Question for Deck users...

[Tallon]

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I've done some more research (including reading the friggin' 140 page thread over at ocn on the ducky shine... ugh). While I love my das silent - I remember the first time I tried the keyboard I felt the keys were too light. It's been a year and I still think they're lighter than I'd like. I still want a tactile response, which leaves only one option - mx clears.

Which means getting a deck (because I don't want to mod ;P ). That leads me to another question specific to the deck ...

A major concern I have with the deck is that the keys are all level. The closest thing I have to this is a laptop keyboard, which I don't like. I'm not sure if that's a really fare comparison, though, since laptop keyboards are quite different and are easy to typo on (imo). What do you guys think? Is it an issue? Am I just overthinking this?

The only other option I can really think of is if I decide to forgo the back lighting and get a realforce (such as the 55g uniform).
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Ok, so I purchased a Das silent keyboard a year ago, and I absolutely love it. But, I often find myself wishing I had a backlit keyboard. Yes, I type in home row very well - but sometimes backlighting can be darn useful .

Anyway, it looks like xarmor's company is completely gone now - so I don't want to go with one.

Some of the things I'm looking for - I'd prefer a keyboard that connects via usb, BUT can connect via ps2 with an adapter. I currently need ps2 so my keyboard can start my computer (long story short - my power button on the tower is broken). I'd only go for brown or clear switches. USB ports aren't necessary, but are a plus.

It seems like the "best" backlit keybaord is the deck legend, though it requires a lot more work to switch from USB to PS2.

Anyone have any ideas? It's been a long time since I've keyboard shopped! It seems like there's been plenty of new keyboards, but few if any are backlit. Any help would be appreciated...

-Tallon

[Encryptor]

You could get the PS/2 version of the Deck legend and a PS/2 to USB adapter.  Not all of them will work with the Deck due to its current draw.  The one I have is this translucent blue one from ebay and it works fine.

The reason I went this route is so I can have N-key rollover via PS/2 but can still plug it into devices that don't have PS/2 ports via USB.  

There's also the Ducky Shining that has MX browns, but I have no idea how much current it draws and which USB->PS/2 adapters would work with it.

[net2522]

KBTalking race 75%
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?28314-KBTalking-Race-75-MX-Reds-Green-Lights&highlight=KBT+Race

KBTalking pure 60%
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?27837-KBTalking-Pure-Aluminum-case-Purple-LEDs-MX-Red-switches&highlight=KBT+pure

[Awful]

^those

If you want a full sized Obey the Ducky

[Elrick]

Ok, so I purchased a Das silent keyboard a year ago, and I absolutely love it. But, I often find myself wishing I had a backlit keyboard. Yes, I type in home row very well - but sometimes backlighting can be darn useful .
-Tallon

I have a DAS silent as well and all I did was install all white PBTs and you can easily see them in the most dimly lit room.

Remember you are working with an LCD/Monitor that is already putting out a lot of light.  The all whites simply amplifies itself for easy spotting in the darkest rooms.

Try it, in the end self-lighted keyboards become redundant.  I got rid of a ducky shine and a K90, don't need them anymore.

[Tallon]

Wow - lots of great advice! I'll have to look into all of these when I get back home later today...

-Tallon

[Tallon]

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[Tallon]

lol...

and thanks ripster, for the link to the buttons. I'm going to have to rip apart this case and see if the problem is something I can easily fix, or if I need to switch out the button with one you linked to.

[silat]

Dude, get the top quality Elevator Style Metal switches from Performance PCs.  
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4056&zenid=57c7fb8378df4680ff872ef01f68265c

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rip that is awesome. Thanks for the tip.

[silat]

You could get the PS/2 version of the Deck legend and a PS/2 to USB adapter.  Not all of them will work with the Deck due to its current draw.  The one I have is this translucent blue one from ebay and it works fine.

The reason I went this route is so I can have N-key rollover via PS/2 but can still plug it into devices that don't have PS/2 ports via USB.  

There's also the Ducky Shining that has MX browns, but I have no idea how much current it draws and which USB->PS/2 adapters would work with it.

This adapter works with win 7?