Recommend me a keyboard

[awelsh]

Hey, im looking for a decent keyboard, must have the following:

Silent type keys (Possibly like laptop ones)
Media Controls (play, pause, backwards, forward, volume control)

Would also like it to be backlit but I don't mind if it's not :)

Also, preferrably logitech :)

[N!ck]

Don't know about silent keys, but the Logitech G15 is a great keyboard. (the updated version)

[Jordy]

Don't know about silent keys, but the Logitech G15 is a great keyboard. (the updated version)Yeah I would recommend it, it's quite silent for typing, much better than an average keyboard that's for sure.

Quite expensive for what it is and it's far from the best thing I've ever bought (Hello MX Revolution ;)) but it's good.

[awelsh]

Had a look at the G15 and it is a tad expensive for what it is :P

Looking for something under £40ish

Backlit keys are not a must have :)

[Jarkie]

From what I'm reading you want a nice one with LOADS of extras involved, well there is one that I used to use its £25 from argos and called Microsoft digital media "black" keyboard 3000 it has everything you want and works with Windows XP and Vista and probs Windows 7 heres the link:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0622316/c_1/1|category_root|Office,+PCs+and+phones|14418968.ht m (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0622316/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice,+PCs+and+phones%7C14418 968.htm)

And if you don't have a argos near you just google it and see what comes up! :)
also check this microsoft site: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=083
gives you loads of information on there keyboards.! :D

[Recursion]

I like my Saitek Eclipse II personally.

http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/eclipseii.htm

[AgnesIO]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128028

Possibly the best keyboard I have used in a long time.

- Soft touch keys
- Media control buttons
- 5 Customizable buttons
- Loads of features

Honestly it is fantastic. It also have a curve at the front with leather on it - so soft! I can honestly say you do realise the leather is there - even though you wouldn't think yourt hands would touch it - believe me they do!

Downside is:

- You get a mouse aswell (the mouse is FANTASTIC though :D)

The mouse is made to fit a hand so it has curves going in to fit two fingers and a thumb. Again very comfortable to hold - laser and wireless.

The keyboard is wireless along with the mouse - honestly you will not regret it!


http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/600x400/6/microsoft-wireless-laser-desktop-5000.1097990.jpg

Good picture there.

Hope this helped :)

[Jarkie]

I like my Saitek Eclipse II personally.

http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/eclipseii.htm

Thats one nice keyboard! ;)

[awelsh]

Thanks for the recommendations everyone :) I might just end up going for this one though - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6756626/c_1/1|category_root|Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|14418968/c_2/2|cat_14418968|PC+and+laptop+accessories|14419129/c_3/3|cat_14419129|PC+keyboards+and+tablets|14419132.h tm

Or possibly another one ive seen in the book for £20 thats got the media controls on there too :)

[Jarkie]

Thanks for the recommendations everyone :) I might just end up going for this one though - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6756626/c_1/1|category_root|Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|14418968/c_2/2|cat_14418968|PC+and+laptop+accessories|14419129/c_3/3|cat_14419129|PC+keyboards+and+tablets|14419132.h tm (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6756626/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C144 18968/c_2/2%7Ccat_14418968%7CPC+and+laptop+accessories%7C144 19129/c_3/3%7Ccat_14419129%7CPC+keyboards+and+tablets%7C1441 9132.htm)

Or possibly another one ive seen in the book for £20 thats got the media controls on there too :)

I know people have different tastes, but that is one ugly keyboard.

[Suspective]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128028

Possibly the best keyboard I have used in a long time.

- Soft touch keys
- Media control buttons
- 5 Customizable buttons
- Loads of features

Honestly it is fantastic. It also have a curve at the front with leather on it - so soft! I can honestly say you do realise the leather is there - even though you wouldn't think yourt hands would touch it - believe me they do!

Downside is:

- You get a mouse aswell (the mouse is FANTASTIC though :D)

The mouse is made to fit a hand so it has curves going in to fit two fingers and a thumb. Again very comfortable to hold - laser and wireless.

The keyboard is wireless along with the mouse - honestly you will not regret it!


http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/600x400/6/microsoft-wireless-laser-desktop-5000.1097990.jpg

Good picture there.

Hope this helped :)

Yeah, I'd recommend this keyboard to

[The Professor]

I had a microsoft keyboard, can't fault it. Tbh all microsoft hardware I've used is excellent, the only real complain is the keys aren't "silent" as such, they make a noise but its not like its unbrearable lol.

I have a saitek eclipse III atm and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it if they keys weren't so loud :( My saitek eclipse I didn't have that problem though, it was pretty quiet. Everyone seems to like the eclipse II so I'd go for that!

[AgnesIO]

I had a microsoft keyboard, can't fault it. Tbh all microsoft hardware I've used is excellent, the only real complain is the keys aren't "silent" as such, they make a noise but its not like its unbrearable lol.

I have a saitek eclipse III atm and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it if they keys weren't so loud :( My saitek eclipse I didn't have that problem though, it was pretty quiet. Everyone seems to like the eclipse II so I'd go for that!


The keyboard I reccomended isn't completely silent - but then people always say I type very 'hard'. Mind you at the same time I am a very fast typer!

And I agree about microsoft hadware. It is normally very good and the keyboard I reccomended.. mmm leather!

Haha I love it xD

[Jarkie]

I have a saitek eclipse III atm and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it if they keys weren't so loud :( My saitek eclipse I didn't have that problem though, it was pretty quiet. Everyone seems to like the eclipse II so I'd go for that!

Eclipse is alright, but I love Cyborg Keyboard ~ might get my self that one! :love7:

http://www.saitek.com/uk/images/product/cyborg_keyboard.jpg

[Recursion]

A keyboard is a keyboard, so long as I can press three buttons at once,has the standard media keys and not be unbearably loud, it's fine IMO.

I don't see a need for these fancy-shmansy keyboards with LCD displays and crap on them.

[awelsh]

A keyboard is a keyboard, so long as I can press three buttons at once,has the standard media keys and not be unbearably loud, it's fine IMO.

I don't see a need for these fancy-shmansy keyboards with LCD displays and crap on them.

Same here :P

Im going for the £20 one from argos anyway :) dont exactly need a gaming one, and I hate the ergonimcal designed ones, or whatever they are called :P the curvery key ones. Can't type on them properly.

[Jarkie]

here is also my dream keyboard:

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-lycosa/razer-lycosa-keyboard

http://www.razerzone.com/skin/frontend/default/razer/images/ly-mainheader.jpg

Its a lovely piece of tech, tbh you should spend a little more, as it might come in handy sometime! xD

[awelsh]

here is also my dream keyboard:

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-lycosa/razer-lycosa-keyboard

http://www.razerzone.com/skin/frontend/default/razer/images/ly-mainheader.jpg

Its a lovely piece of tech, tbh you should spend a little more, as it might come in handy sometime! xD

Ohhhh that does look nice.

I always spend a bit more than I planned and it never seems to pay off :P knowing me ill break the computer and end up using a laptop or something if I bought an expensive one like that.

[Jarkie]

lol, you sound like me!! xD

The keyboard I showed you (the first post), is about £25 is really nice, and it does feel like a laptop keyboard, and with all the extras it has all you really want btw! xD but its up to you, if you want that £20 one, then go for it! :D

[Robbie]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125784

[AgnesIO]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125784


Jesus!

3.50 for a keyboard LOL

[awelsh]

lol, you sound like me!! xD

The keyboard I showed you (the first post), is about £25 is really nice, and it does feel like a laptop keyboard, and with all the extras it has all you really want btw! xD but its up to you, if you want that £20 one, then go for it! :D

Yeah, that one does look nice. Ill have a pop down to PC World sometime this week and see whats there too though :)


http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125784

Is very cheap, but the rubber media keys put me right off it, had one like that before and it was plain tacky :P

[The Professor]

Eclipse is alright, but I love Cyborg Keyboard ~ might get my self that one! :love7:

http://www.saitek.com/uk/images/product/cyborg_keyboard.jpg

Now I look at it, that's identical to the eclipse III but it has eclipse branding and doesn't have the WASD keys in a different colour. Rip off!

[HotelUser]

http://www.thriftycomputer.com/images/P/Microsoft%20Wireless%20Laser%20Desktop%205000%20Ke yboard%20&%20Mouse.jpg
Microsoft 5000 keyboard and mouse, battery lasts for ages.

or
http://macapper.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/apple-keyboard-in-box.png
Apple wired keyboard, because it has media controls, volume controls and 2 USB ports on either side.