[Computers] Mechanical Keyboards

[MenaceMartin]

Does anyone own one? I just got mine today, and i'm blown away by how incredible it is I've seen an instant increase in my gaming scores, and not only that, just using it for simple typing is really satisfying. (I don't think i'll ever go back to dome/membrane type boards!)

For all my gaming needs for the past 10 years, i've been using a ZBoard (with the interchangeable keysets), which has been fantastic to me, but i felt, after 10 years, it's time for something new. I heard mechanical keyboards were the new in-thing, so i went and tried a few... i was instantly converted!

In the end, i shelled out on £130 for a Corsair K70 Vengeance (Black, red backlit), and is 100% 'Cherry MX Red' switched. *drool* (You also get Cherry MX Blue/Brown/Black, which either have a different level of resistance, audible click, or click *feel*. The Red ones are non-audible, and are non 'click', totally smooth.)

Fully changeable keys, and you get textured/contoured WASD and 1-6 keys with the set.

The keys are individually lit, and can choose which keys illuminate, and save it as presets.

Anyone else using these? Why didn't i know about them sooner? If you do a lot of gaming or typing, i strongly suggest trying them out. Totally worth every damn penny.

 

[kboman]

I use a Steelseries 6Gv2 with black switches; it's compact, heavy and has a real cord. Very good stuff!

 

[coldsteal2]

I have the Alienware Tactx Gamer keyboard, really great!

 

[Kashmir]

I use a Steelseries 6Gv2 with black switches; it's compact, heavy and has a real cord. Very good stuff!

Mine is a simple Dell with a chord. It's all I'll ever need. But then again, I don't play games. I'd get nothing done if I did.

 

[Barcham]

Go to a used computer shop and find yourself an old IBM PS2 keyboard. The toughest keyboards ever made. If you cannot find a used one, you can buy a new one from Unicomp. http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD

 

[MenaceMartin]

Go to a used computer shop and find yourself an old IBM PS2 keyboard. The toughest keyboards ever made.

lol i think i had one of those years back. I bet it's in the attic somewhere.

 

[krypsjo]

I use the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate, it's a great overall keyboard, high-quality as to expect from Razer.

It's quite pricey, but I guess Razer is kind of like Gibson, you're paying more for the brand.

 

[a Mad Cow]

mechs are known to cause arthritis not worth it specially if you play guitar

 

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[Dr.Distortion]

Yea...
I've got a daskeyboard S Pro...

 

[tazzboy]

Still using a regular standard Computer Keyboard

 

[kevinpaul]

I work with three laptops and all have the normal keyboard. My tablet has a float in then, float out deal that is fun then floats away once it got the hang of me.

 

[Engel]

I've been using a Logitech elite LE gaming keyboard which is membrane. I've killed millions of bad guys on it over the years and never had a problem doing it. Unless you just had a total piece of turd for a keyboard, I find it hard to believe that switching keyboards could improve your gaming score immediately. I've noticed a trend in the gaming community lately of people switching to mechanical keyboards. I don't get it. I won't switch til mine breaks. It's going on 11 years strong with not one problem, and it's got nice, shiny, oily, worn spots on it from my wrists and fingers.

 

[Dr.Distortion]

I don't do gaming at all... I just dig the sh!t outta' the feel of the daskeyboard

 

[MineGoesTo11]

Those old school keyboards are great for quick typing.

 

[VanR]

Got an old KeyTronic I can't let go.

 

[jeff_farkas]

Got an old KeyTronic I can't let go.

Thanks for the tip. I might just get one.