Keyboard dilemma

[anelectricmind]

Hello all,

I am looking for a recommendation between two keyboards :

Razor Lycosa and Razor Arctosa (Silver).

Now, I don't need the keyboard to be illuminated. But I like the idea of having the extra USB port and the non-slip rubber finish keytop. On the hand, I have read somewhere that illuminated keyboards in day light or during the day are hard to read (I have been typing on a keyboard for more than 20 years, I know my keys now)

The black on black Arctosa is also hard to read in the dark.

I don't have a budget so I can afford anyone of them.

Basically, despire being illuminated, do you think the rubber finish and the USB port is worth the price difference?

thanks.

UPDATE : ok.. I swear I am not going for an illuminated keyboard, but I am also considering the Logitech Illuminated keyboard. I also like the design, just don't care much about LED backlighting..

..also... despite being very good keyboard, I am not looking into buying a G15... (I will buy a G13 soon though...)

 

[Yakyb]

what are you using it for?

 

[anelectricmind]

what are you using it for?

well... I don't think I will be using it for gaming even though the main use for my system is gaming. (which I don't do as often as I would like to)

For gaming, I have a Logitech Rumblepad 2, a Belkin Nostromo n52 that I will be replacing soon with a Logitech G13, so I don't think I need a gaming keyboard per se...

Also, I am a programmer, but I don't do as much freelance as I used to, but I may have to work from home from time to time.

I have heard about the ghosting issues and keyblocking with the logitech... i don't know if in my case, I should be concerned.

 

[sayu]

Why not go mechanical?

 

[anelectricmind]

Why not go mechanical?

actually, this requirement never really crossed my mind.

I had a laptop as my main computer for 18 months, so I am confortable with a scissor-switch type key.

I think I am also looking for a shorter key travel distance...

 

[PC_User]

For typing purposes, I love my Logitech Illuminated. Very comfortable, especially for those who type for extended periods of time.

 

[FreddieKU]

I use a Logitech Illuminated as well... very solid and no complaints here.

 

[Yakyb]

if your a programmer hence do a lot of typing you should be using something like this

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net//customizer.html

 

[sayu]

He said he wanted short throw keys, so this Unicomp board would be more his taste
http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net//mightymouse1.html

 

[anelectricmind]

if your a programmer hence do a lot of typing you should be using something like this

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net//customizer.html

Thanks for the recommendation... I remember using this type of keyboard in my old XT and 386 days and I can't say that I miss this type of keyboard... but then again I was younger and didn't know how to type...