Your Gaming Keyboards of Choice?

Hey guys, I am still debating over what keyboard to get...they all seem so CHEAP or needlessly expensive *cough* G19 logitech....

I have a logitech G11 and i like it. i was thinking of getting a new keyboard once i buy my DS rig, but i'm torn as what to get. fortunately i won't be buying my new PC till february so i have plenty of time :)

ill tell you from personal expierence, i have bought and tried the g15 and the lycosa, which are supposed to be gaming staples, and both of them sucked, in my personal opinion. cheaply made and felt weak to say the least

Originally posted by Dragoonseal I'm rather partial to the Logitech G110, though the LED key lighting could be brighter, can't see it at a big angle. But at $65 it probably falls into that 'needlessly expensive' category. Sometimes you can find it on sale for cheaper though.

I prefer the G110 too. I previously owned a Razer Tarantula, man, geez, IMO it really wasn't as sensitive as I needed it to be. Had to be pressing the keys down allll the dang way for it to respond, like how that article about mechanical keyboards describes common keyboards. The G110 for me, though, I can press the key down at least over half way, but not all the way, and it'll still respond.The G110 I like now because it's just a no frills gaming keyboard, sensitive, backlit, maybe a few gaming buttons, done.  Some complain that it's a bit plasticky, and it sorta is, but it really doesn't bother me at all.


Edited by ablahblah - 08 Jul 2010 at 12:41pm

without getting into a big thing about it ijasn, its not very constructive to just run on and on about the brand you like and how its so amazing and so much better.

holy tldr, sorry i dont have time to read your very thorough proof of how much more than me you know about "performance keyboards"-

Using my Daskeyboard. Loving it!

Das Keyboard all the way.

Originally posted by !ender_ holy tldr, sorry i dont have time to read your very thorough proof of how much more than me you know about "performance keyboards"-

I like your style! "Holy tldr" then you proceed to talk about my post, the same one you didn't read. I guess you have transcended the need to read, you just touched the screen and absorbed it, or something of the sort.

Originally posted by !ender_ i said "i can endorse" meaning that my personal opinion is. a phrase i used repeatedly in my post. never said anything about a product/brand beating another, just said i like the product i use and why, and other things i learned from personal exp.

Yes, you stated, in your personal opinion, the Roccat products you have used, are of great quality and performance. May, I ask you to provide the test methods you used to come to that conclusion? From what I gather, you seem to think that all keyboards are essentially the same, they each can type, therefore, one keyboard can't be "better" then the other, it's just a matter of opinion. This is false, much like cars, they can all drive from A to B, doesn't make them equal. In this world, you can actually test things. I know, its wild!

Originally posted by !ender_ unfortunately for you, when it comes to what someone likes to use, no amount of research makes an opinion wrong. so i'm sorry you spent so much time on that, but im not going to read it or argue on an opinion based topic, as that wouldn't help gpaint at all

It isn't about making someones opinion wrong. Like I initially pointed out, you missed the mark. Maybe you really haven't been fully reading posts. Might want to try that out before you decide to engage people on a forum. I was just getting information out, so Gpaint, could make a better choice, having more knowledge about keyboards.

I am fully aware that someone might choose to buy whatever keyboard suits them. If you decide hey, mechanical keyboard, whatever, not for me. I could careless, give me flashy lights and other fun stuff. Thats great, but atleast you understand what your buying into. You can present a turd and a diamond, some people might form opinions that the turd is better. Does it really matter? Nope, but the point is, for them to look at every option out there. Like showing someone a Dell and a PC from Digital Storm. Some people might look at it like, "I don't really care, its just a computer, I just want to go on facebook all day. They all can do that." So, in their opinion, Dell and DS, no difference, but the rest of us know otherwise.For their situation, sure the Dell would be fine. However, doesn't mean that the DS and Dell are equal and it's just a matter of opinion. There are ways to test PCs, and as well you take a look at the quality of the components that make it. This applies to keyboards and pretty much everything else out there.

Originally posted by !ender_   only since you insist on attemping to use sarcasm, will i say that long shot isnt hypenated, only would be if you were trying to use it as an adjective, i dont even think that would be correct, since most multiple word adjectives are pseudo words anyway

I appreciate you proof reading a post of mine, that you supposedly didn't even read! Fantastic, I'll make sure to make note of that. Long shot, not Long-shot. Got it!

The sad part here is, I supplied a really great source of keyboard information in this link:
http://www.overclock.net/computer-peripherals/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html

I realize you have a tough time making it through simple forum posts, however, it really is a good read. In the same fashion that you support DS computers, and have PC knowledge overall, it shocks me how ignorant you choose to be towards keyboards.

Point here is, yes, some keyboards are better then others.(proven through testing and the quality of the components they are made of) However, you can choose what best fits you, and your budget. Just here to put out some information. There is nothing wrong with spending around $50 on a "gaming" keyboard. However, once your looking around the $100 price point, you do have alternatives to the everyday cheaply made keyboards.

If you pick up anything from this, the goal here is to research into whatever you buy, then make your decision. Don't take the ender approach to things. He seems to pick and choose what is important enough for him to look up. If your going to be spending money on something, then its important enough to do some research.


Edited by ijason - 10 Jul 2010 at 12:23pm

well, you cant use macros if you dont play wow, we were already taught that ninja, GEEZ

Edited by !ender_ - 10 Jul 2010 at 1:34pm

yea i saw that actually.

Originally posted by !ender_ ill tell you from personal expierence, i have bought and tried the g15 and the lycosa, which are supposed to be gaming staples, and both of them sucked, in my personal opinion. cheaply made and felt weak to say the least the g15 sticks at 5 keys! rediculous if you play FPS   i have reccomended this keyboard to a lot of people who felt the same way about gaming keyboards as me http://www.dansdata.com/images/minipc/elite520.jpg http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-967234-0403-Keyboard-Elite-Black/dp/B00006FRUI http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16823126114   but i guess what im trying to get across here is to avoid the idea of a "gaming" keyboard all together, just get a "normal" one that is laid out the way you like   if you are into macros at all, check out the roccat valo

ha i even made a point to say "in my opinion" several times and they just flip, its understandable though

glad to hear that worked out, even though i didnt like my lycosa, it sounds like you like about it what i didnt, a perfect tip of the hat to a difference in preference!

Yeah, GPaint, glad you found something that works for you buddy. =)

$50 for a Lycosa, not to bad. I'm not to crazy about that keyboard. Not just because I am into mechanical keyboards. I just find the feel of it, to be similar to typing on a laptop, which I'm not a fan of.

I decided to mess with Ender a bit, see if I could get him to blow up. lol Looks like I lost a bet with a friend of mine. =( I can usually get people going, oh well.

At any rate, yeah there is some really solid information in the links of my first post up top. If you haven't heard of or ever got to try a mechanical keyboard, give one a shot. Might be surprised. =)