keyboard time... what ya think?

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Ok so I always use the freebies I get from everywhere and anywhere....

so I need a new one and what do you prefer?

I am looking at..

old school logitech G15
Razer Tarantuls
Eclipse ii


im kinda liking the layout of Razer Tarantuls .... what do you think?
 
Of all that you listed, I only have used the original G15, so that's the only one I'll comment on. I personally think it's a great keyboard with a lot of nice features. The screen is customizable, the backlight intensity can be changed, and the programable keys come in way more handy than I originally thought they would.
 
Hurdler said:
Of all that you listed, I only have used the original G15, so that's the only one I'll comment on. I personally think it's a great keyboard with a lot of nice features. The screen is customizable, the backlight intensity can be changed, and the programable keys come in way more handy than I originally thought they would.
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do you have another to choose from? my big requirement is backlit keys....

Thansk
Jeff
 
Hurdler said:
I'm going to be completely honest: I don't fully understand what you're asking... I'm a little out of it right now.
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You're not the only one. I can't figure out what he is asking either.
 
The Tarantula feels great but the wrist rest feels a bit too high and there is no way to turn off the blinking logo. If you can live with that, it's a good keyboard.
 
Hurdler said:
I'm going to be completely honest: I don't fully understand what you're asking... I'm a little out of it right now.
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It sounds to me as if he is asking for keyboard recommendations. The only requirement he has is that keyboard have a backlight.
 
I have the G15 rev.2

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Adjustable backlight keys in orange are different from the normal blue! The lcd screen is my favorite though.

THE LCD SCREEN ALONE IS USEFUL FOR THIS:
Time
CPU/RAM usage
Coretemp
FRAPS
In game HUD's (Crysis and others)
email notifications
stopwatch/countdown timer
information while using media players
 
cjv4 said:
Yes but



still really doesn't make sense in any context I can think of.
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He's asking whether anyone can suggest other alternatives to those he listed, and that his only major requirement is that the keyboard have backlit keys.

enginurd said:
If you can, try out all of them first, and then decide.
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I agree -- it's a very personal decision, and since it's such an integral part of your PC (it's one of only two regular inputs for PC use) you really need to make sure you're comfortable with it.
 
ahh sorry for the confusion..

I was asking what people would recommend for a keyboard.... other than what I listed..

my only requirement was the backlit keys...

I liked the thought of the left hand ergonomics (sp?) on the tarantula.... however I have wanted the G15 series 1 for a while... and not sure which to go with... I play on a freebie HP crappy keyboard now.... I can continue to use that one but was thinking a new keyboard was in order... :D
 
I love my Tarantula, but yes, only the "L" and "R" hotkeys, and "profile" are backlit. Razer really should never have marketed it as a 'backlit keyboard'. The Lycosa is fully backlit, but it uses laptop style keys, and every review I've ever seen says the backlight is too dim to be much if any help save on the WASD keys... which is kind of stupid.
 
I tried the Lycosa, but returned it because the keys were almost impossible to read in daylight. Everything else -- rubberized laptop style keys, build quality, slim profile -- was great.
 
I'm also in the market for a keyboard and mouse, and I've been looking for a good keyboard for WoW, and I too want backlit keys. I only looked at a few and thought about getting either the R1 or R2 for the G15, R1 for the blue backlit keys, bigger screen, and more keys, R2 for the size. Anyone have any suggestion for me?(sorry for sorta hi-jacking).
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1032255381&postcount=15
I actually am considering that now xD
 
I have a Saitek Eclipse blue backlit keyboard (the old one with just 1 color, which suits me fine) and I like how it feels. I can type fast on it, the keys have a soft but firm feel to them.
 
well now I am adding a new one to my list and think this is the decision maker.. after doing ALOT of reading and all im liking this one..

idealzon merc stealth illuminated keyboard

will let you know when I get it...
im also looking at a monitor...

VIEWSONIC VX2835WM
 
i just bought a saitek eclipse 2. I really like it , i feels smooth and works very well with the wrist pad they give away with. The backlit is great too.

id buy another one anytime
 
I have a Déck keyboard, the 82-key "Fire". It wasn't cheap, but it has stood up to about four years of gaming and programming with no ill effects at all. The backlighting is great (six levels of brightness plus off), it's easily modded, and the 82-key's size is perfect for my desk layout. (There is also a full-sized 105-key version.)

There are only two faults with it, IMO: typing on it is a bit louder than I'd like to have, and the one-LED-per-key approach, while making for excellent backlighting, also makes for a nontrivial power draw. Some of the computers, older ones mostly, that have crossed my workbench have had trouble with that.
 
Well, while we're talking keyboards, I just dumped my Eclipse II for a Cyborg. The backlighting is much better than it was on the Eclipse II. The macro keys are cool, so is the game mode. The software is lacking, but functional. It has a passthru usb port, and has a great feel (some reviews put the feel and response next to the old-style IBM Click boards, just without so much "click".)

I like it a lot, and disliked the Eclipse II. I got the Cyborg over the G15 because of price and I don't need an LCD on my KB.

I only wish the Cyborg had blue as a backlight color. Oh well, The colors it has are nice and vivid.
 
G15 here, absolutely love it. I looked at the Saitek and it wasn't my style and personally I think the G15 was more comfortable to type on after using the Saitek at a friends house. As always, YMMV.
 
3 G15s here...

2 "old blue"
1 new OJ

gonna get another "old blue" soon so I have a back up. the OJ one is fine, just like the flip LCD screen a lot better
 
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