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    Help to decide between these two keyboards

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by pokemon123, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. pokemon123

    pokemon123 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey you all and Happy Holidays!

    I'm looking at two different keyboards the logitech g510 and the alienware tactx keyboard.

    If anyone have experienced with these keyboards I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on them.

    I'm mostly going for the backlit capabilities =)

    Thank for the ones who helps.
     
    pokemon123, Dec 25, 2011
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  2. Geekz

    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    tactx to match your laptop :D
    or take a look at a mionix zibal 60, mechanical keyboard with backlighting :)
     
    Geekz, Dec 25, 2011
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I was looking at the Zibal 60 but could not find anywhere to buy one in my area.

    As somebody that follows mech keyboards I was really happy when I saw this :D

    KBC RACE

    The group buys pretty much at cost, cheaper than if you bought it on ebay or from a retailer. This one is very great for laptop use due to its reduced size and its one of the few mech keyboards w/ backlight.

    Did I mention you can choose any mechanical switch type?? I got mine with MX Red, the few mainstream mech keyboards you can buy all almost always come with a single switch type (Like the Zibal is only MX Black) so having the choice is great.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 25, 2011
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  4. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Depends on what you want or like out of either. Is there anything else apart from the backlight you like?

    Also, beware of the mechanically obsessed trying to cram them down your throat. I own/ed keyboards from Filco, Leopold, Topre, Noppoo, QPAD and Razer (and still have practically every variety of Filco out there plus the Topres and Noppoos) - and I choose to game / everyday-main-use Sidewinder X4/X6's. It's not always the best choice, although trying one wouldn't hurt.
     
    Vogelbung, Dec 26, 2011
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