New keyboard - Suggestions

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This seems to be a good spot for this.

I need a new keyboard for work.

I don't need a fancy schmancy kb with media keys, or a g15 with macro keys.

I want a nice, (rather) quiet keyboard that is solid.

I'd prefer one that doesn't necessarily have the numpad, and newegg shows a number of these but they are made by companies I've never heard of and that scares me.

The saitek look like a good candidate. Any others yo uhave experience with?
 
How much are you willing to pay?

For something cheap, I tend to keep a couple of these around at all times for spares or if someone needs to borrow a keyboard for some reason: LITE-ON SK-1788

The Logitech Illuminated keyboard is quite nice; a simpler, more professional look than many gaming keyboards, but expensive; quieter as well, because it uses laptop keys: Illuminated Keyboard

The Sidewinder X6 has a removable keypad, which can be attached to either side, but it looks like it was made for Darth Vader and some people aren't a fan of that; it also has giant knobs to volume and lighting control, though its pretty quiet (keys are larger than laptop keys but not full-size): Sidewinder X6
 
even if you are using a pc, there's always the apple keyboards. i use one for my pc. it is quiet, and 49 dollars isnt bad.
 
I just got the Sidewinder x6 and I absolutely love it. The keys have a great feel, the detachable numpad allows you to reduce the keyboard's footprint, and the large knobs for volume and backlighting are perfect if if you listen to a lot of music etc.

I went from a G15 to this and the Sidewinder is much, much better.
 
A bit late, but...

I just bought one of the Logitech Illuminated keyboards. This thing is great!

Talk about Tactile...

And they finally have the illumination right. And they finally have letters big enough that the average 49 y/o eyes can see :)

I love the thing.

It's sleek looking. I think it looks even better than the Dinovo's. Feels better too.

Two minor gripes. No usb ports, but that would probably have prevented them from making it so slim.

Prnt Screen and Pause/Break are not illuminated. Just seems odd to keep these two keys out. Also, the F keys are not illuminated, but that doesn't really present any issues as the FN functions on them ARE illuminated, and they are grouped into the proper groups of 4 F keys (thank god that newfangled group of 3 crap MS started a few years ago didn't catch on!)

rndmize said:
How much are you willing to pay?

For something cheap, I tend to keep a couple of these around at all times for spares or if someone needs to borrow a keyboard for some reason: LITE-ON SK-1788

The Logitech Illuminated keyboard is quite nice; a simpler, more professional look than many gaming keyboards, but expensive; quieter as well, because it uses laptop keys: Illuminated Keyboard

The Sidewinder X6 has a removable keypad, which can be attached to either side, but it looks like it was made for Darth Vader and some people aren't a fan of that; it also has giant knobs to volume and lighting control, though its pretty quiet (keys are larger than laptop keys but not full-size): Sidewinder X6
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... Are you getting paid by Logitech? Every thread you've been posting in has just been "Logitech *orgasm*, everything else sucks".
 
Good choice with the Logitech Illuminated. I got one a few weeks ago and I'm happy. Not a gaming keyboard though, so I kept my old MS keyboard for games.
 
I have a 3 year old Logitech UltraX that is my favorite keyboard ever. However, today I got another UltraX from Amazon and it is totally different keyboard. First, Logitech made the keys require more force to be pressed down, and second, the keys are now semi-concave instead of being totally flat like on my original UltraX. Needless to say, I am very disappointed in Logitech and am returning the new UltraX.
 
lowteckh said:
... Are you getting paid by Logitech? Every thread you've been posting in has just been "Logitech *orgasm*, everything else sucks".
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Nope. I'm very vocal when a product decimates the competition. I'm going on a limb here, but have you used the keyboard? What about a Thinkpad keyboard? It's THAT good.

I do have some feature beefs though:

1. Needs volume knob.
2. Needs 2nd windows key.
3. Bottom row shouldn't be rounded as hitting space bar aggravates my thumb.
4. Glass around the edges useless and unnecessary.
5. Function keys should be normal size.
6. ALL keys should be illuminated evenly.
7. Palmrest needs to be longer.
8. Backspace key should be longer.
9. Needs to randomly shout, "I'm the fucking champion!" (useful at LAN parties)
10. Cord should be longer.

Hmmm, guess it's not perfect after all. :p Nonetheless, it's keys "FEEL" nicer than any other keyboard I've ever used. That's really all that matters to me.

PC_User said:
Good choice with the Logitech Illuminated. I got one a few weeks ago and I'm happy. Not a gaming keyboard though, so I kept my old MS keyboard for games.
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Not a gaming keyboard? I play a lot, but never or rarely anything aside from FPS or racing games. Then again, I've never gotten into macros. ;)

j3ff86 said:
Needless to say, I am very disappointed in Logitech and am returning the new UltraX.
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You liked the flat keys? I prefer the newer version as it seems a bit more solid as far as the key action's concerned. That said, the older version had PS2 and that allowed me to power on my pc from shutdown. :(
 
Stay away from Microsoft Sidewinder X6. You can find out why it's bad from the review from newegg and amazon.

I am using Logitech UltraX and it's awesome for the price.
 
Jodiuh said:
Not a gaming keyboard? I play a lot, but never or rarely anything aside from FPS or racing games. Then again, I've never gotten into macros. ;)
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I just don't like these laptop-style keys for gaming. For typing - perfect. For games, I prefer the standard keys that you have to press down all the way. I don't like mashing the keys on the Logitech Illuminated. Just a personal preference.
 
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I used that keyboard for a while. It's quite nice, but it shares the spacebar problem w/ the LIK. There's too much travel and it's too bumpy. It makes my thumb sore. :(
 
Jodiuh said:
You liked the flat keys? I prefer the newer version as it seems a bit more solid as far as the key action's concerned. That said, the older version had PS2 and that allowed me to power on my pc from shutdown. :(
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Yes, that's why I bought a keyboard with laptop style keys.
 
MargaretB said:
I feel like a lot of people seem to overpay for their keyboards--microsoft comfort curve 2000 is a VERY good keyboard at a decent price (~$20 or less). It's very comfortable to type on and game with. Believe me, I actually seek out new keyboards but I can never seem to justify the purchase because the comfort curve 2000 is pretty flawless...
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Not a big fan of curved keyboards myself.
 
Another big vote for the Logitech Illuminated keyboard. I've got 2 and love them.
 
I've used a good number of keyboards but so far the best one I have come across is the "Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000" It is nice an quiet, the keys aren't overly hard to press and it just feels good. I haven't had a lot of high-end boards but this by far is the best I've used.
 
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