Suggestions!

[xxMATTGxx]

Hey,

Basically I'm in need of the following:

- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Headset

I say need because I've had these for so long they are now breaking/falling apart, especially my headset. If anyone can suggest any good products of what I need then that would be great. I don't mind if they are designed for gaming, as I do game on a regular basis etc.

+rep to anyone who replies with decent answers!

[MrAnonymous]

Tesco value everything, lets fight this credit cruch!

[Oleh]

I didn't know what budget you had so I just went off what I'd buy if I didn't have a budget.

Mouse: Razer Deathadder - Razer site (http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169416100/categoryId.35208800) - Black edition - amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004MR3QY4/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00121EGU6&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1DFSWFJS8X44J4HK14S5)

Keyboard: Microsoft x4 Sidewinder Keyboard - Microsoft site (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/sidewinder-x4-keyboard) - Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037KLSS8/ref=asc_df_B0037KLSS85182755?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0037KLSS8)

Headset: Logitech G930 - Logitech site (http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/speakers-audio/headphones/devices/7248) - Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003U55WWS/ref=asc_df_B003U55WWS5182755?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B003U55WWS)

[scottish]

Budget pls.

[xxMATTGxx]

No real budget but nothing too expensive.

[oPolur]

What type of headset ?Here is some suggestions:-

Gaming:
Astro Headset (http://www.astrogaming.com/)
Turtle Beach x11 (http://www.game.co.uk/en/turtle-beach-ear-force-x11-headset-45352?availTrackingCode=7ff80f14bfcf27691f7c52dc27 f1778c)
All Round:
Sony MDR-XB 500 (http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-2264.aspx)Muse MU-DJOR (http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.211-6958.aspx)Want more?PM me?

[peteyt]

As someone mentioned Tesco or Argos. I game and have a basic keyboard and mouse. If you want to heavily game and have proper precision then get an expensive one but I feel for the majority of people a basic one is adequate

[scottish]

Thats the point though, what would you think is expensive.

People used to standard keyboard/mice will think £30 is expensive, others will think £100+ is expensive, etc.

I currently have Lycosa Mirror which is great keyboard and some cheap Microsoft Wireless Mobile 6000 http://www.ebuyer.com/166187-microsoft-wireless-mobile-mouse-6000-bluetrack-2-4ghz-usb-mhc-00004

[Recursion]

I'm looking at a Razer keyboard when I next change mine, I love my Saitek Eclipse II though. In terms of mice, I've been very happy with my Logitech MX518.

[xxMATTGxx]

I don't think £30 is expensive but I also don't want to spend £100 on each product. So above £30 but below £100, I also want them all wired, no wireless and the headset I would prefer it to be a USB connection.



Thats the point though, what would you think is expensive.

People used to standard keyboard/mice will think £30 is expensive, others will think £100+ is expensive, etc.

I currently have Lycosa Mirror which is great keyboard and some cheap Microsoft Wireless Mobile 6000 http://www.ebuyer.com/166187-microsoft-wireless-mobile-mouse-6000-bluetrack-2-4ghz-usb-mhc-00004

[N!ck]

I'm currently running a Logitech M705 for my mouse - it's pretty reasonable.

Looking for a new keyboard myself and maybe a headset, so I'll keep an eye on this thread

[Chippiewill]

Keyboard: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/digital-media-keyboard-3000 Best one I've ever had, wired, works perfectly, couple of utility buttons for shortcuts (e.g. mute). The only other thing I'd suggest is a keyboard I saw recently which had cherry mx's on just the frequently used keys (i.e. not symbols, numbers, couple of others) I can't seem to find it though. You may be able to drop the latency by a few ms with a gaming keyboard but if you're that bothered you may as well rig up a kinect to your computer since latency between thought and the act of pressing the key all the way down is of greater significance.

As for mouse.. well: http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/mice/py777/py777-angle-800.jpg

I've had a lot of mice (Some very expensive) but none have been as comfortable in my hand as a generic dell xps one. Although it may be a good idea to get a slightly better mouse for gaming (I have no clue what the sensitivity on the Dell mouse is but it's probably terrible).

Edit: As for headset I'd get headphones and a mic separate, that way the boom doesn't obstruct your view and you also have some headphones which are of decent quality for sound.

[xxMATTGxx]

Keyboard: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/digital-media-keyboard-3000 Best one I've ever had, wired, works perfectly, couple of utility buttons for shortcuts (e.g. mute). The only other thing I'd suggest is a keyboard I saw recently which had cherry mx's on just the frequently used keys (i.e. not symbols, numbers, couple of others) I can't seem to find it though. You may be able to drop the latency by a few ms with a gaming keyboard but if you're that bothered you may as well rig up a kinect to your computer since latency between thought and the act of pressing the key all the way down is of greater significance.

As for mouse.. well: http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/mice/py777/py777-angle-800.jpg

I've had a lot of mice (Some very expensive) but none have been as comfortable in my hand as a generic dell xps one. Although it may be a good idea to get a slightly better mouse for gaming (I have no clue what the sensitivity on the Dell mouse is but it's probably terrible).

Edit: As for headset I'd get headphones and a mic separate, that way the boom doesn't obstruct your view and you also have some headphones which are of decent quality for sound.

I've never had the boom get in the way of my view before, But I also don't want to get a cheap arse desk mic because they sound awful. So if you have any recommendations for them, fire away!

[Chippiewill]

Well, if you're really bothered by sound quality then a USB mic is good: http://www.maplin.co.uk/snowball-ice-hd-audio-usb-microphone-593914

If you're dead set on a headset then I've heard good things about the Plantronics ones (Particularly the 400 series but they're all good).

Also I realised the boom in the way of view was silly when i wrote it, I meant to say just generally in the way e.g. drinking something or similar (Thought one thing, wrote another).

[Flisker]

Headset: Creative Fatal1ty or Razer Carcharias
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa
Mouse: Razer Naga (great for FPS and other games, not just MMO's)

[Tomm]

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=804

(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=804)Buy it and you'll never look back to non-mechanical keyboards ever. Got one myself and it has to be the best keyboard I've ever used, hands down. Feels amazing to type on and excellent for gaming as well.

[Recursion]

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=804

(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=804)Buy it and you'll never look back to non-mechanical keyboards ever. Got one myself and it has to be the best keyboard I've ever used, hands down. Feels amazing to type on and excellent for gaming as well.

£95?!?!!?!!!?

[N!ck]

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=804

(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=804)Buy it and you'll never look back to non-mechanical keyboards ever. Got one myself and it has to be the best keyboard I've ever used, hands down. Feels amazing to type on and excellent for gaming as well.

Is there anywhere I can try one? Been interested in full switch keyboards for a while.

[Tomm]

£95?!?!!?!!!?

Excluding VAT, it's £114 including VAT. Worth every penny though. You have to remember that Filco is a japanese company and the UK layout is madeexclusivelyfor the keyboard company. Also, the quality is second to none (Well, perhaps with the exception of Topre keyboards + HHKB, but these start at over £200) and you can expect the keyboard to last a very, very long time.


Is there anywhere I can try one? Been interested in full switch keyboards for a while.

The only "common" mechanical keyboard that I can think of that you might find in a brick and mortar shop is the Razer Blackwidow line of keyboards. However, I'd strongly recommend you avoid these if you want to actually purchase a mechanical keyboard as they are of poor quality and you're really paying for the Razer brand.

You won't find the Filco in any physical shop as the keyboard company is the only company in the UK that sells them, not to mention they are quite hard to get hold of as they are not produced in great numbers (You'll notice on the website that most of the Filco keyboards are out of stock and they tend to sell out quite fast when they do have stock)

For more information about mechanical keyboards I'd recommend reading:
http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=START+HERE+--+The+Geekhack+Mechanical+Keyboard+Guide+-+Includes+Glossary+and+Links

[N!ck]

Excluding VAT, it's £114 including VAT. Worth every penny though. You have to remember that Filco is a japanese company and the UK layout is madeexclusivelyfor the keyboard company. Also, the quality is second to none (Well, perhaps with the exception of Topre keyboards + HHKB, but these start at over £200) and you can expect the keyboard to last a very, very long time.



The only "common" mechanical keyboard that I can think of that you might find in a brick and mortar shop is the Razer Blackwidow line of keyboards. However, I'd strongly recommend you avoid these if you want to actually purchase a mechanical keyboard as they are of poor quality and you're really paying for the Razer brand.

You won't find the Filco in any physical shop as the keyboard company is the only company in the UK that sells them, not to mention they are quite hard to get hold of as they are not produced in great numbers (You'll notice on the website that most of the Filco keyboards are out of stock and they tend to sell out quite fast when they do have stock)

For more information about mechanical keyboards I'd recommend reading:
http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=START+HERE+--+The+Geekhack+Mechanical+Keyboard+Guide+-+Includes+Glossary+and+Links

I am very tempted. Currently watching one on ebay as the keyboard co is out of stock ATM. I would go for the one with the numberpad and probably the "brown" switches.

[Luke]

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[scottish]

Apparently, keeps linking that tara medium