Backlit keyboard

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  alebox on 04/01/2012 - 08:15

  sidewinder is good if you like the detachable number pad. however my friend has one, and a couple of the keys are really unresponsive and/or stick a lot. in particular b,n and m. might just be that one though, but thought i'd put it out there

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  gmail92 on 04/01/2012 - 09:07

  i just bought the Verbatim Tuneboard yesterday from HN for $24, normally $90

  blue backlit, inbuilt speakers and bass boost :D

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    YadaYadaYada on 04/01/2012 - 11:09

    I heard about that. A friend told me they were selling it at HN Martin Place - so maybe it's more of a widespread sale.

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  RandomNinja on 04/01/2012 - 11:04

  I've got the G19 and I find the colour LCD is nice to look at, but functionally irrelevant in majority of games. Use it mostly for the clock (so I know how many hours ago I should have gone to bed) and for the media player control applet.

  Stick with the G510 I reckon

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    GreatWhiteHunter on 04/01/2012 - 11:10

    Thanks RandomNinja,

    I suspect a clock will be the main use I have for any LCD screen, so the G510 should be sufficient for that.

    Clock would be handy as you can't see the time when in BF3 :)

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  GreatWhiteHunter on 04/01/2012 - 11:09

  This thread on Whirlpool has me wondering if I should be thinking about getting a mechanical keyboard?

  http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1632416

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    nicksnoobie on 04/01/2012 - 23:57

    Yes, go for mechanical keyboard.
    Few people said Leopold are good for mech keyboard. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…

    FYI Don't buy G510. Waste of money. Not worth it. I'm using it right now.

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    aim54x on 09/01/2013 - 09:31

    I upgraded to a Gigabyte AIVIA Osmium…..definitely worth the money!
    http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&p…

    I was also considering the Ducky DK9008 Shine II boards
    http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11…

    PCCG seems to have the best local pricing for Ducky, but I was able to pick up the Osmium from Orange IT (I'm a Sydneysider) for the same price so saved on the shipping

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  [Deactivated] on 04/01/2012 - 13:14

  Darn. The Tuneboard is not listed online at HN site, and neither store in my area has it in stock. They said the cost price is $69. I really hate my black keyboard - I can't see it at night without the room light on.

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    GreatWhiteHunter on 04/01/2012 - 15:24

    I had a look at the Tuneboard in HN Martin Place - it is LARGE

    Also I already have external speakers, Z523's, so I've decided to pass on the Tuneboard…

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      SmartCover on 04/01/2012 - 18:10

      Im using the Steelseries 6GV2, best investment ever!

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        aim54x on 09/01/2013 - 09:32

        I was considering the 6G and 7G (PS/2 goodness) but they fell out of favour as they are not backlit, the OP was after something backlit as well.

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  Baa on 10/01/2013 - 18:07

  Go mechanical!

  I have a Ducky Shine and it is amazing, check out pccasegear if you want to see a decent range (not always to buy as they are not cheap).

  My wife (non gamer) loves it and wants one for work… typing on it is a dream.

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  ProspectiveDarkness on 10/01/2013 - 18:17

  I can't speak for mechanical keyboards, but I have the K800 and Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, and I quite like both. The K800 wins out for me, because the wireless is very convenient, and the keys are quite comfortable. It may not be preferable for gaming, though I find it to be just fine. You can just charge the keyboard whilst using it, so it's a non-issue.

  IMO, if you're going to look for a more gaming oriented keyboard (Logitech-wise, at least) you should look into the G110. I think LCD screens are a waste of money, and the G110 is pretty much exactly the same as the G510, bar the screen and the price.

  /my $0.02