Keyboard recommendations

[UrBaN963]

Looking for a new keyboard to replace my POS Redragon Karura.

Ideally not more than R1000, ideally mechanical or at least good quality keys (this kak one doesn't take key strokes at times).

 

[LinuxMan]

I got one of these, they were more or less 1k when I bought mine.
Solid build with RGB and mechanical keys..
Mine is almost 2yrs old still perfect, should last you a good while.

Takealot

www.takealot.com

https://www.takealot.com/redragon-devarajas-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/PLID44090372

 

[UrBaN963]

I got one of these, they were more or less 1k when I bought mine.
Solid build with RGB and mechanical keys..
Mine is almost 2yrs old still perfect, should last you a good while.

Takealot

www.takealot.com

https://www.takealot.com/redragon-devarajas-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/PLID44090372

Thanks.

My experience with Redragon hasn't been great so I want to steer clear of them going forward.

 

[Urist]

Looking for a new keyboard to replace my POS Redragon Karura.

Ideally not more than R1000, ideally mechanical or at least good quality keys (this kak one doesn't take key strokes at times).

Had a redragon as well, the "s" key went "sssssssssssssssssssss" when you pressed it
goedkoop koop is duur koop, get a steelseries or something... using a proper brand membrane now,
in my humble opinion mechanical is overrated.

 

[UrBaN963]

Had a redragon as well, the "s" key went "sssssssssssssssssssss" when you pressed it
goedkoop koop is duur koop, get a steelseries or something... using a proper brand membrane now,
in my humble opinion mechanical is overrated.

Yea it doesn't have to be mechanical. It just needs to work, which seems to be the mechanical's advantage. I make 5 corrections in typing that previous sentence. I think I will make a "Die ****head keyboard" video when I get the new one.

 

[Urist]

Yea it doesn't have to be mechanical. It just needs to work, which seems to be the mechanical's advantage. I make 5 corrections in typing that previous sentence. I think I will make a "Die ****head keyboard" video when I get the new one.

reminds me of a scene from one of my favourite movies

 

[Cav5034]

Yea it doesn't have to be mechanical. It just needs to work, which seems to be the mechanical's advantage. I make 5 corrections in typing that previous sentence. I think I will make a "Die ****head keyboard" video when I get the new one.

They all die at some stage. Logitech G410 lasted 2 years. Corsair Strafe doesn't enjoy strafing anymore the "D" is starting to give up.

Let me guess your "S" is broken for retreating all the time

For a grand you not going to get decent mechanical. Just about double that and you can get yourself something nice with RGB.

 

[UrBaN963]

They all die at some stage. Logitech G410 lasted 2 years. Corsair Strafe doesn't enjoy strafing anymore the "D" is starting to give up.

Let me guess your "S" is broken for retreating all the time

For a grand you not going to get decent mechanical. Just about double that and you can get yourself something nice with RGB.

It's a few keys, though the D is failing most. Guess I've been giving you the D too often

I don't care for RGB, it's off most of the time.

 

[WorldWarIII]

Takealot

www.takealot.com

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Looking for a new keyboard to replace my POS Redragon Karura.

Ideally not more than R1000, ideally mechanical or at least good quality keys (this kak one doesn't take key strokes at times).

Corsair fan here. Haven't had any issues with their mechanical keyboards. Still running my k70

Corsair Gaming K70 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — CHERRY® MX Red

The Corsair Gaming K70 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard has the performance of the legendary K70, and adds multicolor per-key backlighting for virtually unlimited game customization.

www.corsair.com

I would of course highly recommend their keyboards.

 

[Urist]

Lenovo Preferred Pro II - keyboard - English - US | Mouse Keyboards and Speakers | Mouse Keyboards and Speakers | Computer & Tablet Accessories | Computers & Tablets | Electronics & Computers | Makro Online Site

The Preferred Pro II USB keyboard is very similar to those that come as standard with ThinkCenter desktop systems. It is also compatible with USB enabled ThinkStation and ThinkPad notebook systems and docks.

www.makro.co.za

Boring old reliable standard layout keyboard that won't **** around with you, no wireless latency, Christmas lighting, not overly flat or other bullshit gimmicks..

 

[Barbarian Conan]

A friend of mine had to return his Corsair Mechanical keyboard twice some years ago.
I am happy with my Redragon yama, but someone else said the super cheap Marvo mechanical KB felt better to them.

Mechanical can't be beat when it comes to typing. Even the cheapies.

 

[Russell S]

Looking for a new keyboard to replace my POS Redragon Karura.

Ideally not more than R1000, ideally mechanical or at least good quality keys (this kak one doesn't take key strokes at times).

I had a cooler master storm keyboard that started doing that, really infuriating!! Eventually I just couldn't take it anymore and bought a Logitec G815 that I am happy with, but they are expensive.

FWIW I did see that Cash Crusaders were selling new some cheap (R600) mechanical keyboards from some Chinese company I had never heard of. They actually looked pretty decent and felt great to type on, but no idea how good they really are. If you have a Cash Crusaders close to you, maybe check them out.

 

[Lupus]

A friend of mine had to return his Corsair Mechanical keyboard twice some years ago.
I am happy with my Redragon yama, but someone else said the super cheap Marvo mechanical KB felt better to them.

Mechanical can't be beat when it comes to typing. Even the cheapies.

Yup I picked up the cheapest Mechanical last year, R199 each. Has been great, only kak thing is the lighting.

 

[Fulcrum29]

My G910 is now more than 4 years old and it still as good as yesterday.

 

[grok]

A friend of mine had to return his Corsair Mechanical keyboard twice some years ago.
I am happy with my Redragon yama, but someone else said the super cheap Marvo mechanical KB felt better to them.

Mechanical can't be beat when it comes to typing. Even the cheapies.

This guy know what he's talking about.. kids gave me a R400 Marvo KG914G jobbie for xmas, it has BLUE KEYS and is just the best little thing I've ever typed on.

 

[Fulcrum29]

A friend of mine had to return his Corsair Mechanical keyboard twice some years ago.
I am happy with my Redragon yama, but someone else said the super cheap Marvo mechanical KB felt better to them.

Mechanical can't be beat when it comes to typing. Even the cheapies.

Spacebar issue? A certain production series had a spacebar issue, but it was quickly resolved on Corsair's side.

 

[Fulcrum29]

@UrBaN963

I have ordered this keyboard to be used on an old rig I have,

Takealot

www.takealot.com

I am receiving it at some point this week and will let you know, they say it is blue-like.

I wanted to get a Redragon, but comparable Redragons are twice the price.

Generally, there are accessible 'Ducky' keyboards where you can switch switches which isn't expensive.

I dislike the older Logitech keyboards because their switches are soldered on, however, with basic knowhow it isn't an issue. Omron G-Romers are easily obtainable.

 

[Fulcrum29]

There is also this keyboard,

Takealot

www.takealot.com

but I know nothing about T-Dagger, and the RGB is rainbow

At Least Gamdias has its own production going, and they have their own switches. I have never used one. Linus had one back in 2013 when the company started out,

a lot should have changed since then.

 

[UrBaN963]

I just went with a cheapie Marvo combo from Takealot. R799 for mechanical KB, mouse, mousepad and headset. At least I will have spares.