advice on a new keyboard

[wobbegong]

Hi, i've got about $150-$170 (aus) to spend on a mechanical keyboard. I don't play that many games, but I do type a lot for uni and other stuff.

 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=113_1276&zenid=9289c81abeb45f25b875ffa44ebdb658

http://www.mwave.com.au/input-devices/keyboards?filter=195%3Dyes&filteroptions=195%3Dmechanical

 

Purchasing from one of the above stores (excuse the extortionate australian pricing). My friend recommended the Razer BW Ultimate, but I would like a wrist rest. I prefer backlighting (don't care about the colour) and I don't care about macro keys. Any input would be great, thanks.

[b3n]

ducky shine3 + ducky leather wrist rest

[exousia7]

ducky shine3 + ducky leather wrist rest

 

^This. I'm currently using SteelSeries 6Gv2 with Red switches, which I also recommend if you want to save a bit of money and not get a keyboard with lights.

[wobbegong]

How are red switches for typing, aren't they really reactive?

[exousia7]

How are red switches for typing, aren't they really reactive?

 

What do you mean by "reactive"?

 

Red switches are really nice for typing. They may not have the tactile feedback or clicks such as browns/blue switches, but red switches are LIGHT, and you don't have to bottom out for the keys to register, so you can type for a longer period of time without fatigue.

[b3n]

these guys are also in australia - http://www.mechkb.com/

 

ducky shine3 (blue led + blue switches) here  + ducky leather wrist rest here

(das keyboard ultimate above - ergoclear switch mod)

How are red switches for typing, aren't they really reactive?

Yes reds are very sensitive and easy to actuate. Easy to make mistakes if you are not an accurate typist.

[wobbegong]

^ That looks good, but I might opt for the shine zero because the keyboard+the wrist rest+shipping goes over my budget.

[needmorewood]

all opf the mentioned are gret keyboards. just make sure u get mx blues or browns (if u like it to be quieter)

[Hammerhead]

ducky shine3 + ducky leather wrist rest

This ^

[Gert]

This ^

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