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Sam334

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I'm planning to ebay my old rig with it's basic keyboard, so I'm in need of a good keyboard at a decent price.

I play games and listen to music, so I would like it to have basic multimedia options like play/pause, stop, forward, volume control, etc. Preferably black.

*note: I did a search and found another thread about this, but the person was asking for a good keyboard to play snes roms.
 
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Logitech. I got mine on the cheap and it has everything you need. Except it's beige. =(
 
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alexXx

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go to the store and type on some of the display models and find one you like. except for comfort and key design, there is no reason to get a 100$ keyboard over a 10$ keybaord
 
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Sam334

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How's the battery comsumption on a wireless keyboard? I've been using wired keyboards ll this time. Also, is wireless a good decision if I play a lot of pc games?

Thanks :)

edit: I'd opt for a non-combo pack since I have an MX500
 
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loic2003

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sod wireless keyboards. What happens when it's 2am and the batteries go flat?

They last a fairly long time granted, like a couple of months or so... depends on how much you type I guess... Wireless mice don't last nearly as long, especially opticals.

Some wireless keyboards are pretty good with a couple of meters range, but some have just a couple of feet range and drop key presses occasionally.

Unless you want it for a micro system in your lounge I'd suggest sticking with wired.
 
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Currently using Logitech Cordless KB, have to replace battery every... 3 months. But then I only us it every other day.
 
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Ike0069

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I do alot of on line gaming, so I decided against the MX duo. Some talk of minor lag, while others say they see none. If you are ultra serious about gaming, then you should get corded IMO.
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Ike0069

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That stupid F-lock idea (I need the function keys for gaming) is retarded IMO. Another reason I passed on the MX duo.
 
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stars

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I got a cheap black/silver Logitech elite for a new pc I built yesterday. Seems to have a better overall feel to it than previous Microsoft keyboards I've owned.
 
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ssvegeta1010

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Originally posted by: loic2003
sod wireless keyboards. What happens when it's 2am and the batteries go flat?
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Currently using Logitech Wireless MX Duo KB and to my knowledge the stock batteries have not died for over a year. (Computer is used mainly for web surfing)

 
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Edward Lee

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Don't knock it till you tried it. I use my MX duo to play CS Source and don't have any problems. It took some time to get used the the heavier weight of the mouse but Great product.
 
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coejus

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I have that same Lite-On keyboard. It was $4 when I bought it, and I've never needed anything else. I just use Winamp hotkeys if I want forward/back/etc.
 
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tphss

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On 3/4 of my PC's I have Logitech "ELITE" keyboard, I think it's like 22$. I love it.
 
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