What kind of keyboard do you use?
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alabama man
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Ducky shine 4 with clear switches. Like the feel, have shaky hands and pressed buttons on accident with old (20$) one. If you use your computer a lot I highly recommend getting decent keyboard (and mouse).
Well, when this question came up 5 years ago (see below) then I said I was really satisfied with my Razer Lycosa, that quite quickly changed though.
It had a number of software problems.
And on top of that hardware problems, it's a known issue where a connector inside the keyboard makes poor contact that makes it not register key-presses.
Which reminds me of the Razer Habu gaming mouse I used to have, started double clicking on single clicks, defective micro switches of course, but also defective software because if connected via the same USB port the system would register keyboard presses when I moved the mouse while in the BIOS/DOS.
Maybe I should just give in and kill the damn thing like the mouse, sure felt better after that
Thing is I'm not convinced I wont hate what I replace it with, I looked at a boring yet expensive Logitech keyboard for business use some years ago, but of course they had to implement something in the firmware so you can't play with it, can't register key pressed of WASD in tandem, claiming that was a hardware issue when their gaming keyboards used the exact same hardware!
One thing is for sure though: I will never buy anything with the brand Razer printed anywhere near it!!!
It had a number of software problems.
And on top of that hardware problems, it's a known issue where a connector inside the keyboard makes poor contact that makes it not register key-presses.
Which reminds me of the Razer Habu gaming mouse I used to have, started double clicking on single clicks, defective micro switches of course, but also defective software because if connected via the same USB port the system would register keyboard presses when I moved the mouse while in the BIOS/DOS.
Maybe I should just give in and kill the damn thing like the mouse, sure felt better after that
Thing is I'm not convinced I wont hate what I replace it with, I looked at a boring yet expensive Logitech keyboard for business use some years ago, but of course they had to implement something in the firmware so you can't play with it, can't register key pressed of WASD in tandem, claiming that was a hardware issue when their gaming keyboards used the exact same hardware!
One thing is for sure though: I will never buy anything with the brand Razer printed anywhere near it!!!
Cycloid Torus
Posts: 4,892 +1,711
Rosewill - now about 5 years old - with more keys than I use. I'm not interested in spending more than about $8. If it doesn't do the job, I get another.
Someday, if I get a really big screen, I will probably go for wireless - but I would like to see better battery life and a receiver which I can wallmount. I wish I could find a review about making an educated choice between bluetooth, IR and RF.
Someday, if I get a really big screen, I will probably go for wireless - but I would like to see better battery life and a receiver which I can wallmount. I wish I could find a review about making an educated choice between bluetooth, IR and RF.
SNGX1275
Posts: 10,615 +467
The K800 logitech I mentioned is good on battery life, I don't use it too much (most of time on laptop) but I get months of battery life on it and it is backlit. I think it is RF rather than bluetooth, but it certainly isn't IR. In any case, I don't think you need to worry about wireless range or battery life anymore, those things are pretty good now.
lripplinger
Posts: 454 +252
Logitech K350 wireless keyboard, and a Logitech Performance MX mouse. Fantastic setup and they both use the Unifying receiver which is an added bonus.
learninmypc
Posts: 9,679 +724
My current keyboard http://www.engadget.com/products/microsoft/wireless-keyboard/3000/
I might of messed up my Saitek KB but I have a HP & apple KB in reserves. Nothing fancy.
I might of messed up my Saitek KB but I have a HP & apple KB in reserves. Nothing fancy.
hahahanoobs
Posts: 5,219 +3,074
From best to worst: RF, Bluetooth, IR
-RF is like WiFi in terms of range in a house.
-Bluetooth doesn't require line of sight and has better range than IR, but usually requires batteries you have to charge or replace.
-IR is like your TV remote and requires line of sight.
As for wall mounts, those are probably bluetooth and maybe RF receivers.
treetops
Posts: 3,064 +784
Well, when this question came up 5 years ago (see below) then I said I was really satisfied with my Razer Lycosa, that quite quickly changed though.
It had a number of software problems.
And on top of that hardware problems, it's a known issue where a connector inside the keyboard makes poor contact that makes it not register key-presses.
Which reminds me of the Razer Habu gaming mouse I used to have, started double clicking on single clicks, defective micro switches of course, but also defective software because if connected via the same USB port the system would register keyboard presses when I moved the mouse while in the BIOS/DOS.
Maybe I should just give in and kill the damn thing like the mouse, sure felt better after that
Thing is I'm not convinced I wont hate what I replace it with, I looked at a boring yet expensive Logitech keyboard for business use some years ago, but of course they had to implement something in the firmware so you can't play with it, can't register key pressed of WASD in tandem, claiming that was a hardware issue when their gaming keyboards used the exact same hardware!
One thing is for sure though: I will never buy anything with the brand Razer printed anywhere near it!!!
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I had the same problem with my death adder, I contacted tech support via email and they linked me a firmware update that reinstalled the firm. No more double clicks. They said it is quite different then just updating the mouse.
I too use the DAS, but the older version with Brown mech. I don't use macros and have a book lamp clipped on the tip of my desk for night gaming.
I move it around between the office for working and home for working sometimes, waiting for a gaming version to come out. I have given up on that.
My eyes are set on two models now, Cherry's MX 6.0 and Ducky's Shine 5. The G. SKill model you posted was also on my mind but I thought I should stick with the old school keyboard makers
I move it around between the office for working and home for working sometimes, waiting for a gaming version to come out. I have given up on that.
My eyes are set on two models now, Cherry's MX 6.0 and Ducky's Shine 5. The G. SKill model you posted was also on my mind but I thought I should stick with the old school keyboard makers
Darth Shiv
Posts: 2,371 +886
Interesting you say that. I've also had an absolutely horrible experience with Razer's software. Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth here. I disable the software entirely and haven't tried it in probably a year.
Macgyver56
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Logitech K740. It uses scissors-switches under the keys. It's fast. Very fast.
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