Yeah, $219 euros is a LOT to pay for a keyboard lol. Plus I live in Australia so currency conversion + shipping blows it out even more. But thanks anyway.
You know pretty much every keyboard has a little extrusion on the F and J keys, right?
Just feel for them with your index fingers if you can't see the keyboard.
(Although I don't see how the light of the monitor isn't enough)
Just feel for them with your index fingers if you can't see the keyboard.
(Although I don't see how the light of the monitor isn't enough)
Omahgawd..I r doin' it wrong thenFinray wrote:
Noobs, everyone knows C is crouch and ctrl is prone.
I'm too used to BF2 so when I got COD4 I changed the key binding around...
the Saitek Eclipse 2 is awesome, ive had mine for a little over 3 years
the main first person shooter directional keys are worn but not bad to prevent use, most people on here can prolly play/type with most of the letters missing anyway
the main first person shooter directional keys are worn but not bad to prevent use, most people on here can prolly play/type with most of the letters missing anyway
Ok so I'm starting to think a backlit keyboard may just be extra cost for little gain.
Take away backlights, LCD screens and macro keys, is there really that much of a difference between a cheap keyboard and an expensive one? Would I notice a performance increase with an expensive keyboard over a cheaper one?
I'm at work typing on a standard Logitech keyboard that costs about $30 (Logitech 350) and the keys have a nice feel to them. Is it worth paying an extra $50 for something with more features?
Lotsa questions I know, I'm just finding it hard to justify the cost of a more expensive keyboard in my head at the moment.
Take away backlights, LCD screens and macro keys, is there really that much of a difference between a cheap keyboard and an expensive one? Would I notice a performance increase with an expensive keyboard over a cheaper one?
I'm at work typing on a standard Logitech keyboard that costs about $30 (Logitech 350) and the keys have a nice feel to them. Is it worth paying an extra $50 for something with more features?
Lotsa questions I know, I'm just finding it hard to justify the cost of a more expensive keyboard in my head at the moment.
I'd say it boils down to personal preference and assessing your needs. How often do you use your computer in the dark? Would an illuminated keyboard make that much of a difference for the number of times it proves useful? Could you just turn a light on instead?Jaekus wrote:
Ok so I'm starting to think a backlit keyboard may just be extra cost for little gain.
Take away backlights, LCD screens and macro keys, is there really that much of a difference between a cheap keyboard and an expensive one? Would I notice a performance increase with an expensive keyboard over a cheaper one?
I'm at work typing on a standard Logitech keyboard that costs about $30 (Logitech 350) and the keys have a nice feel to them. Is it worth paying an extra $50 for something with more features?
Lotsa questions I know, I'm just finding it hard to justify the cost of a more expensive keyboard in my head at the moment.
But if you're certain about specific models, make sure to do some research. Read user and professional reviews (with a grain of salt, of course) and decide which one would suit your needs. If you can, visit a local computer shop and see if they have any mice or keyboards on display and try them out.
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i have the saitek eclipse II
you pick from 3 colors(default blue, red, pink) and there is a dim dial on the keyboard. it's kewl.
you pick from 3 colors(default blue, red, pink) and there is a dim dial on the keyboard. it's kewl.
Cheers mate.TopHat01 wrote:
I'd say it boils down to personal preference and assessing your needs. How often do you use your computer in the dark? Would an illuminated keyboard make that much of a difference for the number of times it proves useful? Could you just turn a light on instead?Jaekus wrote:
Ok so I'm starting to think a backlit keyboard may just be extra cost for little gain.
Take away backlights, LCD screens and macro keys, is there really that much of a difference between a cheap keyboard and an expensive one? Would I notice a performance increase with an expensive keyboard over a cheaper one?
I'm at work typing on a standard Logitech keyboard that costs about $30 (Logitech 350) and the keys have a nice feel to them. Is it worth paying an extra $50 for something with more features?
Lotsa questions I know, I'm just finding it hard to justify the cost of a more expensive keyboard in my head at the moment.
But if you're certain about specific models, make sure to do some research. Read user and professional reviews (with a grain of salt, of course) and decide which one would suit your needs. If you can, visit a local computer shop and see if they have any mice or keyboards on display and try them out.
I guess what I'm asking is this: does an expensive keyboard perform better than a cheap one when gaming?
I've heard different keyboards have different response times and obviously the faster the response time the better, but is there a noticeable difference, or are they all generally the same? I've read to steer clear of wireless keyboards for gaming for this reason.
I'd think so, or the entire keyboard and mouse business is a complete scam. High-end keyboards use better quality materials (the keys feel more comfortable) and have more or improved features, like media controls, macro keys, LCD screens, etc. They also last longer, too.Jaekus wrote:
I guess what I'm asking is this: does an expensive keyboard perform better than a cheap one when gaming?
I've heard different keyboards have different response times and obviously the faster the response time the better, but is there a noticeable difference, or are they all generally the same? I've read to steer clear of wireless keyboards for gaming for this reason.
I use to play BF2 on a standard Dell keyboard and basic Logitech wireless mouse, which worked, but not very comfortable. The keys felt mushy and the mouse wasn't shaped right, so my hand would eventually cramp up after long gaming sessions. I now use a Logitech G15 keyboard and G5 mouse, which are comfortable and work much better when gaming. I'll admit that I impulse-bought the G15, as I really don't have a valid use for the LCD screen, and it mostly just displays system resource usage or the FPS I'm getting in a game. But I'm positive that this keyboard will last, so I have no intentions of replacing it.
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Ergh, now I'm deliberating between the G110 and the MS Sidewinder x6. Anyone give any recommendations here? The reviews I've read for both have been mixed.
I'm on the G19 and it has fuck all improvement over the G15.
If you want a cheap backlit, get the G15 for sure.
If you want a cheap backlit, get the G15 for sure.
You can be as good on a $30 keyboard as you would on a $70 one, it all depends on the feel and how you like it, i've played fps and rts on a $15 logitech keyboard and it's a great keyboard.
Sweet, that's what I really needed to know. I know the better the mouse the better the performance and thus the better you play, but I wasn't so sure about keyboards. Seems to be not so much an issue from what I understand.
some keyboards are better for tactile key-responses; some are an absolute joy to type on (and therefore to game on, too).
generally higher-quality keyboards have a better 'feel' - there is a tangible difference, whether you estimate that with their increased cost or not.
generally higher-quality keyboards have a better 'feel' - there is a tangible difference, whether you estimate that with their increased cost or not.
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Yeah, so I think I'll base my purchase on a combination of"
Price
Feel
Reputation
Looks
Features
in pretty much that order.
Price
Feel
Reputation
Looks
Features
in pretty much that order.
Saitek Eclipse 1 if you can find it
Microsoft Reclusa
Razer Lycosa
Logitech illuminated
Eclipse 2
G11
The lycosa has individual key backlighting, something i'm sure the rest here don't have.
Microsoft Reclusa
Razer Lycosa
Logitech illuminated
Eclipse 2
G11
The lycosa has individual key backlighting, something i'm sure the rest here don't have.
Can't get an Eclipse here in Aus without a lot of hassle.
Will look into the Reclusa
Heard the Lycosa can be kinda crap for anything non gaming, so I'm a little unsure. The individual backlighting sounds kinda cool I guess.
Read in a comment on a review that the Logitech Illuminated isn't good for gaming
G110 is a lot easier to get
Will look into the Reclusa
Heard the Lycosa can be kinda crap for anything non gaming, so I'm a little unsure. The individual backlighting sounds kinda cool I guess.
Read in a comment on a review that the Logitech Illuminated isn't good for gaming
G110 is a lot easier to get
I bet it's the sure-touch keys or somehing, but after a couple of months of use the keys have definitely softened up and are a lot easier to type with. It's no ergonomic keyboard but I can write essays with it. I personally hate the fat keys ever since I realized how clumsy they are.
Yeah that's a bit over the top for my taste.
I guess the DKT everglide is out of your acquisition capabilities.
Hmmm... only appears to be available to me through eBay, and whilst it's $44 AUD, the postage from Canada is $87 AUD :S
What about the Optimus Maximus lol
Does it turn into a transformer?