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[+bomberh]

I use the

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 V2 - Keyboard - wireless - RF - 105 keys - ergonomic - mouse - USB wireless receiver

It is a very good keyboard and mouse set and is wireless too.

The keyboard has good key action and the keyboard and mouse are very good for playing games too.

[DARKFiB3R]

BoneyardBrew, on 05 September 2010 - 21:07, said:

Holding down Shift and W at the same time was one the of the key combinations that wouldn't register. That was the combination that I was referring to earlier that was a problem for me as a gamer. I nearly forgot that there were other very important key combinations that were blocked that one could run into during regular use.

The problematic combos are outlined in this Amazon review of the keyboard perfectly. I'll post the important part here for an easy read.



So if either of you are fast typers you'll be in a world of frustration while typing out the above combinations with this keyboard. I've read that some have gotten lucky and received a keyboard without these issues, but unfortunately most who buy one run into these blocked combos.

Well that's that out of the window for me, thanks for the heads up.

This looks interesting, multi touch too. http://dbrothonline..../B003IWHM9E.htm

As for the HDMI cables, they are a rip off. Go for the cheaper ones.

It's a digital signal, either it gets through or it doesn't, so the quality of the image will be the same no matter how much you pay for it.

[+McCordRm]

Cupcakes, on 05 September 2010 - 20:28, said:

Originally I would have recommend the Razer Lycosa to you.. but my own keyboard was defective and they wouldn't even replace it. Despite the fact they publicly admitted there were some issues with various serial #s and were replacing them without excuse. Told me mine was outside warranty and that was that.

I'm looking at getting the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. I've read nothing but great reviews on it and the various video reviews on it show that it looks awesome. Basically my needs (with the Lycosa too) were: backlit keys, soft/quiet keys and it had to be black.

That's exactly the keyboard I've been using for just over a month now. I even Game with it.
The thing is sexy as hell and I haven't had an issue with delay or anything like that.

[Nagisan]

Cupcakes, on 05 September 2010 - 20:53, said:

What serial did yours start with? I had a MT09 which supposedly wasn't affected but it was. It fluctuates on issues but the most recurring (on an hourly/daily basis) were keys not responding through. It's never a specific key. Sometimes the 'o', or 'e' other times it would be the 'alt' key or any other one. Then there would be times it would have a ghost stick where I'm not click on it but it would be stuck in a pressed position. Would also have the touch pad stop working.. I'd be on WSAD and I wouldn't be able to change the light setting on it. Most of the time unplugging the USB code would 'reset' it but it would happen again.. and again.. and again. Drivers didn't do anything for it either.

Mine started with the same, MT09. Just like you, the most recurring issue was keys would stop responding, they wouldn't just not respond on a press, they would stop responding period until you unplug the keyboard and plug it back on, such a pain in the ass.

It would also, like yours, the touch pad would stop working and what not. I would say maybe it was just a bad batch of MT09's and we both got one from that batch, but I only had my Lycosa for about 4 months before I got my Deck.

Cupcakes, on 05 September 2010 - 20:53, said:

Definitely agree with the letters wearing off on it though. My 'N' key is one huge smudge now. Most other keys have held up in the 11 months I've been using the Lycosa.

As far as backlight keyboards go, I'm not too perturbed if the lighting for the Illuminated keyboard isn't the best. In fact, I'm not looking for anything ridiculously bright but just enough to get by at night .

My A and S keys on my Lycosa were gone, my D key was starting to go, and thats only roughly 4 months after purchase. For backlighting, I was annoyed by the inconsistency of the Lycosa, most keys looked great, but some of the others were pretty dim. And from what I read, it is similar to that on most backlit keyboards unless they have an LED for each key.

Cupcakes, on 05 September 2010 - 20:53, said:

BTW, that Deck keyboard looks awesome but.. I hate the font they used for the keys! Excluding the price, I'd be more interested in it if it weren't for font.

I kind of like it, nice and large/easy to see, and its unique looking too. To each their own though.

DARKFiB3R, on 05 September 2010 - 20:57, said:

Been looking at those for ages, the small size would be great for me too.

EDIT: I was referring to these ones http://www.deckkeybo...?products_id=30

Yeah, I thought about getting the small one but thought it might be a little too small for me. I can definitely understand the interest of someone with limited desk space and what not.

DARKFiB3R, on 05 September 2010 - 20:57, said:

I didn't think keyboards with individually lit keys had any ink on the keys at all!

They have to in some form. I think its clear plastic with black ink forming the outline of the letters, but I really do not know how you could have a 2-color key without ink period unless you make the letters inserts or something that are made out of a clear plastic while the rest of the key is made out of black plastic. Either way, the way they made the letters there is no wearing off of the keys because they are solid all the way through the key itself.

neoraptor, on 05 September 2010 - 21:01, said:

IMHO all those pricey keyboards are useless. I've been using same old black compaq keyboard for the past 10+ years without breaking a single key (and all letters are there too). I'm considering getting wireless just to have one cable less, but apart from that, the simplicity and durability of the oldschool keyboards is splendid.

There should be models for people like me with no multimedia keys, no 5 more keys on the mouse etc.

Older products were probably made with higher attention to detail than newer products. Remember, the older something is, the higher chance it was handmade vs assembled by a robot. I don't know how you haven't worn any keys out though, in the past year I have been through 2 keyboards and am on my third right now (which, if the reviews are semi-accurate, should last a few years at the least). A lot of the newer stuff pays more attention to aesthetics and functionality vs reliability and quality, sure you may not use media keys and what not, but many others will, that is who the pricey keyboards are made for. Mine was a decision of value over time rather than aesthetics or functionality. Deck is also a child company of one that makes keyboards for harsh environments like police cars and hospitals, which is why I am quite confident that I got what I paid for in terms of quality.

Like I said though, it really comes down to functionality, if your not going to use media keys and do not want a backlit keyboard, then go ahead and spend $10 on a keyboard, but for those of us who do want those features, theres little choice but to spend more.