my keyboard reviews

[RuGuru]

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Anything wireless generally sucks when it comes to gaming.

[PlayTrumpet]

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Any debate on Mechanical Keyboards vs Membrane or Scissor Switches?

My notion is that people find mechanical keyboards less suited for rhythm games in particular because of their higher travel distance (usually 4mm vs 2mm on scissor switch boards). This mostly applies to Cherry MX switches; I know less input about alps and buckling switches though I suppose the issue with those could be in fast, repeated keystrokes.

However, travel distance (as well as tactility in non-linear switches like Cherry MX Browns, Blues, etc) can be reduced with things like o-ring dampeners and landing pads. With a ghetto mod I made from o-rings and staples (don't ask unless you're really interested..) I was able to reduce the travel distance of my Cherry MX Browns basically to that of a scissor switch, yet retaining an overall much higher durability (spring vs rubber dome).

I put mechanical keyboards into the mix because I really know how to wear out a scissor switch or membrane switch. On my laptop right now I've managed to rip one of the rubber domes and dislocate another because of excessive typing and rhythm gaming. Though I won't count out good rubber dome and scissor switch boards because some of them really do last and work great for gaming.

[Staiain]

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Here's a few reviews, feel free to add to this list

http://www.staiain.net/StepMania/smwiki/index.php/Keyboards

[ShadowSpawn13]

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Oh cool i also have the Logitech Illuminated
Probably the best keyboard i have ever gotten its great!

[m0de]

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$210 later..



ill give my review on the kensington after i use it a bit

[Staiain]

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Seems Logitech Illuminated is the new star here, but lemme add that I used that keyboard for 1.5 year, switched to a mechanical and could beat old scores right away, just sayin if someone considers a new keyboard I recommend trying out a mechanical one first and see if you can play with it, even though it's not flat the superior response and the lighter activation force of the mech one is gonna give you some sick skill potential once you're used to it (tho I'd only recommend mech kb's with brown switches and that the keyboard have a wrist pad)

[ShadowSpawn13]

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I used to use a freakin crusty old Dell keyboard before i got the Loitech Illuminated xD

Dude... it's like if youre link and fighting while wearing the iron boots!! (ocarina of time)

After i got the Imlluminated i could finally give it my true potential, wayyy better PA, less effort, more stamina and ofcourse more speed.

Point is, dont settle with a keyboard because youre used to it, cause chances are you dont know how much better another keyboard can be.

I love my logitech Illuminated, but this thread interested me because i wanna see if someone finds an even better one

[Anaru]

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i might invest $60 or so on a mech keyboard
had my logitech illuminated for 3 years but it's going strong ;o ;o so i dunno.

[ShadowSpawn13]

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i might invest $60 or so on a mech keyboard
had my logitech illuminated for 3 years but it's going strong ;o ;o so i dunno.

I have also thought of getting a mech KB. (but a good one)
They usually last FIVE times longer than new "membrane" Keyboards.
Not determined by time, but obviously by key stroke, and thats very important for rhythm gaming ofcourse.

Many mechanical keyboards are still out there and few companies actually continued making them; also most of the time theyre actually very cheap!
Gameplay might feel weird, but ive had 3 mech KB before my illuminated and im pretty sure the mech KBs could last wayyy longer lol
Mech KB are like bricks lol very sturdy and tough indeed ;D
just hard to find one that has that "softer" feel.

[Calcium Deposit]

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Wireless keyboards are pretty much pointless if you use your computer at a desk or something.

But if you're like me and have your computer hooked into your flatscreen HDTV, wireless keyboards/mice enable you to sit back and relax in your sofa while gaming/working/postwhoring/etc.

Most HDTv's and modern computers will at the very least have an HDMI port which can be used to connect the two. (However my TV does have RGB, S-Video, HDMI, and DVI ports. I do recommend using HDMI if at all possible since it has the highest throughput)

[Jerry DB]

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I'm pretty much convinced now I want a logitech illuminated keyboard, you guys are good

[EzExZeRo7497]

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I might consider using the Logitech Illuminated. Razer Lycosa's good too, but it wears down too quickly.

[MikeShinoda12345]

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macbook
ordinary macbook, the one they don't sell anymore ==
but it's pretty good and durable, if a bit loud

[Mau5]

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Logitech illuminated it is

[ShadowSpawn13]

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YES!!
its nice to know that have an awesome keyboard
I think anyone who owns a Logitech Illuminated would recommend it to anyone!
perfect for jumpstreams and fast trills!!