[psygoh]

Any updates on this?

I am interested in a standard cherry brown keyboard

[pikk0n]

I need a feedback on a Razer Lycosa keyboard since I am currently hunting for some gaming keyboards on ebay. How good is it? I am rather interested at it since I love keyboards with flattened keys like the lycosa has.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RAZER-LYCOSA-BAC...ht_1716wt_1270

However, I do understand that the Blackwidow is seen as a better razer product from the posts so I'm hoping someone who has used them before would be able to tell me the difference between the two products. The lycosa is cheaper but I am a sucker for the flattened keys that the Lycosa offers.

On a side note: why isn't the razer marauder mentioned? Is the price inflated because of the apm lighting and it's generally shit? I just realised that it's not a mechanical keyboard. :P Just a standard gaming keyboard. But does anyone use this keyboard for sc2? Would love to get some feedback on it.

[Makra]

Nirvana since a good number of people have people have expressed interest in this lately, why don't you let them know what's happening or put their hopes to rest?

[BordZ]

Originally Posted by SkyBreaker

I recently bought a Razer BW Ultimate and the key clicks aren't too loud, but would keep someone up if they're in the same room as you. I found this youtube video for you; it's pretty accurate on how it sounds...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IZSp8gYkGk

And the Razer BW has blue-switches... from memory.

Just got one like 2 days ago, awesome keyboard and yeah it is pretty loud but thats part of the charm in my opinion.

Noticed a difference in LoL, not so much sc2

[nirvAnA]

alright ill call my friend later today and see whats up

[CZE]

I find it hard justifying paying over $100 for a keyboard. I'd be interested in anything under though if possible

[bossplayers]

yes yes update please!!!!

[Nobunaga]

Originally Posted by CZE

I find it hard justifying paying over $100 for a keyboard. I'd be interested in anything under though if possible

The idea is that once you buy one of these mechanical keyboards, you will never need to buy another keyboard again. Think of the savings! If your mechanical keyboard costs k, and the inferior keyboard that you usually buy costs $30, you save $(30n - k)!

[SayfT]

+ [ pikk0ns quote] +

Originally Posted by pikk0n

I need a feedback on a Razer Lycosa keyboard since I am currently hunting for some gaming keyboards on ebay. How good is it? I am rather interested at it since I love keyboards with flattened keys like the lycosa has.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RAZER-LYCOSA-BAC...ht_1716wt_1270

However, I do understand that the Blackwidow is seen as a better razer product from the posts so I'm hoping someone who has used them before would be able to tell me the difference between the two products. The lycosa is cheaper but I am a sucker for the flattened keys that the Lycosa offers.

On a side note: why isn't the razer marauder mentioned? Is the price inflated because of the apm lighting and it's generally shit? I just realised that it's not a mechanical keyboard. :P Just a standard gaming keyboard. But does anyone use this keyboard for sc2? Would love to get some feedback on it.

Personally, arctosa/lycosa are crap keyboards, i cringe every single time a net cafe has one of these keyboards, the "pressing" feel of buttons is very strange (sometimes i have to press the buttons pretty hard for my key to register), the whole build of the keyboard seems very weak, rubber keys will get worn pretty quickly.

I have not tried blackwidow but from the looks of it the macro keys may/do get in the way and the F keys are positioned differently from your "classic" keyboard. (I also personally dont like blue switches, too loud :<)

Have not tried marauder at all so cannot comment on it (although all the lights and whatnot look pretty cool)

My recommendation would be to get steelseries 6gv2 or 7g, minimalist design, no macro keys, no flashy lights, keyboard is built like a brick, black switches are much more quiter than blue (although some people dont like the amount of force needed to activate the keys, i dont have that problem though :S), has full no key roll over if you use PS2 ports.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Steelseries-7G-m...item3f09b580b8

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Steelseri...item3f09a4c1a6

Now that lycosa costs ~$80, 6gv2 from the link above ~$135 with postage included, thats a $55 dolar difference for a keyboard that will last you a VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY long time and built with quality in mind.

[lsp]

EDIT: I am actively looking into this again, I had abandoned this because it did not seem possible to get something out at a much lower cost than branded keyboards & I got super busy with work (im less busy now though). I will update this again if I'm able to find something workable.

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates, after speaking to a few manufacturers it seemed like too much risk and then i got caught up with work and just let it go completely.

Basically, to make a custom layout its gonna cost something like 10k for the mold. This will greatly increase the cost per unit unless we are making a few thousand. I was looking at making something like 500.

Here is the minimum selling price if I were to make 500 custom layout keyboards: $110USD. That is way beyond my target price and defeats the purpose of this endeavor.

once again, sorry for abandoning the forum without an update!

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

thanks for lettting us know dear

[lsp]

EDIT: I am actively looking into this again, I had abandoned this because it did not seem possible to get something out at a much lower cost than branded keyboards & I got super busy with work (im less busy now though). I will update this again if I'm able to find something workable.

btw, a basic(no custom mold cost), quality (taiwan made) keyboard with cherry brown switches, laser printed keys and N-key rollover will sell for about minimum 80USD. That is also a lot higher than I expected.

At that price its no different from a branded keyboard

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

filcos cost 140 usd. i still love u pon!

[mGMUSE]

a steelseries 6gv2/7g uses black switches which is horrible and will tire your fingers out. if you're playing RTS it's highly discouraged, go for blue/brown switches

[Makra]

Originally Posted by mGMUSE

a steelseries 6gv2/7g uses black switches which is horrible and will tire your fingers out. if you're playing RTS it's highly discouraged, go for blue/brown switches

This. I have no idea how anyone could enjoy using black switches for RTS/typing.

[pikk0n]

Thanks for the advices, guys. Now to look for the blue/brown switches. :S I suppose any decent gaming keyboard is better than my microsoft keyboard atm. HAHA! I have to say though that I am impressed at the simplicity of the steelseries 6v2.

[SayfT]

I had some trouble adjusting to the black switches of 7g but once you get used to them daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn such a pleasure to type/play on it

[KJH]

I own both the steelseries 6gv2 and the black widow and i can guarantee for most users, that blue switch is much easier on the fingers where it requires alot of repetition.
I hear blue/brown is best for rts and black for FPS. Only downside i can think of for blue is the sound, but i personally love the clicky sounds. Then again this is all a subjective opinion

[rezyn8]

Seeing as my wife spilled beer all over my keyboard (only a crappy logitech wave) and subsequently turned it over to get the amber ale out, which made it worse, I am looking for a new keyboard.

I have been looking at EliteKeyboards.com and their TenKeyless Brown/Blue boards which are around US$110. They look to be recommended on TL. http://www.elitekeyboards.com/produc...old,tenkeyless

I have also been looking at the Blackwidow (Blue) and SS7G (Black) keyboards.

Anyone got a recommendation?

I will most likely get the SS7G/Blackwidow while I am in Hong Kong at the end of the month or if I do go down the EliteKeyboards path I may look to do a bulk order if people here are interested.

[Evoken]

If anyone in australia is interested in trying a mechanical, most EB stores should have a Razer Blackwidow in stock now. If you ask nicely most of them will let you take it out for a feel, otherwise the packaging has a gap over the arrow keys so you can at least feel those.

[Aean(:]

Originally Posted by Evoken

If anyone in australia is interested in trying a mechanical, most EB stores should have a Razer Blackwidow in stock now. If you ask nicely most of them will let you take it out for a feel, otherwise the packaging has a gap over the arrow keys so you can at least feel those.

But don't buy from EB stores. Blackwidow standard was like 178 when i saw it? Online its 120 including shipping.

[Evoken]

its $150 at the moment @ EB