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Thoughts on keyboard... (need new one)

Discussion in 'Computers & Technology' started by iParkourX, Sep 15, 2014.

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    It's not worth spending under 20 pounds for a keyboard. Wait till you have like 65.
     
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    ._. 65
     
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    just get a normal microsoft one for now... save up for a mechanical one and buy that later...
     
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    I have a normal USB. But I hate it. I much prefer mechanical keyboards, especially as I'm at school and type lots of essays etc, hence I prefer a nicer sound etc, a bit weird I know, but I prefer it all around.
     
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    good luck finding a mechanical one for 20 quid friend.

    Edit: If you do find it, let me know.. I need one as well.
     
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    These are not mechanical IMO. There are fake cheap china "Mechanical looking" keyboards. They are as good as your current USB keyboard.
     
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    http://www.overclock.net/t/1369214/recommended-mechanical-keyboards

    has a big list of pretty much the most well known mechanical keyboard sorted with fullsize, tkl (no numpad) and compact layouts

    if u know what switches you want you can check what price ranges they are etc. really good page to look for new keyboards


    edit: also never get razers blackwidow ultimate keyboard as it has chinese cloned switches made by kailh
     
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    Didn't realize the keyboard was 80% size, there is other Ducky shine models full size, expensive though.
     
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