Corsair K95 vs STRIKE 5/7 vs ?

[Elfear]

My current zBoard Merc has been a great keyboard for the last 6+ years but it's now having compatibility problems with Win7 x64 and I really hate that the Delete key is integrated into the 10-key. Time for a change me thinks.

My plan was to try a mechanical keyboard out because I've heard so many positive reviews. I also wanted something with bigger keys and programmable macros.

Well in my search I saw the MadCatz STRIKE 5/7 which looked very nice with the adjustable wrist pads, macro keys, rubber-tipped WASD keys, modular construction, and neat (gimmicky?) LED add-on screen. It doesn't have mechanical keys but the rubber-domes used are very good according to reviews, nearly on par with mechanicals.

I've also been looking at the Corsair K95 which is fully mechanical and has a slew of macro buttons. The only thing I'm worried about is a few reviews that said the keys are a little small (I have larger hands) and coming from the zBoard with oversized WASD keys it may be a hard adjustment for gaming.

Right now the K95 and STRIKE 5 are priced the same ($159) while the STRIKE 7 is $239. Anyone use any of these keyboards or can offer any suggestions?

 

[jubbbird]

I'm waiting for Anand to review the K95, after having reviewed the K90 - which I now own - and deciding to use it as his primary keyboard. I'm surprised he hasn't published anything on the K95, given that if they're a similar size and consistency - as I'm led to believe - it'll be the natural upgrade for him, to solve most of the minor issues he raised.

As I said, I own the K90 and I'm seriously considering upgrading to the K95 on account of the white backlighting and 100% mechanical keys.

I don't see any reason to believe the keys on the K95 are any smaller than those on the K90. I'd be surprised if that were the case. When I acquired my K90 I didn't notice the keys were small at all, so perhaps I've only ever used smaller keyboards - I thought they were standard.

 

[Elfear]

I'm waiting for Anand to review the K95, after having reviewed the K90 - which I now own - and deciding to use it as his primary keyboard. I'm surprised he hasn't published anything on the K95, given that if they're a similar size and consistency - as I'm led to believe - it'll be the natural upgrade for him, to solve most of the minor issues he raised.

As I said, I own the K90 and I'm seriously considering upgrading to the K95 on account of the white backlighting and 100% mechanical keys.

I don't see any reason to believe the keys on the K95 are any smaller than those on the K90. I'd be surprised if that were the case. When I acquired my K90 I didn't notice the keys were small at all, so perhaps I've only ever used smaller keyboards - I thought they were standard.

Thanks for the input. I decided to get a K70 because it has the rubberized WASD and 1-6 keys and because I found a really good deal on it. My plan is to pick up an Orbweaver whenever a good deal comes along. It has a nice layout of programmable keys and adjustable hand rest.