I'm considering my next keyboard purchase and need recommendations.

[Vitalius]

After I'm done testing out my current keyboard, I'm buying a new one to try out a new switch. 

My requirements:

• Available in Black/Brown switches
• Backlighting
• Full Layout
• Macro keys (any amount >= 5)
• Not Red or Black (color scheme, includes backlighting).

Optionals that would be nice:

• USB+Mic/Headphones pass-through
• Less than $120.
• Not Cooler Master
• Fn keys for media
• Stealth keys

That's pretty much it. Basically, for those curious, I'm trying out different things to see what I prefer while building a keyboard collection rich in diversity. 

Thanks.

[nixproducer]

have you looked at the Logitech G710+

[Vitalius]

have you looked at the Logitech G710+

Wow, no I haven't. I like how it nails most of my criteria when I didn't even look it up. The only problem is it's appearance. It's ugly. D: 

That's a good backup though. If no one suggests anything else, I'll go with that one. I can paint it or something at least. Still, I'd be willing to sacrifice some of the optional things I want for a better looking keyboard. I like nice aesthetics. Thanks for the suggestion. 

[ShadowCaptain]

the G710+ gets another vote from me, its much better looking in person 

 

Ill show you how it looks on my desk when I get home, I think it looks quite clean and smart with just a slight hint of gamer bling thrown in

[Altecice]

K70 (just noticed you want macro keys)

[Vitalius]

K70 (just noticed you want macro keys)

Yup. I'd like to have them and see if I can feel like I use them. Personally, I can't think of a single thing to use them for in terms of video games (I play a lot of the games that you'd normally use them in, i.e. RTS), but functions on computers would be cool.

Basically, I've never had them on the keyboard before, so I want to see if I'll use them more than I do the ones on my mouse (I tend to tie those to certain functions and just use them as spare mouse buttons as is).

[Heisenbleurgh]

Maybe this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mechanical-Keyboard-GK-OSMIUM-BRN/dp/B00CNR1GUQ/

[zoWessel]

Maybe this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mechanical-Keyboard-GK-OSMIUM-BRN/dp/B00CNR1GUQ/

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[Thalandros]

The Blackwidow 2013 Stealth has brown Cherry MX's, headphone/mic jacks, FN keys etc. I think they have a tournament edition avaiable aswell, and they'll charge I think 90$ for it? Not sure exactly, I don't live in the US. I'm very satisfied with my BW, except that I don't have a reason to shop for other mechanical keyboards.  The Blackwidow has 5 macro keys at the left side of the keyboard. The backlighting, ''ultimate'' edition will cost you about 120-130 I believe though, but you might be able to snatch it for less in the US. I have the Ultimate edition myself and I'm enjoying it. You have about 10-15 different lighting options (in terms of brightness)

[CM Norumu]

Optionals that would be nice:

• Not Cooler Master

Why?

[Heisenbleurgh]

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[Vitalius]

Why?

Because I already own a CM Quickfire TK I just want a varied collection (multiple setups, features, aesthetics, and manufacturers, etc). 

I have nothing against CM. I like your products. I've enjoyed using my Red switch TK thus far aside from your numpad/arrow key hybrid thing (it bothers me because I actively use both). 

I put that as optional because I'm willing to actually consider a CM keyboard, I'd just put it as a lower priority than other ones because I already own one. Feel free to suggest one anyway. I still may choose it.

 

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(This is a joke. Just so non-whovians know.)

As for your other post, yes. I'm thinking I'll prefer Black/Brown switches over Blue/Red honestly. So this keyboard might be the one I stick with. I've already decided my mouse will be the Logitech G502 Proteus Core (unless I just hate using it), so anything that matches that is a plus. We will see. 

@Thalandros, Awesome. I didn't even think of Razer because I'm so used to ignoring their products (anything branded gamer is automatically knocked down a few spots on my list of things to consider). I've actually wanted to try one for a while (I've tested one out), just so I can say whether I feel their quality reflects their following for myself. Another valid option.

So my options thus far are:

Gigabyte Aivia Osmium

Razer Blackwidow 2013 Stealth (Potentially Tournament edition)

Logitech G710+

Sweet.

[Altecice]

Yup. I'd like to have them and see if I can feel like I use them. Personally, I can't think of a single thing to use them for in terms of video games (I play a lot of the games that you'd normally use them in, i.e. RTS), but functions on computers would be cool.

Basically, I've never had them on the keyboard before, so I want to see if I'll use them more than I do the ones on my mouse (I tend to tie those to certain functions and just use them as spare mouse buttons as is).

 

I used to use a Logitech G19 and it had like 15 G buttons for macros. never ever used them once (and i was playing many games at that point including WOW) tbh they aren't worth it.

[CM Norumu]

Because I already own a CM Quickfire TK I just want a varied collection (multiple setups, features, aesthetics, and manufacturers, etc). 

I have nothing against CM. I like your products. I've enjoyed using my Red switch TK thus far aside from your numpad/arrow key hybrid thing (it bothers me because I actively use both). 

I put that as optional because I'm willing to actually consider a CM keyboard, I'd just put it as a lower priority than other ones because I already own one. Feel free to suggest one anyway. I still may choose it.

Just checking to see if there was anything I could do for ya.

 

Sadly, I don't have a model I can recommend that hits all the necessities. The closest would be our Mech, but I don't think stock is out there any longer and it's above your price preference.

[BobIsGaming]

Another vote for the G710+, unless u want to try Cherry MX Red switches than Corsair K95

Yup. I'd like to have them and see if I can feel like I use them. Personally, I can't think of a single thing to use them for in terms of video games (I play a lot of the games that you'd normally use them in, i.e. RTS), but functions on computers would be cool.

Basically, I've never had them on the keyboard before, so I want to see if I'll use them more than I do the ones on my mouse (I tend to tie those to certain functions and just use them as spare mouse buttons as is).

Yup, on my SS Apex keyboard, I set one key as my email and the other macros as passwords. I wish my Ducky Shine III had those though :c, I would definitely buy a side macro keyboard if I can though, one that's like the numpad ones like this

[Vitalius]

Just checking to see if there was anything I could do for ya.

 

Sadly, I don't have a model I can recommend that hits all the necessities. The closest would be our Mech, but I don't think stock is out there any longer and it's above your price preference.

 

Well, thanks for checking at least. 

My next keyboard will be minimalistic (backlighting, whichever switch I don't get between black/brown, and full layout and that's it) after this one (I use each one for 6 months before getting another). Maybe you guys will or do have something like that.

Another vote for the G710+, unless u want to try Cherry MX Red switches than Corsair K95

Yup, on my SS Apex keyboard, I set one key as my email and the other macros as passwords. I wish my Ducky Shine III had those though :c, I would definitely buy a side macro keyboard if I can though, one that's like the numpad ones like this

Interesting. 

I already have a red switch keyboard (typing on it now). I'm not a fan of this switch personally. It's cool, but it's took around a month to get use to for typing. Thanks for your input.

[Akolyte]

I love my G710+ upgraded from a Razer Blackwidow because the Razer drivers were so buggy I considered it unsafe. 

[sacratoy]

I had a G710+ that I used as my primary keyboard for almost 2 years. Solid keyboard that I'd still consider pulling out if I needed any fancy macro action for a game (which may be soon with Wildstar). 

 

Really, if you want macro-function on a solid keyboard with brown switches that isn't red or black in color scheme and has back lighting along with being full sized, the G710+ is the only keyboard I can think of.

 

The software is also really easy to use, and you can set different keyboard profiles for different games.

[Vitalius]

Alright, well I think that's a good consensus. 

Totals:
Logitech G710+ - 5 votes
Gigabyte Aivia Osmium - 1 vote
Razer Blackwidow 2013 Stealth - 1 vote

I'll do some research myself just for the sake of clarity and certainty, but these are my choices as far as I can tell. Thanks guys.