Keyboard

**JimboIncinerator** · 03-27-11, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Glitch

White I have teh Logitech G15 (The precursor to the logitech you listed) I don't know anythign about "mechanical" but I love my keyboard.

When thie one dies I am going with another like it. If it were to die today I would pick up the
Logitech G19 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard

Newegg.com - Logitech G19 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard

I also have the G15 and love it, been a fantastic keyboard when it does eventually die will get the latest G series keyboard from logitech. I've had my g-15 since summer of 2006 (almost 5 years) and still going strong

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**HeavyG** · 03-27-11, 03:33 PM

I have the Razer Tarantula. It is discontinued, but it is a great keyboard. It doesn't have backlighting and is not mechanical, but I prefer it to many other keyboards I was able to get my hands on.

Keyboards are subjective. While some people prefer the responsiveness of the keys, others prefer ergonomics, others prefer bells and whistles. It is tough finding one that meets ALL of your needs. Sometimes you have to decide what is more important and sacrifice a feature or two.

**DJ Ms. White** · 03-27-11, 03:43 PM

I guess if I had to pick, back lighting would be the most important. I don't think I'll go for the G19. $180 is a little too expensive for me in terms of what I'd be getting. Choices choices.

**WileECyte** · 03-28-11, 12:31 AM

I've got a G15 v2. It's not a bad keyboard. Had a Saitek Eclipse II before that. Liked that one as well. The Saitek Cyborg is a nice keyboard from what I've seen as well.

**Madmax (Grape)** · 03-28-11, 12:33 AM

The Fry's near me had all the good gaming keyboards on display, including the Razer BlackWidow. I loved the feel of it (its mechanical) and will probably buy one one of these days.

**dex71** · 03-28-11, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

I guess if I had to pick, back lighting would be the most important. I don't think I'll go for the G19. $180 is a little too expensive for me in terms of what I'd be getting. Choices choices.

You use itunes? If so, the G15 (or whatever they are calling the latest version with the basic lcd) is for you. I have had a G15 (v1) for about 5 years now, and LOVE it.
Right out of the box it supports both TS and Vent, as well as 2142, FRAPS, and Xfire.

I have an applet for BF2 (which is actually better than the stock 2142 version), and a GREAT itunes applet (you can control itunes directly from the kb).

Another option is the G13, which is by far the best game pad on the market ( absolutely blows its Belkin/Razor counterpart away). It too has the lcd, and can be used in tandem with the lcd on the G15 (as in both displaying different applets at the same time).

**naerok** · 03-28-11, 09:11 AM

this is where its at.... true gamer SteelSeries – SteelSeries 7G

**Stealthyking** · 03-28-11, 10:07 AM

I have had Both, The razer Tarantula and i currently am using the logitech g19, The tarantula is sitting in my closet being unused in the box, I used it for prolly a year or so then the g19 came out and i just HAD to have it, The only thing i dislike about the g19 is the fact u have to power it by plugging it into the wall outlet AS well as USB. Either way the g19 is absolutely AMAZING!!! and i will never buy another keyboard until it dies and then when it dies im buying either the same one or w.e the new g series is from logitech at that time.

As far as the tarantula, it was cool but i didnt really like the feel of the keys, the keys reminded me of a laptop keyboard only with a softer hit and i wasnt a big fan of it.

**DJ Ms. White** · 04-23-11, 01:00 PM

I got a chance to try out the Blackwidow. It's very responsive; I like it a lot and will be getting it when the time comes.

**HeavyG** · 04-23-11, 01:07 PM

I still like my Tarantula, but I will likely go with a Black Widow once this baby dies on me. Glad you liked it. I have only tried it out in the stores. Hell, when I bought the Tarantula, it was all risk as nobody had them in the stores. At least more places are carrying Razer products nowadays.