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I need a good gaming keyboard recommendation
I bought a Saitek Eclipse 2 about 3 months ago and my 1,2,3 and W keys are already worn out. I need a recommendation for a good keyboard. I want ..
- Has to be backlit. I dont care what color.
- does not have to have programable macro keys but Im not opposed to them.
- needs to be sturdy
- would like to spend less than 75$
Thanks for any suggestions
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http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Gaming-Keyboard-Black/dp/B000UHE8YM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249670519&sr=8-1
I like my Logitech G15
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I'd agree with the Logitech G15. I bought mine from best buy for 80 bucks and i love it
Have a look in my thread here click , I myself use a merc stealth as in that thread. It is backlit with three different colours is very sturdy and has a seperate "gaming terrain" (an extra bit on the left) that has all the keys for FPS in one place in easy reach of your fingers.
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Nostromo and G15 combo FTW. Why mess around with anything else imo.
My back-up board is the Z-Board but I got the original G-15 and I've never had to go to the back-up. been through two Nostromos though LOL.
Personally I use a Razer Tarantula, but since you said it has to be backlit I recommend the Logitech G15. At least you know you'll have a couple years' warranty on it if something happens (<3 Logitech)
The Saitek Eclipse line IMO is the best. However, sometimes with Saitek products you get a dud.
When it comes to outright sturdy products. Microsoft cannot be beat.
The best gaming keyboard is probably the logitech g19, but it's 200 bucks.
Yeah that kayboard is AMAZING! You can watch youtube videos or just a random movie on the display while your playing games. I can't affrd one hough... Was hard pressed to spend 90 on my G15
The problem I have with Logitech mouses and keyboards is fragility and being hard to support through anti-hack software.
The G15 is quite sturdy, key buttons have the rubber coating so they are soft, problem is when my hands sweat they slip off the buttons on occasion. Anti-hack software???
I love my Razer Lycosa, playing in the dark never felt so good
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Heres a link to the best backlit best overall gaming keyboard around.. IMHO and I have used alot of them...
http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/keyboards/merc_stealth/information
The configuration of the keyboard is just great puts all your controls under one hand and can be custom macrod as well
Weird. I'm using my Saitek Eclipse that I bought years ago and it's still working like a champ.
I used to have an old Zboard but it was PS2 and they dont make the drivers for vista for it... Hence i upgraded to the G15. Does the merc stealth have premade macros you can download? I used to love that feature, just reorganize them a touch to my liking and good to go.
I use a Merc Stealth Zboard, they are awesome, mine is about two years old, and no problems at all yet, (other than the sticker I put on it is peeling up)
but the extra peice on the side makes all the difference.
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Yes they make them USB now.. both regular and stealth models with full vista support and yes popular game macros are available for download..
Like i said one of the best gaming keyboards around hands down and I have used many.
heh i have never had that problem and my mouse and keyboard have had a few tumbles...
OP i would recommend a G15 or (i think) the razorware one, both have backlights and are pretty decent keyboards. The G15 i have is very very solid for a keyboard.
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My logitech death count is 2 Keyboards, 1 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers, 1 Mouse, and 1 Controller. The only logitech product I have owned that didn't break was a G5 mouse.
Logitech IMO is like Saitek. A 2nd tier peripheral dealer when compared to 1st tier and economic brands. Although its a good consumer brand, it really doesn't stack up against the durability of Microsoft's input devices. Every Logitech product line has another company that does it better.
My biggest problem with Logitech isn't really the durability. Its the software/firmware. If you play any game with anti-hack, logitech devices will be harder to clear and anti-hack is in the majority of online games. Other brands that use custom keybindings usually don't run into the same problem like a Belkin N52.
Have the exact one. But i have a problem with how flat everthing is on it, and i never use the ports in the back because there hard to find sometimes when i can just plug everthing in beside me.
Sounds to me like someone has an anger issue lmao. I have a G15 that works fine, a G51 speaker set that works fine, a G7 mouse that i've thrown a few times and has survived Iraqi sand... I don't think i have ever had an issue with logitech which is why i stick with them.