THE keyboard hmmmm sounds pretty interesting since they currently use cherry switches in one of their keyboards. Might want to wait on getting one of their current keyboards
I just received a Steelseries 7G keyboard. I prefer a bit more tactile feedback but this is a well made keyboard which I will probably use for my gaming system.
A few thoughts:
- It feels like high quality. Taking it out of the box it felt heavy like an old IBM Model M. It's probably not *that* well made, but the weight is reassuring.
- The keyboard uses the PS2 connector (or USB with a converter) and supports N-Key rollover.
- It's advertised as being quiet, but at least with my typing style, it's fairly loud. I'm bit of a banger. Personally I appreciate having a satisfying almost organic sounding audio feedback.
- I also have a Das Keyboard II and the Das has slightly better tactile feedback, in my opinion. Still, the linear switches are better than I expected.
- The cable is attached, very thick, and coated in a nice flexible cloth cover. The USB plugs are gold-plated, and the keyboard includes a USB hub and a headphone/mic pass through.
- The indicator LEDs are bright. I can't stare directly at them a well lit room in the daytime without burning my retinas. My eyes are probably more senstive than most, but these suckers are BRIGHT!
- I also got the SteelSeries Ikari laser mouse, and it is very nice as well. At first I thought they must have sent me a left-handed version by accident, but when I put my hand on it I find it more comfortable than a Logitech or Microsoft mouse. The mouse clicks make a more satisfying sound than most, which I think some here might appreciate.
- Some people have said they can't find the SteelSeries 7G in stock anywhere - I got mine from buy.com.
I would give this keyboard a high recommendation. I considered a Filco keyboard but I didn't want to wait 3 weeks to get it shipped. Also, I have had bad experiences with Paypal and it was easier to just pay a US merchant with a credit card. So, at least without that to compare it to, I am very happy with the SteelSeries 7G.