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eckardteckardt Member UncommonPosts: 48
in Hardware

I want to buy a gaming keyboard. I am considering the Roccat Arvo and the Ozone Blade. Which one would you choose and why? Some other suggestions?

Maybe a mechanical keyboard but it has to have a portuguese layout, and those are very hard to find.

Thanks in advance.

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  • TheLizardbonesTheLizardbones Member CommonPosts: 10,910

    Roccat Arvo because of the thumb keys for MMOs. If you're not playing MMOs, then I would suggest finding a physical copy of the boards and putting your hands on them so you can buy the one that feels better.

    Mechanical keys are better, but it isn't necessary to get mechanical keys for a keyboard unless you just prefer the feel. A well made rubber dome keyboard can last a very long time. My Saitek Eclipse II has had a paintjob (dimpled metal), spills, a few "Hulk Smash" moments in fits of rage and it is still working perfectly. It is missing the right Windows key, but that's because I popped it off so I would stop hitting it. I don't know where the key is now.

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    For layouts, if the keys are in the same physical location, you can rearrange the letters by popping the keycaps off and moving them around after you select the layout you want in Windows. Most, if not all keyboards support moving the keycaps around for this exact reason.

    I can not remember winning or losing a single debate on the internet.

  • CleffyCleffy Member RarePosts: 6,414

    I've used the Saitek Eclipse I, II, and III.  I really liked the feel of the keyboard.  That said, my first Saitek had the ctrl key go out after a couple years.  The Eclipse II lost some button functionality after about 3 years.  The Eclipse III died from 1 coffee spill.  Its also a lot harder to clean a membrane based keyboard.  With a Mechanical keyboard you get a more robust keyboard that you can easily clean.

    When getting a mechanical keyboard most people recommend Ducky.  I would also recommend Thermaltake.  Although I have not used a Thermaltake Mechanical keyboard yet, they have a nice range of keyboards ranging from $70 to $150 and use the more popular switches.  Cherry Red, Black, and Brown.

  • DamonVileDamonVile Member UncommonPosts: 4,818
    I use a G-13 game pad. My keyboard collects dust while I play.
  • ZorotoZoroto Member Posts: 2

    Just so you Know Roccat is currently running a competition to win loads of there peripherals. And to answer your question I'd get the Roccat Arvo or a Logitech G510.

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