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    cheap,alluminium, gaming, backlit, keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Logitech456, Nov 1, 2009.

  1. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    yes yes im asking for alot but is there anything out there? :D
     
    Logitech456, Nov 1, 2009
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  2. Convoluted

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    Yeah, sorry this is not going to happen. There's not many aluminum notebooks out there, let along having gaming ones. For cheap and partially aluminum, there's the HP DM3 and the Asus UL30a.
     
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm pretty sure you are going to have to give up one of those requirements, maybe two, to find a good computer.
     
    Greg, Nov 1, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I think he's asking about keyboards (i.e. desktop), not laptops, hence putting this in the Accessories forum.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 1, 2009
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  5. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    yah im talking about a external keyboard
     
    Logitech456, Nov 2, 2009
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  6. devilcm3

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    cheap..and metal parts doesnt come along..

    most gaming keyboards should fulfill your requirements but , aluminium...i dont think theres a use for that other than additional weight
     
    devilcm3, Nov 2, 2009
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  7. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Oh, I thought this was mis-placed in the wrong forum. Oh well.

    Anyway, get rid of the metal requirement and you get the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. Best keyboard I have ever had.
     
    Greg, Nov 2, 2009
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  8. Gotei 13

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    I don't think there is any that fits what you want. Remove the Aluminium then there are keyboards for you.
     
    Gotei 13, Nov 2, 2009
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  9. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    ok remove alluminum then.
     
    Logitech456, Nov 2, 2009
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  10. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    In that case, there's plenty of options. The Logitech G11, and the Razer Lycosa are the two I would recommend.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 2, 2009
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  11. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    How cheap is cheap?
     
    Vogelbung, Nov 2, 2009
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  12. apple314159

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    This is really the main factor.
     
    apple314159, Nov 2, 2009
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  13. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    <50 :)......
     
    Logitech456, Nov 2, 2009
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  14. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    You might have to go used in order to find anything under $50.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 2, 2009
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  15. NBRUser0159099

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    well the Saitek Cyborg is semi-aluminum, the most used keys are metallic outlined with a silver metal differentiation.

    but then its >50bucks used or new...i would highly recomend the logitech backlit slimline one, that thing is pure awesomeness for typing.
     
    NBRUser0159099, Nov 2, 2009
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