Elite Keyboards/Mechanical Keyboards - Page 10

Candiarie · 12-16-2011, 11:51 AM

They also sell refurbs from the das store if anyone is interested.

General Antony · 12-25-2011, 05:47 PM

I got a blackwidow the other day, very nice.

Cryptin · 01-21-2012, 04:03 PM

I bought the xarmor mechanical keyboard about 6 months and the space bar is already broken. It's not like I raged and beat the shit of of my keyboard. I took very good care of it. I guess that gives me the excuse to buy another keyboard. I want ahead and bought the razer blackwidow ultimate backlit mechanical keyboard. Anyone who has one care to comment on them?

Fris_Leafshadow · 01-22-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morbeas

I know it's a tad off topic but does anyone have the Lenovo N5902? I was ready to pull the trigger on one until I read one of the reviewers on Amazon say that the range on it sucks. This would be for my HTPC.

Amazon.com: Lenovo Multimedia Remote Keyboard N5902: Electronics

Edit: After seeing this deal direct from Lenovo, I couldn't resist and ordered one. The total came to $39.09 with tax and free 3 day shipping.

Lenovo -

I just got it about a week ago, having had the previous version before my son broke it. the lighted keys and thumb slide to page up/down is amazing. the scroll ball was replaced for a tinny touchpad that doesn't feel as responsive. but, the touchpad is also a left click. the normal left and right click are a bit more up on the device, and before i figured out the trackpad thing was also a left click iw as about to return it.

range is not good. i've gone through a ton of media keyboards (thanks to my son thinking they're great to stand on), none seem to have great range. I might try a usb extension cord and have the receiver more on the front of the entertainment center, sticking out the back of the PC probably isn't great for range.

i'd love to get some app that controlled everything my PC that I could then control w/ my android phone, but don't think that exists yet.

Wolfen · 01-23-2012, 04:55 PM

I can't find a keyboard that I really like and I've tried many. I like the shape of the Microsoft 7000 ergonomic keyboard, but if it's supposed to be ergonomic, then why are the keys so damn hard to press? And the spacebar sounds like a bomb going off every time I press it. Loud as fuck.

Bornalon · 01-23-2012, 05:39 PM

the das keyboard silent is the best keyboard i've used. also have a leopold MX red keyboard available from elitekeyboards -- the esc key stopped working within ~2 months.

The Dauntless One · 01-23-2012, 06:40 PM

Because of this thread I went out and tried out a couple mech keyboards at ncix. They had the razer blackwidow and corsair k60 on display to try. I instantly fell in love with the K60. The blackwidow felt a bit lighter but the K60 has a bit more resistance (which I like) and probably produces half the noise the BW does so I picked that up. God damn, I can't believe I went on using some shitty Saitek keyboard for 3-4 years. This keyboard is nice to type on, small (take up less room and easier for me to type since I have small hands) and looks SEXY as all hell in person. It's a simple, no fluff, straight to business keyboard. God damn I'm lovin' it.

Tenks · 01-23-2012, 06:43 PM

I'd take my DAS any day of the week and three times on the Lord's day over my Blackwidow. They aren't even comparable, really. The DAS is just 100x better unless you really, really, really need media keys and back lighting.

The Dauntless One · 01-23-2012, 06:56 PM

Yeah, the blackwidow felt cheap to me. Probably breaks in a few months like any other razer products. Das isn't really available for me so I took the corsair. Can't really compare since I never tried the Das, but so far, the corsair is really good. People should definitely check it out if they are looking to buy a mech keyboard.

btw what's the difference between the colour of the switches?

Fris_Leafshadow · 01-23-2012, 06:57 PM

picked up the k90 today. i passed on the k60 as I didn't like the wide keys for WASD as i do a lot of normal typing on the keyboard and use ESDF for gaming. yeah, it's a pain to redo ALL of the keys anytime I get a new game, but it gives me a whole extra row of keys back when I did WOW and easier to transition to typeing in multiplayer games.

I can already tell I'll like the feedback of the keys over my Logitech G11, went through about 3 of them over the years.

Don't think this will replace my logitech Wave (actually k350 now) That semi-split-ergo layout is amazing if you do a ton of typing.

The Dauntless One · 01-23-2012, 07:03 PM

they come with regular black keys as well on the k60. The red wide keys are extra for gamers if they want to use (gimmick imo).

Tenks · 01-24-2012, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dauntless One

Yeah, the blackwidow felt cheap to me. Probably breaks in a few months like any other razer products. Das isn't really available for me so I took the corsair. Can't really compare since I never tried the Das, but so far, the corsair is really good. People should definitely check it out if they are looking to buy a mech keyboard.

btw what's the difference between the colour of the switches?

The color shows how the switch operates. Each color has a standard for how much force is required to actuate the switch, how much depth required to actuate the switch, if it is linear or tactile (has a "bump") and if it is clicky.

So for the sake of argument. I don't know the exact numbers off the top of my head.

Blue: 2mm actuate depth @ 45grams, clicky, tactile
Brown: 2mm actuate depth @ 40grams, non-clicky, tactile
Black: 2mm actuate depth @ 35grams, non-click, linear

Mechanical Keyboard Guide

That link will tell you everything you need to know about mech switches.

The Dauntless One · 01-24-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks Tenks. After using the K60 for 1 night, going back to work and typing on a dome, it feel so sluggish.

Foggy · 02-02-2012, 05:24 PM

Just got in a blackwidow ultimate stealth edition. It is quieter than a normal blackwidow but still makes a lot of noise when plastic keys hit the plastic base. Overall though, it is a great keyboard and I love finally having a mechanic keyboard.

Best part about the stealth edition is that the surface isn't shiny so it does not get fingerprints all over it. I highly recommend it.

Tenks · 02-05-2012, 01:38 PM

I can confirm the BW Stealth is just the blackwidow with brown switches. I was having issues finding that information for some reason.

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Cryptin Diablo 3 fanatic Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: N'awlins Posts: 1,829	I bought the xarmor mechanical keyboard about 6 months and the space bar is already broken. It's not like I raged and beat the shit of of my keyboard. I took very good care of it. I guess that gives me the excuse to buy another keyboard. I want ahead and bought the razer blackwidow ultimate backlit mechanical keyboard. Anyone who has one care to comment on them? __________________ Follow my TwitchTv stream at Nola Gamer

01-23-2012, 04:55 PM	#140 (permalink)
Wolfen Freelance Gynecologist Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 8,055 +268 Internets	I can't find a keyboard that I really like and I've tried many. I like the shape of the Microsoft 7000 ergonomic keyboard, but if it's supposed to be ergonomic, then why are the keys so damn hard to press? And the spacebar sounds like a bomb going off every time I press it. Loud as fuck. __________________ --If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

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The Dauntless One Next Level Salt Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,357	Thanks Tenks. After using the K60 for 1 night, going back to work and typing on a dome, it feel so sluggish. Last edited by The Dauntless One; 01-24-2012 at 08:28 PM..

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12-16-2011, 11:51 AM	#136 (permalink)
Candiarie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,909 +7 Internets	They also sell refurbs from the das store if anyone is interested.

12-25-2011, 05:47 PM	#137 (permalink)
General Antony Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 880 -16 Internets	I got a blackwidow the other day, very nice.

01-23-2012, 05:39 PM	#141 (permalink)
Bornalon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 71 +0 Internets	the das keyboard silent is the best keyboard i've used. also have a leopold MX red keyboard available from elitekeyboards -- the esc key stopped working within ~2 months.

01-23-2012, 06:40 PM	#142 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Next Level Salt Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,357	Because of this thread I went out and tried out a couple mech keyboards at ncix. They had the razer blackwidow and corsair k60 on display to try. I instantly fell in love with the K60. The blackwidow felt a bit lighter but the K60 has a bit more resistance (which I like) and probably produces half the noise the BW does so I picked that up. God damn, I can't believe I went on using some shitty Saitek keyboard for 3-4 years. This keyboard is nice to type on, small (take up less room and easier for me to type since I have small hands) and looks SEXY as all hell in person. It's a simple, no fluff, straight to business keyboard. God damn I'm lovin' it.

01-23-2012, 06:56 PM	#144 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Next Level Salt Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,357	Yeah, the blackwidow felt cheap to me. Probably breaks in a few months like any other razer products. Das isn't really available for me so I took the corsair. Can't really compare since I never tried the Das, but so far, the corsair is really good. People should definitely check it out if they are looking to buy a mech keyboard. btw what's the difference between the colour of the switches?

01-23-2012, 07:03 PM	#146 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Next Level Salt Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,357	they come with regular black keys as well on the k60. The red wide keys are extra for gamers if they want to use (gimmick imo).

02-02-2012, 05:24 PM	#149 (permalink)
Foggy Texas Longhorns Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,449 -5 Internets	Just got in a blackwidow ultimate stealth edition. It is quieter than a normal blackwidow but still makes a lot of noise when plastic keys hit the plastic base. Overall though, it is a great keyboard and I love finally having a mechanic keyboard. Best part about the stealth edition is that the surface isn't shiny so it does not get fingerprints all over it. I highly recommend it.