Thursday, April 21, 2011

Help me to choose keyboard :)

I am slightly confused as to "what to get".



There are few factors but i am not sure it can fit in one device.

1. I kinda like Steelseries 6G (for build quality, form-factor etc) and i am partially a gamer.

2. I would like to have usb hub in keyboard since my notebook can use extra usb slots. But on the other hand those usb hubs usually doesnt work the way you want them — for example you cant charge an ipod through keyboard usb hub.

3. I am probably ready to consider wireless keyboard, however i am not sure if i would like to replace batteries too often. Maybe if it could be wireless but also have a attachable usb cord... =)

4. I dont want back-lighting since i dont look on keyboard when i type (however i dont mind if its there).

5. I dont like "ergonomic keyboards" — i am not used to those and they are bigger then i would like them to be.



Budget is flexible. I just want something that fits my needs.



Any ideas?

Reply 1 : Help me to choose keyboard :)

Das Keyboard Professional Model S



fits all of the above other than wireless.

Reply 2 : Help me to choose keyboard :)

Looks good. However i am pretty sure i cant buy it in my country — i live in Ukraine.

Never heard of this manufacturer or seen it in stores.



We got most of the stuff here though.

Reply 3 : Help me to choose keyboard :)

Das is a German company, so if anything one would think it should be easier for you to get in UK than here.



How does your Das keyboard compare to a Deck Vicious? I remember you were going to try both.



To the OP: Try a Deck Legend keyboard. Wired, not ergonomic. Very nice mechanical keyboard. No USB slots. A bit ugly IMO but meh...function over form right? I see you have a Mac, and Deck will place Mac caps on for you. You don't get any additional functionality, but if having the Apple icon on the Windows button is important to you, it'll be there

Reply 4 : Help me to choose keyboard :)

Anyone here using a alienware tactx?

Reply 5 : Help me to choose keyboard :)

the Logitech G19 is the best keyboard!

Reply 6 : Help me to choose keyboard :)


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Originally Posted by yelohotshot
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the Logitech G19 is the best keyboard!



Pfft



Mechanical - you could look at the Filco's:

The Keyboard Company - Product search



Personally I like scissor-action with a decent key feel for everyday use:

Scan.co.uk: Keysonic Aluminium Flat XType Wired USB Keyboard Aluminum with USB Hub - KB-KSK8020HM



Deluxe version of above, same key action:

Scan.co.uk: Keysonic Aluminium Wired USB Keyboard - ACK-5600



No idea of Keysonic availability in Ukraine (once again, Keysonic is German).



Neither have powered USB ports, like any other keyboard with USB ports. These are for mice, etc only - you won't be able to power a HDD or charge an iPod thru them.

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