[DEAD] Rosewill RK-9000V2 RE Mech Kbd (Cherry MX Red) $29.99 AR ($35) @ Newegg

[VirtualLarry]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...416-Latest-_-GamingKeyboards-_-23201085-S2A4C

I can't get into the nuances of the various "colors" of Cherry MX switches, other than to say that this one has the "Cherry MX Red" switches.

Cheapest (AR) mech. keyboard that I think I've ever seen, though.

Edit: Another deal!

Rosewill RK-9000V2 BL Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Black Switches

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201084

• $64.99
• Sale Ends in 2 Days (Mon)Save: $65.00 (50%)
• $24.99 after $40.00 rebate card

 

[VirtualLarry]

bump for additional deal, same keyboard, different model (black switches), $5 cheaper AR than the original deal.

 

[you2]

From the description you dont' want black for general typing; you want red, brown or (if you lick noise) blue. I *think* (someone correct me if I am wrong) brown gives you mroe tactle feeback - good for typist and red is better for games ?

 

[DesiPower]

I don't see any special additional customization keys that would make it a "gaming" keyboard... But great price for mechanical one, never seen this low...

 

[cbn]

From the description you dont' want black for general typing; you want red, brown or (if you lick noise) blue. I *think* (someone correct me if I am wrong) brown gives you mroe tactle feeback - good for typist and red is better for games ?

That is what the following article says:

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

 

[Martinlover]

I have the RK-9100 with Cherry Blues, and I love it. Three levels of backlighting on the keys, 2 USB ports (perfect for wireless mouse, accessories). Excellent construction except for the legs that prop up the back. One broke and cannot be replaced; I managed to glue it back together and it's holding for now. All in all, excellent value for a mechanical.

 

[VirtualLarry]

$89.99 and $129.99? Ouch. Deal is dead. (Guess this was a pretty hot deal, when it was live. Too bad, I had already purchased three Gamdias Hermes 7-Color Mech. keyboards, with imitation "blue" keyswitches, for ~$45 ea.)