59
Recommendation

I lol'd

Edit: All I get out of this, "I want to spend $120 on a keyboard" why have you only thought about these three?
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: badcop on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:36:17
a gently used filco?  they pop up on classifieds all the time for around 100-120 shipped

available in blues
no back lighting
usb/PS2 compatible

just to be clear you want a full tenkey correct?
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: fateswarm on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:37:51
Laptops and backlights? Take a look at this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44060.msg914850#msg914850).

It may happen.
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:40:46
Quote from: badcop on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:36:17
a gently used filco?  they pop up on classifieds all the time for around 100-120 shipped

available in blues
no back lighting
usb/PS2 compatible

just to be clear you want a full tenkey correct?

I'd rather get a new keyboard. I know it's silly, but my credit card doubles the manufacturer warranty if I buy new. I'd like a full 10key yes.
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: Binge on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:42:27
Quote from: fateswarm on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:37:51
Laptops and backlights? Take a look at this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44060.msg914850#msg914850).

It may happen.

So true.

Recommendation #2-  http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-br/noppoo-pro-mechanical-gaming-k/lid=21421995

Buy no poo pro!
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:43:38
Quote from: fateswarm on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:37:51
Laptops and backlights? Take a look at this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44060.msg914850#msg914850).

It may happen.

My laptop provides the full 500 mAmps on the USB2 ports, and the full 900 mAmps on the USB3 port. I verified this with a multimeter when I was using my laptop to power my microcontrollers.  I'm not going to have that issue.
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:45:24
Quote from: kmiller8 on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:33:15
Edit: All I get out of this, "I want to spend $120 on a keyboard" why have you only thought about these three?

I originally had a limit of $80, but I managed to find some more money. Those were the three left over from that limit. I thought I would include them.
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: shifted on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:50:22
Quote from: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:23:07
I was thinking between the Storm Trigger, the Ducky DK2018, or the Rosewill RK-9000I. I'm not closed minded about this, and I'm perfectly willing to consider any other reccomendations, or comments on my choices so far. Here are my requirements

  • $120 ceiling (HARD). I'm not budging above this price, including shipping and tax.
  • Cherry MX Blues
  • Backlight optional, but if there is a backlight, the entire board must be backlit, not just WSAD keys
  • USB (I need to be able to use this on my laptop)
  • Absolutely, positively no recommendations from Binge

Wait three weeks and buy a Ducky Zero Shine if you do end up wanting the backlight.  On pccasegear.com they are preselling for $109.
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: fateswarm on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:52:27
Quote from: sailerboy on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:43:38
Quote from: fateswarm on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:37:51
Laptops and backlights? Take a look at this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44060.msg914850#msg914850).

It may happen.

My laptop provides the full 500 mAmps on the USB2 ports, and the full 900 mAmps on the USB3 port. I verified this with a multimeter when I was using my laptop to power my microcontrollers.  I'm not going to have that issue.
The issue was that it's very likely that they violate the standard and go beyond that. It's quite common actually. The fact that the USB standard has political and market pressure to allow chargers to go above 500mA might give more excuses for manufacturers to go beyond it.
Title: Re: I'd like to get a new keyboard for around $100 to $120
Post by: Binge on Tue, 04 June 2013, 11:53:33
You should probably do what the post above suggests, but here's another recommendation!

PLU-G3000

http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/mechanical-keyboard-plu/plu-g3000-mechanical-game-keyb/lid=18974423