haha thnx for the replies people i will be trying to get a g15 to go with my naga then !

I have a G15, it's fine but there's a couple things I don't like too much with it. I don't care for the 6 macro keys on the left side, they're more in the way than anything (sometimes hit a macro key when I reach for Esc). They'd be better if they weren't the same shape and design as normal keys I think - like buttons instead of keys.

Also the buttons for media control by the LCD screen feel plastic and cheap and don't depress well, they kinda click down instead of press in.

Lastly I was expecting a gaming keyboard to not have an issue with multiple key presses locking each other out like cheap keyboards do, but if I hold 3 certain keys together one of them won't work (my push to talk key, run forward key and my bag key I think - bag key won't work)

They're minor things but when I'm spending that much money on a keyboard I'd expect perfection :)

I don't think any keyboard will be perfect though so just think about the layout and pick which one you think is going to be most convenient to use.

G15 is better for the LCD screen and Gkeys, if you don't plan on using those.

Then the MERC Stealth 2 is pretty ba, seperate WASD keys and num keys and commonly used keys for fps and mmos to the left, still with normal keypad and numpad on the right..

i have both.

The Logitech G15 is a really nice keyboard, I certainly won't lie there. Other than a few select mechanical keyboards (which are, of course, in a whole different price range typically), they're about as nice as you're going to get.

On the other hand, you can expect to pay well over $100 for one, new, and close to that much used. On a budget, I've found the Microsoft Sidewinder keyboards to be rather nice, from the nice backlighting to the easily accessible macros. The X4 can be had for about $40, and the X6 for about $50.

I like the Saitek keyboards.  Gaming keyboard would be the Saitek Cyborg.  What impresses me about these keyboards is the robustness of the keypresses.  It has a nice feel to it compared to the Logitechs I have had in the past.

Personally, I don't recommend most logitech keyboards.  I love their mouses, but alot of their devices just die on me.  Ontop of it their additional software sometimes has problems working with anti-viruses and mmos.

I use the Saitek Cyborg V7 Keyboard had it a while now , the only reason to use backlighting on a keyboard is if your going to be sitting in the dark...... and i have to admit i dont sit in the dark very often...

Saitek Cyborg V7

I've ordered a new keyboard it should be here on saturday it might look plane but its amazing.

Steelseries G7

I like the Cyborg V.7 Keyboard for now. Only problem is finding a site that sells it. New. And in the US.

Here it is on a parenting friendly site:

http://www.parentalguide.org/saitekcyborgv7keyboardforpc.aspx

Originally posted by ScrimMaltese

Razer has good products, bad reviews or not. Personally, I think they feel funny. Too soft & buttons aren't raised very high.

I have a G15 because it has more of a standard keyboard feel and is backlit. I don't really use the LCD screen or macros at all. They are fairly cheap now, I think I got mine at BestBuy for around $60.

Was about to say the same about the Logitech G-series. I have an G11 myself and am very pleased with it. The backlit keys are a good option as well, also because I can adjusst the lights (full, half and off) with one press on a button.

Pro for the G11 over the (new) G15 (and most other newer G-series keyboards is that you have 3x 18 macros at your disposal, while the newer G-series keyboard have only 6... Also the price, like the G15, it's only around € 55... Con is the lack of the LCD display, but I most likely would not use it if I had it...

Also, a newer G-series keyboard (G9xx I thought) has a 2-colour backlit. blue and orange iirc...

If you want a great backlit-laptop feel then lycosa is your keyboard

If ya want great backlit-macro- high rasied keys i'd go G15

My 2 cents.

The microsoft sidewinder x6 is the best gaming keyboard. It  a backlight, 30 macro buttons and a detachable numpad that can go on either side of the keyboard. Best keyboard I have ever owned.

G15. Your life will never be the same after getting one. The LCD may not seem useful but once you start using it you'll realize why you always needed it. Chatting, RSS Feeds, EVGA Precision. There are lots of valuable can't imagine living without apps for it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823239006

Thius is what i use. Nice keyboard, 3 colors (adjustable brightness), usb ports, Audio jacks, and the left side gamepad is great for MMO's.

It is large so will need plenty of desktop space. The Home,Delete,End buttons are ingreated into the numpad on the right so if you use those keys alot it can be a hassle. Also the gamepad on the left can take some getting use to. Its a love it or hate it thing.

I have owned one for two years and never had a probelm with. I actually own multiple steelseries products and never had a probelm with any of them. Excellent products.

Unlike the CPU or video card, deciding on a monitor and keyboard is hard.

So far, it's down to the V7, the Sidewinder and the Lycosa.

The G15 is great, I'm sure but the price is too high.

Since you're posting on a MMO gaming site, I'm suggesting this here:

http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.220723800/parentCategoryID.35156900/categoryId.52829000

The Razer Anansi. You can set the backlight color to pretty much any color you want and blah blah, has 7 thumb modifier keys (can also be used for a single key or whatever afaik) and stuff. I haven't tested it out yet because those lazy asses can't release a nordic version of their keyboards.

You said preferably below 100$, this one's for 99,99$! Ain't that just perfect eh? Bad jokes aside, check it out, looks to be an awesome keyboard for MMOs and whatever other games that use more than two buttons.

Originally posted by ezjay1975

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823239006

 

Thius is what i use. Nice keyboard, 3 colors (adjustable brightness), usb ports, Audio jacks, and the left side gamepad is great for MMO's.

It is large so will need plenty of desktop space. The Home,Delete,End buttons are ingreated into the numpad on the right so if you use those keys alot it can be a hassle. Also the gamepad on the left can take some getting use to. Its a love it or hate it thing.

I have owned one for two years and never had a probelm with. I actually own multiple steelseries products and never had a probelm with any of them. Excellent products.

Oh, that's an awesome keyboard. Too bad Steel is hard to get in Holland, and (more importantly) it's almost as big as the sliding part of my desk *holds mouse in hand and not sure where to use it*

You can never go wrong with G19 series, very sturdy specially when your frustated it can take your hit. though its pretty expensive http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4956

Originally posted by anarkaia

Backlit Gaming Keyboard are another thing.

The Razer one that I thought I wanted has a lot of neg. reviews. It also has a lot of good ones.

I've been using the Merc Stealth for the past year and a half, works a treat. It also offers three different color and brightness settings, or you can turn the back lighting off.

Originally posted by britzban

The microsoft sidewinder x6 is the best gaming keyboard. It  a backlight, 30 macro buttons and a detachable numpad that can go on either side of the keyboard. Best keyboard I have ever owned.

You're not kidding.

They're really nice keyboards with an excellent typing feel to them, and an efficient macro setup, as well as a bright, nice-looking backlighting that's also adjustable (4 levels, including off). The X6 also has the detachable numpad that you mentioned, which can even be moved to either the right or left side of the keyboard. They also have the customary anti-ghosting technology that you tend to find on higher-end membrane keyboards.

These are very well designed, very nice keyboards that pretty much do what any typical gamer wants, and are VERY cheap, compared to the competition, yet for some reason, people seem to turn their noses up at the Microsoft Sidewinder keyboards.

It's almost like they don't feel they're getting a real keyboard unless they pay $80 for it, even if you can get one of these for just over $40.

The Merc Stealth just made my list too. It looks neat.

I like the arrow buttons. 6 buttons, 2 for northwest and northeast (so to speak, while pushing 2 of the bottom 3 for southwest or south east, correct? I'm guessing.