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    Need a new keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hendeale, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. hendeale

    hendeale Newbie

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    Need to replace my current keyboard so was wondering if anyone could tell me about a good replacement that wont break the bank. I'd really like one that is wireless, but any will do.
     
    hendeale, Mar 29, 2012
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  2. hendeale

    hendeale Newbie

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    Anyone have any suggestions?
     
    hendeale, Mar 29, 2012
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    You should wait 24 hours before bumping per the forum rules.

    Do you have any requirements for the keyboard.

    You stated you'd like wireless, but that's about it. Would you prefer backlit, scissors style keyboard or standard membrane switches, ten keyless or full keyboard, etc. What is your budget, you said won't break the bank, but that could be anywhere between $20-$100 (or even more in rare cases) depending on the person.
     
    tijo, Mar 29, 2012
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  4. NotEnoughMinerals

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    As tijo said, it's pretty hard to give recommendations when you're only requirement is for it to be a wireless keyboard. With a question that broad all we can really say is go to your local electronics retailers and try a few to see what you like. The more descriptive you can be about your needs. the better the recommendations we can give.
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Mar 31, 2012
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  5. GalaxySII

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    I recommend THIS :)
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    GalaxySII, Mar 31, 2012
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  6. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Without your preferences, it would be easy to tell you any keyboard is good for you.
     
    Star Forge, Mar 31, 2012
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  7. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    I would suggest the Logitech K800 over any keyboard I've seen. Its pretty nice.
     
    Syndrome, Apr 1, 2012
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  8. GalaxySII

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    Expensive ..
     
    GalaxySII, Apr 1, 2012
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  9. NotEnoughMinerals

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    That's what you get when you don't declare a price range lol.

    I actually don't think it would be a stretch to say that a large portion of people who frequent these boards use a keyboard that retails in that range.
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Apr 1, 2012
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    Seen the K800 on like half price sale a bunch of times. Not sure its quality but I know its wireless and even has backlight so I think its pretty are in terms of having not one but both of those qualities.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 1, 2012
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  11. GalaxySII

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    so go n buy it .. i hav k750 that's it ..
     
    GalaxySII, Apr 1, 2012
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  12. tijo

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    Meh, $70 on amazon, hardly expensive if you ask me. NotEnoughMinerals put i the right way, when you don't give an actual price range...

    Without breaking the bank could mean anything really. Personally, i assume sub $100 and that's it.
     
    tijo, Apr 1, 2012
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    mine keyb. cost me £40 and mouse £10 I think that is good deal :)
     
    GalaxySII, Apr 1, 2012
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    In related news, Best Buy is closing 50 stores, including the one in my neighborhood. :( Now I'll have drive further to test electronics before buying them on line.
     
    knight427, Apr 1, 2012
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    Oh the irony...

    Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
     
    oan001, Apr 2, 2012
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