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    Suggest me a Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Nocturnal310, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi,

    Can you guys recommend me a good USB 2.0 keyboard? .. preferably with Customizable buttons.

    I ll be using it for Gaming..

    I dont wanna spend big on a Razer keyboard..its too expensive.. so any cheaper solution?
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Go visit Best Buy, Circuit City, and others and try them all out. The best way to look for a keyboard is to examine them physically, because not all keyboards are the same!
     
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Whats the performance difference between Ps/2 & USB??

    I have those PS/2 to USB converted plugs.
     
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No real difference, other than USB being newer. Plus, they do make converters so either is still fine.
     
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    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    eh keyboard performance enhancer? dude relax it's just a game :)
     
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    What's your price range?

    For $50 - $60, take a look at the:
    -Saitek Eclipse II
    -Logitech G11
    -Microsoft Reclusa
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 5, 2008
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    MrFong Notebook Evangelist

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    If you hit too many keys on a PS/2 keyboard, it'll "lock" and possibly give you a beep of annoyance. No such problem with USB keyboards. Not that that's that big a deal, unless you like playing multiplayer games on a single keyboard...
     
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Microsoft Razer Reclusa.. i ll be buying this most likely. Logitech G11 is expensive.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 6, 2008
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