Guild Wars Forums - GW Guru
 
 

Go Back   Guild Wars Forums - GW Guru > Forest of True Sight > Technician's Corner > Hardware

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Nov 28, 2008, 04:37 PM // 16:37   #1
Emo Goth Italics
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Advertisement

Disable Ads
Default Gaming Keyboard

Considering my old keyboard died on me, I've considered getting a gaming keyboard. The one I'm interested in at the minute is this one, but I'm not sure of any other sites which sell the same product to Europe. If anyone can recommend any other keyboards I'd be thankful. Oh, and I'm looking for something around £30, but I guess I can stretch further than that.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Think I've found something. Think this is worth what is asked?

Last edited by Tyla; Nov 28, 2008 at 04:43 PM // 16:43..
Tyla is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 28, 2008, 05:24 PM // 17:24   #2
Hell's Protector
 
Quaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Canada
Guild: Brothers Disgruntled
Default

I can only say that I have a Z-board somewhere. It's sitting on a shelf. I don't remember why, but I didn't like it overall.

Edit - btw, I'm currently using a BenQ A800 keyboard, which is basically just a generic keyboard with a few extra buttons. Benq don't seem to be making keyboards any more. Most of the "gaming" keyboards I've seen are too full of gee-wiz gewgaws for me.

Last edited by Quaker; Nov 28, 2008 at 11:17 PM // 23:17..
Quaker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 28, 2008, 08:05 PM // 20:05   #3
rattus rattus
 
Snograt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: London, UK GMT±0 ±1hr DST
Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2
Profession: R/
Default

I'll tell you why, Quaker - because it is made of cheap, rattly plastic and it doesn't have a numpad. I had one - gave it to my son pretty damn quick and got myself a G15.
__________________
Si non confectus, non reficiat
Snograt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 28, 2008, 08:12 PM // 20:12   #4
Forge Runner
 
snaek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Profession: N/
Default

yea...that keyboard is a toy really

anything by logitech or microsoft would be suitable

personally i'd go wit
http://www.razerzone.com/c-3-gaming-keyboards.aspx
but im biased
snaek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 29, 2008, 05:15 AM // 05:15   #5
Furnace Stoker
 
Elder III's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ohio
Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY)
Profession: R/
Default

G15 is good

personally though I like a simple wired keyboard that I can smash and bash and pour coffee on and still use the next day. The old IBM ones were great for that. XD Most of the "gaming" ones are just a waste of money, but it really depends on personal preference. Try to test one out at a store or somewhere before you buy it, otherwise you may be like me and send it back and just use that old clunker in the closet again. :/
Elder III is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 01, 2008, 11:25 AM // 11:25   #6
The Fallen One
 
Lord Sojar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Oblivion
Guild: Irrelevant
Profession: Mo/Me
Default

If you can grab a Microsoft Sidewinder X6 keyboard for cheap, get one of those. It has phenomenal reviews.
__________________
Lord Sojar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 07, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59   #7
Wilds Pathfinder
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melbourne
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rahja the Thief View Post
If you can grab a Microsoft Sidewinder X6 keyboard for cheap, get one of those. It has phenomenal reviews.
I was about to suggest this one as well, along with the Sidewinder mouse they seem to make a good pair of gaming peripherals. Don't bother with the Zboard, it's gimmicky and pretty poorly made and the game specific additions aren't very helpful. Also keep in mind most gaming keyboards are fairly large in comparison to most standard keyboards, so make sure you have enough desk space beforehand.
xDusT II is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 09, 2008, 12:24 AM // 00:24   #8
über těk-nĭsh'ən
 
moriz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Canada
Profession: R/
Default

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16823227002

i've always liked slim keyboards, so i'll be getting that.
moriz is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Share This Forum!  
 
 
           

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Zeegen Technician's Corner 155 Jun 17, 2008 08:06 AM // 08:06
fujin Technician's Corner 7 Sep 16, 2007 01:59 PM // 13:59
Keyboard setup with a Merc Gaming Keyboard Rainstorm13 The Campfire 0 Feb 23, 2007 09:29 PM // 21:29
Calza Technician's Corner 14 Dec 09, 2006 01:28 AM // 01:28
Logitech G15 gaming keyboard enephekt Technician's Corner 5 Nov 16, 2005 07:47 PM // 19:47


All times are GMT. The time now is 12:19 AM // 00:19.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2016, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
jQuery(document).ready(checkAds()); function checkAds(){if (document.getElementById('adsense')!=undefined){document.write("_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Adblock', 'Unblocked', 'false',,true]);");}else{document.write("