New keyboard

[Masashi]

My $10 keyboard from fry's had a unfortunate incident with my dog who thought it was a chew toy .

Since it is after finals I decided to get a new keyboard, your input would be appreciated. I don't play WoW so macro keys are unnecessary. I actually spend most of my time typing up papers, with the occasional FPS/RTS. These are two keyboards that I'm currently looking at:

dasKeyboard $130

Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad $50


Thanks in advance for your advice!
Masashi

 

[d3stiNy]

Get the logitech illuminated... I love mine

And only $80

 

[lowteckh]

Would not throw $80 at the logi when it was around for $30 like last week.

 

[Canon]

Check out the Deck keyboards. I have a Deck 82 Fire and I love it.

I also have a Das keyboard which is pretty good but overall I like the feel of the deck better.

http://www.deckkeyboards.com/

 

[Masashi]

cool, is it possible to turn off the led back lights though? Sometimes I leave my computer on during the night and I think I would find all that light distracting.

 

[Canon]

The backlight is adjustable in 7 increments + off which are controlled by the FN key and up/down arrows or you can do a quick pick by holding FN+1-7 or 0 for off.

 

[skitlets]

I picked up the Logitech Illuminated when it was on sale for $40 and I like the keyboard, but that's because I'm a fan of the shorter and softer key travel of laptop keys. So keep in mind what kind of switch you like for your keys.