I got the G110 today, not "wowed" by it yet but I barely had a chance to use it before I came to work.
They'd be so much better if you could map out each key to a custom colour.
So make for example the WASD buttons a specific colour, and your others like TYU which are generally chat buttons different, etc
Having the whole kb one colour is a bit boring after awhile.
So make for example the WASD buttons a specific colour, and your others like TYU which are generally chat buttons different, etc
Having the whole kb one colour is a bit boring after awhile.
I'd post this on a logitech forum. Maybe they will incorperate it the G19 v2 or G whatever the next number will beAussieReaper wrote:
They'd be so much better if you could map out each key to a custom colour.
So make for example the WASD buttons a specific colour, and your others like TYU which are generally chat buttons different, etc
Having the whole kb one colour is a bit boring after awhile.
That feature would send cost through the sky...RDMC wrote:
I'd post this on a logitech forum. Maybe they will incorperate it the G19 v2 or G whatever the next number will beAussieReaper wrote:
They'd be so much better if you could map out each key to a custom colour.
So make for example the WASD buttons a specific colour, and your others like TYU which are generally chat buttons different, etc
Having the whole kb one colour is a bit boring after awhile.
afaik most backlit keyboards use only a few sources (e.g. 2-4 LEDs) and then lead the light to the keys all over the keyboard...
seperate colors for each key and customizeability = several LEDs for EACH key = Expensive
might aswell get an optimus maximus then....
Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me
That would be awesome. At the very least the WASD should be able to be made a different colour.AussieReaper wrote:
They'd be so much better if you could map out each key to a custom colour.
So make for example the WASD buttons a specific colour, and your others like TYU which are generally chat buttons different, etc
Having the whole kb one colour is a bit boring after awhile.
E: And yeah, now I'm starting to get used to it I'm quite liking this keyboard. Just have to get used to not using the "G" keys for caps, shift etc. just because they're on the edge of my board and my peripheral vision automatically wants to go there.
Keys feel nice to type, keyboard could have a little more tilt but I'm sure I'll get used to it in time. I really didn't like my MX Revolution when I first got it, now it's fantastic!
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Eh, no. Maybe $150-$200 which is a far cry from the Maximus. 1 Multi Color LED/Key + Controller board != One 48x48 16 bit OLED Screen for each key.FloppY_ wrote:
That feature would send cost through the sky...
afaik most backlit keyboards use only a few sources (e.g. 2-4 LEDs) and then lead the light to the keys all over the keyboard...
seperate colors for each key and customizeability = several LEDs for EACH key = Expensive
might aswell get an optimus maximus then....
They would markup the fuck out of it anyway. LED's arent expensive but a keyboard with individual LED's for each key would definitely be unique and the price would be increased accordingly.
Well obviously. But that wasn't the point tbhTimmmmaaaaH wrote:
They would markup the fuck out of it anyway. LED's arent expensive but a keyboard with individual LED's for each key would definitely be unique and the price would be increased accordingly.
Prices don't stay high forever.FloppY_ wrote:
That feature would send cost through the sky...
How much did a GameBoy colour cost on release, compared to a year later?
How much did the optimus maximus cost a year ago?AussieReaper wrote:
Prices don't stay high forever.FloppY_ wrote:
That feature would send cost through the sky...
How much did a GameBoy colour cost on release, compared to a year later?
oh yeah, the same as now...
Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me
Only because they have a niche.
If the major players all started doing it market forces would drive the price down.
If the major players all started doing it market forces would drive the price down.
So my G110 is working fine, but the backlighting no longer works (thanks to a glass of wine I spilled over it).
I'm looking to get a new backlit keyboard in the not too distant feature. But maybe not a G110.
Anything worth looking into at a similar/cheaper price point?
I'm looking to get a new backlit keyboard in the not too distant feature. But maybe not a G110.
Anything worth looking into at a similar/cheaper price point?
Why does it have to be backlit?
I dunno, I just like the backlighting. Also when it's dark I can see the keys.
So where is this unlit cave you live in? Because i can see the white lettering on my keys just fine in the dark.
This thread isn't a 20 questions about my computer life, it's to talk about backlit keyboards.
If you really need backlighting, youre going to end up with one of those gimmicky and edgy gaming keyboards from razer or some shit piece of plastic like that.
If you really type a lot (or even if you dont) I would go mechanical. If you really like having all the extra buttons stick with what you have right now and deal with the lack of backlighting or buy a new g110.
If you really type a lot (or even if you dont) I would go mechanical. If you really like having all the extra buttons stick with what you have right now and deal with the lack of backlighting or buy a new g110.
I don't like the macro keys though. I never use them and every now and then I go to use them thinking they're the regular keys. Annoying.
Mechanical keyboards seem a bit out of my budget. I don't want to pay $100+ for a keyboard.
Mechanical keyboards seem a bit out of my budget. I don't want to pay $100+ for a keyboard.
Mine was around 90 euros, but it will last me a lot longer than most keyboards.
There are cheaper alternatives though. I believe razer and steelseries both have a mechanical keyboard which are slightly cheaper (i think). But if youre not going to go big, you might as well go for a regular keyboard. I would say something logitech. Just get a simple one. If you dont need all the extra buttons and gimmicks why pay for it, right?
There are cheaper alternatives though. I believe razer and steelseries both have a mechanical keyboard which are slightly cheaper (i think). But if youre not going to go big, you might as well go for a regular keyboard. I would say something logitech. Just get a simple one. If you dont need all the extra buttons and gimmicks why pay for it, right?
True. I've got three keyboards under my bed. They aren't as good, and one is a bluetooth keyboard some woman gave to me when I was buying some furniture from her as she was moving house.
I'll look into the mechanical side of things. It's just at the moment I've just bought a new guitar ($1,500), paying off my credit card, have car rego due next month, personal loan, taking my girlfriend away for our one year anniversary, friend's wedding interstate in December and I'm moving interstate in four months - which is just after xmas and NYE... finances are looking to be a bit tight.
I'll look into the mechanical side of things. It's just at the moment I've just bought a new guitar ($1,500), paying off my credit card, have car rego due next month, personal loan, taking my girlfriend away for our one year anniversary, friend's wedding interstate in December and I'm moving interstate in four months - which is just after xmas and NYE... finances are looking to be a bit tight.
And if I'm to get a mechanical keyboard, what type? There are quite a few switch types but I know virtually nothing about them.
I have cherry MX brown which is pretty much the most common and standard (iirc). Types like a dream and is really comfortable for gaming as well.
Here's a guide on mechanical keyboards (the switch part being the most important in this case): http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mecha … oard-guide
The biggest difference is all the amount of force required to push them down. Some people find heavier keys to be more comfortable to type on, but your fingers can get tired of typing on them for too long from what i understand. Keeping them pushed down for an FPS for example, can be even more tiresome.
If i were you i would stick to cherry MX brown. Easiest to find and easiest to use.
Here's a guide on mechanical keyboards (the switch part being the most important in this case): http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mecha … oard-guide
The biggest difference is all the amount of force required to push them down. Some people find heavier keys to be more comfortable to type on, but your fingers can get tired of typing on them for too long from what i understand. Keeping them pushed down for an FPS for example, can be even more tiresome.
If i were you i would stick to cherry MX brown. Easiest to find and easiest to use.
I have a zowie celeritas myself, so do Lucien and Uzique. Both recommended it to me.
But the main reason why i picked it, is because it has media keys, which most mechanical keyboards don't
e: I should mention that mechanical keyboard can be quite loud.
But the main reason why i picked it, is because it has media keys, which most mechanical keyboards don't
e: I should mention that mechanical keyboard can be quite loud.
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This one too:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai … s_id=21065
Gah, I'm going to end up buying one, aren't I?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai … s_id=21065
Gah, I'm going to end up buying one, aren't I?