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chickenbeef

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I need a new keyboard to replace my current 7 year old Genius multi media keyboard.

I've narrowed it down to the following

G11
Sidewinder X4
Sidewinder X6
Arctosa

I'm leaning towards the X6 as it seems to have the best features out of the lot and the price is pretty decent. Then again, my current keyboard is a plain jane one just with media keys so I'm not sure if it's worth spending the extra and getting the X6 over the X4 as I might not use all the features.

So which to go for? Any other alternatives? The X6 kinda stretches my budget already, so not going to look at anything more expensive than that

Also, difference between these two?

http://www.pc-direct.co.za/pAGB-000...ft-Sidewinder-X6-Keyboard-10-Win-USB-DSP.aspx

http://www.pc-direct.co.za/pKE-MSX6D/KE-MSX6D--Microsoft-Sidewinder-X6-gaming-keyboard.aspx
 
x6.. Love it :D
And you wont run out macro keys that's for sure!

But you'll get basically the same use and performance from the x4. I just like the x6 look, and if you go to lans often, it's nice to leave the keypad behind for extra desk space..
 
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Silverlight said:
I need a new keyboard to replace my current 7 year old Genius multi media keyboard.

I've narrowed it down to the following

G11
Sidewinder X4
Sidewinder X6
Arctosa

I'm leaning towards the X6 as it seems to have the best features out of the lot and the price is pretty decent. Then again, my current keyboard is a plain jane one just with media keys so I'm not sure if it's worth spending the extra and getting the X6 over the X4 as I might not use all the features.

So which to go for? Any other alternatives? The X6 kinda stretches my budget already, so not going to look at anything more expensive than that

Also, difference between these two?

http://www.pc-direct.co.za/pAGB-000...ft-Sidewinder-X6-Keyboard-10-Win-USB-DSP.aspx

http://www.pc-direct.co.za/pKE-MSX6D/KE-MSX6D--Microsoft-Sidewinder-X6-gaming-keyboard.aspx
Click to expand...

I have the G11, it's awesome and everything, but it's quite big and if you are not going to use the 18 G keys it comes with then it's simply a waste. :)
 
Yoh! Was going to checkout then saw shipping via the cheapest option is R110 :eek:, e-mailed to ask why shipping is so high compared to Prophecy, Landmark, ComX etc. Waiting for a response.

Edit
Anyone know where I can get it cheaper? :P

Edit 2
There are two versions, one has the model MSX6D and the other is MSX6, I see there are other sites that also have two versions listed but I can't spot any difference between the two yet the one is always priced higher. Is it OEM or something?
 
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lol have a look at prophecy.. Maybe use a discount coupon of theirs :) then you save..
 
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