I've been looking for a silent keyboard and I found this by using static ice. $75 from Microsoft store which is about $40 cheaper than the rrp of other places.
They also have full refund policy no questions I asked I believe if it's not for you :)
so which one are you saying is better for gaming?
Mechanical. By far.
Once you go mechanical, you can't go back.
I hate loud keyboard clicks. What's a good type of quiet mechanical switch to look for?
@skegger: No such thing. You can get those rubber loops to dampen the sound but even then they are still pretty loud imo
@skegger: There are "silent" switches that have dampeners inside the switch that reduces the noise.
Like Cherry MX Silent Red, Silent Black and more. I think either Kailh or Gateron (cant remember which one) had a Silent Brown as well.
I do find normal linear switches to be still fairly loud (because they still make noises when you press them completely)
I do go back using Logitech K120, while my two filco keyboards (blue and red) are sitting in boxes.
I needed as quiet as possible because my wife got sick of hearing what sounded like the omaha beach landing while gaming at night.
The reviews on it are pretty good.
what is membrane?
its not mechanical i assume?
It's still mechanical really, but not considered such when talking about keyboards. Basically the 'switches' are a little carbon (or other conductor) covered pad moulded into a rubber/silicon sheet (with lots of little such pads corresponding to each key). When you push the keys, usually a pylon under the key pushes down the pad onto the copper circuit, closing the switch.
'Mechanical' switches usually use metal blades across contacts and a slightly more complex mechanism to actuate it. They give a more tactile experience, which is why many prefer them. I'm guessing they have a longer lifespan than membrane too, and the Cherry switches that you often find in them are widely used.
At least, that's how I recall they work.
I do have one of these Razor keyboards though, and I have to say that it actually feels pretty good. Their software sucks on Mac though (but then, gamers usually aren't using Mac). I bought it for the lights!
@banj0 thank you
If you dont know whether to get mechanical or membrane, try mechanical before you buy