Which of these two 'Gaming' keyboards is a better product??

1.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823839012

or

2.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816002

The corsair looks to have more keys but the Azio has better placement...

I'm tempted to just buy them both lol

What would you guys pick?

Honestly, I'd buy neither of those just based on the looks. I had a G15 myself, and I barely ever used the extra keys on the left-hand side. But if I had to pick one, then the Corsair. The AZIO looks terrible. Or you could simply get a normal mechanical keyboard for one fifth of the price of that Corsair (with the only difference probably being the extra keys).

If you're dying to get some of those extra keys, see if you can find a keyboard with one below the space key. I'd think that would be the handiest.

Ps. This is theGames discussion by the way. You'd get more responses in thehardware forum.

If the amount of buttons on a standard keyboard is too low for you, i would REALLY like to see what kind of games you play.

If you're going to spend 100+ for a keyboard.....
you might as well just get this instead

If you're looking at mechanical keyboards, do you know the differences between the Cherry switches? if not, I'd try them all out in a store if you can and also read up on the differences so you know what to expect.

Regarding the keyboards themselves, I have never played a game and thought to myself that i needed extra keys, so I ended up getting a compact mechanical keyboard instead (CM Quickfire TK). Taking up less desk space allows you to keep your hands closer together and is way more comfortable.

Could depend on the types of games you play, though.

Take a look at the cooler master mechanical line if that's what you're looking for

Take a look at the cooler master mechanical line if that's what you're looking for

lostrib

If you need macro buttons and/or media keys, then find a keyboard that's setup like that for you. Mechanical keyboards are so much better, imho, because I not only game, but I type a lot of work. You have to ask yourself what your everyday use will be. For $100, you can choose from a wide selection of gaming keyboards, so choose wisely.

Often times, you will be disappointed by the feel of the keyboard, than its aesthetics. Do the keys depress down like you want? How's the feedback? Is it clicky and loud? Obviously, I"m talking about mechanical keyboards. If you do take that route. There are different switches. Imho, membrane keyboards have terrible feedback. I can't go back to them.

Some switches take very little weight to press down. Some, more so than others. This can lead to hand fatigue. If you're really into online FPS shooters, and especially if you're competitive, you will want something that requires less weight to press down. Some gamers will say Red switches.

If you're thinking about membrane gaming keyboards, save your money and stick with a $10 keyboard. There's like ZERO difference,

I'm not sure I like either, but if I had to choose I would go with the second keyboard. That AZIO just as to much going on :|Will47

I actually like the Azio more because of it lol, especially the Volume knob.

Anyway thanks for the interesting feedback. I am just set on a 'gaming' keyboard because 'gaming' grade mice (I use a Logitech G5 since 2005 and now a Razer Deathadder) have been so much better than the cheap normal stuff.

1.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823839012

or

2.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816002

The corsair looks to have more keys but the Azio has better placement...

I'm tempted to just buy them both lol

What would you guys pick?

EvanTheGamer

Why spend so much on a keyboard? I have a Microsoft Sidewinder X4 and I love it. It's only $40 on newegg. It's not mechanical but that's not really needed.Toxic-Seahorse

if you have sweaty palms this has no substitue

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162013

[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"]Why spend so much on a keyboard? I have a Microsoft Sidewinder X4 and I love it. It's only $40 on newegg. It's not mechanical but that's not really needed.SKaREO

I'm buying this myself (I love the start logo, and generally rectangularish keyboards):

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2827708&CatId=533

Had I the money, a leopold:

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leop

already used to miniature backspace key.

If you are a connoisseur of fine things, money is not an issue.Toxic-Seahorse

I'm not trying to be a connoisseur, but as stated previously I prefer the expensive mice over the cheap ones because of build quality and feel, so I am applying that to keyboards.

I'm buying this myself (I love the start logo, and generally rectangularish keyboards):

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2827708&CatId=533

Had I the money, a leopold:

Socijalisticka

The simplicity isn't bad at all.

if you have sweaty palms this has no substitue

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162013

ionusX

Also another cool choice, thanks for posting it!

the rosewill cherry mx red keyboard was going for 55$ with a promo code, you could check if they are still doing that.

also don't start spending big bucks on keyboards if they are not mechanical.

I acutally started using this now, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00426HI8U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I also have a rosewill cherry mx red keyboard.

Laptop switches feel almost as nice and let you type faster. I mainly just use it since ith as media keys on it.

the rosewill cherry mx red keyboard was going for 55$ with a promo code, you could check if they are still doing that.

also don't start spending big bucks on keyboards if they are not mechanical.

I acutally started using this now, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00426HI8U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I also have a rosewill cherry mx red keyboard.

Laptop switches feel almost as nice and let you type faster. I mainly just use it since ith as media keys on it.

JigglyWiggly_

You should check out Nappoo keyboards

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_pc?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Noppoo&node=172282