Razer Blackwidow?

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

I'll be honest, I'm tired of searching for blue keyboards. The only one that is available to me is the Quickfire TK and I don't like the look of it, I can't find the Ducky Shine 3 anywhere, and I was heartbroken when I heard that the aluminum K70 was gone forever, so I decided that a Razer keyboard would be great. So I have a two questions:

 

1.) What is your opinion of the Razer BlackWidow? Don't just tell me that Razer is overpriced blah blah blah.

2.) So why is the Blackwidow Ultimate $40 USD more than the normal Blackwidow? It seems that the $100 Blackwidow is not backlit and the BlackWidow Ultimate is.

 

The keyboard looks noice so I need you all to answer these questions. Thanks!

[xrex64]

Here's a Ducky Shine 3? http://www.ncix.com/detail/ducky-dk9008-shine-3-mx-73-87071.htm

 

Or did I read this wrong. 

[ZacDaMan72]

Here's a Ducky Shine 3? http://www.ncix.com/detail/ducky-dk9008-shine-3-mx-73-87071.htm

 

Or did I read this wrong. 

He can't find the Ducky anywhere so I assume he's looking in physical stores.

[XTankSlayerX]

I think its 40 bucks more for back lighting.

 

 

I have one and its fantastic! ive had one for over a year and no problems.

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

Here's a Ducky Shine 3? http://www.ncix.com/detail/ducky-dk9008-shine-3-mx-73-87071.htm

 

Or did I read this wrong. 

I'm not waiting for a Canadian store to ship to my location. I would go for Amazon if I had to. Trust me, if I really wanted the Ducky I would have gotten it a while ago. I really like the Blackwidow.

 

 

 

OMG TWO HUNDREDTH POST!!!! SMALL STEPS   

[Guest]

I like my Blackwidow Tournament Edition with MX Blues. I personally don't like the new green Razer Key switches but that's just personal opinion. 

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

I like my Blackwidow Tournament Edition with MX Blues. I personally don't like the new green Razer Key switches but that's just personal opinion. 

I tried them at best buy and tried Blues at Microcenter and I don't mind the difference. Of course it's your opinion

[Bansh33]

I tried them at best buy and tried Blues at Microcenter and I don't mind the difference. Of course it's your opinion

im pretty sure the micro center in towson has the shine 3. or at least it used to

[TheSLSAMG]

Here's a Ducky Shine 3? http://www.ncix.com/detail/ducky-dk9008-shine-3-mx-73-87071.htm

 

Or did I read this wrong. 

When he says "blue keyboards", he may be referring to MX Blues for all we know, since he is talking about the green Razer BlackWidow.

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

im pretty sure the micro center in towson has the shine 3. or at least it used to

Yeah I went down there a week or two ago, only Ducky Zeros with MX Reds and Blacks.

[TheSLSAMG]

Don't buy a Razer keyboard.

 

It's not because of any hate on Razer's build quality or any of that shit. It's because they switched from Cherry MX switches to cheaper, imitation Kailhua switches. They feel similar to MX Blues, but have a different variance in feel (one key may feel completely different from the other.)

 

The worst part about this is that they took all of the possible savings from switching to a cheaper supplier without passing any of it on to the consumer, so you are paying the same for *theoretically* a worse keyboard.

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

When he says "blue keyboards", he may be referring to MX Blues for all we know, since he is talking about the green Razer BlackWidow.

Maybe I should've been more specific, I was looking for a blue backlit keyboard with MX Blues and the Ducky fit that perfectly but I couldn't find it. The Razer BW looks really nice and I have a DeathAdder so I am not looking for a blue keyboard anymore.

 

Any bad things about the BlackWidow that any of you know of?

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

Don't buy a Razer keyboard.

 

It's not because of any hate on Razer's build quality or any of that shit. It's because they switched from Cherry MX switches to cheaper, imitation Kailhua switches. They feel similar to MX Blues, but have a different variance in feel (one key may feel completely different from the other.)

 

The worst part about this is that they took all of the possible savings from switching to a cheaper supplier without passing any of it on to the consumer, so you are paying the same for *theoretically* a worse keyboard.

So I should fetch a 2013 model?

[Bansh33]

Love my deathstalker lmao

[TheSLSAMG]

Maybe I should've been more specific, I was looking for a blue backlit keyboard with MX Blues and the Ducky fit that perfectly but I couldn't find it. The Razer BW looks really nice and I have a DeathAdder so I am not looking for a blue keyboard anymore.

 

Any bad things about the BlackWidow that any of you know of?

Nothing bad except for the switch change. I personally wouldn't spend so much on a Kailh keyboard, but there is nothing wrong with doing so.

[TheSLSAMG]

So I should fetch a 2013 model?

If you can do so, 100%. My sister has one, and it is rock solid reliable.

[Guest]

 Of course it's your opinion

ARE YOU UNDERMINING MY OPINION????

 

I am kidding. 

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

If you can do so, 100%. My sister has one, and it is rock solid reliable.

Yeah I don't just game so it would be nice to have MX blues which are a mix of both typing and gaming. I need the feels for typing because I plan to be on this forum a lot!

[TheSLSAMG]

Yeah I don't just game so it would be nice to have MX blues which are a mix of both typing and gaming. I need the feels for typing because I plan to be on this forum a lot!

Great!

 

No matter which one you buy though, you will enjoy it at least.

[vern021]

I'll be honest, I'm tired of searching for blue keyboards. The only one that is available to me is the Quickfire TK and I don't like the look of it, I can't find the Ducky Shine 3 anywhere, and I was heartbroken when I heard that the aluminum K70 was gone forever, so I decided that a Razer keyboard would be great. So I have a two questions:

 

1.) What is your opinion of the Razer BlackWidow? Don't just tell me that Razer is overpriced blah blah blah.

2.) So why is the Blackwidow Ultimate $40 USD more than the normal Blackwidow? It seems that the $100 Blackwidow is not backlit and the BlackWidow Ultimate is.

 

The keyboard looks noice so I need you all to answer these questions. Thanks!

I have a black widow ultimate. It's awesome for my opinion. very clicky, tactile feeling and it's very solid too. It's matte black finish is fingerprint resistant although, the lights are very bright and sometimes hurts your eyes when the room is dark and it's challenging to clean the keyboard(imo). recommend the BWU if you can afford it. I don't know the difference of the BW and BWU other than the BWU having those backlighting.

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

I have a black widow ultimate. It's awesome for my opinion. very clicky, tactile feeling and it's very solid too. It's matte black finish is fingerprint resistant although, the lights are very bright and sometimes hurts your eyes when the room is dark and it's challenging to clean the keyboard(imo). recommend the BWU if you can afford it. I don't know the difference of the BW and BWU other than the BWU having those backlighting.

Ok thanks, I now know I want the Ultimate. And as for the backlighting, I am pretty sure it can dim. 

[vern021]

Ok thanks, I now know I want the Ultimate. And as for the backlighting, I am pretty sure it can dim. 

yep. Didn't regret buying it.

[theodoro]

I am using the K95 for many months and i really LOVE the scrolling wheel and i can't think i will ever buy a keyboard without one. 
So, my recommendation would be the K70, but it's sad you can't find it. Why don't you wait for K70 RGBs? It's easier to clean, it has better build quality, has RGB LEDs and comes with extra qwer, wasd, 123456, key caps. All these are big bonuses over the blackwidow and if you are going to spend that much money, why wouldn't you go for the more premium "stuff"?
Either way, BlackWidow or K70 are both great keyboards and the final decision is up to you. You can't go wrong with these keyboards, so you will enjoy whatever you pick.

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

I am using the K95 for many months and i really LOVE the scrolling wheel and i can't think i will ever buy a keyboard without one. 

So, my recommendation would be the K70, but it's sad you can't find it. Why don't you wait for K70 RGBs? It's easier to clean, it has better build quality, has RGB LEDs and comes with extra qwer, wasd, 123456, key caps. All these are big bonuses over the blackwidow and if you are going to spend that much money, why wouldn't you go for the more premium "stuff"?

Either way, BlackWidow or K70 are both great keyboards and the final decision is up to you. You can't go wrong with these keyboards, so you will enjoy whatever you pick.

I really don't want to wait until the end of August for the MX Blue version of the RGB K70. My membrane keyboard is that bad.