Need a compact gaming keyboard

[frustratedrocka]

Quick question - is there a decent gaming keyboard I can get that A. has roughly the same footprint as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and B. costs $80 US or less? My desk isn't particularly spacious, and I can't get a new one on account of being in a dorm. 

[Langdon]

CM Storm Quickfire TK/Rapid.

[nixproducer]

Razer Blackwidow tournament edition: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-blackwidow-tournament-edition/

[cxz]

CM Storm Quickfire TK/Rapid.

I say this.  Its what I got and has a num pad too.

 

Razer Blackwidow tournament edition: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-blackwidow-tournament-edition/

I'm pretty sure thats a little big.  My friend's takes up half of his giant ass desk lol =P

[nixproducer]

I say this.  Its what I got and has a num pad too.

 

I'm pretty sure thats a little big.  My friend's takes up half of his giant ass desk lol =P

did you look at it no num pad about the size of an apple keyboard at least it should be

[cxz]

did you look at it no num pad about the size of an apple keyboard at least it should be

Oh damn I was thinking they only had one size.  My bad  B)

[nixproducer]

Oh damn I was thinking they only had one size.  My bad  B)

yeah that have plenty of sizes and versions of the blackwidow

[TheSLSAMG]

Razer Blackwidow tournament edition: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-blackwidow-tournament-edition/

Nope, the Mini USB connector is of terrible quality. I have one. You want to know why it isn't listed in my signature? It's sitting the corner of my room, dead.

[nixproducer]

Nope, the Mini USB connector is of terrible quality. I have one. You want to know why it isn't listed in my signature? It's sitting the corner of my room, dead.

i didnt know it had mini usb but the usbs of my blackwidow are pretty good quality from what i can tell

[TheSLSAMG]

i didnt know it had mini usb but the usbs of my blackwidow are pretty good quality from what i can tell

The cable is detachable from the keyboard. The PC end is fullsize USB, the keyboard end is Mini-USB.

[nixproducer]

The cable is detachable from the keyboard. The PC end is fullsize USB, the keyboard end is Mini-USB.

wow that actually surprises me i thought it was just a regular usb

[Air tree]

What about an 60% keyboard? Can you live without dedicated arrow keys and dedicated Fkeys? (Under a Fn layer of course)

 

 

If you can't live without any of those i highly recommend this keyboard if you want a compact keyboard with all the same keys as a normal TKL http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-sw/key-cool-84-gaming-cherry-mx-s/lid=36275370

[frustratedrocka]

What about an 60% keyboard? Can you live without dedicated arrow keys and dedicated Fkeys? (Under a Fn layer of course)

 

 

If you can't live without any of those i highly recommend this keyboard if you want a compact keyboard with all the same keys as a normal TKL http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-sw/key-cool-84-gaming-cherry-mx-s/lid=36275370

I can absolutely live without dedicated arrow keys and Fkeys, as long as I'm still able to access the Quicksave button. I looked up the Quickfire, and it's still about three inches wider than I was hoping for. My desk's keyboard/mouse tray is REALLY badly designed, which means that I only have about 17 inches of side-to-side space to work with.

 

EDIT: That being said, the Keycool looks pretty much perfect. Does it come in black?

[Air tree]

I can absolutely live without dedicated arrow keys and Fkeys, as long as I'm still able to access the Quicksave button. I looked up the Quickfire, and it's still about three inches wider than I was hoping for. My desk's keyboard/mouse tray is REALLY badly designed, which means that I only have about 17 inches of side-to-side space to work with.

 

EDIT: That being said, the Keycool looks pretty much perfect. Does it come in black?

If that's the case here is a good 60% keyboard: http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-br/white-kbc-poker-2-61keys-mecha/lid=37280969 If you can wait a little bit for it to come in stock there is a cheaper black version (Like 8 dollars cheaper) If you can stretch your budget this would be a great compact keyboard.

[frustratedrocka]

If that's the case here is a good 60% keyboard: http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/shop-mechanical-keyboard-by-br/white-kbc-poker-2-61keys-mecha/lid=37280969 If you can wait a little bit for it to come in stock there is a cheaper black version (Like 8 dollars cheaper) If you can stretch your budget this would be a great compact keyboard.

How much smaller is the 60% than the 84? 

[Air tree]

How much smaller is the 60% than the 84? 

You can judge for your self but quite a bit smaller.

 

 

And the poker 2

 

For a bit more of perspective it's about the size of just the main part of your keyboard. No f keys, No arrow keys no num pad ect..

[frustratedrocka]

You can judge for your self but quite a bit smaller.

 

 

And the poker 2

 

For a bit more of perspective it's about the size of just the main part of your keyboard. No f keys, No arrow keys no num pad ect..

Gotcha. I'm using an Apple wireless keyboard now, which is about 11 inches across and looks like it's about the same size as the Keycool. Since they're about the same price and do look roughly similar, I think I'll go with the 84. Thanks for the recommendation!