Kellervo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I got a ton of gift cards this year for Christmas, a couple specifically from the best computer store in town (Memory Express, for other Canadians).Key among the items I want is a new keyboard - my first-gen G15 is really showing its age after a few years of pretty thorough and repeated use (the LCD is burnt in and unreadable at this point). I'm already getting a new headset.Anyone know of any reliable brands, or want to make a recommendation?Posted with iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemAdams Wobbit Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Well, I would recommend looking at the newer Logitech OR looking at Steelseries, if you can. Razer, if you want to go with them as well, but I really would recommend matching up as much stuff as you can, to save on the amount of configuration software.I, myself, have a Logitech G110 gaming keyboard. No LCD, but my setup wouldn't allow easy access to see it anyway, due to the desk. Edited December 27, 2012 by SalemAdams Wobbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Iredell Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126299Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryte Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I am a big fan of my G15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 You can even get brand new ones in various colors with USB connections at UnicompThey purchased the tooling from IBM / Lexmark and have all the rights and such.JOIN ME AND TYPE WITH THE THUNDER OF ZEUS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNKNOWN USER Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Logitech G790+ Mechanical gaming keyboard.That or DasKeyboard series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellervo Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'm a little wary of Logitechs just on account of how hard they are to clean (and it's half the reason I'm looking at the Corsair K60/90). Thanks for the input, though, I'm going to keep researching and getting one on Monday. :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Iredell Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Not sure why you'd specifically mention logitechs being hard to clean. The only keyboards easy to clean are waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellervo Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Taking apart a Logitech in order to clean underneath the keys took me about 45 minutes - just to get the bottom exposed without damaging the LCD screen. All told it was about a two - three hour process, which is WAY too long for someone who cleans rather obsessively. :[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 which is WAY too long for someone who cleans rather obsessively. :[The IBM Model M has 2 part keys. You can take the tops off and wash them to your hears content. :v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Afevis Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107008 + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826262102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoza Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am a big fan of my G15.I've the first gen... had it a year before I even touched SL... (or so.. I think) Still a great keyboard, though looking to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saphinara Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have the g510 Child of the G15 it's amazing, just I don't have a function for all 18 G keys yet, and I dust this thing twice a day, never had a problem cleaning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16823107008 + http://www.newegg.co...N82E16826262102My keyboard crushes tiny baby man keyboard. >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
or10nsharkfin Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) http://www.razerzone...ds/razer-anansiBest Christmas present I received for this year. Even though I'm using it for a laptop, it's still extremely useful. The seven buttons on the bottom can be used in conjunction with the Razer Naga as re-programmable key modifiers. (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, even Shift + Ctrl, Shift + Alt, Ctrl + Alt, and Shift + Ctrl + Alt). REALLY useful for MMO gaming, but works just as well for any genre.If you're not looking for anything as fancy, though, I can't help but recommend any other Razer keyboard - the brand is just good quality. The Black Widow looks like a pretty good keyboard. The Lycosa is the cheapest option for pretty much the same functionality as the Black Widow, so I guess in that department it's more about taste. Edited December 28, 2012 by Kurama Bingyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Shaman Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 http://steelseries.com/products/keyboards/steelseries-merc-stealthThis has been what I've been rocking the past few years. If I had the money I would buy a few more just in case mine broke and/or they stopped selling/making them.All keys are rebindable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3rp3nguin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 For a nice budget purchase, I would recommend the sidewinder X4. It has 6 macro keys, anti-ghosting, built in media controls, red led backlight. Also, it's very cheap at $40, and I would recommend you don't spend more than $50 on a keyboard unless it's going to be mechanical. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-JQD-00001-SideWinder-X4-Keyboard/dp/B002ZV51DI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358289375&sr=8-1&keywords=sidewinder+x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
