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What's different from normal keyboard to gaming keyboard?

kurosagi01 said:
what you guys think of OCZ alchemy elixir 2 keyboard?
http://microlime.com/images/T/OALKBELX2US_1.jpg
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Polaris owns one, here is his take.

kurosagi01 said:
hm okay what about the saitek k140 backlit slimeline keyboard? is it small aswell i can't tell by the pictures but im assuming its small if all the keys are squashed in than original keys?
http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/k140.htm
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i'm unfamiliar with that model but an alternative to that and the Logitech DiNovo is the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard it shares the same principles like the slim laser etched key caps, scissor switches and lighting it comes with a price tag of £50 but it has Free Shipping and I heard nothing but good reviews about it if any Americans are interested in this keyboard head to newegg they have a nice rebate on it right now. if you just want a very inexpensive semi-slim keyboard take a look at the Logitech Ultra Flat Keyboard this one usually sells for £12-20 so Amazon must have some sale. :)
 
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BumbleBee said:
Polaris owns one, here is his take.



i'm unfamiliar with that model but an alternative to that and the Logitech DiNovo is the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard it shares the same principles like the slim laser etched key caps, scissor switches and lighting it comes with a price tag of £50 but it has Free Shipping and I heard nothing but good reviews about it if any Americans are interested in this keyboard head to newegg they have a nice rebate on it right now. if you just want a very inexpensive semi-slim keyboard take a look at the Logitech Ultra Flat Keyboard this one usually sells for £12-20 so Amazon must have some sale. :)
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yeah i was going buy the ultra flat keyboard but i got put off by my friend getting it ¬.¬ hate having same stuff as my friend i'm considering the eclipse though
 
I'll tell you how the Sidewinder feels sometime this week. I'll drop by J&R after school and pick it up.
 
ok there is also the Enermax Aurora Keyboard I posted on Page 3

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this is a picture of the Euro model the American model doesn't have Alt Gr or the L shaped Enter key.

it's brushed aluminum housing with slim key caps and scissor switches comes in Black or Silver not sure if the key caps are laser etched or painted also has terrific reviews and it's a little cheaper than the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard it's £47.28 Inc VAT.

Video Review here.

I think you should save up because you are running out of slim options :p
 
quite pricey but it is nice though the enermax aurora keyboard
 
if you want quality you have to be willing to pay.
 
the Crystal model is also in that video review I posted above, pretty nice bargain for scissor switches at that price point.

if you can't live without LED's remember that LED's come in different grades, bulbs, voltages and counts. for example the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard is said to be brighter than the Saitek Eclipse series this could be because of the key caps, higher voltage or bulb. another example is the Deck 82 I posted earlier it is one of the best backlit keyboards it is bright (live on a desk in the dark) because the LED are industrial grade (consumer cannot purchase) they are rated for 22 years there is also 1 LED per Key not every Keyboard is designed like that.
 
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^LEDs on that Enermax Crystal means the Num/Scroll/Caps lock indicators, not the keys itself.
 
yes I know but I wasn't sure if he wanted to buy a slim keyboard with LED's or not. I was trying to make sure he understood about LED's.
 
yeah i understand,would you reconmend the saitek eclipse or the enermax crystal? i don't really mind having no LEDs on keys
Edit: Is eclipsecomputers even a trust worthy website? i've read some bad reviews about them
 
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Enermax Crystal. i'm not sure about that retailer I don't live in the UK it's the only retailer selling it in the UK.
 
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BumbleBee said:
Enermax Crystal. i'm not sure about that retailer I don't live in the UK.
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You happen to have any links where I could pick up a Crystal for a decent price? :)
 
I think the product is discontinued. you can still buy the Enermax Aurora and Caeser they are $60-70 USD at Amazon.
 
What's a good keyboard that's also cheap?
 
the Solidtek 6600 is a good choice at that price point if you want to spend more you have to decide if you want functionality or tactile response and speed.
 
logitech ultra flat keyboard? or maybe a saitek eclipse? no wonder i don't see many websites with the crystal its discontinued
 
BumbleBee said:
the Solidtek 6600 is a good choice at that price point if you want to spend more you have to decide if you want functionality or tactile response and speed.
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Where you talking to me or someone else?
 
who else would I be talking to?
 
BumbleBee said:
who else would I be talking to?
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Well the way you said it I got confused.

As for the keyboard, that's basically what I have except with mechanical keys. I need something that has some extra programmable buttons, as I tend to run out when setting up my keyboard for games. Also needs to look like something more than a regular keyboard.
 
any keyboard worthy of gaming has been posted so start by selecting what kind of switch you want and browse through the pages. not many keyboards have dedicated macros Logitech G11, G15, G19, Saitek Cyborg, Gigabyte GK-K8000, Microsoft Sidewinder X6 and Razer Tarantula off the top of my head if you don't already know AutoHotKey has it's own extensive scripting language that can program any macro on any key on any keyboard also keep in mind keyboards with dedicated macros only have a small number of keys so AutoHotKey might be what you are looking for.
 
I could care less about the switch, it doesn't even need to be responsive.
 
sorry can't help you. tapped out.
 
with all due respect who cares what the keyboard looks like is it going to make you win a match?
 
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