recommendations for a new keyboard

[Historyaswas]

He'll I'm looking for a new keyboard that will light up will be wired. I don't want to but nothing expensive its a keyboard i don't want a razor i want a keyboard that looks nice and lights up in the dark and won't break the bank.

[Historyaswas]

hello* seriously i should find a smart phone that doesn't make my sentences look retarded.

[karamazovmm]

I like the comfort series from MS, duno if they have backlight or not, probably not

[♔KillZoneGB♔]

Hi Historyaswas, here`s something I`ve got, the TT eSports Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard, costing around £39.99 Exe Vat. £47 inc vat.- Red Illumination Back Light - Red illumination back light simulates the true-to-life gaming atmosphere
- 2x USB 2.0 Ports - Provide easy usage of other USB peripherals. Each USB port supports up to 100mA
- 10 Macro Keys - Program the combined action in a button to make a move ahead ofother gamers
- 6 Multimedia Keys - Instant access to multimedia function for quick audio control
- 64KB On Board Memory - Storage of up to 40 macro keys for action, shooting, RPG and strategy games
- On Board Profile Switch - On board profile switch to engage for instant game changes
- Back Light Switch - Back light switch allows gamers to choose the different levels of lighting depending on the mood
- Fan Device - Cooling fan not only keeps your hands dry and provides comfortable gaming experience
- Windows Dummy Keycaps - Enclosed with two Windows keys to disable the function; prevent from jumping out of the game by accident
- Smart Cable Management With Detachable Cable Design - Protects cable from damage of improper use. For easy storage and cable protection. The fan is a bit of a gimmick, The keys are a bit cheap, but they do there job, easy to touch type with out looking at the keyboard, all in all its not bad at all. anyhoo something to pounder over... (Forum please bring back the enter key to format the page)

[Crazyeyesreaper]

avoid the TT keyboards ive owned to the rubber domes they use are pretty weak and i wore out both of them in less than 6 months of regular usage. the fan was pretty cool tho.

[Historyaswas]

Eyes what would you recommend?

[Crazyeyesreaper]

a mechanical but you want cheap so you its out of your budget that said mechanicals last for years. Still got an old IBM mechanical i picked it up 6-7 years ago and it was already old at that point still works fine, I just hated the noise it made, Got a CM QuickfireTK with MX Red switches and with some soft rubber spacers its now silent but feels way better than any rubber dome I have ever used.

MX BLack and MX Blue are the most popular keys.

Cheapest I could find after a quick search most will prefer the Monoprice as its full size the newegg link below leads to TT mechanical which is fine but like my keyboard some of the keys have dual purpose to save on space. Niether is backlit.
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Mech...d_sim_sbs_pc_5

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823162015



Once you get used to a mechanical you will never go back to rubber dome / membrane keyboards.

[Historyaswas]

Thank you eyes!

[Crazyeyesreaper]

oh something i forgot to mention should the keys on the keyboard get worn down etc you can buy new keycaps and just pop them on. Theres also rubber o rings that can be used to dampen sound as well all without changing the feel or lifespan of the keyboard.

Some more options

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Quick...nical+keyboard

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-6G...nical+keyboard

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Quick...nical+keyboard

this is what I have
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Quick...nical+keyboard

here is a guide on Mechanical keyboards that should prove extremely useful
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/me...keyboard-guide