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Posted July 04, 2013
I've been looking for a mechanical keyboard but I've been avoiding them as I prefer slim keyboards but there don't seem to exist any slimmed mechanical ones.
Posted July 04, 2013
I ended up going with the Steelseries Cherry Red I linked, guess i'll find out if it works for me when it comes in the mail. If it doesn't, i'll necro this thread and get some more suggestions. Thanks all.
Posted July 04, 2013
They make these? o.0? *In Shock*
Posted July 05, 2013
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YellowAries: They make these? o.0? *In Shock*
Yup! A lot of typists and gamers like them for ergonomic reasons. I was pressing too heavily on the keys and was having hand problems as a result. Getting a mechanical keyboard with tactile feedback helped a lot with that. It's more comfortable to type on than a regular keyboard. It's also much sturdier and I don't have to worry about the keyboard moving around when I'm playing a fast-paced game.

Getting a gaming-specific one can get you all kinds of cool features, but I just went with a straightforward keyboard. They typically cost more than a regular keyboard, and frequently go over $100. But the comfort (my hand problems have gone away, and my elbows are much better) and the longevity is worth it for people who type a lot. Mechanical keyboards regularly last decades, where membrane (regular) keyboards will wear out quickly.
Posted July 05, 2013
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HGiles:
I see... Hmm... Definitely something to think about for my next Keyboard. =) Thanks!
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Posted July 27, 2013
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haydenaurion: I ended up going with the Steelseries Cherry Red I linked, guess i'll find out if it works for me when it comes in the mail. If it doesn't, i'll necro this thread and get some more suggestions. Thanks all.
I'm curious. How did you like the keyboard?
Posted July 27, 2013
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blotunga: When I was using a corded keyboard I was using a Cherry and it was pretty good. So it's a very good brand. Now I use a wireless keyboard which is a Logitech K350. It has stellar battery life (I have it for 3 or 4 years and haven't changed the batteries yet - and I do type a lot)
Logitech keyboards are evil. I'll be replacing mine because it won't work during portions of the boot process whereas my gyration keyboard will.
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haydenaurion: I'm instead thinking of grabbing the Steelseries 6Gv2 (Red switches). My only real concern is that reviews state the lettering on the keys tend to fade easy, though I think I can live with that as long as the letters don't completely disappear off the keys. It seems to have good reviews otherwise, but can anyone here vouch for that keyboard, brand or red switch keys in general?
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AlKim: The brand should be sound. I haven't got any first-hand experience of them, but whenever someone is asking about gaming peripherals, SteelSeries seems to crop up among all the other candidates.

Fading letters can be fixed with a suitable pen or, I guess, spray-lacquering them for an extra layer to wear through if you're into that sort of thing. I'm certainly not.
If it's that much of a problem, you can usually put clear nail polish over the top.
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Posted July 27, 2013
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haydenaurion: I ended up going with the Steelseries Cherry Red I linked, guess i'll find out if it works for me when it comes in the mail. If it doesn't, i'll necro this thread and get some more suggestions. Thanks all.
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bbls2097: I'm curious. How did you like the keyboard?
Other than the lettering on some of the keys wearing down, I really like it so far for the several weeks i've had it. Though this is the first gaming keyboard with different switches i've owned so you may or may not want to go by my experience. The keys don't take much force at all to register a press so you may make a few mistakes using it to type until you get used to it.
Posted July 27, 2013
Sounds good to me! I've only used reds as well so can't compare to the other switches, but I like them a lot :)
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