Keyboard Recommendations

Mooga · 11-02-2009, 06:53 PM

I've been using the same Microsoft Keyboard since before high school (over 10 years now). Finally, after all these years the right side of the spacebar (which I only use when typing) is getting mushy and I need a new keyboard.

I'm up for any recommendations but it MUST be a straight keyboard. None of that curved crap. My current board does have a fat spacebar (it curves out at the bottom) which I kinda of like, but it's not a deal break.

I would like the keyboard to last a long time. So while I would rather spend less, I wouldn't mind spending a bit if the keyboard will last me for another ten years.

KubeDawg · 11-02-2009, 09:00 PM

This is the one going on my Christmas wishlist:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823224001

It's a heavy keyboard, very simple layout, no extra 1500 worthless buttons, and less than $50. Not bad if you ask me.

Mooga · 11-02-2009, 10:03 PM

I love you.

Circuitous · 11-02-2009, 10:08 PM

I use this. It's light, but it's pretty damn quiet, too. I peck-type, so on normal keyboards I make an awful racket, but it's quite tolerable with this one. Touch-typing, you probably wouldn't even hear it. Coupla multimedia keys but nothing extravagant.

I actually got this one off a floor model at a local computer store for $9. If you've got a store nearby you might go that route - plus, you can try before you buy.

Mooga · 11-03-2009, 05:51 AM

I'm liking the idea of the ABS. It's size is quite slim and the price is great! Truthfully, I think this keyboard costed about $100 back in the bad... Truthfully time and tech has changed, but I'm glad I can get such a nice board for cheap.

Only down sides: It's a very slim board and no built-in palm rest. However slim it good. If the board was the size of my old model M's it wouldn't fit in my keyboard roll-out thing.

I'm glad no one recommended a gaming keyboard. The number of keys on those things are really BS. And the fact that some have a whole bunch of keys to the LEFT of the main keyboard is annoying.

If anyone cares, this is my current board: Microsoft Internet Keyboard

KubeDawg · 11-03-2009, 06:30 AM

I use an old emachines keyboard, and it's worked fine for bout 9 years now, but that ABS one seems to be the best for me. I don't mind loud key presses, and it's simple layout makes it perfect for me. Only possible problem I see is how close the left side of the keyboard is to the directional arrows and key pad.

Dr.Satan · 11-03-2009, 07:12 AM

I wish i had a nice keyboard with a built in palm rest...the one I have is this like bean bag one and it sucks! But then again I just use the stock keyboard that came with this computer when I bought it so yeah get what you paid for eh?

Suite307 · 11-04-2009, 06:31 AM

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyb...razer-arctosa/
Using this, great response time, nice blue back-light.

Mooga · 11-05-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suite307

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyb...razer-arctosa/
Using this, great response time, nice blue back-light.

My problem with that is that it's a laptop keyboard. Only they call it "Slim Keycap Structure with Hyperesponse™ Technology." I want full keys. If I wanted a laptop keyboard, I would use a laptop

caesium · 11-05-2009, 02:32 PM

i have one of these and i like it a lot:
http://www.raptor-gaming.com/raptor/...rodukte/k1.htm

only keyboard i've ever found that actually responds as soon as you press a key... mb little over the top for some tho.

Scuzzy · 11-05-2009, 04:55 PM

I have a merc illuminated gaming keyboard, Side keypad built in is the best, fits the hand perfect. Board mine on sale for $40, but you can get a look at them here:

http://shop.steelseries.com/index.ph...-keyboard.html

The one I have also has headset plugins and two extra usb ports, so everything can be pushed through the keyboard. Lights up in a bunch of different colors and brightnesses. love it. You can either take the keys as they are, or program each one individually.

Scuzzy

Scuzzy · 11-05-2009, 05:04 PM

Everything ends up second nature after a while, I think my keys are something like this:

Mooga · 11-05-2009, 05:45 PM

I might actually take a look at one of those scuzzy... My big issues is that it will probably too wide. I've always liked the idea of a separate game pad...

Scuzzy · 11-05-2009, 07:46 PM

They sell them as separate units... I prefer the all in one.

KubeDawg · 11-06-2009, 03:04 AM

that wouldn't work for me cause I use my thumb for backward, left and right strafe. all the buttons to the left of those keys would get smashed by my hand constantly.

immortal · 11-19-2009, 08:08 PM

SteelSeries 7G

using and loving!

~kev~ · 11-23-2009, 01:24 PM

Check the pawn shops or good will, and get something that was made before the windows key.

I am still using a 10 year old keyboard, and have a spare 15 year old keyboard put up as a replacement.

The new keyboards are just too flaky. I like something where they keys stand up and are easy to feel.

Mooga · 11-23-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~kev~

Check the pawn shops or good will, and get something that was made before the windows key.

But how will I use all my Win-key shortcuts?

~kev~ · 11-23-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooga

But how will I use all my Win-key shortcuts?

You mean someone actually uses the windows key?

Its caused me more problems then just about anything else on my keyboard.

Lost · 11-23-2009, 05:49 PM

Used to for me but my hands are smarter than myself now, they ignore it.

11-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Keyboard Recommendations I've been using the same Microsoft Keyboard since before high school (over 10 years now). Finally, after all these years the right side of the spacebar (which I only use when typing) is getting mushy and I need a new keyboard. I'm up for any recommendations but it MUST be a straight keyboard. None of that curved crap. My current board does have a fat spacebar (it curves out at the bottom) which I kinda of like, but it's not a deal break. I would like the keyboard to last a long time. So while I would rather spend less, I wouldn't mind spending a bit if the keyboard will last me for another ten years. __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

11-02-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	This is the one going on my Christmas wishlist: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823224001 It's a heavy keyboard, very simple layout, no extra 1500 worthless buttons, and less than $50. Not bad if you ask me. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

11-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I love you. __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

11-02-2009, 10:08 PM	#4
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	I use this. It's light, but it's pretty damn quiet, too. I peck-type, so on normal keyboards I make an awful racket, but it's quite tolerable with this one. Touch-typing, you probably wouldn't even hear it. Coupla multimedia keys but nothing extravagant. I actually got this one off a floor model at a local computer store for $9. If you've got a store nearby you might go that route - plus, you can try before you buy. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

11-03-2009, 05:51 AM	#5
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I'm liking the idea of the ABS. It's size is quite slim and the price is great! Truthfully, I think this keyboard costed about $100 back in the bad... Truthfully time and tech has changed, but I'm glad I can get such a nice board for cheap. Only down sides: It's a very slim board and no built-in palm rest. However slim it good. If the board was the size of my old model M's it wouldn't fit in my keyboard roll-out thing. I'm glad no one recommended a gaming keyboard. The number of keys on those things are really BS. And the fact that some have a whole bunch of keys to the LEFT of the main keyboard is annoying. If anyone cares, this is my current board: Microsoft Internet Keyboard __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

11-03-2009, 06:30 AM	#6
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	I use an old emachines keyboard, and it's worked fine for bout 9 years now, but that ABS one seems to be the best for me. I don't mind loud key presses, and it's simple layout makes it perfect for me. Only possible problem I see is how close the left side of the keyboard is to the directional arrows and key pad. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

11-03-2009, 07:12 AM	#7
Dr.Satan Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Class/Position: Med / Solly Gametype: PAYLOAD Affiliations: DET- Posts Rated Helpful 19 Times	I wish i had a nice keyboard with a built in palm rest...the one I have is this like bean bag one and it sucks! But then again I just use the stock keyboard that came with this computer when I bought it so yeah get what you paid for eh? __________________ FF Community Map Pack(s): 1 / 2 (Released) conc_school \| hellion_classic \| ksour_PAYLOAD \| mulch_faf (Beta) alchimy_b1 (Lua) base_payload_2015 (Models) props_trainyard Support FF:

11-04-2009, 06:31 AM	#8
Suite307 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyb...razer-arctosa/ Using this, great response time, nice blue back-light.

11-05-2009, 02:32 PM	#10
caesium Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: europe Class/Position: anything Gametype: everything Affiliations: #teamfail Posts Rated Helpful 27 Times	i have one of these and i like it a lot: http://www.raptor-gaming.com/raptor/...rodukte/k1.htm only keyboard i've ever found that actually responds as soon as you press a key... mb little over the top for some tho.

11-05-2009, 04:55 PM	#11
Scuzzy The Old Timers Clan D&A Member Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Server: 206.217.134.170:27016 Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	I have a merc illuminated gaming keyboard, Side keypad built in is the best, fits the hand perfect. Board mine on sale for $40, but you can get a look at them here: http://shop.steelseries.com/index.ph...-keyboard.html The one I have also has headset plugins and two extra usb ports, so everything can be pushed through the keyboard. Lights up in a bunch of different colors and brightnesses. love it. You can either take the keys as they are, or program each one individually. Scuzzy __________________ "Player Quality, not Quantity, is what we strive for." - The LLama Wrangler "A clan is defined by the nature of it's enemies. - The Llama Wrangler

11-05-2009, 05:04 PM	#12
Scuzzy The Old Timers Clan D&A Member Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Server: 206.217.134.170:27016 Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Everything ends up second nature after a while, I think my keys are something like this: __________________ "Player Quality, not Quantity, is what we strive for." - The LLama Wrangler "A clan is defined by the nature of it's enemies. - The Llama Wrangler

11-05-2009, 05:45 PM	#13
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I might actually take a look at one of those scuzzy... My big issues is that it will probably too wide. I've always liked the idea of a separate game pad... __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

11-05-2009, 07:46 PM	#14
Scuzzy The Old Timers Clan D&A Member Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Server: 206.217.134.170:27016 Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	They sell them as separate units... I prefer the all in one. __________________ "Player Quality, not Quantity, is what we strive for." - The LLama Wrangler "A clan is defined by the nature of it's enemies. - The Llama Wrangler

11-06-2009, 03:04 AM	#15
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	that wouldn't work for me cause I use my thumb for backward, left and right strafe. all the buttons to the left of those keys would get smashed by my hand constantly. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

11-19-2009, 08:08 PM	#16
immortal BADASS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brazil Class/Position: D Solly, O Med Gametype: kill.conc.cap Affiliations: [TALOS] Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	SteelSeries 7G using and loving!

11-23-2009, 01:24 PM	#17
~kev~ pmagnvs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Class/Position: Engineer - D Gametype: Free for all CTF - no stupid clan rules Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Check the pawn shops or good will, and get something that was made before the windows key. I am still using a 10 year old keyboard, and have a spare 15 year old keyboard put up as a replacement. The new keyboards are just too flaky. I like something where they keys stand up and are easy to feel. Last edited by ~kev~; 11-23-2009 at 01:24 PM.

11-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#20
Lost Fear teh crowbar. Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Gametype: CTF ftw, yeh Posts Rated Helpful 6 Times	Used to for me but my hands are smarter than myself now, they ignore it. __________________ Do what you want cuz a pirate is free! You are a pirate!

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