Posted January 22, 2013 I was looking for a mechanical keyboard on amazon.co.uk and i found this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-ZM-K500-USB-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B00A53LCQ8/ref=sr_1_44?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1358886020&sr=1-44 Seems to be cherry MX red, tenkeyless. But what surprised me was the price - 34.87 GBP. So is it really a mechanical keyboard? Worth buying if currently using a membrane keyboard that i like? And are MX Red's good, i had previously looked into MX Brown keyboards, but my budget is very low right now, just got a new pc. Or can anyone suggest a MX Brown keyboard that costs dirt like this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 apparently it not cherry but I guess its mechanical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 Author oh not cherry :D Mechanical - then still good even if not cherry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 I'm not even sure what company they are. Zalman maybe? no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 Author apparently it not cherry but I guess its mechanical? At least it's quiet. I've got family members that sleep at night, not like me chat and sit in tech forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 apparently it not cherry but I guess its mechanical? haha yeah you cant be click clacking all night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 I've heard it's okay, but obviously don't hold it to too high a standard. The Cherry MX patent ran out, hence the knock-offs can now run riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 22, 2013 Author Right now i'm thinking this or a new mouse for around the same price to replace my good old mx518. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2013 considering the switch they pictured is blatantly labeled kailh, and it's cracked, I would avoid it. Will work for electronic components and parts Reviews: Meelec CC51P - Monoprice 8323 - Koss Porta Pros - Shure SRH-440 - Shure SRH-550DJ - Shure SRH-840 - Hifiman He-500 - iBasso D4 - o2 Amplifier - SkeletonDac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2013 Right now i'm thinking this or a new mouse for around the same price to replace my good old mx518.Just out of curiosity, is your MX518 being replaced out of necessity or desire? It's still a better mouse than most, comparatively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2013 Author Right now i'm thinking this or a new mouse for around the same price to replace my good old mx518.Mostly for desire. I was looking at Steelseries Sensei RAW and Cyborg R.A.T. 5. It's been used alot - rubber on the sides wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2013 Right now i'm thinking this or a new mouse for around the same price to replace my good old mx518.If you fancy a change then ignore this, but the G400 is basically an updated MX518, with a better sensor than the Rat 5 or the Sensei. I figure I'll also mention that the Rat 3 has the best sensor going, while the Rat 5 doesn't. You obviously lose some other features though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2013 @ Toby, the Rat 3 has a better sensor than the Rat 5 and 7? Out of curiosity where are you getting this information from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2013 @ Toby' date=' the Rat 3 has a better sensor than the Rat 5 and 7? Out of curiosity where are you getting this information from?[/quote'] http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1036564635 http://www.overclock.net/t/854100/gaming-sensor-list https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=RAT+3+sensor More Googles will get you more information. The Rat 3 uses the A3090 optical, while the Rat 5, 7 and 9 use the Phillips Twin-eye laser sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2013 If I remeber correctly, I read on /r/MechanicalKeyboards that these are Cherry fakes (made in China) but are quite okay. I'll look for the post and report back later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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