• Need a new keyboard quickly- suggestions?
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Well, my old keyboard died on me. I need a new one fast, and I'm going out tomorrow to look. I don't really need anything fancy, I have about 100$ to spend but I don't really need to. Nearby stores include Walmart, Staples and Radioshack, but I don't know if they'll have any. Suggestions would be nice.
I have a red-backlit Saitek Cyborg and it's treated me very nicely. Nice and bright, and very sturdily-build. Cheap for a backlit. Also no mini LCD screen or other bloated shit Also I got it at Best Buy but [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175012&cm_re=Saitek_Cyborg-_-23-175-012-_-Product][u]here it is on Newegg[/u][/url]
[img]http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/frontsquare/optimus_maximus.jpg[/img] [url]http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/keyboards-mice/9836/[/url] only $1,599.99 USD, what a steal! [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Why Reply?" - rilez))[/highlight]
[QUOTE=Elecbullet;27316435]Also no mini LCD screen or other bloated shit[/QUOTE] Yeah I really don't need anything like this. Definitely an option
[QUOTE=Elecbullet;27316435]I have a red-backlit Saitek Cyborg and it's treated me very nicely. Nice and bright, and very sturdily-build. Cheap for a backlit. Also no mini LCD screen or other bloated shit Also I got it at Best Buy but [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175012&cm_re=Saitek_Cyborg-_-23-175-012-_-Product][u]here it is on Newegg[/u][/url][/QUOTE] I found one of these in a pile of trash about 4 years ago. I took it home and cleaned it up, and have been using it ever since. I do personally have to say that this was one of the best keyboards i ever owned. Seriously. pick one up now.
[url]http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/keyboards/keyboards[/url] Pick your posion, I recommended the K350. [img]http://i.t.com.com/i/lumiere/2009/08/21/33750076-720-50076017-20090821_140915-320x240.jpg[/img] Only 69.99
[QUOTE=ROFLBURGER;27316967][url]http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/keyboards/keyboards[/url] Pick your posion, I recommended the K350. [img_thumb]http://i.t.com.com/i/lumiere/2009/08/21/33750076-720-50076017-20090821_140915-320x240.jpg[/img_thumb] Only 69.99[/QUOTE] I'd really prefer a wired, thanks though. Don't particularly like the wavy keys either.
If you can wait longer Filco {Cherry MX Blues or Browns/ And blacks if you can find one} [url]http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php[/url] [img]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwdJFYCZH-TM6b7FnvbBu06AfF0eUG-Xl6yrU9P3rVfltnh6kQ[/img] Or a Das {Cherry MX Blues or Browns} [url]http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/[/url] [img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRAm9R8UEUecP5c8oZdECglkTOfLSMxBbpJkgAHok-l1bXE75L22Q[/img] Or a Model M {Buckling Spring key switch} (what I use) :smug: [url]http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/9231/subcatid/0/id/388568[/url] [img]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeOCmLkj-DH64Hx7tI_u1-Ih__MsrJWvE-5SQFzjOn2RX5siVtBA[/img] [b]ALL HAVE GLORIOUS MECHANICAL KEY SWITCHES[/b]
Sidewinder X6
[QUOTE=rilez;27317145]I'd really prefer a wired, thanks though. Don't particularly like the wavy keys either.[/QUOTE] Enjoy carpel tunnel.
[QUOTE=Nsybouts;27317169]If you can wait longer Filco {Cherry MX Blues or Browns/ And blacks if you can find one} [url]http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php[/url] [img_thumb]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwdJFYCZH-TM6b7FnvbBu06AfF0eUG-Xl6yrU9P3rVfltnh6kQ[/img_thumb] Or a Das {Cherry MX Blues or Browns} [url]http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/[/url] [img_thumb]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRAm9R8UEUecP5c8oZdECglkTOfLSMxBbpJkgAHok-l1bXE75L22Q[/img_thumb] Or a Model M {Buckling Spring key switch} (what I use) :smug: [url]http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/9231/subcatid/0/id/388568[/url] [img_thumb]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeOCmLkj-DH64Hx7tI_u1-Ih__MsrJWvE-5SQFzjOn2RX5siVtBA[/img_thumb] [b]ALL HAVE GLORIOUS MECHANICAL KEY SWITCHES[/b][/QUOTE] Can't really wait. I'm stuck with the onscreen keyboard, and I have work I need to get done.
I'd say SidewinderX6 Or, if you want a decent but not fancy one. Go with Razer.
[QUOTE=rilez;27317145]I'd really prefer a wired, thanks though. Don't particularly like the wavy keys either.[/QUOTE] The one I suggested is wired Can't fucking stand wireless keyboards. Wireless in general sucks a lot of the time
Ebay, but make sure you don't get a кгыышфт(Russian) keyboard by accident...
I would say just go to you local electronics store and buy the cheapest thing that you possibly can, then buy a better keyboard later on.
logitech Wireless Keyboard K340
Whatever you do, don't get razer. Its pr0 bullshit. I have one and the media keys died which made me sad because I used them a lot.
This one looks incredibly awesome, [img]http://www.plenilune.org/images/2010-11-02-das-keyboard.jpg[/img]
Wrong section
I have a Razer keyboard on all my computers and they work very well.
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