G9x and g19 or Razer Mamba and Razer lycosa?

[Vaddern]

I will get a strong gaming rig soon and as a keyboard and mouse is neccecary if have been wondering which.

Razers marketing suckered me in, but as i read about the lycosa i saw that lots of people where having issues with it.

I would like my keyboard and mouse to be from the same developer and one of these two combos.

PS. I plan to play alot of FPS games.

 

[Blain]

Keyboards and mice are very personal components.
What one person loves, another person may hate.
Go to a real store that sells the devices you're considering, touch and handle them.
Buy what feels best TO YOU.

 

[Vaddern]

Thx for the quick response.

But the question is, does the lycosa break all the time?

 

[Fhistleb]

I've had my Lycosa for awhile, the only problem I have is the finicky drivers.

 

[dawp]

you can take what i say with a grain of salt but we had 3 razer copperheads that were bought off of woot a couple of years ago and all three are now dead. I also have a logitech mx wireless keyboard - mouse combo that I've had for for about 10 yrs. and they work just fine. I think logitech's quality control is much better than razer's.

edit:

I also have a logitech webcam that I've had for the same amount of time as the keyboard/mouse set and other than no being able to get win7 drivers for it, it still works. And all these things have not been treated with kid gloves.

 

[CurseTheSky]

Get the mouse, skip the keyboard. That goes for either setup.

Gaming mice generally have better sensors than their non-gaming counterparts, which makes them a better choice for accuracy and precision. Despite what some people insist, I can easily tell the difference in tracking quality going from a generic Logitech optical mouse to my G500. They also tend to have better mouse feet, and features such as adjustable weight, adjustable DPI, extra re-assignable buttons, etc.

Gaming keyboards, on the other hand, only offer a few useful features, and often skimp on what matters most - key quality. Colored backlighting might be a nice thing to look at for a while, but it gets old fast and doesn't really help much. Macro keys go largely unused (in my experiences), and the LCD is a neat thing for a while, but I can't think of the last time I really used it on my G15 (first or second gen). For that reason alone, my G15 is sitting in a box in the attic, while my Logitech Illuminated Keyboard gets used daily.

If you want a GOOD keyboard, look into something with a better switch type than mushy rubber domes. Scissor switch keys ("laptop keys") are a decent choice if you like the laptop feeling. Otherwise, I recommend Cherry or other mechanical switches, which are offered in a number of different keyboards - Das keyboard, Deck, Filco, Topre, etc. Expect to pay a lot more than your average keyboard, but the price should still be in line with the G19. Again, you're getting MUCH higher quality key technology than you would with the G19 and it's rubber dome setup.

 

[Aikouka]

I'm thinking about finally replacing my old 1-side-button Logitech G5 mouse with their new G700 wireless mouse. I like my G5 though and even if I replace it, I'll probably just bring it into work and use it there or put it in my laptop bag.

 

[lxskllr]

I'm a big fan of Logitech mice. Their quality is first rate, and they stand behind their products. For a keyboard, I'd get a standard keyboard that's comfortable to use. I like the old Model M, and I also like Dell's keyboards. Add a dedicated gaming pad(I like the old style Nostromo n52), and you have a good setup without stupid stuff, and it won't cost a fortune.

 

[anishannayya]

Here's what I use: Logitech G500 mouse (frequently goes on sale w/ $20 rebate on Newegg) and any ol' usb keyboard I have laying around. If you want it to be from the same manufacturer, I would get the Logitech Internet 350 keyboard. Gaming keyboards are unnecessary in general. However, a good mouse does make a huge difference. Make sure you get a nice mouse pad as well. Steelseries makes some great stuff, but I just purchased the OCZ Behemoth, and it is great, though immensely huge.

 

[midrigs]

I have the Razer Mamba and it is amazing, the wireless never glitch's or lags, and it feels as if it is wired. (for that matter you can even make it wired if you choose to do so)
heres the link: http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169418100

I have alway used Razer products for my gaming rigs.... Razer lacks when it comes to keyboard in my experience, but sometime in september(next month) they are releasing a new keyboard that is supposed to be top of the line mechanical keyboard.(see tomshardware - News to get the scoop on it, i plan to buy it after i read some of the first reviews.)
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/blackwidow-keyboard-mechanical-ultimate-switches,11117.html : heres the link
Now when it comes to logitech gaming peripherals, i have used some of their wireless gaming keyboards and mouses(don't remember the name) but its sitting in a box somewhere in my basement because I had to replace them because of the lag that was tied with them.

hope this helps.

 

[Boyo]

I like the G15 and the G9x for my gaming and I only play FPS games.