Hi!
I am looking into buying my first mechanical keyboard and would like to get some advice on which one is the best for my needs. The keyboard is going to be mostly used for gaming (FPS) therefore macro keys or a numeric keypad will not be greatly missed. The only features I would like it to have are mechanical keys (preferably red or brown), keys that are not going to wear out, a standard German layout and if possible media keys, be it designated or through a modifier key (Fn). One problem that arises is shipping or the layout availability considering I live in Austria (Europe).
The keyboards which I am checking out (through online reviews) are:
- x Filco Majestouch 2 for 150€ (via The Keyboard Company/getDigital available in Dec.) < Keys wear out, no Ninja model with required layout
- x Ducky Keyboards (via PChome) < only U.S. (with optional Chinese characters)
- x Das Keyboard Model S Professional Silent for 135€ (via getDigital) < lettering wearing off?, design does not reflect my personal preference
- x QPAD MK-85/QPAD MK-50 for 100€/170€ (via QPAD) < in regard to the MK-80: cheap built quality, lettering of the keys wearing off?
- x Corsair Vengeance K60 for ~100€ < Function keys and keys above the arrow keys are rubber domes
- x Steelseries 6Gv2 for 78€ (via Amazon) < good price, but again the lettering is wearing off fast
Currently I am considering buying either the Filco Majestouch 2 or the Corsair Vengeance K60. Please, correct me if I made any mistakes and it would be great if you could recommend me any other keyboards or websites that do not come with a steep price tag.
Also, is there a difference between connecting the keyboard through a USB / PS/2 adapter or a PS/2 connector?
Thank you very much in advance.