Keyboard advice

Herr-Berbunch · 01-19-12, 09:37 AM

OK, now I'm after a new keyboard, must have illuminated keys - ideally not just back-lit keyboard, price - anything up to £50 or slightly over- I'm not fussy so am willing to buy used, I'd like a couple or so extra/macro keys that'll save me taking hands off stick in A-10C.

This delays once more my new joystick and graphics card but it's more of a necessity. (Whilst we're here, any stick recommendations gratefully received - I really don't think I've room for any HOTAS products

, but something to replace my 12 year old Sidewinder would be good.)

Got my eye on M$'s X4, Logitech's G510 and G15 but please let me know if you've another recommendation.

I've ruled out the Cyborg V7 and Razer's Lycosa as they don't feature extra keys, but conversely I don't want many more keys - another 12 or 18 would be serious overkill!!!

Thanks in advance

stoppro · 01-19-12, 12:24 PM

I have the logitech 150. the keys are lit very well .I think I paid 75.00 US but ithat was over a year ago.It might be cheaper now.I have no problem with it.

Skybird · 01-21-12, 06:02 PM

Using this myself, 100% satisfied:

wireless keyboard

Illuminated in four levels, automatically adjusting, works wonders: running it with eneloop accu-batteries I need to reload only once every 10-14 days. Typing feeling is very well, and keys are also silent. Perfect keyboard, imo.

Alternatively, slightly cheaper, but

wired keyboard

which is also said to be very good.

JSLTIGER · 01-21-12, 11:29 PM

Highly recommend the G15/510. I have the G15v2 and I love it. As for the Sidewinder, I still have my MS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Herr-Berbunch · 01-22-12, 03:15 PM

Well suddenly came into a bit of unexpected extra cash today, so I have an MSI Twin Frozr GTX 560 Ti OC heading my way

Enough left over for the keyboard (definately X4 from Amazon), just a new stick to choose now.

Thinking of T.16000m - plenty of buttons but not too big!

Tchocky · 01-24-12, 01:30 PM

Got the Frau an Ultimate Edition Das Keyboard for Christmas, of which I am very jealous

JSLTIGER · 01-24-12, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Well suddenly came into a bit of unexpected extra cash today, so I have an MSI Twin Frozr GTX 560 Ti OC heading my way

Enough left over for the keyboard (definately X4 from Amazon), just a new stick to choose now.

Thinking of T.16000m - plenty of buttons but not too big!

Nice card. I've got the EVGA version and I love it.

01-19-12, 09:37 AM	#1
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Keyboard advice OK, now I'm after a new keyboard, must have illuminated keys - ideally not just back-lit keyboard, price - anything up to £50 or slightly over- I'm not fussy so am willing to buy used, I'd like a couple or so extra/macro keys that'll save me taking hands off stick in A-10C. This delays once more my new joystick and graphics card but it's more of a necessity. (Whilst we're here, any stick recommendations gratefully received - I really don't think I've room for any HOTAS products , but something to replace my 12 year old Sidewinder would be good.) Got my eye on M$'s X4, Logitech's G510 and G15 but please let me know if you've another recommendation. I've ruled out the Cyborg V7 and Razer's Lycosa as they don't feature extra keys, but conversely I don't want many more keys - another 12 or 18 would be serious overkill!!! Thanks in advance __________________

01-19-12, 12:24 PM	#2
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	I have the logitech 150. the keys are lit very well .I think I paid 75.00 US but ithat was over a year ago.It might be cheaper now.I have no problem with it. __________________ win 10 64-msi-32gig cosair ddr4-ryzen9-5600evga gtx3060-corsair850watt-2-ssd 500 gig drives 1m2 1tig

01-21-12, 06:02 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,501 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Using this myself, 100% satisfied: wireless keyboard Illuminated in four levels, automatically adjusting, works wonders: running it with eneloop accu-batteries I need to reload only once every 10-14 days. Typing feeling is very well, and keys are also silent. Perfect keyboard, imo. Alternatively, slightly cheaper, but wired keyboard which is also said to be very good. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-21-12, 11:29 PM	#4
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Highly recommend the G15/510. I have the G15v2 and I love it. As for the Sidewinder, I still have my MS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 and I wouldn't trade it for the world. __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

01-22-12, 03:15 PM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Well suddenly came into a bit of unexpected extra cash today, so I have an MSI Twin Frozr GTX 560 Ti OC heading my way Enough left over for the keyboard (definately X4 from Amazon), just a new stick to choose now. Thinking of T.16000m - plenty of buttons but not too big! __________________

01-24-12, 01:30 PM	#6
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Got the Frau an Ultimate Edition Das Keyboard for Christmas, of which I am very jealous __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]